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Functional Analysis March 21, 2002 Page 3 Bridge To this point, planning has proceeded with the assumption that proposed density of redevelopment on the County Site cannot occur with a single access to Rice Street. Another outlet is provided by a bridge over Interstate 694 connecting with County Road E. The cost of the bridge is estimated to range from $2,000,000 to $3,000,000. A specific source of funding has not been identified. Local Streets The Preferred Concept includes a local street with streetscape enhancements in the SW quadrant. All other street improvements occur as a result of the County road improvements. The local street expense will be paid with local funding. This funding is likely to include a combination of public incentive (TIP or abatement) and private support (assessment or special district). Sanitary Sewer and Water Only the SW quadrant requires additional municipal utilities. The County site is currently served by sanitary sewer, but uses a private well. The Preferred Concept has been reviewed with Shoreview staff. The preliminary assessment is that adequate trunk sewer and water lines are available to serve the site. Looping of the water line in needed in the SW quadrant. All sanitary sewer and water improvements require local funding. Storm Sewer The storm water management improvements required of new development is a critical element of a redevelopment plan. If ponding /retention areas can be located outside of the redevelopment area, then the improvements only impact the overall funding plan. If off -site options are not available, then land must be shifted from redevelopment to stone water facilities. Storm water management is an issue regardless of the form of redevelopment. The planned road county road improvements require storm water improvements. Any change in character of the County site or other quadrants must account for storm water management. Careful coordination between the County, the cities and the related watershed management organizations will achieve the most effective results with the least public investment. The amount of local funding will depend on the ability to coordinate solutions with Rice Street and Vadnais Boulevard improvements, and with future stornwater management requirements related to [ -694 expansion. Transit Facilities /Parking The Preferred Concept includes a parlc- and -ride facility. Planning presumes that the optimum solution for a park -and -ride facility utilizes structured parking, with additional parking provided to serve new development. It is assumed that the parking needed for transit facilities will be paid by Metro Transit. The expense of additional parking spaces will be paid by local funding. This