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LITTLE CANADA ROAD RECONSTRUCTION TRUNK HIGHWAY 49 TO COUNTY ROAD C PROPOSED PROJECT The following proposal will be presented to the public in accordance with Ramsey County Public Works Department's public involvement process and is subject to approval by the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners, the City of Little Canada, the State of Minnesota, and various other permitting agencies. The segment of Little Canada Road from Trunk Highway 49 to the intersection of County Road C is proposed to be reconstructed. Work will also be performed on the Little Canada Road/County Road C intersection. The City of Little Canada has initiated a preliminary study for the redevelopment of the commercial area located between Trunk Highway 49 and Market Street. Elements of the study could be accomplished concurrent with the Little Canada Road reconstruction project. The reconstruction of Little Canada Road could begin in the spring of 1997 if all required approvals are received on schedule. NEED The surface of Little Canada Road from Trunk Highway 49 to the Soo Line Rail System Track is eroded , cracked, and patched. The base and sub -base are inadequate for current traffic conditions. There are minimal storm sewer provisions on this segment of Little Canada Road. The existing road width and travel lane provisions from Trunk Highway 49 to County Road C are not in accordance with accepted standards. There are no bicycle or pedestrian facilities located on this portion of Little Canada Road. DESIGN ELEMENTS Design elements of the project include: grading and paving Little Canada Road from Trunk Highway 49 through the County Road C intersection to accommodate a roadway design consisting of two 11 foot travel lanes, two six foot shoulders. and two feet of concrete curb and gutter. Ramsey County and the City of Little Canada will also study the feasibility of improving the water quality of Round Lake through construction of the concrete curb and gutter, storm sewer system and storm water ponds. The City of Little Canada has proposed six foot sidewalks on both sides of Little Canada Road from Trunk Highway 49 to Market Street. A sidewalk would continue on the north side of the roadway from Market Street to County Road C. Impacts of the design elements on transportation and development needs and community values will be discussed. Drawings of the proposed project are available for viewing prior to the public meeting, at the Little Canada City Hall, 515 East Little Canada Road. COSTS The estimated cost for the reconstruction of $1,028,000. Ramsey County funds will pay for approximately 80% of the total project cost. Assessments to benefiting property owners for non - roadway work will be determined in accordance with the assessment policy of the City of Little Canada when final plans are complete. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT Public input is being sought to determine which design elements of the proposed project provide for the transportation needs of residents, businesses and road users and accommodate community values. An informational meeting on this project has been scheduled for Tuesday, August 27, 1996, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Little Canada City Hall, 515 East Little Canada Road. Meetings concerning the project have been held with City staff and the City Council. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION For additional information about the reconstruction of Little Canada Road, contact Ms. Kathy Jaschke, Project Manager, Ramsey County Public Works Department, 3377 North Rice Street, Shoreview, MN 55126, telephone (612) 484 -9104, or Joel Hanson, Little Canada City Administrator, 515 East Little Canada Road, Little Canada, MN 55117, telephone (612) 482 -2177. Page 40