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1 <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT <br />ITEM NO. 1 <br />STAFF ORIGINATOR: Michael Grochala, Community Development Director <br />WORK SESSION DATE: April 1, 2024 <br />TOPIC: Lake Drive Corridor Study <br />______________________________________________________________________________ <br />BACKGROUND <br />The Anoka County Highway Department is completing a transportation corridor study for Lake <br />Drive, from Main Street in Lino Lakes to Kettle River Boulevard in the City of Columbus. The <br />purpose of the study is to develop a plan for future improvements to the corridor. An Open <br />House was held in December of 2023 to gather public input on issues and needs along the <br />corridor. Based on that information the County has developed alternative design options for <br />public review. A 2nd Open House to share these alternatives and gather public input will be <br />scheduled following updates to the Lino Lakes and Columbus City Council’s. <br />Representatives from Anoka County will provide an overview of the study, issues identified, <br />project goals, and the current recommended design concept. Additional information on the <br />project can be found at: <br />https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/422db3bcd40b4df4932d4dd7b0f8ecc3 <br />REQUESTED COUNCIL DIRECTION <br />Discussion only. County staff will be available to address any questions. <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />1.Study Corridor <br />2