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• • • Staff has requested a proposal from SEH, Inc., to determine the needed lane configurations and geometry for the Lake Drive/I -35W interchange between Town Center Parkway and Apollo Drive. The proposal includes identifying width requirements and construction staging concepts for the bridge as well as investigating options to widen the existing bridge versus all new construction. Cost estimates would also be provided for the proposed improvements. SEH is proposing to perform these services at a cost not to exceed $22,500. Generally, the improvement of the interchange in its entirety would serve the broader public good and stimulate economic development efforts in the Town Center area both north and south of I -35W. Due to the limited availability of county, state and federal dollars for transportation improvements, and that the Lake Drive/I -35W interchange, has not scored well, historically, in the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) process, it is extremely important to try and maximize opportunities when possible. Given that Lake Drive improvements are necessary to facilitate the Legacy at Woods Edge and YMCA projects, it is staffs opinion that any possibilities to incorporate the improvements into a more comprehensive plan should be explored. Therefore staff is requesting City Council direction to pursue the study and to approach Anoka County regarding cost sharing. It is our intent to bring the proposal to the City Council for authorization at the April 26, 2004 City Council meeting. J:\mgrochala\Projects \Village \Correspondence \4 -07 -04 Interchange Study Council Memo.dot