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City Council <br />Lake Drive/I -35W Interchange Study <br />April 26, 2004 <br />and construction staging concepts for the bridge as well as investigating options to <br />widen the existing bridge versus all new construction. Cost estimates would also be <br />provided for the proposed improvements. SEH is proposing to perform these services <br />at a cost not to exceed $22,500. <br />Generally, the improvement of the interchange in its entirety would serve the broader <br />public good and stimulate economic development efforts in the Town Center area both <br />north and south of I -35W. Due to the limited availability of county, state and federal <br />dollars for transportation improvements, and that the Lake Drive /I -35W interchange, has <br />not scored well, historically, in the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) <br />process, it is extremely important to try and maximize opportunities when possible. <br />Given that Lake Drive improvements are necessary to facilitate the Legacy at Woods <br />Edge and YMCA projects, it is staffs opinion that any possibilities to incorporate the <br />improvements into a more comprehensive plan should be explored. <br />Staff has submitted a request to Anoka County for cost participation. While they have <br />not had the opportunity to formally respond, it is likely that they will provide, at a <br />minimum, some credit towards future project development. <br />Staff is recommending approval of Resolution No. 04 -49. <br />e <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />1. Resolution No. 04 -49 <br />• <br />