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Examples of Resolving <br />Complex Issues <br />One of the benefits of working with WSB is the depth <br />and experience we have working on complex projects. <br />Amongst our various disciplines, we are continually <br />working on new and complicated projects. This provides a <br />valuable resource for the City of Lino Lakes to utilize as a <br />reference for future projects. <br />Innovation Saves $2 Million <br />One example of resolving a complex issue was B.J. Bonin's <br />and Jamie Wallerstedt's experience working with the <br />City of North Branch <br />to locate their newest <br />well. WSB located and <br />designed Well No. 5 <br />for North Branch Water <br />and Light. The geology <br />around North Branch <br />posed significant <br />problems that limited <br />the yield of wells <br />and made them prone to collapse. WSB conducted a <br />geological study that resulted in Well No. 5 yielding 1,500 <br />gpm of sand free water. Well No. 5 produces as much <br />water as all of their other wells combined. This saved <br />North Branch over $2,000,000 by eliminating the <br />need for two or more wells, along with the associated <br />pump houses. This project was honored with a MSPE <br />Merit Award in 2008. <br />Multiple Creative Concepts Facilitate <br />Efficient State Review <br />Another example of WSB's ability to work through complex <br />issues is the work Brandi Popenhagen and Barritt Lovelace <br />have done for the Anoka County Highway Department <br />on the layout for the proposed interchange at TH 10 and <br />CSAH 83 in the City of Ramsey. WSB's currently working <br />through the federal EA (Environmental Assessment) <br />process for a grade separated interchange at this location. <br />This project involves a number of public agencies <br />WSB <br />MiiM <br />& Associates, Inc. <br />including Mn /DOT, <br />Anoka County, BNSF <br />Railroad, and the <br />City of Ramsey. The <br />federal EA process <br />typically takes years <br />to complete. To <br />assist in expediting <br />Mn /DOT's review <br />of the interchange, <br />Brandi and Barritt <br />were proactive in creating 22 different alternatives for <br />the proposed interchange. The preferred alternative <br />has been identified and the EA is now focused <br />on just one design, which created a much more <br />efficient analysis for the remainder of the study. <br />Experience with other <br />Governmental Agencies <br />Anoka County <br />There are several recent and ongoing projects that WSB <br />has been involved with Anoka County. <br />• Federal Environmental Assessment (EA) for Lexing- <br />ton Avenue (CSAH 14 to Bunker Lake Boulevard) — <br />Blaine, MN <br />• Signal Justification Report (SJR) for intersection of <br />Bunker Lake Boulevard and Lexington Avenue — Ham <br />Lake, MN <br />• Pre - design and Federal EA for grade separated <br />interchange at intersection of TH 10 and Armstrong <br />Boulevard, including crossing of the BNSF railroad <br />tracks — Ramsey, MN <br />• Currently leading the first of its kind county design - <br />build project on CSAH 14 — Coon Rapids, MN <br />WSB's experience and familiarity with the Anoka County <br />staff will ensure that all projects completed in the City of <br />Lino Lakes will be coordinated efficiently. <br />Related Experience gig <br />