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• • STAFF ORIGINATOR: CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: TOPIC: ACTION REQUIRED: BACKGROUND AGENDA ITEM 6C(ii) Michael Grochala November 23, 2009 Consideration of Resolution No. 09 -103 Authorizing Report on Improvements, 21st Avenue Realignment 4/5 In October the City entered into a Joint Powers Agreement with Anoka County for the reconstruction of the I- 35E/CSAH 14 (Main Street) Interchange. The interchange project includes modification of the existing local street access with 21st Avenue. As currently constructed, the CSAH 14/21st Avenue intersection provides limited access to properties north and south of CSAH 14. Commonly referred to as a % access, traffic movements to and from 21st Avenue are limited to right -in, right -out, and left -in only movements. During the interchange design process, following discussion with neighboring properties, Anoka County, and Mn /DOT, an alternative access plan was proposed for properties Tying north and south of CSAH 14. Under the proposed interchange plans, access to properties Tying north of CSAH 14 will be provided by a full movement, signalized intersection at the current 21st Avenue location. Movement to properties Tying south of CSAH 14 will be limited to right -in only at this location. Full access to properties Tying south of CSAH 14 will be provided by a new signalized intersection, located easterly of 21st Avenue in conjunction with the freeway ramps. This new intersection will require the construction of a new local roadway (21st Avenue realignment) to connect to the existing street and service existing /future development. City staff has discussed these improvements with the property owner and developer who are supportive of the proposed improvements. It is anticipated that the improvements will be constructed and assessed to the properties Tying south of the CSAH 14. Construction is expected to happen concurrently with the interchange improvements. To initiate the design of the roadway system staff is requesting council authorization to order the report on improvement (feasibility study). TKDA, the City's engineer, has proposed to complete the study for the amount of $16,300. The study is proposed to be initially funded by State Aid dollars previously designated for the City's share of the interchange design and planning. If the project proceeds and is assessed, the dollars —90--