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Council Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 11 -38
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CORRIDOR STUDY REPORT
CSAH 34 (BIRCH STREET) CORRIDOR STUDY
WHEREAS, Anoka County and the City of Lino Lakes have long exhibited concern for
the safety of the corridor along CSAH 34 (Birch Street) from CSAH 49 to CR 54, in the
City of Lino Lakes; and
WHEREAS, the County and the City entered into a Joint Powers Agreement to conduct
a study of the corridor and develop recommendations for the improvement of the
corridor; and
WHEREAS, SRF Consulting Group Inc. has completed said study.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LINO LAKES, MINNESOTA:
1. that the City Council hereby accepts the CSAH 34 (Birch Street) report, dated
March 2011.
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Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council this 28th day of May, 2011.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Council
MemberRoeser and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof:
Rafferty, Roeser, O'Donnell, Reinert
The following voted against same:
None (Absent - Gallup)
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CSAH 34 CORRIDOR STUDY NEEDS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND
IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES
A. Public Input
There were many opportunities for public participation throughout the study process. This input
was recorded, shared with the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), and incorporated into the
corridor improvement plan. The following list is a summary of the key public input received
early in the study process:
Consensus on Needs
• CSAH 34 is experiencing high levels of congestion during the peak periods.
• It can be difficult to access CSAH 34 from intersecting roadways (Ware Road, West
Shadow Lake Drive, CSAH 21, etc.).
• Vehicular safety is an important concern and there is a need for short-term improvements
(e.g., left turn lanes, traffic signals, bypass lanes).
• Pedestrian and bicycle safety is a concern; many residents feel that there should be more
pedestrian trails along and safe crossings of CSAH 34.
• There is support for minimizing impacts to natural resources within the corridor.
B. Recommended Corridor Improvements and Implementation Strategies
Four roadway and trail alternatives were prepared and evaluated during the course of the corridor
study. These alternatives were developed to accommodate projected future traffic volumes in
order to ensure mobility, improve safety, and coordinate improvements with development. The
recommended improvements address the needs and issues identified during the planning process
(see Figure 1 for plan recommendations).
Stakeholder in general, supported most of the TAC's corridor improvement recommendations,
including the following:
• Traffic signals should be constructed at Ware Road and West Shadow Lake Drive when
warranted. It is anticipated that future signals will also be needed at Black Duck Drive,
CSAH 21 and CSAH 54.
• Raised medians are appropriate at signalized locations with turn lanes.
• Turn lanes should be provided at major intersections to separate through and turning
traffic (painted or channelized, as appropriate).
• Modification or elimination of access should be considered as opportunities arise.
• The county's access and intersection spacing guidelines should be used in new
development areas and as property redevelops.
• Frontage and backage roads should be constructed as development occurs to support local
traffic and to manage access onto CSAH 34.
• A four -lane roadway on CSAH 34 between CSAH 49 and Black Duck Drive is needed to
accommodate both existing and future traffic volumes. A two -lane roadway between
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Black Duck Drive and CSAH 54 will serve both existing and future traffic volumes if
access is managed according to county guidelines.
• A two -lane divided roadway (with raised medians) from CSAH 21 to CSAH 54 is
recommended, since the undeveloped nature of the area provides an opportunity to
incorporate county access spacing into future development.
• Trail system improvements on both sides of the CSAH 34 corridor are recommended
along with crossings of CSAH 34 at signalized intersections.
• Limited landscaping/streetscaping may be appropriate in select locations along the
corridor.
It should be noted that the Lino Lakes City Council expressed concern and a lack of support for a
four -lane divided roadway, due to potential property impacts. However, raised medians were
considered appropriate at some locations, such as signalized intersections.
Based on current and forecasted corridor conditions, it is recommended that any major
reconstruction of the CSAH 34 corridor consider raised medians in its design, if it is to achieve
maximum safety and mobility benefits. However, a decision on the implementation of raised
medians will be deferred by the county and city until the impact of other improvements are
understood and actual future needs (traffic and/or land use development) are more defined.
The recommended corridor improvements for CSAH 34 were developed based on projected
future (2030) conditions and it is likely that improvements will be implemented as safety and
operational needs dictate, and as funding becomes available. Therefore, the corridor
recommendations are framed as conceptual improvements that can be implemented over time, as
opportunities arise, and/or conditions along the corridor require.
As noted on Table 1, some of the proposed improvements have clear thresholds as to when they
should be implemented (e.g., traffic signals) and some are more subjective (e.g.,
bicycle /pedestrian and/or streetscape). Implementation of improvements without clear
thresholds to trigger the project will be based on apparent need, as mutually agreed upon
between the county and the city.
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Table 1: Implementation of Corridor Improvement Projects
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DESCRIPTION
LOCATION
TRIGGER
ESTIMATED COST
Traffic Signal Improvements
(Includes new and revised signals)
CSAH 34 Intersections with:
• CSAH 49
• Ware Road
• West Shadow Lake Drive
• Black Duck Drive
• CSAH 21
• CSAH 54
- Development
- Traffic /safety issues
- Minnesota Mannaul on Uniform
Traffic Control Devices (MMUTCD)
Warrants
- Availability of Funding
$250,000 to $1.0 million
per intersection
Posted Speed Limit Modifications
Western Segment of Corridor
(West of Black Duck Drive)
- Mn/DOT sets speeds limits on state
and local roadways.
- Monitor speeds and request a
Mn/DOT speed study when the
difference between posted and the 85th
percentile speeds approach 10 mph.
Minimal cost for roadway
section
Capacity Improvements:
Additional Lanes (Through Lanes)
Western Segment of Corridor
(West of Black Duck Drive)
- Consider additional lane in each
direction along CSAH 34 when traffic
volumes reach 10 to 12,000 vehicles per
day.
$5.0 million per mile
Turn Lanes (Left and Right)
Improvements
Major Intersections along Corridor as
Development Occurs
- Traffic volumes
- Safety /crash experience
- Sight distance
$100,000 to $500,000
per turn lane
Access Management Strategies
Entire Corridor
- Development/redevelopment
- Safety /crash experience
- Congestion
Varies dependent on Access
Management Strategy
Safety Improvement Strategies
• Traffic Signal Improvements
• Turn Lane Improvements
• Improved Roadway Delineation
CSAH 34 Intersections with:
• CSAH 49
• Ware Road
• S -Curve (Deerwood Ln - E.
Shadow Lk. Court)
- Safety/crash experience
See costs above for traffic
signal and turn lane
improvements. Minimal cost
for roadway delineation
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Bicycle/Pedestrian Trail Improvements
Entire Corridor
- Development
- In conjunction with other planned
roadway or trail improvements
- Availability of funding
$160,000 per mile for trail,
$185,000 to $1.0 million for
pedestrian underpass
Streetscape Improvements
Entire Corridor
(with emphasis areas at Ware Road and
CSAH 21)
- In conjunction with other planned
roadway or trail improvements
- Availability of funding
Varies depending on level of
streetscape desired
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STAFF ORIGINATOR:
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE:
TOPIC:
AGENDA ITEM 6C
Michael Grochala
March 28, 2011
Consideration of Resolution No. 11 -38
Accepting Corridor Study Report and
Recommendations, CSAH 34 (Birch Street)
Corridor Study
ACTION REQUIRED: Simple Majority
BACKGROUND
The 2008 -2009 Council Goals, Objectives and Management Action Plan included the
objective to "Initiate an Access Management Plan for Birch Street (CSAH 34) that
includes provisions for pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements ". Additionally, the
city received a petition in early 2008 requesting improvements to the Ware Road and
Birch Street intersection. In response the City Council approved Resolution No. 08 -34,
directing staff to work with Anoka County on a corridor study and incorporate the
Ware /Birch intersection. In April of 2009 the council passed Resolution No. 09 -21
entering into a Joint Powers Agreement with Anoka County to prepare a Corridor Study
for Birch Street.
In April of 2010 the council discussed the draft report and expressed concerns
regarding the ultimate plan which proposed a four lane divided (raised median)
roadway. The council noted that short term improvements that balanced safety with
convenience would be more appropriate.
Over the past year city staff has worked with Anoka County and SRF Consulting Group
to incorporate the City Council's comments into the final draft report. The project team
has worked to develop a staged approach to improvements that can be implemented
as conditions warrant. A decision on the implementation of raised medians will be
deferred by the county and city until the impact of other improvements are understood
and actual future needs are more defined.
A copy of the executive summary is attached which includes a table identifying
proposed improvements, triggers and estimated costs. The draft report
recommendations were reviewed by the council on March 7, 2011.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff is recommending approval of Resolution No. 11 -38
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1. Resolution No. 11 -38
2. CSAH 34 Corridor Study Executive Summary
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