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Lake Drive/I -35W Coop Agr.
October 12, 2004
CITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 04 -146
RESOLUTION REQUESTING FUNDING FROM THE
MINNESOTA DEPARMENT OF TRANPORTATION THROUGH THE
MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006
(CSAH 23/1 -35W INTERCHANGE)
WHEREAS, the City of Lino Lakes finds, as previously documented by Mn /DOT, that
the intersection of Lake Drive and 1 -35 W along with the adjacent approaches to and
departures from the attendant roadways are in need of substantial changes to abate
congestion and reduce accidents due to current traffic volumes; and
WHEREAS, the interchange currently experiences severe backups at the off ramps due
to operational issues with the stop controlled intersections; and
WHEREAS, the south ramps are not aligned across from one another and uncontrolled
private accesses exist immediately south of the ramps; and
• WHEREAS, the City Council has initiated engineering studies to identify corrective
measures to better manage the existing problem; and
WHERAS, the City is committed to constructing the project if it is chosen for the
Municipal Agreement Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes,
Anoka County, Minnesota on behalf of the City of Lino Lakes does hereby request
funding from the Minnesota Department of Transportation through its Municipal
Agreement Program for Fiscal Year 2006.
Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council this 12th day of October 2004.
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Ann BI r, City Clerk
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n J. Bergeson, Mayor
STAFF ORIGINATOR:
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE:
TOPIC:
ACTION REQUIRED:
BACKGROUND
AGENDA ITEM 6F
Michael Grochala
October 12, 2004
Consideration of Resolution No. 04 -146
Requesting Mn /DOT Municipal Agreement
Funding for Lake Drive /I -35W Improvements
Simple Majority
The Lake Drive /I -35W interchange currently experiences severe backups at the off
ramps due to operational issues with the stop - controlled intersections. Additionally, the
south ramps are not aligned across from one another and uncontrolled private accesses
exist immediately south of the ramps. The poor function of the interchange has been
documented in correspondence between the City, Mn /DOT and Metropolitan Council
over the last 8 to 10 years.
As part of the proposed Legacy at Woods Edge project, a traffic analysis and
preliminary design for Lake Drive were completed that identified the roadway
improvements necessary to improve existing conditions and accommodate the
proposed development. The estimated cost of improvements to Lake Drive including
signalization and ramp realignment is approximately $2,400,000.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn /DOT) offers a municipal agreement
program, which provides funding for city initiated projects. The program offers up to
$500,000 for construction purposes and a pro -rated share of funding for construction
engineering. Following discussions with Mn /DOT and Anoka County, City staff is of the
opinion that the project has a high potential for funding. The application deadline is
Friday, October 15th. Based on eligible funding items, staff is proposing to request
$540,000 from the municipal agreement program for state fiscal year 2006 (July 2005 to
June 2006).
Award of the funding, which is typically made in January or February, provides the City
with additional flexibility regarding funding of Lake Drive improvements. The dollars
could be used to offset the proposed city share of "interim improvements" or could be
rolled into the funding package for an overall interchange improvement project.
City Council
Lake Drive/I -35W Coop Agr.
October 12, 2004
RECOMMENDATION
The attached resolution formally requests consideration for state funding from the
Municipal Agreement Program. Staff is recommending approval of Resolution No. 04-
146.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution No. 04 -146
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City Council
Lake Drive /I -35W Coop Agr.
October 12, 2004
CITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 04 -146
RESOLUTION REQUESTING FUNDING FROM THE
MINNESOTA DEPARMENT OF TRANPORTATION THROUGH THE
MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006
(CSAH 23/I -35W INTERCHANGE)
WHEREAS, the City of Lino Lakes finds, as previously documented by Mn /DOT, that
the intersection of Lake Drive and 1 -35 W along with the adjacent approaches to and
departures from the attendant roadways are in need of substantial changes to abate
congestion and reduce accidents due to current traffic volumes; and
WHEREAS, the interchange currently experiences severe backups at the off ramps due
to operational issues with the stop controlled intersections; and
WHEREAS, the south ramps are not aligned across from one another and uncontrolled
private accesses exist immediately south of the ramps; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has initiated engineering studies to identify corrective
measures to better manage the existing problem; and
WHERAS, the City is committed to constructing the project if it is chosen for the
Municipal Agreement Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes,
Anoka County, Minnesota on behalf of the City of Lino Lakes does hereby request
funding from the Minnesota Department of Transportation through its Municipal
Agreement Program for Fiscal Year 2006.
Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council this 12th day
Ann Blair, 5ity Clerk
ctober 2004.
John . Bergeson, Mayor
STAFF ORIGINATOR:
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE:
TOPIC:
ACTION REQUIRED:
BACKGROUND
AGENDA ITEM 6F
Michael Grochala
October 12, 2004
Consideration of Resolution No. 04 -146
Requesting Mn /DOT Municipal Agreement
Funding for Lake Drive /I -35W Improvements
Simple Majority
The Lake Drive /I -35W interchange currently experiences severe backups at the off
ramps due to operational issues with the stop - controlled intersections. Additionally, the
south ramps are not aligned across from one another and uncontrolled private accesses
exist immediately south of the ramps. The poor function of the interchange has been
documented in correspondence between the City, Mn /DOT and Metropolitan Council
over the last 8 to 10 years.
As part of the proposed Legacy at Woods Edge project, a traffic analysis and
preliminary design for Lake Drive were completed that identified the roadway
improvements necessary to improve existing conditions and accommodate the
proposed development. The estimated cost of improvements to Lake Drive including
signalization and ramp realignment is approximately $2,400,000.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn /DOT) offers a municipal agreement
program, which provides funding for city initiated projects. The program offers up to
$500,000 for construction purposes and a pro -rated share of funding for construction
engineering. Following discussions with Mn /DOT and Anoka County, City staff is of the
opinion that the project has a high potential for funding. The application deadline is
Friday, October 15th. Based on eligible funding items, staff is proposing to request
$540,000 from the municipal agreement program for state fiscal year 2006 (July 2005 to
June 2006).
Award of the funding, which is typically made in January or February, provides the City
with additional flexibility regarding funding of Lake Drive improvements. The dollars
could be used to offset the proposed city share of "interim improvements" or could be
rolled into the funding package for an overall interchange improvement project.
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•
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City Council
Lake Drive/I -35W Coop Agr.
October 12, 2004
RECOMMENDATION
The attached resolution formally requests consideration for state funding from the
Municipal Agreement Program. Staff is recommending approval of Resolution No. 04-
146.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution No. 04 -146