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New Lake Elmo Elementary School & Oak-Land Middle School August 1, 2024 Transportation Study Page 15 Proposed School Projects As mentioned previously, both the new Lake Elmo Elementary School and Oak-Land Middle School additions are expected to be completed and open in Fall of 2026. Oak-Land Middle School The existing Oak-Land Middle School is located in the southwest quadrant of the Manning Avenue (CSAH 15) and 10th Street (CSAH 10) intersection. Planned renovations, which are illustrated in Figure 7, include a proposed 16,000 square foot gymnasium and a 29,500 square foot classroom addition. The capacity of the school is expected to increase from 950 to 1,250 students with 125 total staff. No parking lot or vehicular access changes are planned as part of the renovation project. Note classes are scheduled to take place for approximately 172 days of the year. Lake Elmo Elementary School The new proposed Lake Elmo Elementary School, shown in Figure 8, is located in the northwest quadrant of the Lake Elmo Avenue (CSAH 17) and 10th Street (CSAH 10) intersection in the City of Lake Elmo. The new elementary school is expected to replace the existing Lake Elmo Elementary School, which is located in the northeast quadrant of the Lake Elmo Avenue/Stillwater Boulevard intersection. The new elementary school is anticipated to have a maximum enrollment of 1,100 students and 130 staff members. Note the current enrollment of Lake Elmo Elementary is approximately 650 students, however, for the purpose of this study the year of opening (2026) with the maximum enrollment was analyzed to provide a conservative estimate. Classes are scheduled to take place approximately 168 days of the year. Access to the elementary school is proposed at the following two (2) locations: • Main School Access: Located along 10th Street, approximately 1,225 feet west of 10th Street/Lake Elmo Avenue intersection; this access would be the primary access for staff/visitor parking and will also serve parent pick-up/drop-off operations. • Bus Access: Located along Lake Elmo Avenue, approximately 1,250 feet north of the 10th Street/Lake Elmo Avenue intersection; this access is intended for buses/utility vehicles only for the school. Further discussion regarding the site plan is documented later in this study.