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2401 HIGHWAY 10  MOUNDS VIEW, MN 55112 (763) 717-4050  FAX (763) 717-4019 www.ci.mounds-view.mn.us/publicworks * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * IMPORTANT NOTICE * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING FOR QUINCY STREET, HILLVIEW ROAD AND JACKSON DRIVE DESIGN Your property is located on a street that the City of Mounds View plans to reconstruct next summer as part of the 2016 Street and Utility Improvement Project – Area I. The City is currently in the design phase of the project and would like to discuss the planned improvements for Quincy Street (between County Road I and Hillview Road), Hillview Road (between Jackson Drive and Quincy Street), and Jackson Drive (between Lois Drive and Hillview Road) with adjacent property owners. There is no direct cost or special assessment to you for these planned improvements. The City invites you to attend a short presentation by Engineering staff at the next Streets and Utilities Committee meeting to learn more about the proposed street design and allow the public an opportunity to ask questions and provide any feedback, input, or suggestions. The meeting details are as follows: STREET DESIGN PRESENTATION 7:00 P.M. – MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2015 MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL – 2401 COUNTY ROAD 10 Background: Quincy Street, Hillview Road, and Jackson Drive are designated roadways on the Municipal State Aid System (MSAS). This designation allows the City to receive funding from the State of Minnesota for its maintenance and construction costs. The City receives approximately $450,000 annually from this funding source. MSAS streets are required to meet State-Aid standards for minimum lane widths, centerline striping, and designated parking lanes. Other streets within Area I will be reconstructed to the city standard of 28’ in width when measured from face of curb to face of curb. In addition, parking will not be restricted on these streets as they are designated as local roads as opposed to being part of the MSAS. Quincy Street, Hillview Road, and Jackson Drive are also designated to be a pedestrian/bicycle corridor in accordance with the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan is the City’s “master plan” to guide future development through the year 2030. The pedestrian/bicycle corridors will create a citywide trail and sidewalk system when complete, connecting neighborhoods to parks, schools, library, civic centers, transit, shopping, and other neighboring city and regional trails and sidewalks. Planned Improvements: These streets will be fully reconstructed with a new asphalt pavement section and concrete curb and gutters similar to other recent street projects. Typical sections of the planned roadway improvements will be shown at the meeting. Parking: Due to relatively low traffic counts and infrequent use of on-street parking, parking is planned on only one side. On- street parking on the opposite side will be prohibited due to state aid requirements. Pedestrian/Bicycle Accommodations: A 6-foot wide, off-street, concrete sidewalk is planned along these streets. The sidewalk will be located immediately behind the curb eliminating a turf boulevard strip. This sidewalk will be maintained by Public Works including snow removal. No dedicated bike lanes are planned, however, the parking lane, can serve as a shared- use lane for bicyclists, joggers, and other non-motorized traffic. If you have any questions or comments regarding this matter, please contact Public Works at (763) 717-4050 or brian.erickson@ci.mounds-view.mn.us. Thank you.