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PUBLIC WORKS 2401 HIGHWAY 10 - MOUNDS VIEW, MN 55112 (763) 717-4050 • FAX (763) 717-4019 www.ci.mounds-view.mn.us/publieworks * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * i. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * _ * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Your property is located on a street that the City of Mounds View plans to reconstruct this summer as part of the 2014 Street and Utility Improvement Project – Area G. Public Works Engineering is finalizing the design phase of the project and would like to provide you an update on the proposed changes planned for Ardan Avenue. There is no direct cost or special assessment to you for these planned improvements. Background: Ardan Avenue is a designated roadway 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 which require minimum lane widths, centerline striping, and designated parking lanes. Ardan Avenue is 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. A public information meeting was held on October 21, 2013 to present street design options and solicit public input Planned Improvements: Ardan Avenue will be fully reconstructed with a new asphalt pavement section and vertical concrete barrier curbs like other recent street projects. A map showing the planned improvements is attached to this notice. Parking: Due to low traffic counts and infrequent use of on -street parking, a parking lane is planned on the south side only next to the eastbound traffic lane. On -street parking on north side will be prohibited. Pedestrian/Bicycle Accommodations: A 6 -foot wide, off-street, concrete sidewalk is planned on the north side. 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 on the south can serve as a shared -use lane for bicyclists, joggers, and others. Atypical section of the planned roadway improvements is shown below. NORTH SOUTH CONCRETE SIDEWALK (CITY MAINTAINED) STANDARD TYPICAL PAVEMENT SECTION – 11' 8' — DRIVE LANE SHARARED-USE KING LANE If you have any questions or comments regarding this matter, please contact Public Works at (763) 717-4050 or publicworks@ci mounds-view.mn.us. Thankyou.