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B 2401 COUNTY ROAD 10 MOUNDS VIEW, MN 55112 (763) 717-4050 FAX (763) 717-4019 www.ci.mounds-view.mn.us/publicworks * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I M P O R T A N T N O T I C E * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * PUBLIC INPUT FOR GROVELAND ROAD STREET DESIGN Your property is located on a street that the City of Mounds View plans to reconstruct next summer as part of the 2015 Street and Utility Improvement Project – Area H. The City is currently in the design phase of the project and has discussed the street configuration of Groveland Road with adjacent property owners. There is no direct cost or special assessment to you for these planned improvements. The City provided a Public Information Meeting on October 20th, and is exploring other design options to be considered by Engineering staff and the Streets and Utilities Committee to recommend to City Council. On November 17, 2014 the Streets and Utilities Committee will be determining a recommendation for City Council consideration. The City is requesting additional input. YOUR INPUT IS NEEDED FOR GROVELAND ROAD STREET DESIGN Background/Purpose: Groveland Road 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. Groveland Road 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. Design Considerations: Groveland Road will be fully reconstructed with a new asphalt pavement section and concrete curb and gutters similar to other recent street projects. Preliminary recommendations for street width, lane configuration, and pedestrian/bicycle accommodations have been provided by engineering staff. A typical section of options is on the back side of this notice. Parking: Due to underutilization and infrequent use of current on-street parking on both sides of Groveland Road, parking is recommended on the west side only. On-street parking on east side would be prohibited. Pedestrian/Bicycle Accommodations: Options for pedestrian/bicycle accommodations include either: 1) sidewalk, or 2) multi- use trail on the opposite side of the street from on-street parking. Sidewalks and trails are maintained by Public Works including snow removal. Engineering staff is recommending sidewalk on the east side along Groveland Park only. Due to low utilization of on-street parking, the proposed parking lane on the west can be shared-use with bicycle and pedestrian traffic. Speed Considerations: Option A is recommended by Public Works. Narrower street widths have been shown to reduce traffic speeds. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Feedback Submittal: On the reverse side of this sheet are shown three typical sections. They are provided again on a separate sheet of paper that may be filled out and returned. Your input is important; failure to submit the form will imply you have no opinion on this matter. Please submit the form to Public Works before 4:30 pm, Nov. 14 at City Hall, email of publicworks@ci.mounds-view.mn.us or fax number (763) 717-4019.