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Hennepin County Transportation Department 1600 Prairie Drive Medina, MN 55340-5421 July 19, 2006 Michael J. Mornson City Manager City of Saint Anthony 3301 Silver Lake Road Saint Anthony, MN 55418 Re: CSAH 136 (Silver Lake Road) County Project No. 0524 Dear Mr. Mornson: 612-596-0300, Phone 763-478-4000, FAX 763-478-4030, TD D www.hennepin.us Hennepin County, with its consultant Bolton & Menk, Inc., and in conjunction with the City of Saint Anthony, is currently preparing final plans for the reconstruction of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 136 (Silver Lake Road) from Saint Anthony Parkway to 37th Avenue NE. The proposed project includes full depth reconstruction of the roadway, municipal utility work, storm sewer, curb and gutter, sidewalk, retaining walls, lighting, and landscaping. As part of the project, it is proposed to bury the existing private utilities along the corridor. The original project schedule was developed with the goal of starting construction in 2007. The County identified funds for consultant design in the 2006 element of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Now that we are developing the 2007 CIP; it has become apparent that there is not enough funding to finance both the property acquisition and construction in 2007. Regretfully, we must therefore move the construction funding for this project to 2008, with right of way acquisition remaining in 2007. The design of the project is progressing to the point that discussions with property owners will begin this fall. The delay in construction will allow more time to acquire the necessary right of way and easements, which should be helpful in coming to agreement with the property owners. Althol gh the delay in the start of construction is unfortunate, the timing W* ill probably work out best in terms of minimizing the disruption for corridor residents and users of the roadway. The extra time will ensure an early spring construction.start, with substantial completion of the project by the end of 2008. We look forward to continuing to work with the City on this important project. If you have any questions, or would like to discuss this further, please contact me at (612) 596-0360. Sincerely, James N. Grube Transportation Director and County Engineer C: Jay Hartman, Public Works Director, City of Saint Anthony Todd Hubmer, P.E., City Engineer, City of Saint Anthony Brett Benzkofer, .P.E., Bolton & Menk, Inc. An Edual Onnortunity E'molover 21 Reuded Paper