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Feasibility Report 2021 Downtown Improvements City of Hugo, MN WSB Project No. 015887-000 Page 5 4 PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS 4.1 Surface 4.1.1 Roadway All existing streets within the project area are proposed to be fully reconstructed or removed as part of adjacent development. The proposed improvements include the installation of concrete curb and gutter and storm sewer. Proposed street sections can be categorized as “Local” or “Collector” in design. The 147th Street reconstruction and extension is consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Transportation Plan and will be constructed as a Collector at a width of twenty- six feet (26’) and will include an eight-foot (8) wide trail along the north side of the street as described in section 4.1.2 of this report. The intersection of the new 147th Street extension and Oneka Parkway will require the addition of a southbound left turn lane and northbound right turn lane on the Parkway. These turn lanes are proposed to be constructed as part of the 2021 project to allow for immediate access to and from the area via 147th Street once the project is complete. Local streets will be reconstructed to a twenty-four foot (24’) width and include the following: Flay Avenue Finley Avenue Upper 146th Street 146th Street Fitzgerald Avenue (north of Upper 146th Street) Fitzgerald Avenue south of Upper 146th Street is proposed to be reconstruction at a width of twenty-two feet (22’) to limit impacts to existing structures immediately adjacent to the narrow right-of-way. Typical roadway sections are included in Figure 2 in Appendix A. 4.1.2 Trails The City of Hugo’s Comprehensive Plan identifies a trail along the north side of 147th Street. Per MnDOT State Aid Standards, the paved trail is proposed to be eight-feet (8’) wide with two-foot (2’) clear zones on both sides. The trail will connect to existing trails along TH 61 on the east end and Oneka Parkway on the west end. Coordination with plans for proposed Lions Park improvements will occur to allow for connections from the 147th St trail into the park. 4.1.3 Pedestrian Crossing A pedestrian push-button signal and crosswalk is proposed to be added on the north leg of Highway 61 at 147th Street where crossings are currently prohibited. The new crossing will also require the reconstruction of the pedestrian curb ramps at the intersection and align with the pedestrian facilities on the north side of 147th Street east of TH 61. 4.2 Drainage Improvements The existing drainage systems will be evaluated and resized based on new drainage requirements. All streets within the project area will include concrete curb and gutter to allow for better drainage through the corridors. Existing grades along the rights-of-way will be analyzed to eliminate drainage and flooding concerns where they currently occur.