B. Key Financial Strategy: TH 101 Corridor Scoping Study
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
o
Paul Oehme, P.E., Dir. of Public Works/City Engineer VI
FROM:
DATE:
September 25, 2006
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SUBJ:
TH 101 Corridor Scoping Study (Lyman Blvd. South to the Scott
County Line) PW067F4: Council Update
BACKGROUND
On January 9, 2006, the Council approved a Joint Powers Agreement with Carver
County and the Minnesota Department of Transportation to fund the corridor study.
The Agreement splits equally the funding of the project between the three agencies.
On February 27,2006, Council approved a consultant contract to study the TH 101
corridor for potential future improvements.
On July 11,2006, staff held an open house meeting. The meeting was structured so
the public could:
1. Assist in identifying existing issues along the corridor.
2. Assist in developing potential solutions to existing and future
problems along the corridor.
3) Become familiar with the study schedule and process.
Over 300 individual notices were sent out for this meeting. This was the first of three
open house meetings planned for this project. Staff has received many comments and
suggestions from this meeting.
DISCUSSION
Purpose of Study: The purpose of this study is to identify deficiencies and
improvements necessary for a two-lane, 3.3 mile segment of the Minnesota Highway
101 ("MN Highway 101") Corridor in Chanhassen between Lyman
Boulevard/County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 18 on the north and the Scott County
Line on the south.
Study Objectives:
. Correct safety deficiencies.
. Improve operation of the Old U.S. Highway 212/MN Highway 101
Intersection at the "Wye".
. Improve ability to function as a Minor Arterial Roadway.
. Accommodate future traffic growth associated with greater "connectivity"
with new TH 212.
The City of Chanhassen . A growing community with clean lakes, quality schools, a charming downtown, thriving businesses, winding trails, and beautiful parks. A great place to live, work, and play.
Todd Gerhardt
September 25,2006
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. Accommodate future local development growth.
. Identify short-term and long-term improvements.
Study Components:
. Scoping
o Concept development
o Environmental screening
. Public Involvement
o 3 Open House Meetings
· Identify issues (meeting held on July 11,2006)
· Review concepts
· Comment on alternatives recommended for further study
o The website for the project is located at:
http://www.doLstate.mn.us/metro/proiects/l0lchanhassen/overview.ht
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A link to this web site is available at the City of Chanhassen website.
. Traffic Forecasting and Analysis
. Preliminary Design
. Agency Involvement
. Selection of Alternative for Further Study
. Identify Right-of-Way Needs for Alternative
. Define Environmental Review Process needed for Next Steps
The tentative schedule as we move forward is as follows:
Fall 2006: Complete development of preliminary
alternatives; hold second open house meeting.
Winter 2006/2007: Select preferred alignment that finalizes scoping
study report. Identify right-of-way needs for
future improvements.
Future Steps: Additional studies of alternatives considered;
preliminary and final design activities, secure
funding, and schedule construction.
Staff will be giving a brief presentation on what has been accomplished to date and
discuss several alignment alternatives.
Attachment
c: Mike Kotila
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