A Update on TH 101 Corridor Scoping Study
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
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Chanhassen, MN 55317
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
FROM:
Paul Oehme, Dir. of Public Works/City Engineer
DATE:
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January 22, 2007
SUBJ:
TH 101 Corridor Scoping Study (Lyman Boulevard South to the
Scott County Line) PW067F4: Council Update
BACKGROUND
On January 9, 2006, the Coupcil 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 initial open house meeting to inform residents
about the project.
On September 25, 2006, staff discussed the progress of this study in a Council
work session. Four concept alignments and several potential solutions to the
"wye" intersection of MN 101 and Old TH 212 were discussed.
On November 15,2006, staff held a second open house meeting. The purpose of
the second open house was again to receive public input on the four preliminary
alternatives that had been developed. Attendance was estimated between 75 - 100
people. Written comments received were roughly 75% in favor of the "central"
alignment alternative. The central alignment is also supported by the Project
Management Team for the project.
On February 28, 2006, staff proposed to hold the third and final open house
meeting. The purpose of the third open house will be to review the recommended
alternative, gather additional public comment and discuss next steps.
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.
The City 01 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
January 22, 2007
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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.
. 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 (meeting held on November 15, 2006)
· Comment on alternatives recommended for further study
(meeting tentatively scheduled for February 28, 2007)
o The website for the project is located at:
http://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/proiects/ 1 0 1 chanhassen/overvie
w.html
A link to this website 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 and official map the corridor
. Define Environmental Review Process needed for Next Steps
Staff will be giving a brief presentation on the evaluation of alternatives process
that leads to the selection of the "Central" alignment and will be seeking Council
input regarding this recommendation in the Scoping Study.
Attachment
c: Mike Kotila, SEH
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