Continue Discussion on Ramsey Gateway Project (Highway 10 Plan)

The purpose of this case is to continue discussions on Highway 10 planning efforts. The City Council received an update on December 11, 2018.  See attachment for more details. Additional, more information is available online at www.ramseygateway.com. The City Council may approve alternatives as recommended, postpone for future review, or approve additional alternatives based on discussion.

Proposed Outline of Discussion:

• Quick Review
  • Study Purpose and Goals
  • Progress To-Date (Schedule)
     
• Review Purpose of Council Update
  • Provide more details on range of concepts (West End and East End)
  • Review evaluation summary East End
  • Discuss next steps/schedule
  • Is the Council comfortable with progress, direction and going public in February/March?
     
• West End
  • Why are improvements needed?
    • Existing issues (traffic, safety, weigh station, rest area, etc.)
    • 2025 and 2045 'No Build' operations
    • Show traffic simulation of each of the above
    • Unsure of corridor vision from Ramsey to Elk River. Signalized U-turns planned at 169/10/101 with interchange upgrade
  • When are improvements needed?
    • Project sequencing (preliminary)
  • Review West End Concepts
  • Explain how these will be evaluated moving forward
     
• East End
  • Ramsey Blvd - Range of concepts; Evaluation Summary
  • Sunfish Lake Blvd – Range of concepts; Evaluation Summary
  • Recap what is still under consideration at both locations and what the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) has recommended to dismiss
     
• Next Steps
  • Public outreach – February/March

1 Hour

This case is being handled as part of normal Staff duties. In addition, the City Council has approved a contract with Bolton and Menk for Project Management, Design, and Public Engagement services. This contract is being funded through the Public Improvement Revolving (PIR) Fund.

Community Development Director
City Engineer
City Administrator

Provide direction on proposed Highway 10 options.