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01/08/2013 - City Council SpecialSPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY JANUARY 8, 2013 5:30 P.M. EAGAN ROOM - EAGAN MUNICIPAL CENTER AGENDA I. ROLL CALL AND ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA II. VISITORS TO BE HEARD III. JOINT MEETING WITH EAGAN'S LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION IV. PILOT KNOB CORRIDOR STUDY V. OTHER BUSINESS VI. ADJOURNMENT Special City Council Workshop January 8, 2012 III. JOINT MEETING WITH EAGAN'S LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION ACTION TO BE CONSIDERED: No formal action is needed. Eagan's legislative delegation has been invited to the workshop to dialogue with the Council regarding legislative issues of importance during the 2013 session. FACTS: • The City of Eagan is represented by State Senators Jim Carlson, District 51 and Jim Metzen, District 52, along with State Representatives Sandy Masin, District 51A; Laurie Halverson, District 5113; and Joe Atkins, District 52B. • It is the tradition of the City Council to meet with the Legislative delegation at the first Council workshop in January. • In addition to the many legislative priorities the City of Eagan supports through its membership with the LMC, MLC, and Metro Cities, the enclosed list of legislative priorities and positions has been established to serve as discussion guide. This list is not intended to be comprehensive of every legislative• issue important to the City; however, it does represent the more critical issues facing the City. • The enclosed legislative priorities were reviewed at the December 11, 2012 Special City Council Workshop, and formally approved at the December 18, 2012 City Council meeting. • The legislative priorities were mailed and emailed to each member of the legislative delegation on December 21, 2012. • State Representatives Halverson and Atkins responded that they would be in attendance at the January 8 workshop. State Senators Metzen and Carlson, along with Representative Masin, noted they would do their best to attend, but remained uncertain given that January 8 is the first day of the 2013 legislative session. ATTACHMENTS: • Enclosed on page 3 is a copy of the letter that was sent to each member of Eagan's legislative delegation (via mail and e- mail), inviting them to attend the January 8 meeting. • Enclosed on page 4 is a copy of the letter that was sent to each members of the Eagan's legislative delegation (via mail and email) with the approved Legislative Priorities and Positions. Enclosed on pages 5 through $ is the City of Eagan's 2013 Legislative Priorities and Positions handout, intended to assist the Council as a discussion tool with the legislators. 0 411� City of Eap Mike Maguire December 10, 2012 Mayor i Paul Bakken GaryHansen G Fields State Representative Laurie Halverson Gary 1 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther Icing Jr. Bldg Meg Tilley ' State Office Building Council Members St. Paul, MN 55155 -1206 Thomas Hedges City Administrator j Municipal Center 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN 55122 -1810 651,676.5000 phone 651.675.5012 fax 651.454.8535 TDD Maintenance Facility 3501 Coachman Point Eagan, MN 55122 651.675.5300 phone 651.675,5360 fax 651.454.8535 TDD www.cltyofeagan.com The Lone Oak Tree The symbol of strength and growth In our community. Re: Save the Date --- January 8, 2013, 5:30 p.m.—Legislative Priority Discussion with the Eagan City Council Dear State Representative Halverson: On behalf of the Eagan City Council, you are cordially invited to attend the January 8, 2013 City Council workshop, at which the Council would like to dialogue with you and your fellow Eagan legislative delegation members about the City's priorities for the 2013 legislative session. In keeping with past practice, you are invited to the Council's first workshop of the year on January 8, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. in the Eagan Room at Eagan City Hall. The City's 2013 legislative priorities will be shared with you in writing in advance of the workshop. The City Council looks forward to seeing you at the January 8 workshop to dialogue about the City's priorities and the issues you anticipate addressing in the coming legislative session. Please RSVP to Cheryl Stevenson, Executive Assistant, at (651) 675- 5005 or cstevenson@cityol-eagan.com. Sincerely, Thomas L. Hedges City Administrator 3 411� City of Eagan Mike Maguire Mayor December 21, 2012 Paul Bakken State Representative Laurie Halverson Cyndee Fields 100 Rev. Dr, Martin Luther King Blvd, Gary Hansen State Office Building Meg Tilley ? St. Paul, MN 55155 -1206 Council Members i Re: City of Eagan 2013 Legislative Priorities and Positions Thomas Hedges City Administrator I Dear Representative Halverson: A couple of weeks ago, you received a letter inviting you to attend a meeting with the Eagan City Council on Tuesday, January 8 at 5 :30 p.m. in the Eagan Room at the Eagan Municipal Center. The annual meeting is an opportunity to dialogue with the City Council and your fellow Eagan legislative delegation members about the upcoming Municipal Center legislative session. 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN 55122 -1810 651.676.5000 phone In preparation for the January 8 meeting, enclosed are the City's 2013 legislative 651.675.5012 fax priorities and positions. It is the Council's intent to discuss these priorities with you on 651.454.8535 TDD the $tl', along with any other issues you anticipate arising in the 2013 legislative session. s Also enclosed is a summary of the City's 2012 community survey results. The survey Maintenance Facility was conducted by Decision Resources and sought input via telephone from 400 randomly 3501 Coachman Point selected Eagan residents. We hope these findings will provide additional insight into the Eagan, MN 55122 i issues most important to Eagan residents. 651.675.5300 phone 651.675.5360 fax ': The City Council and staff look forward to seeing you on January 8. If you have not yet 651.454.8535 TDD contacted the City regarding your availability that evening, please RSVP to Cheryl Stevenson, Executive Assistant, at (651) 675 -5005 or estevenson@cityofeagan.com. www.cltyofeagan.com Sincerely, The Lone Oak Tree Thomas L. Hedges The symbol of ; City Administrator strength and growth in our community. y * City of Eagan CITY OF EAGAN 2013 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES AND POSITIONS The following requests and positions represent the Legislative priorities for the City of Eagan during the 2013 Legislative Session. In order not to duplicate what has already been provided to our Legislators, this list does not include every position on the issues that have already been addressed through policy documents set forth by the League of Minnesota Cities (LMC), Metro Cities, or the Municipal Legislative Commission (MLC). The City of Eagan respectfully requests the support of our Legislative delegation on the following initiatives: STATE BUDGET AND IMPACT ON THE CITY OF EAGAN • Eagan has maintained low property taxes and has been fiscally prudent for decades, and therefore strongly opposes any measure that would look to address continuing State deficits by taking money from cities' cash flow account for operations. • Eagan maintains its long -held opposition to State imposed levy limits or property tax freezes, as levies are an issue of local control, best addressed by the elected City Council. • The City of Eagan, like other MLC- member suburban communities, opposes reinstatement of the Market Value Homestead Credit. The City supports the stability to our budget provided by the current market value exclusion, and has benefitted from the elimination of the homestead credit. • Any approach to tax or property tax reform must serve not only state budget interests but also consider impacts to local governments. The long terms stability, predictability and sustainability of funding that local governments rely on should be taken into account in order not to further perpetuate or exacerbate current problems. • Should tax reform occur, it would be timely to further examine the successes and shortcomings of the Fiscal Disparities program. TRANSPORTATION Secure Funding for the Continued Phased Improvements for the Cedar Avenue Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Improvements. • Priority Access improvements are needed to /from the recently completed Cedar Grove Transit Station and the TH 77 expressway. As the only current freeway station on the Cedar BRT Corridor, the Cedar Grove Station will require differently configured access improvements than the curbside access available on other portions of the Corridor. The City is working with Dakota County and MNDOT to move forward with design, but they will not receive priority for installation without adequate funding specific to that purpose. 2013 City of Eagan Legislative Priorities and Positions Page 2 LAND USE Consider Modifications for TIF Redevelopment Districts to Offset Effects of the Current Development Economy • The League of Minnesota Cities has adopted a number of Legislative Policies related to modifications of tax increment financing, which the City supports. In particular, the City of Eagan would support reinstatement of provision for the use of TIF economic development districts through July 1, 2014 to create construction jobs by permitting the tool to be applied to uses that are not traditionally eligible under such districts, including office, retail and housing projects. The Cedar Grove Redevelopment District faces many of the same development market challenges as other redevelopment districts in the state. The City is currently exploring whether to submit a request for special legislation for the Cedar Grove District during this session. However, if there are bills proposed for other districts that address issues similar to those at Cedar Grove, the City may request that the Cedar Grove District be added to the legislation. Support TIF for Businesses Producing IT Products • Current TIF law limits the establishment of Economic Development Districts to those situations that support the expansion of businesses and creation of jobs that manufacture a physical product. • An increasing number of businesses in Minnesota are creating software and on -line publications. The ability of Minnesota cities to support the location and expansion of such businesses will be vital to the state's competitiveness in current and future economies. Eagan's past experience with Thomson West's (now Thomson Reuters) proposed expansion illustrated the point. While it was clear that the firm's expansion project would create substantial property tax base and a large number of head of household jobs, current TIF law did not recognize it as being the equivalent of manufacturing, which would have permitted the City to consider the formation of an economic development TIF district to support the project. Instead, the City needed to pursue special legislation to request permission to apply the statute to Thomson. While not all information businesses create products comparable to manufactured goods, state law should be amended to create criteria under which production of information technology products may be defined as manufacturing for TIF purposes. Oppose Industry Efforts to Oversee Building Codes • The Minnesota Department of Commerce uses an effective system to consider the implementation of international building codes and amendments of codes specific to the Minnesota environment and economy. The Code adoption process provides ample opportunity for input from interested parties including the construction industry, building officials and the general public. to 2013 City of Eagan Legislative Priorities and Positions Page 3 • Past legislative efforts by the industry to create "code councils" made up of industry representatives and intended to control the Code adoption process would tilt the process away from the public interest and toward industry interests rather than balancing those interests as the current system does. In the past, industry representatives have also proposed authorizing private inspectors, hired by property owners or contractors to take the place of the unbiased inspections by municipal inspectors. The City opposes these efforts. Provide Additional Tools to Minimize Impacts of Foreclosures Like all cities in Minnesota and around the country, the City of Eagan is focusing efforts on monitoring vacant and foreclosed properties and taking steps to minimize the impacts of vacancies on the properties themselves and their neighborhoods. • Cities will continue to need to use traditional and innovative tools to address this issue. In 2008, Legislation was enacted that requires private utility companies to share information regarding gas and electric shut offs with local units of government to aid in efforts to identify vacant or uninhabitable properties. Cities use this information as part of their database for and monitoring those properties for maintenance issues and to minimize vandalism and theft. • To build on the value of the utility shut off notice requirement, the City would also support legislation that would authorize water shut offs to properties whenever cities receive information from other utility companies that would suggest that the home is not heated. Currently cities may not shut off water service to unheated or vacant homes unless the City utility account is delinquent or the owner of record requests /consents to it. This is despite the fact that an unheated home is not safe for occupancy under the building code. In addition, the City would support similar legislation that would obligate the owner of a property that is in foreclosure or vacant for any reason to provide contact information to the City that would permit prompt attention to matters that arise through property monitoring programs, including the need to secure buildings, the need to keep them in good repair during vacancies, the need to remove trash and maintain yards, etc. COMMUNICATIONS The Minnesota Legislature successfully amended tax code in 2011 to make it more attractive for Minnesota to compete with other states in landing large data centers, a currently expanding area of the economy. However, the legislation effectively limits those incentives to large single user facilities, even though multi- tenant data centers (such as the one proposed for Eagan) would not be eligible, despite achieving the same size and scale in aggregate. Modifications are needed to the new statute, given that that multi- tenant centers will attract an estimated $5 billion worth of investment in North America. Other states, like Virginia's tax code, recognize the growing trend of shared -use facilities. Phone companies, like Century Link want to extend video service to MN customers and compete with cable companies like Comcast. They are willing to sign a video franchise. Minnesota law was changed to allow phone companies to build out only to their footprint, and not require build out to 2013 City of Eagan Legislative Priorities and Positions Page 4 portions of a city beyond their service territory. Even then, entire build out is very expensive and requires more capital than financial markets are typically willing to finance. The current global trend where fiber optics are being built directly to the home; is to require build out whenever 50% of a neighborhood says they would like the service. This is a financeable model that would grow jobs and services, at a much lower capital investment. ENVIRONMENTAL • The City of Eagan supports a statewide approach to eliminate /ban the use of coal tar sealer. 0 • Special Council Workshop Agenda Memo January 8, 2013 IV. PILOT KNOB ROAD (CSAH 31) CORRIDOR STUDY ACTION TO BE CONSIDERED: REVIEW AND COMMENT ON THE PROPOSED PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE FROM THE `DRAFT' PILOT KNOB ROAD (COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY NO. 31) CORRIDOR STUDY. FACTS: • On June 5, 2012, the City Council approved the 5 -Year Public Works Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for the period of 2013 -2017. The CIP included street improvements on and adjacent to Pilot Knob Road (County State Aid Highway No. 31) between Yankee Doodle Road and Central Parkway/Northwood Parkway. Said improvements were included as part of the CIP in anticipation of a Pilot Knob Road Corridor Study. • On June 5, the Council also approved a Joint Powers Agreement with the Dakota County Transportation Department for the Pilot Knob Road Corridor Study from Yankee Doodle Road to Central Parkway/Northwood Parkway (Project 1095). • As traffic and development continue to grow along this segment of Pilot Knob Road, the roadway and intersections within this segment are approaching their minimum Level of Service (LOS) capacities. Existing intersections do not meet the County's Transportation Plan spacing guidelines. Also, as additional development occurs along this corridor, specifically CSM's redevelopment of the Lockheed Martin site, requested new access locations may either conflict with the current guidelines or compromise the long -term mobility and /or safety of this heavily traveled corridor. A corridor and access management plan is essential to identifying the existing and long- term access and safety needs of this County highway corridor as a whole. • The corridor and access management study effort has been ongoing since the Council's approval in June. With Dakota County leading the effort with its consulting firm of Bolton & Menk, Inc., City staff have participated in the evaluation of various traffic control and access changes to determine operation and area impacts, evaluated traffic forecasts, and reviewed draft study reports and plans for various layout alternatives. The study results will be used to identify where future accesses could be accommodated and what required infrastructure improvements are the most cost effective. • Three open house meetings have been held with the public, with specific invitations sent to the adjacent property owners, as well as numerous individual meetings with property owners impacted by the current issues and interested in any changes to their access. Multiple concerns and significant information has been shared between the property owners and county /consultant with various alternatives developed throughout the study effort for this segment of highway including advantages and disadvantages of each. • The public involvement process has been very successful in engaging the community and soliciting public evaluation of street and access layout alternative plans. As could 1 be expected, the public participation by adjacent business representatives grew in the latter weeks as the study findings became more refined. While the study completion was anticipated for November 2012, additional input from interested parties created the need for further analysis before the report could be completed. Some of the proposed improvements would require acquisition of right -of -way from adjacent properties for the preferred alternative to be implemented. • The study's approval process incorporates 2 presentations /discussions with the City Council (January 8 Workshop and February 5 Regular meeting) and 2 with the County Board (January 15 Physical Development Committee and February 26 or March 12 Board meeting). The January 8 Workshop is an opportunity for the City and County staff /consultant to update the Council on the study's progress and current status. If possible, it would be helpful to forward specific comments to the County's Physical Development Committee (Committee of the Whole) for their consideration on January 15. The County PDC's follow up comments can then be brought back to the City Council for their consideration at the February 5 Council meeting, with final comments going to the County Board in March for hopeful adoption of the Study and implementation of the agreed upon preferred alternative as the need or opportunity presents itself. The approved study will then be the guiding document to implement future transportation improvements and development approvals along this corridor. • A representative of the consulting firm, Bolton & Menk, Inc., will present the study details and the preferred alternative during the workshop. ISSUES: As indicated above, significant communication has occurred between representatives of the adjacent properties or city staff and the county /consulting firm regarding the study details and the preferred alternative during the process. While most concerns were acceptably addressed, there are still some unresolved issues for some property owners. A summary of public /property owner involvement and copies of correspondence are being provided for the Council's information. It is anticipated that representatives of some of the adjacent property owners and businesses may be in attendance at the workshop. Representatives are expected from the following: CSM, Goodman Group (Commons on Marice & Intergenerational Daycare), Extended Stay, and Wells Fargo. ATTACHMENTS: • Draft Corridor Study and alternative exhibit, enclosed without page number. • Public and Stakeholder Involvement Log, enclosed without page number. • Project Management Team Meeting Minutes, page 1� through �. • CSM Correspondence, page through % . • Goodman Group Correspondence, page qT through (0?) . • Other Correspondence, page ( through . Attendees: CSAH 31 (PILOT KNOB RD) CORRIDOR STUDY PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM MEETING #1 Tuesday, June 5, 2012 8:00 — 9:30 AM Meeting Location: Eagan City Hall MEETING MINUTES Kristi Sebastian, Dakota County Chris Chromy, Bolton & Menk Russ Matthys, City of Eagan Angie Bersaw, Bolton & Menk Tim Plath, City of Eagan 1. Welcome and Introductions Chris welcomed attendees to the meeting and reviewed the purpose of the meeting and the meeting agenda. 2. Review Scope of Work and Schedule Chris asked if there were any questions or suggested changes to the scope of work as outlined in the proposal. Kristi confirmed the scope as outlined was adequate and she did not have any changes. Tim requested clarification on the electronic files deliverable. Chris said Bolton & Menk will provide all files (design, traffic and any meeting summaries /documentation) to both the City and County at the conclusion of the study. Tim and Kristi confirmed AutoCADD files were desired. Angie reviewed the proposed study schedule. She noted the first stakeholder meeting is scheduled to occur in mid -July. Tim suggested moving the PMT Meeting #2 to late June in order to allow enough time for meeting material reviews and revisions prior to the mid -July stakeholder meeting. The PMT agreed with this change. The committee agreed with the general meeting and deliverable timeframes as outlined in the schedule. \\ Metrosouthl\ h\ DACO \T42105105 \1_Corres \B_meetings \PMT 1_06052012 \PMT 1 Minutes_06052012.doc PMT Meeting Minutes CSAH 31 (Pilot Knob Rd) Corridor Study i. Page 2 Action Items: • Bolton & Menk: o Angie will revise the project schedule by moving the PMT Meeting #2 from July to late June. 3. Discuss Data Needs Chris confirmed Bolton & Menk received copies of the previous traffic studies in this area from the County. Angie provided a summary of the traffic data collection plan for the study. Kristi agreed with Bolton & Menk's plan to collect traffic counts at three additional locations with this study. Angie stated the traffic counts are proposed to take place the week of June 11th. PM peak hour turning movement counts will be collected at the locations proposed during a three hour window from 3:30 PM — 6:30 PM. Kristi, Russ and Tim agreed with the suggested collection timeframe and the evening peak hour window as suggested. In terms of other data needs, Chris noted Bolton & Menk will need updated aerial photography and contours from the County. Kristi will notify the County's GIS department of these needs as well as any other potential GIS data as requested by Bolton & Menk. Tim stated he would like to verify the location of crashes that were identified by MnCMAT for this area. He said the City has in the past come across several inconsistencies in how MnCMAT records the locations of crashes in an area versus the actual locations identified by the crash reports. Kristi said she thought this verification process has already been done by her staff. Action Items: • Dakota County: o Kristi will, through an email, authorize the Dakota County GIS department to provide the necessary GIS files to Bolton & Menk for this study. o Kristi will verify crash information /locations with her staff and provide any necessary updates to the City and Bolton & Menk. Kristi will also provide crash diagrams she has available for the corridor to Bolton & Menk. • Bolton & Menk: o Chris will send the GIS authorization from Kristi to Bolton & Menk's GIS staff person, John Shain. 4. Discuss 1St Stakeholder Meeting Chris asked about previous public involvement activities in the study area related to the development proposal and associated traffic study. Russ explained that all businesses and property owners were invited to review the proposed development concept. No specifics on \\ Metrosouthl\ h\ DACO \T42105105 \1_Corres \B_meetings \PMT 1_06052012 \PMT 1 Minutes_06052012.doc DESIGNING FOR A BETTER TOMORROW Bolton & Menk is an equal opportunity employer. �0')1 PMT Meeting Minutes CSAH 31 (Pilot Knob Rd) Corridor Study Page 3 future roadway improvements were presented at that meeting. He said attendance at the meeting was mostly residential owners and interested citizens from the general public. He noted little to no attendance from businesses in this area at the meeting. Russ explained there has been a change in the developer's management team for the Lockheed Martin site's redevelopment. Russ will be meeting with the developer's new managers this week to discuss potential changes to the concept plan. Russ will keep the PMT informed of any significant changes that may have an impact on the corridor study. Chris reviewed the public involvement opportunities proposed for this study. He explained two sets of stakeholder meetings and one public open house are planned. The stakeholder meetings are suggested to offer a small -group meeting opportunity for businesses and property owners in the immediate study area to provide their input to the PMT. The public open house is intended to provide an opportunity for the general public to review and provide input on the improvement concepts. Chris asked PMT members to consider dates for the first set of stakeholder meetings in mid - July. Kristi stated she felt the purpose of this first set of stakeholder meetings should be to introduce the study to property owners and give them some basic information to create an understanding of the existing traffic operations and safety issues and the need for access management within the corridor. She stated the message should be clear that the redevelopment of the Lockheed Martin site is not driving the corridor study. Tim asked if an Issues Map should be created to use as a discussion item with stakeholders. Kristi and Russ agreed that it may be better to start with a blank study area map and to develop the issues map incrementally with stakeholders as the discussion progresses during the meetings. The PMT considered who to invite to the stakeholder meetings and how to group them. It was agreed to hold two meetings on July 9th at the Eagan Community Center. Notices will be sent out to all property owners on the east side of Pilot Knob Rd between Northwood Parkway and Yankee Doodle Rd. Property owners will have the choice to attend either a 2 PM — 3:15 PM or 3:30 PM — 5:00 PM meeting on July 9th. The PMT agreed to invite property owners only to this first set of stakeholder meetings. Tenants, including businesses and residents, will be invited to attend future stakeholder meetings and the open house when corridor improvement concepts will be available for review and comment. Action Items: • City of Eagan: o Russ will confirm use of the Eagan Community Center for the stakeholder meetings on July 9, 2012 from 2 PM — 5 PM. o Russ will coordinate with City staff to develop a mailing list and distribute the postcard invites for the July 9th meetings. The postcards should be mailed out two weeks in advance of the meeting (on or around June 25th) \\ Metrosouthl\ h\ DACO \T42105105 \1_Corres \B_meetings \PMT 1_06052012 \PMT 1 Minutes_06052012.doc DESIGNING FOR A BETTER TOMORROW Bolton & Menk is an equal opportunity employer. I�> PMT Meeting Minutes CSAH 31 (Pilot Knob Rd) Corridor Study Page 4 • Bolton & Menk: o Angie will develop a meeting invite in a postcard format for the July 9th stakeholder meetings for the City's distribution. 5. Other The next PMT meeting was scheduled for June 28th from 1 PM — 2:30 PM at Dakota County's offices. The purpose of the meeting will be to review the materials for presentation at the July 9th stakeholders meeting. Action Items: • Dakota County: o Kristi will reserve a meeting room at the Dakota County office for PMT #2 on June 28th, 1 PM — 2:30 PM. \\ Metrosouthl\ h\ DACO \T42105105 \1_Corres \B_meetings \PMT 1_06052012 \PMT 1 Minutes_06052012.doc DESIGNING FOR A BETTER TOMORROW Bolton & Menk is an equal opportunity employer. 1� Attendees: CSAH 31 (PILOT KNOB RD) CORRIDOR STUDY PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM MEETING #2 Thursday, June 28, 2012 1 -2PM Meeting Location: Dakota County Western Services Center MEETING MINUTES Kristi Sebastian, Dakota County Chris Chromy, Bolton & Menk Tim Plath, City of Eagan Angie Bersaw, Bolton & Menk 1. Discuss Existing Conditions Information Chris reviewed the traffic operations and crash volumes figures with the PMT. Kristi and Tim suggested the following changes: PM Traffic Volumes and Intersection LOS Figure • Level of Service - show both overall intersection and worst - approach LOS for each intersection studied • Change "two way stop" to "side street stop" • Identify the Wells Fargo private drive as a current right -in /right -out intersection • Show both existing and projected daily volumes on Pilot Knob Rd, Yankee Doodle Rd, Central Parkway and Northwood Parkway • Create a queue diagram to illustrate the backups at Yankee Doodle Rd /Pilot Knob Rd that are causing the excessive side street delay at Norwest Ct. 2007 -2011 Intersection Crash Volumes and Patterns Figure • Do not use colors for intersection crashes. Use gray and focus on the crash rates /crash trends. Use BOLD to identify crash rates greater than averages. • Remove the Yankee Doodle Rd /Pilot Knob Rd crash information since it is not part of study focus. Kristi noted an improvement was made at this intersection mid -way through the 2007 -2011 time period to address safety concerns at this intersection. \\ Metrosouthl\ h\ DACO \T42105105 \1_Corres \B_meetings \PMT 2_06282012 \PMT 2 Minutes_06282012.doc l�5_ PMT Meeting Minutes CSAH 31 (Pilot Knob Rd) Corridor Study s, Page 2 • Tim asked if the High Site Dr /Northwood Parkway crash was before or after the Northwood Parkway overpass was built. Angie said Bolton & Menk would look into this. • Show existing and projected daily traffic volumes on this figure also. Action Items: • Bolton & Menk: o Will revise traffic and safety figures as discussed. 2. Review July 9th Property Owner Meeting Materials Angie stated the July 9th property /business owner meetings are intended to be small -group meetings. Bolton & Menk will provide an introduction to the existing and projected traffic conditions and safety concerns within the study area as well as provide some basic information on the purpose and need for access management. Angie noted large, blank aerial maps would be available at each meeting to record attendee comments on the issues and needs within the study area. This will allow attendees an opportunity to create the project issues map. Chris reviewed the access management board and study information handout that are also proposed to be available at the meeting. Kristi and Tim provided the following comments on these materials: • Bring the access management poster in both a board and handout format and determine which is most appropriate to use based on the number of attendees per meeting. • Kristi suggested revising the definition of access management to something less academic. • Kristi suggested adding sources for the graphs /charts shown on the access management board. • Kristi was unsure if the access conflicts diagram for each intersection type will be understood. Chris stated he has used these and found them very effective in other public involvement settings. Chris suggested he could add some photos of the intersection types to accompany the access conflict diagrams. Kristi agreed this would be helpful. • Kristi and Time will provide updated city and county logos for meeting materials. Kristi asked Tim to confirm who the meeting notices were sent to for the larger corporate businesses such as Wells Fargo and Extended Stay America. She suggested Tim review the mailing list and send additional notices to the local property /business managers if it had not already been done. \\ Metrosouthl\ h\ DACO \T42105105 \1_Corres \B_meetings \PMT 2_06282012 \PMT 2 Minutes_06282012.doc DESIGNING FOR A BETTER TOMORROW Bolton & Menk is an equal opportunity employer. 910 PMT Meeting Minutes CSAH 31 (Pilot Knob Rd) Corridor Study Page 3 Action Items: • City of Eagan: o Tim will review the mailing list for the July 9th meeting to ensure notices were sent to local managers for all the businesses. o Tim will send an updated city logo to Angie for use on project materials. • Dakota County: o Kristi will send an updated county logo to Angie for use on project materials. • Bolton & Menk: o Will revise the access management information and study handout as discussed. 3. Discuss Initial Corridor Concepts Chris suggested the PMT discuss potential initial corridor concepts. Kristi stated the Pilot Knob Rd corridor in the study area should follow the access spacing requirements for a six -lane highway, which is 1/2 mile full- intersection spacing and % mile partial - intersection spacing. Kristi confirmed that this corridor is identified in the County's plan as a future six -lane highway and therefore, should be managed as such. The PMT discussed the following potential corridor concepts: • Two options for potential local street connections between Sherman Court and Norwest Ct or the Wells Fargo private drive. • Roundabout at Pilot Knob Rd /Central Pkwy /Northwood Pkwy Following the PMT meeting, Kristi, Tim and Russ will be meeting with the Lockheed Martin site's developer /property managers to discuss potential modifications to the development proposal submitted to the City /County for this site. 4. Next Meeting The next PMT meeting is anticipated in August 2012 to review and further refine the range of improvement concepts considered for this corridor. \\ Metrosouthl\ h\ DACO \T42105105 \1_Corres \B_meetings \PMT 2_06282012 \PMT 2 Minutes_06282012.doc DESIGNING FOR A BETTER TOMORROW Bolton & Menk is an equal opportunity employer. 19 Attendees: CSAH 31 (PILOT KNOB RD) CORRIDOR STUDY PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM MEETING #3 Tuesday, August 7, 2012 1— 2:30 PM Meeting Location: Dakota County Western Services Center MEETING MINUTES Kristi Sebastian, Dakota County Chris Chromy, Bolton & Menk Tim Plath, City of Eagan Angie Bersaw, Bolton & Menk Russ Matthys, City of Eagan 1. Review Corridor Improvement Concepts Chris presented four roadway improvement concepts for the PMT's consideration. a. Concept A (Backage Rd, Phytopathological Society Parking Lot Revision) Chris reviewed the main features of this concept which include: • Right -in /right -out at the Wells Fargo Access Road, Norwest Ct and Marice Dr • % access to the Lockheed Site (north of existing access which would be closed) • Backage road connection of Norwest Ct to Sherman Ct, through the American Phytopathological Society parking lot • Parking lots impacted by this concept were reconfigured to maintain the existing number of total parking spaces available PMT members considered Concept A and provided the following comments: • Kristi noted the previous discussion during the traffic analysis (completed for the Lockheed Martin Site redevelopment project) recommended a single lane would continue to be adequate however, the westbound left -turn traffic should be shifted to the left most lane (currently using the lane adjacent to \\ Metrosouthl\ h\ DACO \T42105105 \1_Corres \B_meetings \PMT 3_08072012 \PMT 3 Minutes_08072012.doc V PMT Meeting Minutes CSAH 31 (Pilot Knob Rd) Corridor Study i. Page 2 through traffic) and signal modifications incorporated with improvement work at the Pilot Knob Rd /Central Pkway intersection. • Tim asked if a third lane on southbound Pilot Knob Rd near the Yankee Doodle intersection was needed. • Chris noted the concepts developed so far have focused on access changes along the corridor. Additional capacity considerations will be reviewed as a next step. • Kristi suggested BMI add the business names on the concept drawings. • Tim said it would be important to continue the sidewalk on Sherman Ct to the backage road connection to Norwest Ct. • Tim will look into the required number of parking spaces for the American Phytopathological Society building. • Kristi recommended Chris confirm the operations at Northwood Pkwy /Sherman Ct would be adequate to handle the traffic volume shifts associated with this concept. • Chris noted it would be helpful to have input from Wells Fargo on the function of their drive -thru and the proposed changes associated with this concept. Kristi and Russ acknowledged it would have been helpful to have input from each businesses in this area; however, since no one attended the property owners meeting on July 30th, the project team must now make assumptions on issues and concerns as improvement concepts are developed. Kristi, Russ and Tim agreed to make an effort to meet individually with businesses /property owners on the east side of Pilot Knob Rd in the study area before the Sept. 5th open house. The purpose of the meeting will be to gather input on issues and needs and to encourage them to attend the Sept. 5th open house where the concepts will be presented for input. ACTION ITEMS ➢ B M I o Review future traffic operations for each concept to identify any additional capacity considerations that should be included with each concept o Add business names to the concept drawings o Continue the Sherman Ct sidewalk along the backage road concept if possible (on all applicable concepts) \\ Metrosouthl\ h\ DACO \T42105105 \1_Corres \B_meetings \PMT 3_08072012 \PMT 3 Minutes_08072012.doc DESIGNING FOR A BETTER TOMORROW Bolton & Menk is an equal opportunity employer. 1" PMT Meeting Minutes CSAH 31 (Pilot Knob Rd) Corridor Study Page 3 ➢ Eagan o Identify the total number of parking spaces required to serve the American Phytopathological Society o Attempt to meet with business /property owners on the east side of Pilot Knob Rd before the public open house (Wells Fargo, American Phytopathological Society, Granite City) ➢ Dakota County o Attempt to meet with business /property owners on the east side of Pilot Knob Rd before the public open house (Intergenerational Learning Center, Commons on Marice) b. Concept B (Roundabout) Chris reviewed the main features of this concept which include: • Wells Fargo Access Road is closed • Right -in /right -out at Norwest Ct and Marice Drive • Roundabout at Pilot Knob Rd intersection with Central Pkwy /Northwood Pkwy • % access to the Lockheed Site (north of the existing access which would be closed) • Backage road connection of Norwest Ct to Sherman Ct on the Extended Stay America Hotel property parking lot • The total number of existing parking spaces at the Extended Stay America Hotel can be maintained; however, because of the proximity of the backage road to the hotel structure it is likely the required building setbacks from the road would not be able to be met with this option. PMT members considered Concept B and provided the following comments: Kristi asked Chris to complete a high -level review of the proposed roundabout operations to ensure it will function adequately based on projected future traffic volumes. Kristi stated the issue with the Pilot Knob /Central Pkway intersection is the lack of storage space for northbound left turns. She noted this issue does not exist with the roundabout concept. • Kristi, Russ and Tim agreed a local backage road connection would not be needed with this option since the roundabout facilitates the northbound to southbound turnaround movement. \\ Metrosouthl\ h\ DACO \T42105105 \1_Corres \B_meetings \PMT 3_08072012 \PMT 3 Minutes_08072012.doc DESIGNING FOR A BETTER TOMORROW Bolton & Menk is an equal opportunity employer. 0 PMT Meeting Minutes CSAH 31 (Pilot Knob Rd) Corridor Study i, Page 4 • Kristi, Russ and Tim agreed to keep the closure of the Wells Fargo access road with this option since the closure allows space for a right -turn lane at Norwest Ct. ACTION ITEMS ➢ BMI o Review roundabout operations based on future traffic volumes. o Remove the backage road option with this concept. c. Concept C (Dual % access intersections) Chris reviewed the main features of this concept which include: • Right -in /right -out at the Wells Fargo access road and Norwest Ct • Dual % access intersections at the Lockheed Site access and Marice Dr (existing Lockheed access would be closed) • The same backage road option from Concept C is included with this concept PMT members considered Concept C and provided the following comments: • Include right -turn lanes at all public street intersections on all concepts. • Add a third lane on southbound Pilot Knob Rd near the Yankee Doodle intersection on all concepts. Show the backage road option from Concept B with this concept. This also closes the Wells Fargo Access Road intersection with Pilot Knob Rd. ACTION ITEMS ➢ BMI o Add right -turn lanes at all intersections and a third lane on southbound Pilot Knob Rd near the Yankee Doodle Rd intersection. o Exchange the backage road option for this concept using the option from Concept B that is located on top of the existing retaining wall within a portion of the Extended Stay America's parking lot. d. Concept D (CSM Proposal) Chris reviewed the main features of this concept and noted that this concept was proposed by CSM, the developer of the Lockheed Site. Wells Fargo Access Road, Norwest Ct and Marice Dr accesses would be closed. Each of these streets would be realigned to tie into a new roadway connection to Pilot Knob Rd between the existing parking lots of the Commons on Marice and the American Phytopathological Society. \\ Metrosouthl\ h\ DACO \T42105105 \1_Corres \B_meetings \PMT 3_08072012 \PMT 3 Minutes_08072012.doc DESIGNING FOR A BETTER TOMORROW Bolton & Menk is an equal opportunity employer. C9 l PMT Meeting Minutes CSAH 31 (Pilot Knob Rd) Corridor Study Page 5 • The connection between Norwest Ct and the new access to Pilot Knob Rd would sever the American Phytopathological Society's parking lot into two pieces. PMT members considered Concept D and provided the following comments: • The severing of the American Phytopathological Society parking lot is a fatal flaw. This change would likely require a full acquisition of the property since it would no longer meet the city's zoning ordinance requirements for off - street parking. Kristi will contact the developer to acknowledge the PMT considered this concept but found it was not feasible and therefore, dismissed it from further consideration. This concept will not be presented at the public open house since the PMT dismissed it as a viable option. ACTION ITEMS ➢ Dakota County o Notify the developer that the PMT considered this concept but found it was not viable due to its impacts to the American Phytopathological Society's parcel and therefore, will not be carried forward for further consideration. 2. Discuss September Sth Open House Angie reviewed options for providing notice of the public open house. The PMT agreed a newsletter format would likely be most effective since it would allow room from graphics. Angie will develop a draft newsletter identifying the time, date and location of the public open house as well as the key issues within the study area and potential improvement solutions being considered. The PMT provided input on key issues to be illustrated on an Issues Map included with the newsletter. These issues include traffic back -ups, crash history, and lack of local street system connectivity. The communication of potential solutions being considered should include driveway and intersection changes, new local street connections, median installation and intersection control changes. Russ stated the City will generate a mailing list for the open house and will send out the newsletters. In general, the PIVIT agreed to invite all the businesses and property owners along Pilot Knob Rd and Central Parkway. Residents from the apartments on High Site Drive and businesses just north of Central Pkwy, such as Unisys and Delta, will also be included in the mailing. Russ and Kristi also directed Angie to develop a press release which they will issue to the local newspapers and city cable channel to announce the open house for any interested citizen. \\ Metrosouthl\ h\ DACO \T42105105 \1_Corres \B_meetings \PMT 3_08072012 \PMT 3 Mlnutes_08072012.doc DESIGNING FOR A BETTER TOMORROW Bolton & Menk is an equal opportunity employer. Da PMT Meeting Minutes CSAH 31 (Pilot Knob Rd) Corridor Study Page 6 ACTION ITEMS ➢ BMI o Prepare public open house newsletter invite, issues map and press release Eagan o Generate a mailing list and mail out the newsletter invites 3. Next Steps Kristi, Russ and Tim will meet with individual business /property owners along the east side of Pilot Knob Rd prior to the September 5th public open house. PMT Meeting #4 is scheduled for Tuesday, September 11th from 1:30 PM — 3 PM at the Eagan City Hall. The purpose of the meeting will be to review the public input received on the concepts, discuss any modifications to the concepts based on this input, and to select a preferred improvement concept. \\ Metrosouthl\ h\ DACO \T42105105 \1_Corres \B_meetings \PMT 3_08072012 \PMT 3 Minutes_08072012.doc DESIGNING FOR A BETTER TOMORROW Bolton & Menk is an equal opportunity employer. 03 Attendees: CSAH 31 (PILOT KNOB RD) CORRIDOR STUDY PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM MEETING #4 September 11, 2012 1:30 — 3:00 PM Meeting Location: Eagan City Hall — Conference Room 1A /B MEETING MINUTES Kristi Sebastian, Dakota County Chris Chromy, Bolton & Menk Russ Matthys, City of Eagan Angie Bersaw, Bolton & Menk 1. Review Sept 5th Open House Comment Summary Angie reviewed the open house comment summary. The PMT directed Bolton & Menk to prepare a response to the following recurring comments /themes from the open house: • Jurdy Road — city check crash rate • Why can't a signal be provided on Pilot Knob between Central and Yankee Doodle Rd? • Concern about loss of left turns to Norwest Court • New local road traffic /concern about cut -thru traffic on local road • Pedestrian access and safety at roundabouts and on new local roads • Can the roundabout handle the projected traffic volumes? • How will the roundabout affect the ability to enter onto Pilot Knob from Jurdy Road? • Will operational issues occur at Sherman Court /Northwood Parkway intersection if a new local road is added? ACTION ITEMS ➢ BMI o Create a document with responses to the open house comments as directed. \\ Metrosouthl\ h\ DACO \T42105105 \1_Corres \B_meetings \PMT 4_09112012 \PMT 4 Minutes_09112012.doc ,,4 0 PMT Meeting Minutes CSAH 31 (Pilot Knob Rd) Corridor Study Page 2 ➢ City of Eagan o Review the crash rates at Pilot Knob Rd /Jurdy Rd to determine if any potential safety issues exist 2. Discuss Evaluation of Concepts Chris and Angie reviewed the draft evaluation matrix to compare the concepts to one another. The evaluation criteria considered the following factors: • Safety (number of conflict points), • Impacts (parcels, full /partial acquisitions, total right -of -way), and • Cost (estimated construction and right -of -way costs). After reviewing the evaluation matrix results, the PMT dismissed Concept D — Frontage Road Options A and B form further consideration. This was based on the high cost of this concept relative to the other concepts. The higher cost for both options of Concept D was directly related to the additional right -of -way acquisitions required to accommodate the local road connections in this concept. The PMT also considered the input from business /property owners within this area who stated this concept was circuitous and had a large impact on the existing businesses in this area. These comments in addition to the high cost were used to support the PMT's recommendation to dismiss both options of Concept D. Kristi requested Bolton & Menk revise the right -of -way costs for all concepts by assuming a 100' right -of -way for Pilot Knob Road. Kristi also suggested the parking lot reconstruction costs be included in the total right -of -way costs, instead of in the construction cost line item. Kristi and Russ requested additional information from Bolton & Menk in order to compare Concepts A and C (local roads with traffic signal) to Concept B (roundabout). Chris stated Bolton & Menk will provide the analysis to the PMT comparing intersection traffic control at Pilot Knob Road and Central /Northwood Parkway. The PMT agreed to wait to fully compare and analyze the remaining concepts until this analysis was considered. Kristi also requested Bolton & Menk review the concepts and determine the window of acceptable access locations to the CSM property. ACTION ITEMS ➢ BMI a. Revise the cost estimates b. Identify the window of acceptable access locations to the CSM property c. Develop a traffic operations analysis to compare the operations of a traffic signal versus a roundabout at Pilot Knob Rd and Central /Northwood Parkway \\ Metrosouthl\ h\ DACO \T42105105 \1_Corres \B_meetings \PMT 4_09112012 \PMT 4 Minutes_09112012.doc DESIGNING FOR A BETTER TOMORROW Bolton & Menk is an equal opportunity employer. 0 PMT Meeting Minutes CSAH 31 (Pilot Knob Rd) Corridor Study Page 3 3. Discuss potential phasing opportunities Although the PMT did not select a recommended concept at this time, they did consider potential phasing opportunities for Concepts A, B and C. Chris stated the roundabout could be built all at once and would not need to be phased. The PMT discussed the potential phasing options for the access modifications in each concept and agreed the following phasing plan seemed reasonable: a. Phase 1 (Interim plan) a. Modify Norwest Ct and Marice Dr to partial accesses b. Modify /add the partial access to the CSM site c. Leave the Wells Fargo Access Road as is (right -in, right -out) d. Construct the additional southbound thru lane on Pilot Knob Road e. Update the traffic signal (Concepts A and C) or construct the roundabout (Concept B) b. Phase 2 a. Close the Wells Fargo Access Road (Concepts A, B and C) b. Construct the right -turn to Norwest Ct (Concepts A, B and C) c. Construct the local roads (Concepts A and C) The PMT agreed a final phasing plan will need to be discussed in more detail at the next meeting when the remaining alternatives are reviewed and compared in more detail. 4. Next Steps The PMT agreed to schedule a conference call or meeting to discuss the intersection control analysis and the selection of a recommended alternative. Chris noted Bolton & Menk will develop a study report for review by mid - October also. Angie stated the final steps of the study are to recommend an alternative and present to the Eagan City Council and Dakota County Board. Russ said the study recommendation could be presented to the City Council at a workshop on November 13th. Kristi stated the County Board could then review the recommendations and any additional input from the City at a board meeting on November 27tH ACTION ITEMS ➢ B M I o Schedule a conference call /meeting to discuss results of the traffic operations control analysis and to identify a recommended alternative o Prepare a draft study report for review by mid - October \\ Metrosouthl\ h\ DACO \T42105105 \1_Corres \B_meetings \PMT 4_09112012 \PMT 4 Minutes_09112012.doc DESIGNING FOR A BETTER TOMORROW Bolton & Menk is an equal opportunity employer. Attendees: CSAH 31 PILOT KNOB RD) CORRIDOR STUDY PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM MEETING #5 October 9, 2012 10 AM Meeting Location: Eagan City Hall — Conference Room 1A /B MEETING MINUTES Kristi Sebastian, Dakota County Russ Matthys, City of Eagan Traffic Engineer (Project Manager) Public Works Director Mark Krebsbach, Dakota County Tim Plath, City of Eagan Transportation Director Transportation Engineer Brian Sorenson, Dakota County Chris Chromy, Bolton & Menk Assistant County Engineer Consultant Project Manager Jon Hohenstein, City of Eagan Angie Bersaw, Bolton & Menk Community Development Director Consultant Transportation Planner 1. Review Pilot Knob Road Concepts Angie briefly reviewed the purpose and need for improvements along Pilot Knob Road between Yankee Doodle Road and Central /Northwood Parkway. She then reviewed the key features of each of the roadway improvement concepts under consideration which included: • Concept A — Backage Road Bottom • Concept B — Roundabout • Concept C — Backage Road Top Angie also reviewed the previously dismissed Concept D and the reasons why the PMT agreed to dismiss this option at the September PMT meeting. \\ Metrosouthl\ h\ DACO \T42105105 \1_Corres \B_meetings \PMT 5_10092012 \PMT 5 Minutes_10092012.doc aq 0 iPMT Meeting Minutes CSAH 31(Pilot Knob Rd) Corridor Study Page 2 2. Review Sept Sth Open House Comment Summary Angie reviewed the open house comment summary, focusing on comments from individual businesses and CSM including: • Granite City and Commons on Marice prefer the options that include a southbound left -turn into Marice Drive • Intergenerational Daycare is concerned about loss of southbound left -turn at Norwest Court • CSM does not support the roundabout • Other businesses liked the partial access at Marice Drive with the roundabout option but seemed unsure of their feelings about a roundabout • CSM concerned about ability to create a marquee entrance near the center of their site off of Pilot Knob Road She noted representatives from Wells Fargo, the American Phytopathological Society and the Extended Stay America hotel have not attended public open house meetings. Tim reported that he and Kristi were able to make contact with a local Wells Fargo representative and would be meeting with them within the next week. Jon noted the City had received comments from residents northwest of the project area concerned that motorists may cut through their neighborhood (on private roads) to avoid traffic back -ups on Pilot Knob Road. 3. Discuss Evaluation of Concepts Chris reviewed a detailed analysis comparing traffic signal operations and roundabout operations at the Central Parkway /Pilot Knob Rd intersection. He noted the traffic signal and roundabout operations are expected to be comparable at this intersection in 2030. He stated there are likely to be unacceptable movements for both designs. Overall, most of the methods of analysis indicate that the roundabout will operate acceptably through 2030 except for the eastbound approach with only one lane eastbound. If the eastbound approach of the roundabout is widened to two lanes and the south side of the roundabout is widened to accept the two lanes eastbound, it is anticipated that the roundabout will function acceptably beyond 2030 with the full development of the CSM site. Chris reviewed the evaluation matrix which compared the impacts and costs associated with each concept. The PMT discussed the pros and cons of each concept alternative. The PMT agreed the local road connection in Concepts A and C would be difficult due to its high cost, challenging terrain and business impacts. The PMT agreed the roundabout option did not seem to have a lot of public support, requires additional right -of -way for Pilot Knob Rd and reduces priority for dominant movements and regional mobility on Pilot Knob Road. \\ Metrosouthl\ h\ DACO \T42105105 \1_Corres \B_meetings \PMT 5_10092012 \PMT 5 Minutes_10092012.doc DESIGNING FOR A BETTER TOMORROW Bolton & Menk is an equal opportunity employer. clt 13 0 PMT Meeting Minutes CSAH 31(Pilot Knob Rd) Corridor Study Page 3 Based on the PMT's discussion comparing concepts, Mark suggested considering a new concept which only included the access changes along Pilot Knob Road, maintained the traffic signal at Central Parkway and did not include a local road connection. Brian suggested modifying this new concept to also include a partial access at Marice Drive to allow for the southbound left - turn from Pilot Knob to Marice. Based on this discussion the PMT agreed to recommend a Preferred Concept that included access changes on Pilot Knob similar to the roundabout option but maintaining a traffic signal at Central Parkway /Pilot Knob Road. The Preferred Concept would include a partial access to the west to the CSM site and a partial access to the east at Marice Drive. The Wells Fargo access road would be closed to Pilot Knob and the Norwest Ct intersection would become right -in /right -out. No local road connection would be included in the Preferred Concept. Kristi also suggested the Preferred Concept move the trail to the eastern edge of the right -of -way between Norwest Ct and Marice Dr to address a safety concern expressed by the Intergenerational Daycare. The PMT directed Bolton & Menk to develop the Preferred Concept layout for public review. 4. Next Steps The PMT agreed to schedule a final public open house on November 5, 2012 to present the Preferred Concept. Kristi and Tim will continue efforts to meet with representatives from Wells Fargo, the American Phytopathological Society and Extended Stay America. Postcard meeting invites will be sent to each property /business owner within the study area notifying them of the open house date, time and location. Following the open house, the preferred concept will be presented to the Eagan City Council at a workshop meeting on November 13th and the Dakota County Board on November 27th. \\ Metrosouthl\ h\ DACO \T42105105 \1_Corres \B_meetings \PMT 5_10092012 \PMT 5 Minutes_10092012.doc DESIGNING FOR A BETTER TOMORROW Bolton & Menk is an equal opportunity employer. Russ Matthys From: Drew Johnson [djohnson @csmcorp.net] Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2013 10:46 AM To: Russ Matthys; Jon Hohenstein Cc: John Ferrier; Michelle Culligan; Clark Wicklund; Drew Johnson Subject: CSM comments for staff packet - PKR corridor study Attachments: entry image.jpg; CSM site plans exhibits for corridor study.pdf; CSM emails for corridor study.pdf Russ, The purpose of this email is to provide our final public comment on the Pilot Knob Road corridor study, a list of exhibits that show our engagement in the process, and galvanize the importance of a central, marquee access off Pilot Knob Road. Summary of CSM central points: - Importance of a centered, prominent, marquee access (see site plan CP -3 and rendering). This shows a lighted four way intersection that matches the Central Commons Special Area Plan guiding themes of connectivity to surrounding uses, and pedestrian accessibility (slows traffic). This option was ultimately not supported by the County /City. - Importance of moving PKR access south: See exhibit of 4/4/12 submittal plan. On our original site plan, the southern- most part of the site suffered from lack of access and circulation. Moving PKR access south also helps balance traffic distribution throughout site as a whole because more large retail boxes can be placed towards the northern part of the site. -This study has been a challenge for CSM because the timeframe was extended by two months, locations of access were changed (currently pending), and our best idea of a lighted four way intersection was turned down. We are, however, looking forward to having our PKR access approved so we can finalize our revised site plan and re- submit our PD application. List of Attachments: Site Plans /Renderings: 4/4/12 submittal Concept rendering of marquee entrance CP -1 (CSM trying to add entrance at existing light on Washington & Yankee Doodle — county said no ) CP -3 (CSM moving marquee entrance to midpoint of PKR — county said no) CP -4 (CSM moving marquee entrance after City /County gave range of potential locations — which later changed) Emails & Agendas: 7/31/12 email. CSM comments for County's "Issues Map." 9/10/12 email. CSM opposition to roundabout. 10/9/12 memo from Alliant Engineering with 10/19 cover email 11/12/12 email. CSM response that study would be delayed 11/14/12 agenda. Response when CSM was told that their "accepted entrance range" was moved 210' north Agenda from 12/14 meeting (after County /City reneged on PKR entrance location) Please call with any questions. -Drew "30 0 1►.If DEVELOPING REAL ESTATE FOR PEOPLE, ��YY1l BUSINESS AND COMMUNITIES Drew Johnson Commercial Development Manager CSM Corporation 1 500 Washington Ave. S., Ste. 3000 1 Minneapolis, MN 55415 Main: 612.395.7000 1 Direct: 612.395.7036 1 Mobile: 612.554.1897 1 Fax: 612.395.2738 Email: diohnson @csmcorb.net I www.csmcorp.net -S 1 Drew Johnson From: Drew Johnson Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2012 5:51 PM To: kristi .sebastian @co.dakota.mn.us; Russ Matthys;'angiebe @bolton - menk.com' Cc: Gary Holmes (Gholmes @csmcorp.net); Michelle Culligan; Drew Johnson (djohnson @csmcorp.net) Subject: Pilot Knob Corridor Study - CSM comments To all, In response from the kick -off issues meeting on 7/30, here's a summary of CSM issues and comments: -Site access (and how it influences site circulation) is a hugely important factor for a viable retail /commercial redevelopment -not only # of access points are important, but having a well- designed, prominent, and marquee 4 -way signalized main entrance helps accomplish the characteristics needed for a successful retail development: ease of access and visibility, sense of arrival, increased ability to attract high- caliber tenants. -the County has asked CSM to dedicate CSM land to county for future ROW improvements -CSM contribution to off -site improvements - strive for balance of objectives /needs from all stakeholders: businesses, land owners, city, county -draw on concepts from Eagan's Central Commons Special Area Plan These themes have been expressed during the last few months of discussion, but will help form your issues map as well as contribute to the different options slated for the September meeting. Please call /email with any questions. -Drew CSM DEVELOPING REAL ESTATE FOR PEOPLE, BUSINESS AND COMMUNITIES Drew Johnson Commercial Development Manager CSM Corporation 1 500 Washington Ave. S., Ste. 3000 1 Minneapolis, MN 55415 Main: 612.395.7000 1 Direct: 612.395.7036 1 Mobile: 612.554.1897 1 Fax: 612.395.2738 Email: diohnson @csmcorp.net I www.csmcorp.net C_ 6 Kristi Sebastian, PE, PTOE Dakota County Traffic Engineer kristi .sebastianCEDco.dakota.mn. us (952) 891 -7178 Russ Matthys, P.E. I Public Works Director I City of Eagan City of Eagan 13830 Pilot Knob Road i Eagan, MN 55122 1651-675-56461651-675- 5694 (Fax) i rmatthys ZDcityofeactan.corn City of Eap THIS COMMUNICATION MAY CONTAIN CONFIDENTIAL AND /OR OTHERWISE PROPRIETARY MATERIAL and is thus for use only by the Intended recipient. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the e-mail and its attachments from all computers, Alliant Engineering, Inc. ALLIANT PROD; NO, 111 - 0035.2 MEMORANDUM DATE: October 9, 2012 TO: Clark Wickland, PE FROM: Robert J. Green, PE, PTOE Vice President,'I'ransportation SUBJECT: Traffic Review Prellminmy Roadii)ay Design Concept B — Pilot Knob Corridor Study Alliant Engineering, Inc conducted a review of the proposed Concept B (Bolton &Meal( /Dakota County, August 2012). The review focused primarily on the impacts of installing a roundabout at the Pilot Knob Road / Central Parkway intersection, when compared to constructing a four -lane divided road segment with traffic signal revisions in this area. Most of the items below would typically be included in an Intersection Control Evaluation (iCE) Report, which is it study that is typically conducted by agencies to review and evaluate various forms of intersection control (signals, roundabouts, '/ a intersections, etc.). if an ICE Report is not being prepared, these items should be covered in the Pilot Knob Corridor Study Report, Traffic Operations at the 3/a CSMAeeess Under the roundabout alternative, traffic flow during the peak periods will be almost continuous southbound through the roundabout. This will reduce the number of available gaps for the northbound left turn at the' /a intersection into the site, making the left turn into the site more difficult compared to the gaps created by the existing traffic signal at Central Parkway, A reduction in gaps or gap expectation associated with a signalized intersection will increase wait times and may result in driver frustration, which would result in a higher probability of collisions, Perlestrion Safety Federal ADA guidelines suggest that roundabouts can be difficult for at -risk pedestrians to navigate (cognitive impaired, seniors, and the blind), particularly tinder high traffic volume conditions. When traffic signals regulate traffic movements at intersections, the resulting breaks in traffic flow provide identifiable and predictable gaps during which pedestrians can cross. Such predictable breaks do not usually occur at roundabouts, and pedestrians are required to snake judgments about the speed and travel paths of approaching veliieles. While high- functioning adults may have limited risk navigating a roundabout, other pedestrian groups may experience difficulty. Multi -lane roundabouts also introduce the possibility of the dual threat, where a vehicle in one lane yields for the pedestrian, while the vehicle in the other lane does not yield. The proposed roundabout will currently require multi -lane crossings on Pilot Knob Road, which has a significant amount of average daily traffic, Pedestrian crossings at those locations may have a higher probability of pedestrian /vehicle conflicts as opposed to a signalized intersection. 233 Park Avenue South, Suite 200, Minneapolis Minnesota 55415 -1108 Phone 612.758,3080, Fax 612.758,3099 ✓, q Drew Johnson From: Drew Johnson Sent: Monday, November 12, 2012 3:36 PM To: Russ Matthys Cc: John Ferrier; 'Clark Wicklund'; Michelle Culligan; Jon Hohenstein; ' kristi .sebastian @co.dakota.mn.us'; Tim Plath; 'Chris Chromy'; Drew Johnson Subject: RE: PKR corridor study - Council Workshop Update Russ, While we appreciate the advance notice, the delay in the completion of the PKR corridor study is very problematic to CSM. A large unknown on our previous application was the determination of the type and location of our site's entrance from PKR. As we stressed in our meetings throughout the summer, a marquee entrance is a key building block for the rest of the site. Absent that final approved location, the building and amenity layout is all conditional. On a project that has many moving parts and pieces, adding another to the mix is moving us in the wrong direction. Any chance to at least move up the working sessions to December, or later in November? Given that this was introduced as a 4 month process, a delay of two months on the eve of submittal is frustrating. -Drew S DEVELOPING REAL ESTATE FOR PEOPLE, lY1 BUSINESS AND COMMUNITIES MFFM Drew Johnson Commercial Development Manager CSM Corporation 1 500 Washington Ave. S., Ste. 3000 1 Minneapolis, MN 55415 Main: 612.395.7000 1 Direct: 612.395.7036 1 Mobile: 612.554,1897 1 Fax: 612.395.2738 Email: diohnson @csmcorp.net I www.csmcorp.net From: Russ Matthys [ mailto :RMatthys @cltyofeagan.com] Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2012 5:37 PM To: Drew Johnson Cc: John Ferrier; 'Clark Wicklund'; Michelle Culligan; Jon Hohenstein; ' kristi .sebastian @co.dakota.mn.us'; Tim Plath; 'Chris Chromy' Subject: PKR corridor study - Council Workshop Update Drew, I will be sending out an e -mail to all of the others on the list of interested parties for the Pilot Knob Road Corridor Study, but I wanted to let you know that the presentation of the final study has been pulled from the City Council's November 13 special workshop. 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County was not 100% committed to supporting %- access on original 4/4/12 CSM city submittal. Study anticipated being completed by November. b) July 2012 — CSM only attendee at Corridor Study Open House on 7/30. CSM responds with e-mail citing important issues and factors. c) CSM is strong advocate for a lighted, 4 -way intersection at existing light at Yankee Doodle. Then, the midpoint of PKR between Yankee and Central. See CP plan. CSM believes matches well with Central Commons Area Plan. c) September 2012 — more attendees at 2 "d open house on 9/5. County presents 4 options. CSM's full intersection with light is not presented as an option. CSM provides comments and requests southern- most location of % intersection on 9/13 in order to continue site planning and negotiations with retailers. e) October 4, 2012 — location of intersection provided via exhibit on 10/4. CSM updates site plan (CP -4) and continues discussions with potential tenants now that site access point is finalized. County provides exhibit of PKR stacking traffic as rationale on how southern -most entrance was determined. f) November 2012 — Eagan pulls study from 11/13 workshop. CSM notified via email on 11/8. g) December 6, 2012 — 3rd "open house." Revised preferred concept moves CSM entrance approximately 210' to the north. City sets Eagan Council workshop agenda for 1/8 to present new preferred concept. 2. Due to entrance moving further north, the location eliminates CSM's ability to create marquee entrance that is framed by buildings on both sides, per Central Commons Guiding Documents (see illustration). Moving of entrance also limits circulation to southern part of site, compounding original challenge of access and circulation (see 4/4 site plan). 1-13 October 9, 2012 Mr. Clark Wicklund Page 2 of 2 Potential Conflict with Long -Range Plans Current long range County plans call for a third lane southbound on Pilot Knob Road to alleviate congestion at Yankee Doodle Road and to the south. The third lane is currently proposed to begin south of Central Parkway. If at some time in the future the third lane needs to be extended farther to the north, the proposed roundabout cannot accommodate three southbound lanes, The intersection would need to be reconstructed with a traffic signal at that time. Traffic Signal Option Characteristics This option would be identical to Concept B, with the exception of eliminating the roundabout and replacing it with an appropriate traffic signal design. • The SRf traffic study indicated that the left turn storage on Pilot Knob Road was sufficient for both the Marice Drive southbound left turn and the northbound left turn at Central Parkway. The southbound left turn movement at Marice Drive is limited with only minimal stacking and deceleration, While the left turn lengths might not be optimal, the geometry would be similar to the existing conditions, where no safety problem associated with vehicle deceleration has been documented to date. • A traffic signal option provides for a similar level of circulation as the roundabout without the additional cost. Northbound vehicles could a -turn at Central Parkway, just as southbound vehicles will a -turn at Yankee Doodle Road to get to Norwest Court. In addition, vehicles can avoid u- turning altogether by utilizing the connection to Central Parkway. • Costs should be compared for both the roundabout and traffic signal alternatives. Looking at both alternatives from a high - level, it is anticipated that the traffic signal option would provide similar levels of circulation and traffic operations. The SRP traffic study determined that approximately 34 southbound left turns will be made from Pilot Knob Road onto Marice drive during the PM peak hour. It is anticipated that infrastructure improvements associated with a dual -lane roundabout could be in excess of I million dollars based on sitnilar projects in the metropolitan area. Alliani Engineering, Inc. L A Drew Johnson From: Drew Johnson Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 10:55 AM To: Russ Matthys; kristi .sebastian @co.dakota.mn.us; 'Angie Bersaw' Cc: John Ferrier; Clark Wicklund; Michelle Culligan; JHohenstein @cityofeagan.com; Drew Johnson Subject: CSM comments - pre- release of PKR corridor study Attachments: CPC Taffic Memo.pdf Corridor study team, In anticipation of the forthcoming draft of the PKR corridor study, please find the attached CSM comments. They are predominately focused on CSM's opposition of the roundabout option. Given that information and discussion has been ongoing over the past month, I wanted to aggregate and deliver our comments before the draft was issued. In addition to the functional challenges of the roundabout as discussed in the memo, the connection to adjacent uses will also be limited in favor of mobility through the corridor. We feel that this aspect of the project was given too much attention at the expense of the local landowner's need for connection, access, and traffic- slowing. We'll keep an eye out for the draft - please call with any questions or call Clark at Alliant. -Drew 0 m DEVELOPING REAL ESTATE FOR PEOPLE., BUSINESS AND COMMUNITIES Drew Johnson Commercial Development Manager CSM Corporation 1 500 Washington Ave. S„ Ste. 3000 1 Minneapolis, MN 55415 Main: 612.395.7000 1 Direct: 612.395.7036 1 Mobile: 612.554.1897 1 _Fax: 612.395.2738 Email: diohnson @csmcorr).net I www,csmcorp.net L4 Drew Johnson From: Drew Johnson Sent: Monday, September 10, 2012 8:59 AM To: 'Russ Matthys'; JHohenstein @cityofeagan.com Cc: kristi.sebastian@co.dakota.mn.us; 'Angie Bersaw; Chris Chromy; 'Clark Wicklund' Subject: RE: Pilot Knob Road (CSAH 31) Corridor Study, Eagan Attachments: CP- 3- COLOR- revised.pdf Russ & Kristi, Thanks for passing along the link. Some quick initial comments, then we'll send another email with greater detail as we digest the new information. To reiterate our thoughts from the meeting, the Option D that was developed with CSM "input" removed the most important element of our option: the light and crosswalk. We would not support the option "D" as presented at the meeting as it does not accomplish the CSM goals of providing a marquee entrance with sense of arrival /place, slowing traffic, and allowing for pedestrian connectivity. Attached is a modified site plan (we had this at the meeting), showing the grand entrance that was envisioned with a light and cross walk. -Drew 7► d I DEVELC PING HEAL. E$TATE. FOR PEOPLE, l� C M BUSINESS AND COMMUNITIES Drew Johnson Commercial Development Manager CSM Corporation 1 500 Washington Ave. S., Ste, 3000 1 Minneapolis, MN 55415 Main: 612.395.7000 1 Direct: 612.395.7036 1 Mobile: 612.554.1897 1 Fax: 612.395.2738 Email: diohnson @csmcorr).net I www.csmcorr).net From: Russ Matthys [ mailto:RMatthys @cityofeagan.com] Sent: Friday, September 07, 2012 4:07 PM To: SWagenheim @GCFB.NEr; 'ilhc @thegoodmangroup.com'; 'myaeger@com mo nso nma rice. org'; mark.fil1pi @metc. state. mn.us; 'smandel @usfamily.net'; 'SteveWagen @aol.com'; 'jew173d @aol.com'; Drew Johnson; 'tomandbecky @comcast, net'; 'sumulong @jhu.edu'; 'sbattis @msn.com'; 'wsolsen @yahoo. com'; 'mdetorre @mnmsg.com' Cc: 'beimer @thegoodmangroup.com'; 'Sebastian, Kristi'; Tim Plath; Chris Chromy; 'Angie Bersaw' Subject: Pilot Knob Road (CSAH 31) Corridor Study, Eagan We would like to thank all of you for taking the time to attend the open house meeting on Wednesday at the Eagan Community Center regarding the Pilot Knob Road (CSAH 31) Corridor Study (Yankee Doodle Road to Central Parkway /Northwood Parkway). As indicated at the meeting, please find the information shared at the open house at the following link: httla..// www,. co. dakota ,mn.us /EnvironmentRoads /Reaorts /Road /31- 76.htm Please let us know if you have any additional questions or comments, 4(n Office of the County Board Dakota County Administration Center 1590 Highway 55 Hastings, MN 55033 -2343 October 23, 2012 Bruce D, Malkerson, Esq, Bradley J. Gunn, Esq, Malkerson Gunn Martin LLP 1900 U.S. Bank Plaza South Tower 220 South Sixth Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 651,438,4418 Gentlemen: Fax: 651,438,4405 www.dakotacounty.us On behalf of the Dakota County Board of Commissioners, thank you for your comments regarding the Pilot Knob Corridor study being conducted jointly by Dakota County and the City of Eagan. We appreciate the feedback we have heard from representatives of the Intergeneration Learning Center and The Commons on Marice Senior Living Community at the public open house and as you provided in your letter, Your comments are timely as the study team is considering Information gathered through the course of the study to evaluate improvement alternatives. Your comments will be considered as the study team completes this evaluation and moves toward a preferred alternative. The study process includes another open house scheduled for November 5, 2012, when information on the alternative evaluation process and the preferred alternative will be presented, Feedback gathered from this open house will be considered and modifications to the preferred alternative may be made as appropriate. The study findings and recommendations will then be presented to the City Council and the County Board to be considered for adoption later this year or in early 2013. In addition to the open house, members of the study team would like to meet with you and other representatives of the Intergenerational Learning Center and The Commons on Marice to ensure we understand your specific concerns and options for improvements, Kristi Sebastian, Dakota County Traffic Engineer and Study Project Manager, will be in contact with you soon to schedule a time to meet, if you are interested in doing so, Thank you, again, for sharing your thoughts with us regarding this study, We look forward to working with you toward an outcome to this study that will best meet your needs and those of other stakeholders and transportation users of this corridor, E Nancy S h uweiler, Chair Dakota unty Board of Commissioners cc: Dakota County Board of Commissioners Mayor Mike Maguire and Members of Eagan City Council Brandt Richardson, Dakota County Administrator Lynn Thompson, Dakota County Physical Development Division Director Kristi Sebastian, Traffic Engineer, Dakota County Transportation Russ Matthys, Public Works Director, City of Eagan co Printed on req,led paper rrith 30% post <oozumer vane. AN EQUA! O?MTLl\rtY EIINMIR n MALKERSON GUNN MARTIN Li.P 1900 U.S, BANK PLAZA SOUTH TOWER 220 SOUTH SIXTH STREET MINNEAPOLIS, MIN- NESOTA 55402 TELEPHONE 612- 344- -1 1 1 1 FACSIMILE 612-344-1414 Bradley J. Gunn, Esq. Direct Dial No. 612.455.6640 brad.gunn @mgmllp.com Bruce D. Malkerson, Esq. Direct Dial No. 612 -344 -1699 Bi-uce.M,,ilkei-son@mgmllp.com October 12, 2012 Chair Nancy Schouweiler and Members of the County Board County of Dakota 1590 Highway 55 Hastings, MN 55033 -2372 Mayor Mike Maguire and Members of the City Council City of Eagan 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, Minnesota 55122 Re: Proposed changes to Pilot Knob Road betweenYankee Doodle Road and Central Parkway/Northwood Parkway in Eagan Our File Number: 1524.003 Dear Chair Schouweiler and Boardmembers and Mayor Maguire and Councilmembers: Our office represents the Intergeneratioiial Learning Center located at 3386 Pilot Knob Road and The Commons on Marice senior living community located at 1380 Marice Drive. Both of these facilities are located in the northeast quadrant of Pilot Knob Road and Yankee Doodle Road. We are writing to advise you as to our observations and concerns regarding the proposed improvements to Pilot 1"'nob Road (CSAH 31) in this vicinity. {151320.DOG 10/10/2012} ■ We understand that Dakota County, in partnership with the City of Eagan, has undertaken a study of potential improvements to Pilot Knob Road between Yankee Doodle Road on the south and Central Parkway/Nol-thwood Parkway on the north. This study appears to have resulted from a desire to address existing traffic operation issues, perceived substantial future traffic growth in the area and the proposed CSM Corporation's redevelopment of the Lockheed Martin site on the west side of Pilot Knob Road. At the Public Open House on September's, 2012, four alternative concepts for the improvement of Pilot Knob Road were presented: (1) Concept A (Backage Road Bottom), (2) Concept B (Roundabout), (3) Concept C (Backage Road Top), and (4) Concept D (developed with input from CSM). Our comments below relate in large part to these four alternatives, as well as to the need for such improvements in the first place and our own preferred alternative if you determine that some changes are necessary. At the outset, we wish to emphasize that our clients are not unmindful of the fact that roadway improvements are- sometimes desirable or necessary, and they prefer to work with you to evaluate the need for such improvements and to help ensure that any such improvements do not unfairly burden the businesses, residents, customers and even students in the northeast quadrant of the intersection. Having said this, however, we are sincerely concerned that the four alternatives presented on September 5th would impose unnecessary, and in some cases unlawful, burdens on the northeast quadrant. We retained the firm RLK Incorporated, because of its traffic engineering expertise, to evaluate both the four alternatives presented on September 5`h and the assumptions underlying them. A copy of RLK's report is attached hereto. Based on RLK's report, and on our own review of the pertinent plats, plans, site plans, easements and proposals, we wish to make the following four points. A. The Need for the Four Conce is Presented on Se" tember 5th is Likel Overstated and Premised on Inflated Traffic Projections.. The assumptions underlying the need for the four concepts presented on September 5th appear to be inflated and overstated for the following reasons: • The spacing standards for Pilot Knob Road, as set forth in the four concept plans, are largely reflective of the standards for an A- Minor Arterial roadway. Indeed, the County's 2030 Transportation Plan shows this section of Pilot Knob Road as an A -Minor Arterial. Yet the County's standard for an A -Minor Arterial roadway is 35,000 vehicle trips per day, and the County's own projections for 2030 show Pilot Knob Road at only 28,000 vehicle trips per day. ( 1 s 1320.DOC- 10/10/2012) 2 49 • This stretch of Pilot Knob Road had 16,200 vehicle trips per day in 2011. The projected increase to 28,000 vehicle trips per day in 2030 reflects a 73% increase in traffic in 19 years. This is not realistic. Traffic volumes at the intersection of Pilot Knob Road and Yankee Doodle Road increased in the decade from 2000 to 2010 by only 1.8 % (from 54,000 vehicles per day to 55,000 vehicles per day). Similarly, the population of Eagan rose only 1% during that decade. The proposed CSM redevelopment on the west side of Pilot Knob Road, if approved, would increase vehicle trips per day to that site from approximately 14,000 vehicle trips per day to 25,000 vehicle trips per day. The potential 11,000 additional vehicle trips per day, however, would access the site from five different driveways, only one of which is on Pilot Knob Road. Moreover., many of the estimated vehicle. trips to the CSM development would be shared trips, meaning that a customer who drove to three different locations on the CSM development would be counted as generating three vehicle trips per day, even though they would only use the adjoining roadways (including Pilot Knob Road) as often as someone who visited only one location on the CSM site. The proposed CSM redevelopment itself is, we understand, not yet certain. We understand that the redevelopment would require an amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan, which must be approved by the Metropolitan Council. Since the Comprehensive Plan is intended to serve as the master plan for the City's land uses, why is it fair to penalize business in the northeast quadrant who comply with that Plan in order to accommodate a redevelopment that does not? In summary, we acknowledge that there may be existing traffic issues on Pilot Knob Road between Yankee Doodle Road and Central Parkway/Northwood Parkway, but this is the commercial heart of Eagan and there will always be traffic issues there. Policy decisions should not be based on inflated and unsupportable traffic projections. B. The Four_ Concepts Presented on September 5th Will Hurt the Businesses in the Northeast Quadrant. As set forth in the RLK report, at pages 3 to 5, each of the four alternatives presented on September 5th will significantly diminish the access to and from the businesses and properties located in the northeast quadrant of Pilot Knob Road and Yankee Doodle Road. Access is extremely important to businesses, and cities and counties should exercise great care in making decisions that will disrupt the access to even one business. {151320.DOC- 10/10/20121 50 You may think that our clients are a senior living community and a school for young children, and that both of these businesses are "destination" (as opposed to "impulse ") locations. This is technically correct, but it is by no means the entire story. The residents of The Commons on Marice average 85 years of age, and many of their visitors are of a similar age. Eliminating easy and intuitive access in favor of complicated and circuitous access is not likely to promote safety or reduce accidents. In addition, the programs at The Commons on Marice and the Intergenerational Learning Center emphasize interactions between the children and the seniors, with frequent visits between the two facilities. Three of the four concepts presented on September 5th involve connecting Sherman Court with Norwest Court, thereby creating a new roadway and a potential new hazard for seniors and young children who walk between the two facilities. For this reason, the plan developed by RLK incorporates a sidewalk to provide for safe passage between the two facilities. C. Some of the Four Concepts Presented on September 5t1i May Result in Litigation over the Talon or Dama in of Access Ri hts. We have not had time to exhaustively research the access rights of all of the properties in the northeast quadrant. Nonetheless, it appears that the Intergenerational Learning Center retained a right of access to Pilot Knob Road via Norwest Court, and it may have had a right of access to Pilot Knob Road via Access Road on the south. Similarly, while The Commons on Marice does not appear to have had a right of direct access on Pilot Knob Road, part of its property abuts on Pilot Knob Road and it may have had a right of access to that road via Marice Drive because it is an owner of a lot in a plat that depicts Pilot Knob Road, See, Bolen v. Glass, 755 N.W.2d 1 (Minn. 2008). Other property owners in the northeast quadrant may have similar claims if their access rights are taken or damaged. Our point is simply that businesses take their access rights very seriously. We respectfully suggest that the County and the City consider very carefully any decisions that will diminish a property owner's access rights in this area. Finally, three of the four concepts presented on September 5t1i depict an extension of Sherman Court into Norwest Court, which is a seemingly reasonable attempt to provide alternate, though circuitous, access in the event direct access to Pilot Knob Road were reduced or eliminated. This extension would require the acquisition of private property either by direct purchase or through condemnation. We simply note that, to the extent a condemnation for this purpose was regarded as a response to the CSM proposal across the street, it may be unlawful under the 2006 amendments to Minnesota's eminent domain laws. Conversely, if the County and the City failed to provide such alternate access they could also face legal exposure for a deprivation of reasonable access. One {151320.DOC- 10/10/2012) 4 5r clear advantage of preserving the current access status quo would be to avoid those potential legal complications. D. We Really Do Prefer to Work with You and if Changes are Needed We Rec uest that You Alo t a Fifth Concept Developed by RLK. As noted above, our clients are realistic and reasonable and they certainly prefer to work with the County and the City. In this connection, they asked RLK to develop an alternative plan or concept to address the perceived needs with respect to Pilot Knob Road that would also preserve some measure of reasonable access to their properties, as well as to the other businesses in the area. Our clients have made very substantial investments in their properties, as have the other owners in the northeast quadrant, and we appreciate the opportunity to express our concerns and recommendations with you. RLK's concept plan is included in its report and it is labeled "Preliminary Roadway Design Concept AB," because it is largely a hybrid of Concept A and Concept B. The key elements of Concept AB are as follows: • The curb cut, or access opening, at Access Road and Pilot Knob Road (between Yankee Doodle Road and Norwest Court) would be eliminated. Norwest Court and Marice Drive would retain both right -in and right -out movements at Pilot Knob Road. • Norwest Court and Marice Drive would retain left -in movements for southbound traffic on Pilot Knob Road. This would involve shortening the left turn lanes for southbound traffic on Pilot Knob Road at Yankee Doodle Road and adjusting the median taper to provide a southbound left turn pocket at Norwest Court. • Left -out movements from Noitivest Court and Marice Drive to southbound Pilot Knob Road would be eliminated. + In order to mitigate some of the potential loss of access from Norwest Court, it would be important to allow U -turn movements for northbound traffic on Pilot Knob Road at the proposed northbound left turn lane into the new entrance for the CSM property. • Construction of the roundabout at Pilot Knob Road and Central Parkway/Northwood Parkway. {151320.DOC- 10/10/20121 IM • Construction of a second multi -lane roundabout at the intersection of Northwood Parkway and Sherman Court. If the kinds of changes being proposed are determined to be necessary, then it would be essential to provide an alternate back access by connecting Norwest Court and Sherman Court as generally shown in Concepts A, C, D and, preferably, AB. Any of these layouts should include a sidewalk on the south or east side of the roadway, to provide for safe passage of the children, residents and staff between the Intergenerational Learning Center and The Commons on Marice. • Finally, additional signage would be required at the locations indicated in Concept AB to assist drivers in locating the appropriate routes or access points. In conclusion, we believe that the current alternatives, as set forth in the concepts presented on September 5th, are premature and based on unrealistic and inflated traffic projections for Pilot Knob Road. Our preferred alternative.at this time is the "no build" alternative. If, however, the CSM project proceeds to fruition and the traffic counts on Pilot Knob Road. increase as projected, then we would respectfully request the County and the City to consider and approve the alternative Concept AB recommended in the RLK report. Thank you for your consideration. Respectfully submitted, �JULC,Q, 0 Bruce D. Malkerson Bradley J. Gunn BDM /BJG /ban cc: Kristi Sebastian Russ Matthys (151320.DOC- 10/10/2012) 6 5 Engineering • Landscape Architecture • Planning - Surveying . Traffic INCORPORATED Creating extraordinary Communities MEMORANDUM TO: Brad Gunn brad.gunn @rngmllp.com FROM: Steve Manhart, P.E., PTOE, PTP smanhart @Hkinc.coin DATE: October 8, 2012 RE: Impacts to Goodman Property of Pilot Knob Road (CSAH 31) Reconstruction, Eagan, MN RLK Project No. 2012 -100 -M Per you request, RLK Incorporated has reviewed the concepts and analyses for the reconstruction of Pilot Knob Road (CSAH 31) between Central/Northwood Parkway and Yankee Doodle Road in Eagan, MN. You had stated that Dakota County and the City of Eagan had presented these four access concepts at a public meeting held September 5, 2012 (See attached Concepts A, B, C, and D). RLK has reviewed each concept as it impacts the Intergenerational Learning Center (3386 Pilot Knob Road) and The Commons on Marice (1380 Marice Drive). This memo summarizes the County's proposal, discusses their growth projections and access management, the impacts of the County's plans on the existing developments, and proposes a minimum acceptable plan. Dakota County Proposal The County has identified the intersection of Pilot Knob Road and Yankee Doodle Road as being one of its high volume intersections. In 2010, the intersection handled 55,000 vehicles per day and by 2030 the County forecasts intersection traffic to increase to 84,000 vehicles per day. Given this assumption, the Dakota County 2030 Transportation Plan identifies this segment of Pilot Knob Road (CSAH 31) as an A- Minor Arterial roadway which requires a divided highway with access limitations and is appropriate for roadways with traffic volumes of 35,000 vehicles per day or more. Full access is limited to '/2 mile spacing and partial movement intersections are allowed at quarter -mile spacing. However there are circumstances where right -in /right -out access may be permitted at approximately 1/8 mile for public or private streets if the County determines the access improves the overall safety and /or Efficiency of the transportation system. To accommodate the perceived traffic growth, the County proposes three through lanes southbound along Pilot Knob Road approaching the intersection with Yankee Doodle Road. In addition, the County is proposing dual left turn lanes with lengths in excess of 500 feet, and along the east side of Pilot Knob is eliminating access to Wells Fargo, restricting access to right in/right out only at Norwest Court, and limiting access to right in /right out or 3/a access depending on the concept at Marice Drive, Offices: Duluth . Ham Lake . Hibbing . Minnetonka , Oakdale (952) 933 -0972 • 6110 Blue Circle Drive • Suite 100 • Minnetonka, MN 55343 , FAX (952) 933-1153 E=qual Opportunity Employer �4 Traffic Growth Rates The modifications to Pilot Knob are predicated on traffic and land use forecasts. For the Pilot Knob and Yankee Doodle intersection to realize an increase in traffic from 55,000 vehicles per day in 2010 to 84,000 vehicles per day in 2030, suggests traffic will grow by 60% over this time period. This forecast is extraordinarily conservative and unrealistic. Comparing Traffic intersection volumes in 2000 with 2010 indicates they were 54,000 vehicles per day versus 55,000 vehicles per day respectively, which represents a traffic increase of 1.8 percent for the decade. Similarly the population of Eagan has only risen 1% over the same decade. This is consistent with the fact that in 2008, 95% of all the developable parcels in Eagan were developed, and the remaining 5 %would not send traffic to the Pilot Knob and Yankee Doodle intersection. There is always the possibility certain parcels may redevelop, however, it is unlikely such redevelopment will result in the type of exaggerated growth anticipated in the County's plan. As an example, the redevelopment of the Lockheed Martin site by CSM from Office Park to Retail /Commercial is predicted to generate approximately 25,000 vehicle trips per day, which if conducted in a vacuum seems to be a significant number. However, when one considers the new development is replacing an existing use that generated approximately 14,000 trips per day, that the new uses will share traffic (approximately 22 %), that nearly all the traffic going to the new Retail /Commercial development is already on the City's roadways, and that the new development will have access from five driveways (only one of which is on Pilot Knob), it suggests that the redevelopment of this site may have little to no impact on the traffic flow on Pilot Knob. If traffic growth in the next twenty years is not as aggressive as the County proposes, the need for the excessive left turn storage approaching Yankee Doodle from Pilot Knob will not be necessary. Therefore, other left turn accesses into the properties on the east side of Pilot Knob at locations like Norwest Court can be maintained. Even if these access points are allowable for several years up to a set milestone (say, a long -term intersection volume, etc.), the accessibility for the businesses on the east side of Pilot Knob to have full access or left in ingress over these years would be better than the proposed limited right Wright out access. Further, the growth in traffic forecast by the County does not show Pilot Knob reaching the A -Minor arterial status thus different access management strategies should be considered. Access Control The Dakota County plan to limit access on Pilot Knob north of Yankee Doodle has a significant impact on the existing developments on the east of the road. Review of the the four plans A, B, C, D as attached shows that in all cases access to the Wells Fargo parcel will be eliminated, the Norwest Court access will be limited to right in/right out or eliminated, and the Marice Drive access will be reduced to right in right out, 3/4 Access or moved to the south. All southbound traffic from the developments on the east side of Pilot Knob will be forced to use Northwood Parkway. None of these are acceptable alternatives. Removing the access to the Wells Fargo parcel and forcing drivers to travel over a half a mile extra to access the site in an illogical pattern will likely be fatal. The Intergenerational Learning Center is a daycare center strategically located on Pilot Knob to serve their clientele as an easy site to access as parents drop their kids off on the way to work. The simple right in or left in from Pilot Knob and (in the morning) left out to access I -35 from Yankee Doodle makes this a successful and desirable daycare facility. The County's limitation on the exiting traffic as right out only, or in some concepts no access, will no longer make for convenient access and places an undo bourdon on this development. In a similar manner, the limitation to entering and exiting traffic at Marice Drive will RLK Incorporated Page 2 of 7 October 8, 2012 Pilot Knob Road Traffic Access & Safety Study 2012 -100 -M bIS damage the Granite City restaurant's viability, and will also effect the ability of the Commons on Marice to attract new senior residents. Again, implementing an access management plan to accommodate 2030 forecast volumes that are at best suspect and generally ultra conservative places an undo bourdon on the developments on the east side of Pilot Knob and is not acceptable. The following is a list of the impacts to the Intergenerational Learning Center and the Marice Commons developments associated with each of the four concepts presented: Concept A Concept B 1. Left turn access to southbound Pilot Knob Road is discontinued. 2. Pilot Knob Road access to and from the Wells Fargo Driveway is eliminated. Therefore, the south driveway from the Intergenerational Learning Center's parking lot is closed. All ingress and egress from the property occurs at the Northwest Court driveway. Southeast corner of Intergenerational Learning Center property is taken to make way for new curved roadway between the Wells Fargo Bank and Norwest Court. 4. Travel time to southbound Pilot Knob Road is increased for both properties. Internal traffic on Sherman Court will be heavier as the route will serve not only the existing uses of The Commons on Marice and the office buildings on the east side of the road, but also the other uses in this quadrant (e.g., Granite City, the American Phytopathological Society, the Intergenerational Learning Center, the Extended Stay America Hotel and Wells Fargo Bank). The added traffic will cause the warrant of a signal or other traffic control at the intersection of Sherman Court and Northwood Parkway. Pedestrian and bicycle access to west side of Pilot Knob will be possible only at the intersections at Yankee Doodle Road or at Central Parkway /Northwood Parkway. Left turn access to southbound Pilot Knob Road is discontinued. 2. Pilot Knob Road access to and from the Wells Fargo Driveway is eliminated. Under this scenario, the south driveway from the Intergenerational Learning Center's parking lot stays open. All access from the property to and from northbound Pilot Knob Road occurs at the Northwest Court driveway. This will put bank customers and children of the Learning Center in the same vicinity. 3. The roundabout design at Pilot Knob Road and Central /Northwood Parkway is designed to facilitate access to southbound Pilot Knob Road without the need to connect Sherman Court with Norwest Court. Nevertheless, travel time to southbound Pilot Knob Road is increased for both properties when compared with existing access. RLK Incorporated Page 3 of 7 October 8, 2012 Pilot Knob Road Traffic Access & Safety Study 2012 -100 -M 15 (0 Concept C Concept D 4. Pedestrian and bicycle access to west side of Pilot Knob will be possible only at the intersections at Yankee Doodle Road or at Central Parkway /Northwood Parkway. Left turn access to southbound Pilot Knob Road is discontinued. 2. Pilot Knob Road access to and from the Wells Fargo Driveway is eliminated. Therefore, the south driveway from the Intergenerational Learning Center's parking lot is closed. All ingress and egress from the property occurs at the Northwest Court driveway. Again this put the bank customer and children in the same vicinity. 3. Southeast corner of Intergenerational Learning Center property is taken to make way for new curved roadway between the Wells Fargo Bank and Norwest Court. 4. Travel time to southbound Pilot Knob Road is increased for both properties. Internal traffic on Sherman Court will be heavier as the route will serve not only the existing uses of The Commons on Marice and the office buildings on the east side of the road, but also the other uses in this quadrant (e.g., Granite City, the American Phytopathological Society, the Intergenerational Learning Center, the Extended Stay America Hotel and Wells Fargo Bank). The added traffic will cause the warrant of a signal or other traffic control at the intersection of Sherman Court and Northwood Parkway. 6. Pedestrian and bicycle access to west side of Pilot Knob will be possible only at the intersections at Yankee Doodle Road or at Central Parkway /Northwood Parkway. 1. This concept introduces the most radical changes to the roadway and access geometrics for the east side of Pilot Knob Road of any the four scenarios. Access to Pilot Knob Road is discontinued at existing streets, but this scenario introduces a new street midway between Norwest Court and Marice Drive. There no longer is direct access from. Pilot Knob Road to The Intergenerational Learning Center at Norwest Court. Marice Court will no longer intersect with Pilot Knob Road. 2. As part of this concept, two options have been introduced for access through the east quadrant — both of which significantly impact the surface parking of The Commons on Marice. Both options introduce a roadway that has three- quarter access from Pilot Knob Road midway between Marice Drive and Norwest Court. These options straddle the parking lots between The Common on Marcie and the American Phtopathological Society. Option A has an access road that cuts through the society's parking lot to provide somewhat direct access to the Intergenerational Learning Center, the Extended Stay America hotel and Wells Fargo Bank. Option B extends the access road to Sherman Court, and then provides back access to the southerly parcels. RLK Incorporated Page 4 of 7 October 8, 2012 Pilot Knob Road Traffic Access & Safety Study 2012 -100 -M J These new options for Concept D impact the parking especially around The Commons on Marice, Granite City restaurant and the society building. While the proposed parking layouts provide increased parking around the Commons building, there are fewer stalls for Granite City and a potentially bisected parking lot for the society building. In addition, green space around the Commons building has been displaced by parking stalls. 4. Travel time to southbound Pilot Knob Road will drastically increase for both properties. Internal traffic on Sherman Court will be heavier as the route will serve not only the existing uses of The Commons on Marice and the office buildings on the east side of the road, but also the other uses in this quadrant (e.g., Granite City, the American Phytopathological Society, the Intergenerational Learning Center, the Extended Stay America Hotel and Wells Fargo Bank). The added traffic will cause the warrant of a signal or other traffic control at the intersection of Sherman Court and Northwood Parkway. 6. Pedestrian and bicycle access to west side of Pilot Knob will be possible only at the intersections at Yankee Doodle Road or at Central Parkway /Northwood Parkway. Alternative Concept If a proposed long -term improvement does go forward along Pilot Knob Road, the least objectionable improvement would be a hybrid of Concepts A and B (see attached). It is necessary that the roundabout at Northwood /Central Parkway and Pilot Knob Road be installed. It is also mandatory that back access between the southerly properties and Sherman Court be made to maximize access options. A new sidewalk will be required to provide a safe pedestrian environment. Further, the southbound left turn lanes on Pilot Knob at Yankee Doodle Road must be shortened, as well as the median taper, so as to provide a southbound left turn pocket at Norwest Court. Regarding southbound access, should left turn access be restricted from the east side of Pilot Knob, it is mandatory that U -turn access be allowed at the proposed northbound left turn lane at the new access into the CSM property (the former Lockheed Martin site) to the west of Pilot Knob Road. The design of the eastbound right turn lane at the access from the CSM site must be adjusted accordingly. Additionally, it will be necessary to provide a second modern multi -lane roundabout at the intersection of Sherman Court and Northwoods Parkway. Trailblazing signs at the locations shown on the attached figure must also be provided to assist drivers destined to and from this quadrant in finding the correct access points to reach their destinations. These improvements as well as the nuanced driveway treatments as shown on the attached figures, will allow the uses on the east side of Pilot Knob Road to have full, yet somewhat circuitous access. Such access will help to preserve the financial livelihoods of these businesses. RLK Incorporated Page 5 of 7 October 8, 2012 Pilot Knob Road Traffic Access & Safety Study 2012 -100 -M o Conclusions Dakota County is proposing to modify Pilot Knob Road based on 2030 forecast. These forecasts are extraordinarily conservative and the resulting design will damage the viability of the business in the northeast quadrant of the Pilot Knob Road and Yankee Doodle Road intersection. Many factors, such as lack of developable land area, and a general shift in chosen mode of transportation, etc., were not taken into account and will result in a less aggressive traffic growth. With any of the concepts presented, the properties in the quadrant east of Pilot Knob Road will lose direct access to southbound Pilot Knob Road. Further, the existing Pilot Knob intersections with Norwest Court or Marice Drive will become right -in /right -out intersections, or closed completely. In any of the concepts shown, total drive time to and from these properties will increase dramatically over existing conditions. None of the concepts presented will provide these properties with the ease of access they currently have. Concepts A and B maintain the property accesses on Norwest Court and Marice Drive, but discontinue direct access to southbound Pilot Knob Road. Either option of Concept D impacts these properties more than any other concept, impacting all parcels and eliminating all other access points to Pilot Knob Road and forces unworkable parking and green space revisions. Of the concepts presented, a hybrid of Concept A and Concept B may provide the least impactful alternative to the current alignment. The roundabout on Pilot Knob would allow for U -turns for southbound traffic. Three - quarter access at Marice Drive and Norwest Court would benefit The Commons on Marice and The Intergenerational Learning Center traffic. Having roundabout controlled access at Sherman Court and Northwood Central Parkway would allow for some reduction in travel time from the northeast quadrant when compared to the County's plans. Pilot Knob Access 10- 8- 12.doc RLK Incorporated Page 6 of 7 October 8, 2012 Pilot Knob Road Traffic Access & Safety Study 2012 -100 -M 5q FIGURES Preliminary Design A: http: / /www. co. da kota. mn. us /NR/ rdonlyres /0000549e /gpnengg ebtgkfuofdlcslrunikkbtgkf /Prelim DesignA.pdf Preliminary Design B: http: / /www.co.dakota.mn.us/NR/ rdonlyres/ 0000549f/ efuchfsfgltgodqbeetvvuqslqqrzwts /PrelimD esignB.pdf Preliminary Design C: http: / /www. co . d akota. mn. us/NR /rdonlyres /000054 aO /rkem gx onvombozq rls snrdkf suxrbvhb /Preli mDesi ig 1C.pdf Preliminary Design D: http: / /www. co . d akota. mn. us/NR /rdonlyres /000054 a 1 /igapybypxkoj thej ig oeng i ivkhdylao /Prelim DesignD.pdf Proposed Design AB: see attached Proposed Design AB with Sign Locations: see attached RLK Incorporated Page 7 of 7 October 8, 2012 Pilot Knob Road Traffic Access & Safety Study 2012 -100 -M 0 ;kbt A� Efic=f r r _ mmr VFW ggg a, WM Y is ••t -r �' � 5a ys �fa l `.L trt •"-d. R jt t._ -r�-i� " v'1} Air i�,� i% �Rr � #� - ) - - •E2 ♦ - - � $rte d'. x -d• d� _ l.,a A' ��.' � f 3 '. A � .� `� Y�`?i � �4``4`` �. ./� }r I 4 r _ °s:X. J s 1" 9 {1 �F S S f - Mm - � F T` 5 jam- �> t t i g1 r u, .d *z s ! bi .e From: Sent: TO: subject: I agree. Tim Tim Plath Alternate Norwest Ct. Layouts, 10- 17- 12.txt Wednesday, October 17, 2012 4:30 PM 'Sebastian, I<risti'; 'Chris chromy' RE: Norwest Ct. Layouts From: Sebastian, I<risti [mailto:Kristi .Sebastian @CO.DAI <OTA.MN.US] Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2012 11:50 AM To: 'Chris Chromy'; Tim Plath Subject: RE: Norwest Ct. Layouts showing the later - as it is within the r/w and better defines the through road for all users while defining access to the inn seems to be the way to go. Thoughts Tim? From: Chris chromy [mailto:chrisch @bolton- menk.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2012 11:45 AM To: Sebastian, I<risti Cc: 'Tim Plath'; Angie Bersaw Subject: Norwest Ct. Layouts I<risti - Attached are some improvement ideas raised by wells Fargo bank. Generally, the hotel driveway w horizontal curve OR reconfigure the curve to a more conventional thru -stop control. The latter could be achieved within existing Let me know your thoughts. Thanks! - Chris �q for Norwest Ct to address concerns Auld need to relocated outside the T- intersection with all -way stop or right -of -way. Russ Matthys From: Sebastian, Kristi [Kristi. Sebastian @CO. DAKOTA. M N. US] Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2012 8:56 AM To: 'Ruth Ohmann' Cc: 'Angie Bersaw'; Russ Matthys; Tim Plath; 'Chris Chromy (chrisch @bolton- menk.com)' Subject: RE: Cty Rd 31, between Yankee Doodle /Northwoods Dr. Good Morning Ruth, I am managing the study work so yes, you have the right person. We are aware of the U -turn issue you described along with other backups and safety concerns for the corridor. Posting a No U -Turn sign has been something I've considered however, as you note the compliance would be difficult. In addition, the issues related to delay and operation in the area near the bank would still be present even with this one movement prohibited. Thank you for your comments on the highway 31, Pilot I<nob road study. We are looking to address the issues you raised with a comprehensive plan for the area and knowing more about the operation from the people that use the roadway and access businesses assists us in the concept development process. I hope you are able to make our public meeting tonight. If not, we will be posting information on our web page as the study continues. http:// www. co .dakota.mn.us /EnvironmentRoads /Reports /Road /31- 76.htm or email me with any additional thoughts. Kristi Sebastian, PE, PTOE Dakota County Traffic Engineer kristi .sebastian(@co.dakota.mn.us (952) 891 -7178 From: Ruth Ohmann [mailto:ruthohmann(&gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2012 4:57 PM To: Sebastian, Kristi Subject: Cty Rd 31, between Yankee Doodle /Northwoods Dr. Kristi, I don't know if you're the person to talk to about this, but I am in that area a lot utilizing Wells Fargo Bank. What I have noticed is a lot of people who want to go southbound use the northbound exit and make a u -turn at the Lockheed - Martin entrance area. This is very frustrating for those of us who do it the correct way and exit using the street north of Wells Fargo bank, waiting for not only traffic on Pilot Knob Rd, but also the u- turners! One way to solve the problem is to make the entrance to Wells Fargo an "In" only (using the curved approach) and making the street north of Wells Fargo the only exit, widening it to make left and right turning lanes. Otherwise I don't see a whole lot of problems as there is no cross street before Central Parkway/Northwoods Dr.. Maybe block off the Maurice street and make people use the signal light at CP/NW. Those are my thoughts. I have always wanted to contact Dakota Cty and ask them to put a No U -Turn sign at that spot, but doubt if people would pay any attention to it anyway. Seems like they don't pay any attention to red lights any more either. LOL Oh well. Thanks for listening. Ruth Olunann reolu-nann@comeast.net 04