2B, MnDOT I694 TH 51 Improvement Project Update

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12— The City requests MnDOT clearly state that the existing area on TH 51 available for non- motorizedlpedestrian movements will not be lessened in the future with the proposed improvements. Mn/DOT response—The existing bridge structures have less width for non-motorized/pedestrian movements than the proposed bridge structures. 13-- The City requests that MnDOT commit to including the design standards laid out in the Architectural and Aesthetic Design Guidelines for the 1-694 Corridor from the Mississippi River Crossing in Fridley to the 1-6941nterchange in Oakdale, July 2002. Mn/DOT response—Mn/DOT commits to using the Architectural and Aesthetic Design Guidelines for the 1-694 Corridor from the Mississippi River Crossing in Fridley to the 1-694 Interchange in Oakdale, July 2002. This document has been given to the bridge design consultants and is being used by the Mn/DOT bridge design unit in the development of the bridges for the project. 14— The City requests that MnDOT affirm the intentions for 2015 reconstruction of County Road E bridge over TH 51 and consider the possibility of moving this construction up in time to match the balance of the regional construction (for bid economies of scale and logistics). The City may be able to advance the funds necessary for this construction given a firm repayment in 2015. Mn/DOT response— Mn/DOT will continue the development of the CR E bridge project in partnership with the County and City. The current Mn/DOT scoping document has been shared with Arden Hills and Ramsey County. This proposed project could move up if a funding source can be found. Mn/DOT appreciates Arden Hills' continued involvement with this project. Please let me know if you have any questions. I am available at 651-234-7722. Sincerely, ark J. LindeWerga North Area Engineer Minnesota Department of Transportation An Equal Opportunity Employer