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Home My WebLink About2C, I-35W Corridor Coalition ,- RENI�HILLS Request for Council Action 2C Prepared By: Patrick Klaers, City Administrator Council Meeting Date: September 17, 2012 I-35W Corridor Coalition Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source: N/A N/A N/A Recommendation: Discuss the North Metro I-35W Corridor Coalition membership. Supporting Documents: 1. Memorandum dated September 17, 2012, from Patrick Klaers, City Administrator. 2. Letter from the North Metro I-35W Corridor Coalition. 3. Minutes from the December 19, 2011 City Council meeting. EN HILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: September 17, 2012 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council MembeFs FROM: Patrick Klaers, City Administrato SUBJECT: I-35W Corridor Coalition Backlzround/Discussion Mayor Grant requested that this item be on the work session agenda. Attached is the most recent correspondence from the North Metro I-35W Corridor Coalition. In this August 3, 2012 letter, Arden Hills is requested to become an active member of the Coalition. Membership in the Coalition was last discussed by the City Council on December 19, 2011. At that time, the Council consensus was to not rejoin the Coalition. Attached are the minutes from this December 2011 discussion. The "5 cities" group (the Mayor and City Administrator/Manager from MV,NB, SV, RV, and AH) is meeting Monday afternoon and the I-35W Coalition is on the agenda for discussion. NORTH METRO I-35W CORRIDOR COALITION 2963 Aspen Lake Drive N.E., Blaine, MN 55449 612-669-0274 August 3, 2012 Mayor David Grant 1245 Hwy 96 West Arden Hills, MN 55112 Dear Mayor Grant: We are writing to ask your City to become an active member of the North Metro 1-35W Corridor Coalition. The Coalition was established in 1996 to advocate for transportation system investments needed to reduce congestion, enhance mobility and support transit options. Your City was a charter member of the Coalition and we miss your participation. We believe that Arden Hills will benefit from our efforts and your membership will help ensure our success. As you are aware, Mn/DOT selected SRF Consulting Group to conduct a "Managed Lane Study" of the 1-35W Corridor between Downtown Minneapolis and Forest Lake. The study is being conducted under the guidance of a Technical Management Committee. That Committee is comprised of professional staff from the involved cities, counties and agencies, including Roseville. Assessment of options is underway and latest results were presented to the Committee yesterday. More substantive information will be available in October. A copy of the current "Study Overview" is attached and identifies the options considered and the assessment outcomes to date. While it will take several more months to prepare the final reports, we expect to begin discussion of implementation funding with Mn/DOT and the Metro Council shortly. Your City's presence at the table would be very helpful in this process. As noted in an earlier invitation sent by Coalition President Richard Swanson, we are asking for your consideration of an initial membership fee for 2012. Between now and November, we will work with all continuing and new members to develop a more detailed Work Plan for 2013 and beyond. Our normal policy is to set city member fees by formula @ 50% population and 50% tax capacity. We would appreciate an early opportunity to meet with your Council to further discuss this matter and stand ready to provide any information you might need to reach your decision. Sinceretly, MayoT`fo an Mayor Dave artholom Mayor Michael Pitchford City of Blo�i e City of Circle Pines City of Lexington Cc: Richard Swanson, Coalition President (Letters sent to Forest Lake, Columbus, Lino Lakes, Shoreview, Mounds View, Arden Hills, New Brighton, Roseville, St. Anthony, Minneapolis, Hennepin County) z�`v �e O��HNESp�q� t -v it 1-35W North Managed Lanes Corridor Study Study Overview - June 2012 06.14.2 0 12 Corridor Summary The I-35W North Managed Lanes Corridor Study extends from downtown Minneapolis to Forest Lake.The purpose of the study is to identify preferred managed lane concepts as well as improvement strategies at spot locations along the corridor. A Technical Advisory Committee,consisting of local,county,state,and federal representatives,meets every other month to provide recommendations and feedback on the study process. Managed Lanes Corridor Alternatives _ Traffic Forecast Update Corridor alternatives have been developed that identify different ways to Traffic forecasts are is being developed construct an additional managed lane within the I-35W corridor.Previously for the I-35W North Managed Lanes identified corridor segments may end up utilizing different alternatives.The Corridor Study in order to identify corridor alternatives include: future(2030)traffic demand. • No Build Alternative • Alternative 1 -Managed Lane within Existing Pavement Width BRT Evaluation Update • Alternative 2 -Bus Only Shoulder A Bus Rapid Transit(BRT)Evaluation • Alternative 3A-Managed Lane with Full Shoulder is being completed for the study • Alternative 3B-Managed Lane with Minimal Shoulder in order to understand future BRT • Alternative 4A-Single Reversible Managed Lane ridership demand.Additional forecasts • Alternative 4B-Two Reversible Managed Lanes are being completed to determine future ridership with cost-constrained Primary Screening Analysis BRT assumptions. A primary screening analysis for the corridor study has been completed.The purpose of the primary screening is to narrow down corridor alternatives at each of the five corridor segments by analyzing how well each corridor For more information please visit: alternative supports the project goals.Based on the primary screening www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/ analysis,the following corridor alternatives will be carried forward to i35wstudy secondary screening: Bill Goff • Segment 1 (3rd/4th Street to Johnson Street)-Carry forward Alternative 1, Minnesota Department of Transportation Metro Division-Waters Edge 3A,and 3B 1500 West County Road B-2 • Segment 2(Johnson Street to TH 36)-Carry forward Alternative 1 and 3B Roseville,MN 44113 651.234.7797 • Segment 3(TH 36 to I-694)-Carry forward Alternative 3A and 3B William.goff @state.mn.us • Segment 4(1-694 to TH 10 North)-Carry forward Alternative 3A and 3B Todd Polum • Segment 5A*(TH 10 North to TBD)-Carry forward Alternative 3A and 3B SRF Consulting Group,Inc. • Segment 5B*(TBD to TH 97)-Carry forward No Build Alternative One Carlson Parkway,Suite 150 Plymouth,MN 55447 Note that Segment 5 is split into two segments. The exact transition point 763.475.0010 between Segment 5A and Segment 5B will be determined during secondary tpolum@srfconsulting.com screening. 1-35W North Managed Lanes Corridor Study Study Overview $ , 03.15.2012 Corridor Summary The I-35W North corridor is one of a number of major radial freeway corridors that con- nect greater Minnesota and the growing north suburban area to downtown Minneapolis.As the region has grown and more development has occurred,volumes have increased to the point that a number of areas in the corridor ex- I r perience significant congestion each day. The 4, amount of use and congestion is expected to 4. increase by year 2030 as additional growth and development occurs in communities through- For more information please visit: out the corridor. www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/ i35wstudy In addition,many infrastructure elements are nearing the end of their useful life and need replacement.Given the daily congestion levels and operational needs of the corridor, Bill Goff Minnesota Department of Transportation MnDOT has recognized that leveraging preservation and bridge replacement dollars Metro Division—Waters Edge with safety and mobility dollars could substantially increase benefits to corridor users. 1500 West County Road B-2 Furthermore,MnDOT recently completed the MnPASS System Study-Phase II.This study Roseville,MN 44113 identified I-35W North corridor,from 3rd/4th St in Downtown Minneapolis to TH 97 in 651.234.7797 Columbus/Forest Lake area,as a viable candidate for MnPASS lanes and/or a managed William.goff @state.mn.us corridor.Specifically,the corridor would potentially have increased traveler information Todd Polum and lane controls,increased transit facilities and service,a congestion free choice and HOV SRF Consulting Group,Inc. advantages. One Carlson Parkway,Suite 150 Goals to Accomplish 763.47 .0010 447 763.475.Q010 The purpose of the I-35W North Managed Lane Study is to identify improvement strategies tpolum @srfconsulting.com that accomplish the following goals: • Better utilize existing and future infrastructure A, �^ investments. • Increase transit ridership and the use of high occupancy vehicles by providing travel time advantages. _ • Provide a choice for commuters during the peak periods. • Reduce congestion and improve safety along the corridor. This study is intended to identify improvement strategies for the corridor and how improvements could be strategically implemented over time. Specifically this study will investigate the type of managed lane system,the location of said systems,and the designating 1-35W managed lanes and associated policies. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—DECEMBER 19,2011 13 Mayor Grant stated that he had received correspondence from the North Metro I-35W Corridor Coalition regarding a "Managed Lane" study of I-35W between downtown Minneapolis and Forest Lake. He explained that Arden Hills had previously been a member of this coalition but withdrew from the group due to policy decisions with which the City did not agree. He explained that the coalition has offered to allow Arden Hills to rejoin the coalition at a special fee of$1,000 for 2012. He asked the Councilmembers if they are interested. Council consensus was to not rejoin the North Metro 1-35W Corridor Coalition. 3. COUNCIL COMMENTS & STAFF UPDATES Councilmember Holmes shared information that she had obtained at a recent meeting regarding a resource for cities to obtain ownership information on foreclosed homes. Councilmember Holden stated that she stopped by the Pace offices and spoke to their Human Resources Director regarding the improved appearance of their building and how much the Council appreciated Pace's efforts. She suggested that staff write a letter of appreciation to Pace. Mayor Grant asked Councilmembers to let him know their interests for liaison appointments for 2012. Mayor Grant requested a list of all City committee and commission meeting dates. ADJOURN MOTION: Mayor Grant moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to adiourn The motion carried unanimously (5-0). Mayor Grant adjourned the City Council Work Session meeting at 8:00 p.m. Patrick Klaers David Grant City Administrator Mayor