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07/14/2003 MON 10:58 FAX rat 003/008 . ~ WORKPROORAM "TRI-crrv COAUTIONI. I-3SE CORRIDOR STUDY Ph.. I 1. Develqp Problem Statement Although the purpose of the studies have been discl18Sed, it is desirable to provide a single agreed to problem statement relative to the study purpose. It is suggested that each of the staffs of the five participating local communities and two counties prepare a simple statement which defines the problem and the stUdy purpose. These could an be collected by a single source, such as the City of Hugo, and a single suggested problem statement be prepared from the co1lcotion. The single statement could then be sent back out to the staffs and ultimately to the discussion group. 2. Define the General Area. of the Study The cxistinllist of problems and concerns generally carry some geographic location with them. These could be placed on a map of t:J1e general area and thai: information utilized to develop the study area. The maps can be developed from existing GIS databases and the placement of the problems rmd coneems can easily be added. A final map could be prepared and ditimbuted back to the staffs of the participating agencies for review, and ultimately to the discussion group. SEH will volunteer to provide the map with problem locations shown since we have moat of the data available. 3. Define the Problems IInp QmS&mi A list was prepared at the meeting of May IS and was summarized and organized in a memo sent to the City by 8EH on May 20. All participating agencies shoulcl comment on the memo of May 20 and return comments to the City of Hugo. These would then be sent back to 8m who will expand and clarify the memos so it will be a complete list of the problems and concerns. This final list will be sent to the staffs and the meeting participants for their review. approval and use. 4. Gather Existing ReDorts and Studies Each local agency, both counties, and. Mn/DOT should review their past studies to determine which may have impact or benefit to the geographic area and the problems and concerns that are listed All comprehensive transportation plans for the area should be obtained. Major studies, such as the MnIDOT Highway 97 Study or the County Road 8 Study obviously will have benefits. However, each of the agencies may have smaller traffic impact studies for parcels, area studies for traffic concerns. or some special studies which ma)l impact only a smaIl atea. These also need to be collected since they are excellent opportunities to reduce the overall work load and provide an opportunity for coordination. A major concern is who will be the "librarian" of all of the data. It is suggested that one of the cities, such is LiDo Lakes, provide the service. A major role would be to contact cities and agencies to ensure timely retwn, to prepare an index of those received. to mark the