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COUNTY OF ANOKA Public Services Division HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT 1440 BUNKER LAKE BLVD. NW" ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304-4005 (763) 862-4200 FAX (763) 862-4201 August 23, 2004 Dear Property Owner: There are two transportation activities that are taking place in your general area, which may be of significance to you. Both are described below, as well as on the enclosed map. First, the County has just completed the first phase of the County Road 14 (Main Street) study in Lino Lakes and Centerville. The goal of the study was to determine a preferred aligument of County Road 14 between I-35W and 1- 35E. It was determined that the existing aligument will be maintained; however, there will be some lanes added as the road passes throngh downtown Centerville. Construction is anticipated for 2006 or 2007. Second, while working in cooperation with the local communities and Mn/DOT on this project, one issne became clear: Because County Road 14 currently is the only existing connection between I-35W and I-35E, planned growth . in the area would put more pressure on the County Road 14 corridor than it could handle, unless roads were added between 1-35W and 1-35E. As a result, during the public meetings about County Road 14, we also asked residents alld businesses to consider how alternate routes could be developed to meet this need. The alternative chosen is now proposed north of the existing County Road 14 aligument, and north of the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park. A copy of this alternative is shown on the map enclosed with this letter. It is verv important to understand that this is a future need (20 - 30) vears frorn now--NOT somethinl! that is needed today. It is also important to understand that the schematics of this alternate as shown on the attached map are conceptual in nature as far as the exact location of the future roadway and interchanges are concerned. At this time there is no funding available to construct such a northerly bY-pass. However, due to the very high costs of land and road construction, it is important for your commUjlity, neighboring communities, the County and Mn/DOT to begin planning for this needed road in order to provide the for future safety, capacity and mobility on our roadways. Just as important is making certain that the public, you and your neighbors, are aware of the need for this road in the future. TIlls future northerly bypass road will be discussed many more times in the coming years as sUlTounding communities start seeing development occur in the area. Meanwhile, if you have any questions or concerns, you can access additional detailed infonnation available OIl the County Highway Department's website at wwW.co.anoka.mn.us. or feel free to call the Highway Department at 763--862-4200. Sincerely, ~~ Multimodal Transportation Manager Affirmative Action I Equal Opportunity Employer