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AGENDA ITEM <br /> <br />Prepared By: Reviewed By: Approved By: DJR <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />1. Purpose. The purpose of this work session item is for Hennepin County Transportation Design <br />Project Manager, Ryan Allers, P.E. to provide the City Council with an update on the project to plans for <br />the safety improvement project at the CSAH 15 (Shoreline Drive) and CSAH 19 (Shadywood Road) <br />intersection. <br /> <br />2. Background. Based on traffic safety studies conducted by Hennepin County and MnDOT, a need <br />was found to redesign the Shoreline Drive and Shadywood Road intersection to improve traffic safety. A <br />project overview is at exhibit A. The new intersection will improve safety and traffic flow, which will <br />help enhance the livability and quality of life for people who reside, work and travel through this area. <br />The new intersection will include: <br /> Pedestrian improvements, including Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant <br />pedestrian ramps with Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS), durable crosswalk markings and new <br />sidewalks. <br /> Traffic flow improvements, including upgraded traffic signals with improved timing and <br />reconfigured travel lanes to include dedicated left turn lanes at the intersection. <br /> Safety improvements, including a modified right turn lane on Shoreline Drive to discourage <br />speeding and a curb extension on Shoreline Drive at Kelly Avenue to clearly indicate through and turn <br />lanes. <br /> Roadway improvements, including replacing deteriorating curbs and gutters, underground <br />utility lines and pavement substructure <br /> <br />3. Public involvement. In addition to direct outreach to impacted business owners a construction open <br />house was hosted on February 27, 2019. A summary of the event is at Exhibit B. <br /> <br />4. City Involvement. In conjunction with the intersection project the City be replacing the water main <br />and sanitary sewer force main that run under the intersection. <br /> <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED: <br />None- Presentation only <br /> <br />Exhibits <br />A. Project overview <br />B. Open House Summary <br /> <br />Reference <br />A. https://www.hennepin.us/15and19 <br />Item No.: 15 Date: April 8, 2019 <br />Item Description: Shoreline Drive and Shadywood Road Intersection Improvements <br />Project <br /> <br />Presenter: Adam T. Edwards <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer <br />Agenda <br />Section: <br />Presentation