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Citizen ’s Committee Minutes <br />October 16, 1990 <br />Page 4 <br />Committee members then briefly discussed mini-bypasses. Wenz asked if the Litchfield By­ <br />pass data (on economic impacts) was yet available? (prefers a mini-bypass around Maple <br />Plain). <br />Dallam said data is not available yet, but that bypassed communities in rural areas n^ically <br />suffer if their marketing strategies do not change. Winston added that mini-bypasses in local <br />areas would alleviate local problems, and that trucks should be rerouted to TJl. 55. Gnitka <br />thought that a freeway would only work as a mini-bypass around Long Lake, and that <br />expressway should only be considered through downtown areas because of tightness of space. <br />An audience member expressed concerns on the affects of new highway alignment to (Long <br />Lake's) Long Lake. Other discussion on highway service levels followed. <br />Cade asked if it were possible to rate the alternatives. Hay and Knutson said it is possible, <br />but does create weighting problems, especiaUy for quaUtative impacts. Dallam added that <br />screening of impacts will be covered in the scoping process, but not at the level to be <br />detaded in the EIS. Winston asked about the origin of the new northern alignment, and <br />questioned its potential park and residential area impacts. The alignment came from <br />HNTB. <br />Other questions from the audience; <br />Q: Is it possible to upgrade existing T.H. 12 and others (like T.H. 55) to serve the need? <br />A: Mn/DOTs goal is to limit the dispersement of through traffic, and, rather, to load <br />it onto a major carrier. This would be accomplished by developing one primary <br />transportation route, and can also consider other options (such as mini-bypasses, <br />access control, etc.) <br />Q: Is there room for a freeway in Long Lake between the railroad and the lake? <br />A: Possibly, but it's very tight <br />Comments on development, future development control and notification of buyers were also <br />heard. Hay said once the EIS process is completed, then right-of-way can be purchased. <br />It is, however, the responsibility of the municipality to let people know where final <br />alternative corridors are being considered. <br />Q: What can be expected at the next meeting? <br />A; 1. Traffic forecasts <br />2. Further refinement of layouts as needed. (Environmental mappmg will <br />probably be completed in 2 months).