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12* To: Mark E, Bernhardson, City Administrator From: John R. Gerhardson, Public Works Director ^_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Date: December 6, 1988 Subject: Safety Improvements Highway 12 - Brown Road North to Old Crystal Bay Road —1/ -- - - - Recently we were advised that MnDot was proposing safety improvements on Highway 12 from Brown Road North to Old Crystal Bay Road. These safety improvements are scheduled for construction in 1991. On September 19th, City staff met with MnDot representatives to discuss the safety improvements. At that time the proposed improvement was the placement of a center lane for right and left turn movements. We stated that we would review the proposed improvement and meet with them again at a time designated by them. On December 5th, City staff met with MnDot to review the most recent proposed for the safety improvements. The proposal now shows some curb cut removal, on the north side, channeling traffic for right and left turn lanes at Willow and Highway 12 and raised medians in designated areas throughout the project as well as a realignment of Brown Road North intersection. If the above changes were to take place, they desire to acquire 35'-40* of additional right-of-way, all on the north side of the highway. We advised them that because of the change in zoning along the Highway 12 Corridor in Orono there would probably be frontage roads constructed to relieve traffic on Highway 12. They indicated that that may make a difference as to whether they would have to acquire as much additional right-of-way and that funds may be available to assist in the cost of the frontage roads. Attached for review is a reduced copy of the proposed plan for the safety improvements. City staff is in the process of review but would appreciate Council's input on this matter. Key issues Include: * Curb cut reductions * Limitation of left turns * Design for signal * Right-of-way * Brown Road alignment To: Mayor Grabek & Orono Council Members \ From: Mark E. Bernhardson, City Administrat Forwarded for Council review. The staff will transmit an initial response to MnDot following the January 9, 1989 Council meeting. Proposed Motion: Moved by , ^conded that the Council accept the information presented. Ayes "j , nays _ _.