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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-04-17 PACKET 04.U.REQUEST OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION COUNCIL AGENDA MEETING ITEM # � DATE 4/17/13 PREPARED BY Community Development Jennifer Levitt ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT STAFF AUTHOR *�***************************�***�*******�****�* COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST Consider authorizing the submission of a grant application to the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) for the 2013 Transportation Economic Development (TED) Grant Program in order to solicit $7 million in funding for the Trunk Highway 61/CSAH 19 Interchange Improvement Project. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Adopt the resolution authorizing submission of a grant application to Mn/DOT for the 2013 TED Grant Program for $7 million in funding for the TH61/CSAH 19 Interchange Improvement Project. ADVISORY COMMISSION ACTION ■ ■ ■ ■ �■ ■ � PLANNING PUBLIC SAFETY DATE PUBLIC WORKS PARKS AND RECREATION HUMAN SERVICES/RIGHTS ECONOMIC DEV. AUTHORITY SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS REVIEWED ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ APPROVED ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ � MEMO/LETTER: Memo from John M. Burbank dated 4/11/13 � RESOLUTION: Draft ❑ ORDINANCE: ❑ ENGINEERING RECOMMENDATION: ❑ LEGAL RECOMMENDATION: � OTHER: Draft - 2013 TED Grant Application ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS� DENIED ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ C Date ********************�******�****�*************** COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: ❑ APPROVED ❑ DENIED ❑ OTHER Cottage Grove � Pride ana P�OSPerity Meet TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council Ryan Schroeder, City Administrator FROM: John M. Burbank, Senior Planner DATE: April 11, 2013 RE: 2013 TED Grant Authorization Background The City Council is asked to consider authorizing the submission of a grant application to the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) for the 2013 Transportation Economic Development (TED) Program in order to solicit $7 million in funding for the Trunk Highway 61/CSAH 19 Interchange Improvement Project. Discussion This request is similar to a grant application submitted in 2010. The City is seeking to once again take the lead in project development for improvements to the bridge and related access ramps located at Highway 61 and County Road 19. The total cost for this phase of the improvement project is $13.5 million. The $6.5 million difference between the $13.5 million project cost and the $7 million grant request would be borne by the City of Cottage Grove and Washington County. The grant application looks at traffic forecasts, accident data, and economic growth benefits. Recommendation Authorize the submission of a grant application to Mn/DOT for the 2013 Transportation Economic Development (TED) Program to solicit $7 million in funding for the Trunk Highway 61/CSAH 19 Interchange Improvement Project. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-XXX RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A 2013 TRANSPORTATION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (TED) GRANT FOR THE TH 61/CSAH 19 INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT WHEREAS, funding is available for transportation infrastructure improvements from the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) through the 2013 Transportation Economic Development (TED) Grant Program; and WHEREAS, the City of Cottage Grove has taken the lead to complete the TH 61/CSAH 19 Interchange Improvement Project that would improve the bridge and related access ramps; and WHEREAS, the total cost of this phase of this improvement project is $13.5 million; and WHEREAS, the City of Cottage Grove is soliciting $7 million in funding from the 2013 TED Grant Program; and WHEREAS, the successful award of Mn/DOT TED Grant monies would ensure com- pletion of the project in a timely and efficient manner; and WHEREAS, the $6.5 million difference between the $13.5 million project cost and the $7 million grant request would be borne by the City of Cottage Grove and Washington County; and WHEREAS, the completion of the project would preserve and create jobs and promote economic recovery and development that would provide long-term economic benefits, locally, regionally, and nationally. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Cottage Grove, County of Washington, State of Minnesota, authorizes the application to the Minnesota Department of Transportation for 2013 Transportation Economic Development Grant in the amount $7 million for the TH 61/County Road 19 Interchange Improvement Project. Passed this 17th day of April 2013. Myron Bailey, Mayor Attest: Caron M. Stransky, City Clerk i` ;'� a � : J � 2013 Minnesota Transportation Economic Development (TED) Program Funding Application — General Project Information 1. APPLICANT:City of Cottaqe Grove 2. JURISDICTIONAL AGENCY (PROJECT JURISDICTION, IF DIFFERENT) 3. MAII_,ING ADDRESS: 12800 Ravine Parkway South STREET ADDRESS: 4. CITY: Cottage Grove 5. ZIP: MN 6. COUNTY: Washin 7. PRIIVIARY CONTACT NAME: 8. TITLE: John M. Burbank Senior Planner 9. PHONE: 651-458-2825 � 10. CONTACT E-MAIL: 11. PROJECT NAME: State Hiahwav 61 /CSAH 19 12. BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION: (Include road name(s), type of improvement, and attach map of project location.) The proposed interchange improvement is located on T.H. 61, a major transportation route to southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin, at CSAH 19 in Cottage Grove. The project consists of replacing the existing bridge with a new wider bridge with an angle allignment that is more conducive to future roadway connections. In addition, CSAH 19 will be widened to accommodate the proposed bridge design, along with frontage road connections. The goal is to provide for safe and efficient traffic movements at the intersection that serves 3M Cottage Grove, the Cottage Grove Business Park, existing commercial and a future commercial, retail, and mixed housing development located at the northwest quadrant of the intersection. This improvement will also better serve the proposed Red Rock commuter rail station. The interchange project is the first phase of a multi-phase project. The total cost of all three phases is $35 million. This grant proposal is only for Phase 1 as shown in the diagram in Appendix B. Airphotos of the current interchange configuration can be found in Appendix J. The City of Cottage Grove and Washington County partnered in 2008 to complete the Southwest Cottage Grove Transportation Study in which design alternatives for the interchange and surrounding road networks were developed, taking into account proposed land use changes in the surrounding area. A model of the existing transportation network was completed and it was determined that this area of Cottage Grove lacks an arterial roadway to serve future development and that a new east-west arterial is warranted,and that the interchange is in need of replacement. The Project Management Team for the study consisted of City of Cottage Grove, Washington County, Grey Cloud Island Township, Saint Paul Park, MnDOT and 3M Cottage Grove. An additional traffic Study was completed in 2012 and is attached as exhibit XXXX. The proposed interchange improvement is consistent with local, county, and state transportation plans and policies. The proposed Phase 1 improvements will provide the transportation system needed to support economic vitality and quality of life in one of the fastest growing suburbs in the Twin Cities Region. The improvement project cost estimate is $13.5 million, and the solicitation amount is $7 million. TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM COMPONENT: The overall safetv of the motorist will be improved with the proposed proiect, as an existinq two lane bridae with 2013 Transportation Economic DevelopmentProqram Solicitation: Guidance andApplication 5 of 17 1 � �:j^ �r � i �._� � , � �_ limited sight lines and high speed traffic is eliminated. The new bridge will provide for safer and protected traffic movements at the interchange. This will improve efficiencies at the interchange and allow a safer environment for pedestrians, automobiles, and large semi-trailers. The current interchange does not provide for safe pedestrian travel. The proposed project would provide pedestrian trails to connect from residential areas to industrial facilities, commercial and retail areas. This will enable individuals the opportunity to commute to work and provide recreational opportunities such as the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Scientific and Natural Area and Washington County's Cottage Grove Regional Park. This interchange is also on the designated Mississippi River Trail route as well as USBR 45; the pedestrian improvements will provide for a safer and more enjoyable experience as people seek to utilize the route through Cottage Grove. The interchange enhancement will promote positive emergency response opportunities. This is especially critical in being able to respond to large scale industrial incidents that could occur at the 3M facility. This complex contains large quantities of plastics, chemicals and is also home to an industrial waste burning incinerator. The emergency response support can be seen in the support letter from Wakota Community Awareness & Emergency Response (CAER), which is an innovator in cooperative preparedness dedicated to disaster mobilization in southern Washington and northern Dakota counties. During the selection of the future road alignment crossing 3M property, the main objective was to meet the Department of Homeland Security guidelines for the necessary buffer to protect the facility. If this project were to move forward, an important element to Homeland Security would be accomplished - moving the general public away from a high profile target. This will provide for enhancements related to securing the facility. The interchange improvements associated with the central portion of the T.H.61 and CSAH 19 interchange include replacement of the bridge over T.H.61 and reconstruction of the interchange access/exit ramps. Due to the desire for Innovation Road to have direct access to the interchange ramp terminal intersection, it was determined that an access loop ramp in the southwest quadrant provided a solution. In an effort to minimize impacts on property owned by 3M and to accommodate the loop ramp design, the overpass bridge was designed with a slight skew over T.H.61. This will also provide more options for maintaining traffic access during construction. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMPONENT: The project will directly serve 3M Cottage Grove Center, the Cottage Grove Business Park, and the adjacent planned major growth areas consisting of commercial, mixed use, parks, and residential housing. 3M Cottage Grove currently has over 980 employees and several thousand annual contractors that access their plant 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This high volume of car and truck traffic will greatly benefit from the interchange improvements in regards to travel efficiency and safety. In the City's 2006 East Ravine Master Plan, the area known as "Cottage View", located at the intersection of East Point Douglas Road and Hwy 61, has the development potential for retail stores, restaurants, and services closely related to trade area household growth (see Appendix G). This area will directly benefit from the interchange improvement and will be a catalyst for project development. Categories of the services the area will provide include: convenience goods, food service, convenience/gas, shopping goods, building materials and garden supplies, auto parts, and medical. Each of these categories will bring with it multiple jobs. A detail of this site is attached as Appendix G. The first phase of the commercial growth has occurred in this area with a 188,000 square foot wallmart store that will be under construction in 2013. 2013 Transportation Economic Development Program Solicitation: Guidance and Appfication 6 of 17 �--�,� / \ � � , — _-, �t , 13. PROJECT COST INFORMATION NOTES ➢ A icey objective of the 2013 Transportation Economic Development Program is to deliver critical transportation infrastructure that suppor Minnesota jobs and economic development by leveraging additional public and private resources from those who also derive a direct benefit from the improvement. To promote participation of public and private partners, the TED award does not exceed 70% of total transpoi�tation construction costs (these costs items are identified on the table on the following page), and may be less based on MnDOT's cost pai�ticipation policy or other MnDOT and DEED program restrictions. ➢ Project evaluators will consider the level of alternative local and private sector contributions and commitments to project financing. Project sponsors should indicate in the following table "Total Project Costs" including both "transpoi-tation infrastructure related costs" and "other development costs". This information, along with the information provided in the "Financial Plan Criteria" on page 11, will provide useful infoi�rnation for project evaluators on the share of local and private effort committed to the project, and the appropriate funding source for various project elements. ➢ Project applicants may propose projects already included in the 2012-2015 STIP. However, applicants must include an explanation of why the project is included in the STIP and yet is not fully funded. (This issue is addressed in "Section IV: Project Readiness Criteria") ➢ No MnDOT District safety set-aside, pavement set-aside, or bridge and road construction set-aside may be used to finance any construction costs of a proposed project. Only uncommitted set-asides or municipal agreement set-asides can be used to contribute to the project. It is impoi�tant to understand, however, that MnDOT recognizes all MnDOT funds (MnDOT-provided TED funds plus any other MnDOT or district funds) when reviewing projects for cost participation policy compliance. Applicants are urged to consult with MnDOT District Offices prior to submitting project applications. 2013 Transportation Economic Development Program Solicitation: Guidance and Application 7 of 17 � �J � :j �� �� �(� AL PROJECT COSTS Total Project Costs include both Transpoi Infrastructure related costs and Other Development costs. Please identify and estimate "Transpoi�tation Infrastructure Costs" by jurisdictional system in the space provided below. This table is designed to assist MnDOT, DEED, and the project applicant to better anticipate project cost share estimates so that the requested TED amount complies with constitutional requirements and cost share policies of MnDOT and DEED. Transportation Infrastructure Costs Right of Way Acquisition Design Engineei•ing Environmental Review/Pei�rnitting Design Engineering Construction Construction Engineering SUBTOTAL Trunk Highway $1,026,300 $880,000 $110,000 Duplicate Field $8,250,000 $742,500 Local(non-trunk highway) Please identify and estimate "Other Development Costs". This information helps MnDOT and DEED to assess the level of investment committed for the non-transportation infrastructLU•e also required for the project. Other Development Costs (NOTE: These costs are NOT Eligible for Tramk Highlvay Fztnd e�penses.) Right of Way Acquisition (non-transportation) p Environmental Review/Permitting (non-transportation) p Sewer Water Supply Systems Wastewater Treatment Utility Exteiisions Engineering SUBTOTAL TOTAL PROJECT COST 14. TED AMOLTNT REQUESTED $7,000,000 0 0 0 $1,743,840 $747,360 $2,491,200 $13,500,000 [NOTE: Maxilnum amount awarded may be limited by MnDOT cost pai�ticipation policy restrictions after a complete analysis of project costs.] 2013 Transportation Economic Development Program Solicitation: Guidance and Appfication 8 of 17 �, r� t � °� � � � � �_; , � -- ' 15. ALL OTHER SECURED/PENDING FIJNDING SOURCES: [NOTE: The TED program is intended to provide funds that close fiinding gaps (i.e. provide the "last dollars needed" so that projects can proceed to letting and consh•uction with no additional financing delays.] FITNDING SOURCE AMOUNT STATUS City of Cottage Grove $4,000,0000 Commited Washington County $2,500,000 Commited 16, CONTACT SIGNATiJRE: 17. CONTACT TITLE: Senior Planner 2013 Transportation Economic Deve(opment Program Solicitation: Guidance and Application 9 of 17 -� � � � ( � ;�: � �-� �,� ' U,�� f �� � I. T�ans ;ortation S 'stem C�iteria The 2013 Transportation Economic Development Program is intended to provide state assistance to transpol-tation projects that address statewide economic development objectives; however, the extent to which projects enhance the statewide transportation system from the standpoint of safety, mobility, access and modal choice will also be considered. A. Eligibility Criteria (Answer must be " es" for further consideration.)' 1. Is the proposed project consistent with relevant local, regional, state, and federal transpoi�tation planning guidelines and standards? (Applicants are encouraged to consult with Area Transpoi�tation Partnerships and/or Metropolitan Planning Organizations in developing proposals. ATP and/or MPO approval will be required for final project approval.) � Yes ❑ No B. Prioritizing Criteria: 35 points (Responses to be scored by E�aluation'.Committee) 2. Describe how the proposed project enhances the safety of the transportation system. Bolton & Menk Info 3. What is the current and projected average daily traffic at the site of the proposed project, for both all vehicles and heavy commercial vehicles? Bolton & Menk Info 4. How does the proposed project improve access to existing eligible business facilities? Does the project offer new or better access to existing facilities currently vacant and ready for new occupancy? Bolton & Menk Info 5. Describe the extent to which the project supports modal integration, now or in the future. Bolton & Menk Info Il. Economic Develo ment CNite�in The Transportation Economic Development Program was established in recognition of the direct relationship between the quality of the state's transportation infrastructure and its economic viability. The program aims to support transpoi�tation projects that will support statewide job creation and retention. A. Eligibility Criteria: (Answer must be "yes" for �urther consideration.) 2013 Transportation Economic Development Program Solicitation, Guidance and Application 10 of 17 a-; �-; �, �;_} c���� �;� I� 6. Will the proposed project lead to private investment in job creation or job retention? � Yes ❑ No 7. Does the projected economic impact result in a net gain in new jobs to the state as a whole as opposed to simply relocation of jobs from one region of the state to another? ❑ Yes ❑ No 8. Does the project promote job creation in one of the following industries: manufacturing, technology, warehousing and distribution, research and development, agricultural processing, bioscience, tourism/recreation, or does it support industrial parlc development or mixed use-high density multimodal development? � Yes ❑ No B. Prioritizing Criteria: 35 oints esponses to be scored by Evaluation Committee.) 9. Provide responses to the following questions to allow for an economic analysis of the proposed project: • Name of the business(es) impacted by the improvement: 3M Cottage Grove • Industry of the impacted business(es), as identified by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes: 325998 • Anticipated change in total employment for 2 years and 5 years after project completion: • Average compensation (wages plus benefits) for newly created jobs: Additionally, please complete Appendix A- Economic Analysis Data Table 10. Include a more detailed narrative of the anticipated economic benefits that addresses the following issues: • Explain how this project is essential to attracting new businesses or expanding/preserving jobs of existing businesses. The proposed project will improve transportation links to many job centers. The proposed commercial area in the northwest quadrant would provide for 675,000 square feet of retail and service businesses, providing over 700 future jobs. Please see Appendix G for the proposed site plan of the commerical development. The next phase in the quadrant would expand to 24 acres of High Density Residential, 27 acres of Medium Density Residential, and 6 acres of Mixed Use, and would also support the efficient movement of traffic to nearly 300 acres of future residential development. The proposed land use can be seen in Appendix F. This project not only provides for efficiencies in transportation locally, but also enhances the export and import of items related to 3M and other industrial park users whose clientele is both national and global. These connections are vital to preserve and further the economic development of the area. This project not only improves transportation to existing businesses and industries, but also provides for new opportunities with increased mobility to the area. If this project were funded, the movement of people and freight between regional centers would be provided. It is critical that strong transportation connections are made between workers with jobs, raw materials with manufacturers and recreational users with parks and natural areas. A strong transportation system will start with keeping workers at jobs locally as industry has the necessary transportation network to import and export materials in an efficient and productive manner. Large distributors and global leaders like 3M will be served with an improved vital link to the state highway system. Transportation is a key ingredient to a livable community and vital component of economic development. • Assess and describe the level of confidence that the jobs projected to be created or retained will actually occur and on what timeframe. The City has a high level of confidence that improvements created by this project to a locally and regionally si nificant state highwa interchange will promote retention and creation of 'obs in the communit . The 2013 Transportation Economic Development Program Solicitation: Guidance and Application 11 of 17 �� , x,�_,.�::, �'�} � � � � � C i� ��� timeframe to observing job benefits related to the project will be directly reflective of the state of the economy. • Explain how the project promotes economic viability of existing businesses within the travelshed. The 3M Cottage Grove facility is diverse in its business operations from its research and development facilities to actual product manufacturing and shipping. 3M is a global company which operates in 60 countries, employs 79,000 people globally, has 29 operations in the United States, distributes more then 50,000 products, and has 7,000 researchers world-wide, including 3,700 in the United States. This interchange improvement will continue to benefit the operations of 3M in many aspects of their business, specifically in shipping and receiving of materials to the facility. The City and County have worked with 3M to develop an interchange design and arterial roadway system to enhance their operation and help them to meet safety objectives for their facility with respect to Homeland Security initatives and requirements. • What oppoi-tunities will be lost if the proposed project is delayed or rejected? The opportunity that will be lost, is that over the last few years the City of Cottage Grove has taken the initative to put together a variety of public and private partners that are willing to work together to bring a coordinated improvement project. This project specifically brings safety and access improvements to a very important state transportation interchange that will directly benefit commercial and industrial business in Cottage Grove and region, and that without the additional influx of the state transportation dollars, the initiative mav falter. 11. Describe how the project will increase the community's tax base. Provide evidence (letteis from city/comlty assessor) and amounts and comparison from previous tax year. Tax base increase should be calculated with projected businesses in place and not with bare lots. 12. What is the current unemployment rate in the home county of the proposed project? 4.8% On 12-31- 2012 2013 Transportation Economic Development Program Solicitation: Guidance and Application 12 of 17 �� 1 Vr :�i � � �i r:'sa ,, � � �, �,� ��, J � The 2013 Transpoi�tation Economic Development Program is designed to use state resources to leverage alternative public and private resources from those who also derive a direct benefit from the transpoi infrastructure improvement. Project selection will favor projects that demonstrate significant local effort, tluough public or private partnerships. While the TED grant cannot exceed 70% of eligible transportation construction costs, projects that demonstrate a higher level of financial commitment fiom public and private partners will receive higher scores for the financial plan criteria. 13. If the project is selected, would the amount requested close the remaining funding gap and provide all necessary funding to complete the project? � Yes ❑ No (If "No", at what date and under what circumstances will the remaining funding be secured?) 14. In the table below or on another sheet, identify all funding sources for each of the elements of the project. (This information will also assist program administrators to determine the appropriate funding sources — e.g. state Trunk Highway funds or general obligation bonds — to apply for each selected project.) In addition to the TED program funds requested, the funding sources could include any of the following: (Not a comprehensive list): • Private sector contributions • Local State Aid fiinds � Local general funds Other state fiinding sources (specify) Local Land sale proceeds Other local resources (i.e. TIF, local sales • Federal funds tax, etc.) • Undesignated MnDOT funds • Other "alternative financing" mechanisms • Local bonds (specify) If funding sources are not fully committed, explain the steps being undet�talcen to obtain necessary funding commitments. [NOTE: Special emphasis will be focused on the level of financial support provided by private sector partners. Private sector support can come in a variety of forms, including direct financial contribution, "pass through" financing via a local public entity (i.e. trip generation fees or "value capture" financing strategies), donation of right-of-way, etc...] [NOTE: Any MnDOT district funds contributed to the project must not come from dedicated set- asides such as pavement or safety set-asides. Only uncommitted district funds can be dedicated to the project. A letter from the District Engineer cei�tifying that any district contribution meets this requirement is required.] 2013 Transportation Economic Development Program Solicitation: Guidance and Application 13 of 17 � � ��, �-, �� �� !' _ i; , i ,,. , FUNDING SOURCES Transportation Infrastructure Costs: Right of Way Design Engineering Environmental Review/Permitting Const�•uction Construction Engineering Trunlc Highway Local System $1,026,300 $880,000 $110,00 $8,2 50,000 742,500 Funding Sources SUBTOTAL Other Development Costs: (NOTE: These costs are generally NOT eligible for Trunlc Highway Fmid expenses. Identification of funding sources for these project components provide inforination on existing financial suppoi�t and commihnents.) Sewer Water Supply Systems Wastewater Treatment Utility Extensions Engineering SUBTOTAL TOTAL PROJECT COST Local/Other Funding Sources 0 0 0 $1,743,840 $747,360 $2,491,200 $13,500,000 2013 Transportation Economic Development Program Soticitation: Guidance and Application 14 of 17 �, � �, ,�� .�, � ��- / �� � �: �� �� _ `,L ,.I ��� IV: Pro'ect Readiness Criteria A fundamental puipose of the 2013 TED program is to realize resulting economic benefits as quicicly as possible. Projects that are able to be delivered sooner will be favored over longer term projects, all else being equal. (No `Bligibility Criteria" is required in this evaluation category.) A. Eligibility Criteria: (Answer mast be "yes" for further consideration.) 15. Have you provided a schedule identifying projected lcey project development dates? (e.g. ROW acquisition, environmental permitting, final design, letting, construction, etc...) [NOTE: The earlier a project can be let and delivered, the better it will score under this criterion.] � Yes ❑ No 16. Is the proposed project included in the current 2012 — 2015 Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP)? [Note: Project applicants may propose projects included in the 2012-2015 STIP. However, applicants must include an explanation of why the project is included in the STIP and yet is not fully funded.] ❑ Yes � No (If "Yes", include explanation as to why the proj ect is not fully funded.) B. Prioritizin Criteria: 10 points es onses to be scored by Evaluation Committee. 17. Describe the current status of the planned development to be served by the improvement (i.e. business established, business district planned —AUAR developed, plan is speculative, etc). Please provide information such as pei�rnits received to date, zoning commission approval, city council approval, building permits secured, etc. The City also completed an AUAR for the area previously and there were no environmental issues noted for this area. So there are no anticipated issues with completing the necessary environmental permits within the time frame necessary to deliver the project. The city is currently completing the reuired ffive year update to the AUAR. No changes other than reporting on the development that occurred since the approval. 18. Assess and describe the level of "community support" for the project. Provide a list (along with local resolutions and letters of support, if possible) from public and private project partners. Also, please identify any known opposition to the project. The project is supported by the State of Minnesota, Washington County, City of St. Paul Park, City of Newport, the Metropolitan Council, and various private partners. A modeling exercise of the existing transportation network was completed and it was determined that a new east-west arterial roadway is needed in this part of Washington County to serve future demand. The Project Management Team for the study consisted of representatives from the City of Cottage Grove, Washington County, Grey Cloud Island Township, Saint Paul Park, Mn/DOT, and 3M. Of this team, the City has taken the lead to usher the project from planning stages to construction. 2013 Transportation Economic Development P�ogram Solicitation: Guidance and Application 15 of 17 I i � . . � , � ; , ;,, � /� , �;-.���, � ' ,�' �' i�, (�i � f. _ . Since this improvement is a critical transportation link within Washington County, the City has support for this project not only from Washington County, but from the following entities and agencies: Congressman John Kline, State Senator Katie Sieben, State Representatives Dan Schoen and Denny McNamara, MnDOT, 3M, City of St. Paul Park, City of Newport, South Washington County Schools, Wakota Community Awareness & Emergency Response, and the Red Rock Corridor Commission. Resolutions and letters of support for the entire TH61/CSAH19 Interchange Improvement Project can be found in Appendix K. 2013 Transportation Economic Development Program Solicitation: Guidance and Application 16 of 17 Q x � c a� a �. 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