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Meeting Date
6/1/2016
Department
Community Development
Title of Request
Support for Washington County's Application for Funds to Construction a
Roundabout at CSAH 19 and East Point Douglas Road
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Resolution 2016-109 and send a letter in support of Washington County's
application for Fiscal Year 2018 Metro Municipal Agreement Program funds to construct a
roundabout at the intersection of CSAH 19 (Keats Avenue) and Trunk Highway 61.
ATTACH MENTS:
Description Type Upload Date
Letter of Support Cover Memo 5/26/2016
Resolution Resolution 5/26/2016
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June 2, 2016
Mr. Wayne Sandberg
Washington Deputy Director/County Engineer
11660 Myeron Road North
Stillwater, MN 55082
RE: Support for construction of a roundabout at the intersection of County State
Aid Highway (CSAH) 19 (Keats Avenue South) and Trunk Highway 61, located in
the City of Cottage Grove
Dear Mr. Sandberg:
The City of Cottage Grove supports Washington County's application for Fiscal Year 2018 Metro
Municipal Agreement Program funds to construct a roundabout at the intersection of County
State Aid Highway (CSAH) 19 (Keats Avenue South) and East Point Douglas Road, incorpo-
rating the northbound ramps to and from Trunk Highway 61.
This intersection provides an important regional transportation connection. As the surrounding
land develops, increased traffic and truGk volumes will strain the capacity of the existing road-
way. Safety concerns are increasing, especially related to the lane configuration, close intersec-
tion spacing, and lack of gaps for vehicles turning left. The construction and modernization of
this roadway, made possible by the 2018 Metro Municipal Agreement Program, will provide the
necessary safety and management improvements for the future. The City of Cottage Grove will
continue to work with Washington County and Mn/DOT on this intersection.
Thank you for your consideration. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please do
not hesitate to contact me at 651-458-2890 or jlevitt(a�cottaqe-qrove.orq.
Regards,
Jennifer Levitt
Community Development Director/City Engineer
Cc: Jan Lucke, Transit/Transportation Planning Manager
Ann Pung-Terwedo, Senior Planner
CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE • 12800 Ravine Parkway• Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016
www.cottage-grove.org • 651-458-2800 • Fax 651-458-2897 • Equal Opportunity Employer
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-XXX
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION
TO REQUEST FUNDING FROM THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION THROUGH THE
2018 METRO MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is currently
accepting candidate projects for the Fiscal Year 2018 Metro Municipal Agreement
Program; and
WHEREAS, Washington County is proposing to submit an application for the
construction of a roundabout at the intersection of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 19
(Keats Avenue South) and Trunk Highway 61, located in the City of Cottage Grove; and
WHEREAS, the project will be of mutual benefit to MnDOT, Washington County,
and the City of Cottage Grove; and
WHEREAS, the City of Cottage Grove is committed to providing the city share of
the costs if the project is selected as part of the Fiscal Year 2018 Metro Municipal
Agreement Program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Cottage Grove is supportive of Washington County's ap-
plication for funding as part of the fiscal year 2018 Metro Municipal Agreement Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Cottage Grove supports
Washington County's application for funding as part of the Fiscal Year 2018 Metro
Municipal Agreement Program and the City is committed to providing the city's share of
funding.
Passed this 1 st day of June 2016.
Myron Bailey, Mayor
Attest:
Joe Fischbach, City Clerk