2004-07-27 CC MinutesCity of Albertville Minutes
July 27, 2004
Albertville City Hall
PM
7:00
PRESENT: Mayor Don Peterson, Council members Leroy Berning, Tom Fay, Ron
Klecker, Dorothy Rich, City Engineer Pete Carlson and City Administrator Larry Kruse.
Others Present: Scott McBride and Mark Dierling of SEH; and numerous residents and
business owners.
Mayor Peterson called the City Council workshop of the City of Albertville to order at
7:00 p.m.
The purpose of the open house is to review various I-94 ramp configurations and
associated costs. The open house was held from 6:OOpm-7:OOpm and the council
workshop was held from 7:OOpm- 8:OOpm.
During the open house everyone present was able to review the options and ask
questions. Six options were presented along with a matrix indicating the pros and cons of
each option and an approximate cost estimate of the options. The options presented
were:
1. Two variations of a split -diamond interchange
2. Two variations of a collector -distributor interchange
3. Two variations of a single point interchange.
During the workshop session Scott McBride of SEH presented each option in detail and
reviewed the pros, cons, and approximate cost estimate of the options. Comments and
questions that were brought up:
1. While all the options presented provided for full access at CSAH 37 and at CSAH
19 the actual exit point off of I-94 for the east -bound I-94 off -ramp at CSAH 37
would be west of CSAH 19.
2. Question was raised regarding if a west -bound on -ramp at CSAH 37 were built as
a loop, would that provide enough separation between the ramps at CSAH 37 and
19, thereby eliminating the need for a collector -distributor system on west -bound
I-94. SEH is to review possibilities.
3. Question was raised if a quarter diamond was built for west -bound off -ramp at
Kadler Avenue, would that help with traffic movement? SEH to review
possibilities.
4. Concern was raised regarding east -bound traffic having to make a decision to exit
at CSAH 37 when they are west of CSAH 19. Design and safety criteria were
reviewed to show why the exit for CSAH 37 was shown west of CSAH 19. SEH
to review further any possibilities of moving the exit location for CSAH 37 to a
point east of CSAH 19.
5. Question was raised regarding bridge modifications, if there could be MnDOT
cost participation with the bridge modifications if the work was done to meet the
future needs of MnDOT. SEH to discuss with MnDOT officials.
6. Many comments were received regarding the importance of maintaining the
convienence and accessibility of the CSAH 37 interchange to the downtown
business district.
7. Comments were received that whatever option may be chosen, phasing of the
construction should be reviewed and strongly considered. SEH to present phasing
options.
8. Financing options were briefly discussed. These options included a local -option
sales tax, special assessments, tax abatement, MnDOT participation, enlisting
local politicians support for special legislative action.
After the presentation the council members were polled regarding what option(s) they
preferred. While not committing to a specific option at this time, the majority of council
members preferred the modified collector distributor option. All council members did
say that other options and variations of options still needed to be explored.
SEH is to take the comments received and meet with MnDOT officials for their input on
the options received. SEH will refine and update the options based on the comments
received. A workshop session will be schedule with the city council in late September,
2004. MnDOT officials will be asked to attend the September workshop.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Council Member Klecker, seconded by Council member Berning to adjourn
the workshop at 9:00 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.