2003-04-02 AUAR Comments~ ~.
Hakanson
Anderson
Assoc., lnc.
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-__ 3601 Thurston Avenue, Suite 101, Anoka, MN 55303
Phone: 763/427-5860 Fax: 763/427-0520
Apri12, 2003
Pete Carlson
SEH Engineering Services
605 Franklin Avenue NE
PO Box 51
St. Cloud, MN 56302-0051
Re: AUAR Comments for the Albertville Business Park Project
Dear Mr. Carlson:
The City of Otsego has reviewed the AUAR for the Albertville Business Park and has the
following comments.
The storniwater calculations of the peak runoff out of Otsego into Albertville appear appropriate
as they are very similar to the peak flows shown in the City of Otsego Study of the Otsego Creek
. _.._ .._ _ completed in February of 2003.
The overall location of the project is in the vicinity of the proposed Kadler Avenue Interchange
with I-94 being reviewed as part of the Northeast Wright County I-94 Corridor Study. If the
interchange is to be located in this area, some additional right-of--way will be necessary for
ramps. It was indicated at the last Northeast Wright County I-94 Corridor Study meeting, a
moratorium on the adjacent parcels should be considered until location and a proposed design for
the interchange can be more closely determined.
We request that appropriate portions of this development be reserved for future right-of--way at
least until after the Northeast Wright County I-94 Corridor Study is completed. Evaluation of
the need for right-of--way preservation can be better determined then.
67`" Street is proposed to intersect with Kadler Avenue. This intersection may cause conflicts
with close proximity with the above-mentioned interchange. If the development does proceed as
shown in the AUAR, we request that Kadler Avenue from 67`x' Street to 70"' Street be upgraded
from a gravel road to a paved section at the Developer's expense. Although the road is '/z in
Otsego, it serves no benefit to Otsego as MN Road facility borders the. entire west side of this
section of road. Therefore, the City of Otsego should not be required to pay for any of the
upgrade.
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Engineering
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Attached is the transportation comments. If you have any questions or comments you may
contact me at 763-427-5860.
Sincerely,
Hakanson Anderson Associates, Inc.
Ronald J. bner, P
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Enclosures
cc: Mike Robertson, Administrator
Judy Hudson, Clerk
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Haicanson
Anderson
Assoc., Inc.