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M <br />Page 1 of 1 <br />Dawn Bittner <br />From: Hallgren, Jim (DOT) [James. Hal lgren @state.mn.us] <br />Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2010 2:02 PM <br />To: Mayor; Tim Bray; Dawn Bittner <br />Cc: Highum, Tom (DOT); Nibbe, Bob (DOT) <br />Subject: TH 371 Mill and Overlay Project <br />Attachments: d111626_gm.pdf <br />The Minnesota Department of Transportation has identified the mill and overlay project on Highway 371 <br />from Nisswa to Pine River as a candidate for advancement if the Wall Street to Main Street Bill /Jobs Bill <br />(Stimulus 2) passes. This project was originally scheduled for 2012. It will be constructed in 2010 if the <br />proposed legislation is passed. <br />We have identified a pedestrian accessibility problem and safety concerns at the signalized intersection <br />with CSAH 11 in Pequot Lakes. We will install new pedestrian ramps on the east side of the intersection <br />and construct curb, gutter and sidewalk with pedestrian ramps on the west side to comply with the <br />American Disabilities Act. The close proximity of the service drive to the signalized intersection on the <br />west side creates a traffic safety problem. This project is an opportunity to include traffic safety <br />measures that solve this problem. We propose to close the access to the service drive by extending the <br />curb and gutter and sidewalk across the connection, both north and south of CSAH 11 (Main Street). <br />(See attached map) <br />This proposal alters access within the City of Pequot Lakes. Municipal consent is generally required for <br />any project within a municipality that results in; alteration of access, change in traffic capacity, or <br />requires acquisition of permanent right of way. However, municipal consent is NOT required for projects <br />that; regulate traffic, install traffic control devices, or other traffic safety measures. Mn /DOT views this <br />proposal as a traffic safety measure. <br />We want to check in with the city and county to make sure you are aware of this proposal and give you <br />an opportunity to comment. We are working within a short timeframe to deliver this project for <br />"stimulus funding ". <br />Please contact me if you have any questions. <br />Thank you. <br />Hallgren, lances <br />Senior Engineer <br />Pre Design <br />218/828-5797 Work <br />James. Hallgren @state. mn. us <br />7694 Industrial Park Road <br />Baxter, MN 56425 -8096 <br />1/29/2010 <br />