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CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
EXECUTIVE SII4KARY FOR ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: APRIL 7, 1992
AGENDA ITEM: U.S. HIGHWAY 52 CORRIDOR STUDY
AGENDA SECTION:
NEW BUSINESS
PREPARED BY: STEPHAN JILK, CITY ADMINISTRATOR
AGENDA
ITEM # 7,ua'_
ATTACHMENTS: CORRIDOR STUDY PROPOSAL AND
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WORK SCHEDULE
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Late in the fall of 1991 representatives from Koch Refining, the City of
Rosemount, the City of Inver Grove Heights, Dakota County and the Minnesota
Department of Transportation met to discuss traffic planning issues in the
Highway 52 - 55 corridor in Inver Grove Heights, Rosemount and site
specific to Koch Refining.
The outcome of that meeting, and several subsequent meetings, was the
development of a work program which included doing a traffic study of
Highway 55 from Concord Street in Inver Grove Heights south to the City of
Coates and east to include most of the industrially developed area of
Highway 55.
The recommendation includes a funding approach where Koch Refining is
picking up all of the cost of completing a site specific analysis of Koch's
transportation issues and how they effect traffic on the highways, MnDot,
the cities and Dakota County will be picking up the rest of the study costs
expected to be some $48,000. This cost is broken down into two different
parts of an overall study as outlined in the proposal drafted by SEH at the
request of MnDot, Dakota County, Inver Grove Heights and Rosemount staff.
A proposed cost sharing for this portion of the project is:
MnDot $30,000
IGH 10,000
Rosemount 4,000
Dak. Cty 4,000
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to approve the expenditure of $4,000 as the
City of Rosemount's share for the completion of the "Highway 52 Corridor
Study" as outlined in the proposal from SEH Engineering dated Oct. 21,
1991 with payment coming out of account number 101-4110-01-598.
COUNCIL ACTION:
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February 17, 1992
Mr. Tom Link
City of Inver Grove
8150 Barbara Ave.
Inver Grove Heights,
Dear Toms
3535 VAONAIS CENTER DRIVE, ST FAIJL, MINNESOTA 551 IC 6;2 490.2000
RE: MN/DOT, DAKOTA COUNTY,
INVER GROVE HEIGHTS,
ROSEMOUNT
TH 52 CORRIDOR STUDY
SEH FILE NO. 92108
Heights
MN 55075
Last Fall representatives of Inver Grove Heights, Rosemount,
Dakota County, Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT),
Koch Refinery and SEH met and discussed the TH 52 corridor from
TH 56 (Concord Street) to CSAH 42. At that time, SEH and Koch
Refinery had agreed to do -a traffic study of the Koch Refinery
area, Highway 52 and certain other streets. Because the four
governmental agencies were also concerned with traffic and
development along Highway 52, they agreed to expand the study to
a corridor from Concord Street to south of Coates.
After the meeting, we put together a work program which was
reviewed and revised. We believe the two phase program is now
fully acceptable to all parties and the only remaining task was
to secure approvals.. With that in mind, we have continued to
work, though slowly, on a modified study for Koch Refinery and
have done some of the tasks in Phase l of the corridor study work
program.
The January 13, 1992 memo from Tom Sohrweide of SEH indicated the
work we have completed and set forth a schedule of tasks for
completion. We have received no comments on the program so far.
Mn/DOT has proceeded and prepared a contract for Phase 2 work
which we are about to execute. The agreement includes completion
dates based on the January 13, 1992 memo. Koch Refinery also has
schedules and decisions to make based on the traffic study
results.
It, therefore, is becoming critical that approvals to proceed
with Phase l be received from the three governmental agencies
shortly. We have discussed the increasingly tight schedule with
Koch Refinery and we (Koch and SEH) have agreed we can start to
work if we know local approvals and funding can be obtained in
the next 30-60 days.
SHORT EWOTT ST PAUL, C` !j'FcNA FA! L5,
HENDRICKSON INC MINNESOTA �'
TH52 Corridor Study
February 17, 1992
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We are very hopeful that representatives of Inver Grove Heights,
Rosemount and Dakota County can confer by phone or meet in person
and agree to the final details on study funding -and then obtain
Council, County Board or administrative approval to proceed with
the study. If you have any questions or need any further
information, -please call Bob Byers (490-2060), Tom Sohrweide
(490-2072), or myself (490-2045).
This same letter is being sent to Lisa Freese and John Tocho.
Sincerely,
Glen Van Wormer, P.E.
Manager,
Transportation Department
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c: Ruth Ann Sobnosky, Mn/DOT
Steve Hanna, Koch Refining Company
Tom Sohrweide
Bob Byers
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TO: TH 52 TASK FORCE
FROM: TOM SOHRWEIDE, SEH PROJECT MANAGER
DATE: JANUARY 13, 1992
MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT: TH 52 CORRIDOR STUDY STATUS AND SCHEDULE
SEH FILE NO. 92108
612 490.2000
As we await your notice to proceed on the TH 52 corridor study,
we have gathered the following information:
1. Traffic volume information on:
a. TH 52..
b. TH 55.
C. 117th Street.
d. Rich Valley Boulevard.
e. TH 56.
f. County Road 38.
g. County Road 42.
2. Peak traffic volumes and truck volumes from industries in
the vicinity of Koch Refinery.
3. Accident data along the TH 52 corridor.
4. Railroad crossing information.
5. Met Council functional classification standards.
6. Area roadway historical traffic count trends compared to
1988, 1990, and 1991 forecasts.
In addition, we are in the process of compiling full corridor
mapping and as -built construction plans.
SHORT EUJOTT ST PAM CHlPPEWA FALLS
HENOR►C16ON lNC. MINNESOTA WISCONSIN
TH 52 Task Force
January 13, 1992
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Following is a tentative schedule of task force meetings to
facilitate completion of this project:
Meeting Date Agenda
January 20 to Jan. 31 Individual meetings with Dakota
County, Inver Grove Heights, and
Rosemount to update land use
information, compile historical
traffic volume data, and discuss
future land use.
February 17 to Feb. 21. Agree on traffic volume forecast
volumes, review impact of Cliff
Road extension and County Road 46
extension, and discuss direction
for corridor alternatives.
March 9 to March 13 Review alternatives developed to
date and discussion of functional
classification.
March 30 to April 3 Discussion of alternatives and
continued discussion of functional
classification.
April 20 to April 24 Presentation of alternatives to
task force.
May 18 to May 22 Evaluation of four alternatives
with short and long term
implementation strategies. Ident-
ification of preferred alternative
by the task force.
TH 52 Task Force
January 13, 1992
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June 1 to June 5 Discuss implementation strategies
of preferred alternative and define
responsibilities for implements -
tion.
June 15 to June 19 Presentation of draft report to the
task force.
Any comments you may have relative to the above schedule will be
appreciated. Your help in developing a contract for this study
will help in meeting the schedule.
TAS/cmb
c: Steven Hanna, Koch Refining Co.
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TO: TH 52 TASK FORCE
FROM: TOM SOHRWEIDE, SEH PROJECT MANAGER
DATE: JANUARY 13, 1992
MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT: TH 52 CORRIDOR STUDY STATUS AND SCHEDULE
SEH FILE NO. 92108
As we await your notice to proceed on the TH 52 corridor study,
we have gathered the following information:
1. Traffic volume information on:
a. TH 52.
b. TH 55.
C. 117th Street.
d. Rich Valley Boulevard.
e. TH 56.
f. County Road 38.
g. County Road 42.
2. Peak traffic volumes and truck volumes from industries in
the vicinity of Koch Refinery.
3. Accident data along the TH 52 corridor.
4. Railroad crossing information.
5. Met Council functional classification standards.
6. Area roadway historical traffic count trends compared to
1988, 1990, and 1991 forecasts.
In addition, we are in the process of compiling full corridor
mapping and as -built construction plans.
SHORT ELUAXT ST. PAUL, CHIPPEWA FALLS,
HENDRIC*0N INC. MINNESOTA WISCONSIN
TH 52 Task Force
January 13, 1992
Page #2
Following is a tentative schedule of task force meetings to
facilitate completion of this project:
Meeting Date Agenda
January 20 to Jan. 31 Individual meetings with Dakota
County, Inver Grove Heights, and
Rosemount to update land use
information, compile historical
traffic volume data, and discuss
future land use.
February 17 to Feb. 21. Agree on traffic volume forecast
volumes, review impact of Cliff
Road extension and County Road 46
extension, and discuss direction
for corridor alternatives.
March 9 to March 13 Review alternatives developed to
date and discussion of functional
classification.
March 30 to April 3 Discussion of alternatives and
continued discussion of functional
classification.
April 20 to April 24 Presentation of alternatives to
task force.
May 18 to May 22 Evaluation of four alternatives
with short and long term
implementation strategies. Ident-
ification of preferred alternative
by the task force.
TH 52 Task Force
January 13, 1992
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June 1 to June 5 Discuss implementation strategies
of preferred alternative and define
responsibilities for implementa-
tion.
June 15 to June 19 Presentation of draft report to the
task force.
Any comments you may have relative to the above schedule will be
appreciated. Your help in developing a contract for this study
will help in meeting the schedule.
TAS/cmb
c: Steven Hanna, Koch Refining Co.
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MEMORANDUM
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TO: US -52 CORRIDOR TASK FORCE MEMBERS:
STEVE HANNA, PROJECT ENGINEER - KOCH REFINING COMPANY
STEVE JILK, PLANNER - CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
GARY JOHNSON, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC VORKS - CITY OF INVER GROVE HEIGHTS
TOM LINK, DIR. OF PLANNING & PROTECTIVE SERVICES CITY OF INVER GROVE HEIGHTS
RUTH ANN SOSNOSKY, SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNER - Ms'VDOT
JOHN TOCHO, SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNER - DAKOTA COUNTY
FROM: BOB BYERS, TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER
DATE: MARCH 10, 1992
SUBJECT: STATUS OF KOCH & US -52 CORRIDOR STUDIES
OUTLINE OF WORK TASKS
ITEMS REVIEWED TO DATE:
Existing & Historical Traffic Volumes
* Historical traff is growth rates on US -52 and TH-55 in the
vicinity of Koch Refining Company have been in the 6 - 10
percent per year range versus the state average over the
last 20 years of 3 - 3.5 percent per year.
Traffic Forecasts
* Recent Mn/DOT 20 year traffic forecasts are generally
higher than those from Dakota County.
* Metropolitan Council anticipates relatively little future
traffic growth for the southern Dakota County cordon
stations such as US --52 to Rochester. This is a factor
constraining the Dakota County forecasts.
Vehicle Turning Movements and Classification Counts
* SEH counted approach turning movements at US -52 / 117th
Street in November 1991 for the p.m. peak hour.
* SEH counts and-Mn/DOT classifications found a very high
proportion of trucks. 12 percent of all vehicles were
trucks on US -52, almost 5o percent of all vehicles on
117th Street were trucks. This directly affects roadway
and intersection operations.
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origin - Destination Information
* Analysis of Koch Refinery employeesfound that the
relative distribution was:
30 % to north via US -52
7 % to northwest via US -52 & 117th St / 105th St
36 % to east via TH-55 or US -52 & CSAH-38
8 % to south via US -52
19 % to west via US -52 to CSAH-4.2
Koch Refining Employment characteristics
* Considerable influx of employment (and vehicle travel)
occurs frequently as part of the site "turn -around"
maintenance / reconfiguration procedures. Typically, 3
to 4 turn-arounds occur per year lasting up to a 6 week
period. Over 2,000 temporary employees are involved
being split almost evenly into two work shifts.
* Expansion plans will bring increased activity on the
site. The construction will occur over many years
duration and will add to the influx during turn -around.
Characteristics of other corridor employers
* Originally contacted by Koch, follow-up by SEH with phone
contact. SEH interviewed all employers in November 1991.
* Primary operational concerns centered at US -52 / 117th
Street. Secondary concerns related to access and vehicle
back-ups at Pioneer Trail and TH-55.
Accident Data
* Considerable accident history was found at US -52 / 117th
Street. The exposure rates are high enough to justify
traffic signal warrants today.
* Not many accidents were identified outside the area near
117th Street. Most of the non -intersection related
accidents were due to collisions with deer.
Mapping and Roadway Plan Information
* Have corridor parcel map developed for report
illustrations.
* Reviewed Dakota County's GIS map for Rosemount only.
* Have corridor aerial from Koch Refining Company.
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FROM SEH INC. i U
Intersection Current Operations at US -52 / 117th Street
* Intersection approach delays were surveyed for p.m. peak
hour. Stopped delay on 117th Street found to average
about 30 seconds per vehicle, which is fairly good
operations.
* Delay was also measured for vehicles stopped in the
median opening. The delays incurred in this area were
found to be minimal.
Future Koch Trip Generation
* Developed peak hour vehicle trip volumes based on Koch's
development plans and shift change patterns.
* Projected p.m. peak hour volumes for just the site
traffic were developed assuming that the design hour
%iould include both turn -around and construction related
activities. Projections were made for 117th Street and
the existing Xoch accesses on US -52.
* some preliminary site traffic projections have been made
for a few of the alternatives described below.
Review of Interim improvement Alternatives
* Alternatives initially considered:
1) Revisions in existing US -52 access configurations
2) Extension of frontage road to 117th Street
3) Examination of Travel Demand Management Strategies
such as staggered work hours
4) Alternate access options to Rich Valley Boulevard
* Have examined some related issues such as internal
circulation, perking lot capacities and access
connections to on-site parking areas.
WORK TASKS TO BE COMPLETED:
Data Collection
* As -Built plans for area roadways
* Functional Classification Guidelines from Met Council
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* Forecasted Cordon Station traffic volumes and regional
traffic forecasts for Year 2010 from Met Council
* Detailed parcel land use inventory update along US -52
corridor. Assistance provided by cities of Inver Grove
Heights and Rosemount
Define Future Characteristics
* Revise future 5 year (1995) and 20 year (2010) traffic
forecasts as needed
* Analyze localized impacts near Koch Refining Company
* Analyze wider ranging impacts of changes to the regional
roadway system including 1) extension of Cliff Road to
US --52 and 2) extension of CR -46 to US -52.
Develop a Corridor Implementation Plan
* Form consensus among Task Force members regarding future
function of US -52 and adjoining roadways. Prepare a
concept plan layout for the corridor.
* Examine long term improvement staging plan for the
corridor.
* Establish review procedures that the Cities, County and
Mn/DOT will use to ensure that the plan remains viable
and implementable over time.
Complete the Koch Refining Company Short term plan
* Examine short term improvements in Koch Refining Company
vicinity which fit with the longer term plans. Finish
feasibility study of the various short term alternatives.
Prepare a summary report
* Summarize the findings and present the details of the
corridor long term improvement plans and short term
improvement plan near Koch and 117th Street.
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November 1, 1991
Ms. Lisa Freese, Planning Director
City of Rosemount
2875 145th St. W.
P.O. Box 510
Rosemount, Minnesota 55068-0510
Dear Ms. Freese,
3535 VADNAIS CENTER DRIVE, ST PAUL, MINNESOTA 55110 612 490-2000
Short -Elliott -Hendrickson, Inc. (SEH) appreciates the opportunity to submit this revised proposal
for the T.H. 52 Corridor Study. We have incorporated the comments and suggestions provided at
the October 25, 1991 Task Force meeting.
The modifications primarily consist of adding some additional clarification regarding how infor-
mation from the Koch Study would be used, and what process would be implemented to contact
other businesses from outside Koch's immediate vicinity.
To improve the management of the corridor planning efforts for the Task Force members, we have
divided the original proposal into two distinct studies. The first study will include the data collec-
tion and the examination of existing and future characteristics. The second study will include the
development of alternatives and result in a final summary report. Mn/DOT has tentatively agreed
to be responsible for the second study, and they have been sent a separate study proposal (attached
for your review).
Thank you for your cooperation. It is truly appreciated. If you have questions regarding this final
submittal, please call me or Tom Sohrweide.
Sincerely,
Short -Elliott -Hendrickson, Inc.
Glen Van Wormer, P.E.
Manager, Transportation Department
cc: Task Force members
Steve Hanna -- Koch Refining Company
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SHORT ELLIOTT VVISCO.vS;%
HENDRICKSON INC. MINNESOTA
T.H. 52 Corridor Study
1. Introduction
The future transportation impacts of Trunk Highway 52 (T.H. 52) in the vicinity of its
intersection with T.H. 55 has been the source of concern between Mn/DOT, Dakota County, and
the Cities of Inver Grove Heights and Rosemount. The concerns centered around the rapid rate
of development in the vicinity of the T.H. 52 corridor and led to formation of the Highway 52
Task Force, comprised of the above four governmental entities. The Task Force is looking to
chart the future of T.H. 52.
Koch Refining Company is a major industry located on the west side of T.H. 52 at the intersection
with T.H. 55, which generates heavy commercial and passenger car traffic in this area. To help
in their immediate and long-range planning, Koch Refining Company hired Short -Elliott-
Hendrickson, Inc. (SEH) to address their traffic access to this roadway system.
SEH proposes to identify the future functional classification and develop design concepts of the
T.H. 52 corridor through consensus of the Highway 52 Task Force. The current study for Koch
Refining Company will be incorporated into this process. For the purpose of this study, the
T.H. 52 corridor generally includes the area one mile either side of T.H. 52 from Concord
Boulevard on the north to the south city limits of the City of Coates.
II. Project Approach
SEH proposes to conduct a study of the above defined T.H. 52 corridor to identify the future
functional classification and develop design concepts consistent with that classification through
consensus of the Highway 52 Task Force. To accomplish this, we will collect existing data in this
corridor relating to traffic, employment, geometries and land use. We will then incorporate that
data into a computer forecasting model prepared for Dakota County by SEH. The computer
modeling will be used to replicate existing conditions.
We will then use the computer model to project future conditions. We will look at five- and 20 -
year projections for the T.H. 52 corridor. This step requires the assistance of Dakota County and
Mn/DOT in agreeing on traffic assumptions, and the cities of Inver Grove Heights, Rosemount
and Coates for direction in future land -use assumptions.
After completing future traffic projections, we will revise the five-year and 20 -year projections
to include the extension of Cliff Road to T.H. 52 and the extension of County Road 46 (C.R. 46)
to T.H. 52 in the vicinity of C.R. 48. Of importance in these comparisons is input from Dakota
County regarding the reality of these extensions occurring and the time frame in which they may
occur.
With the determination of future traffic volumes, we will involve the Task Force in a consensus -
building process to identify the appropriate future functional classification of the roadway.
Based on the agreed upon functional classification of the roadway, traffic projections and
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potential for street extensions, we will develop alternatives for the T.H. 52 corridor capable of
accommodating the projected traffic volumes and street extensions. In addition, the future traffic
impacts to C.R. 71 will be identified since it is a parallel/alternative route to T.H. 52.
111. Work Program
The work program is comprised of two studies. The first study will include tasks A-E, which
involve data collection, examining existing and future characteristics and analyzing roadway
extensions. The second study (tasks F -G) includes developing alternatives, implementation
strategies and producing the summary report.
The following is a detailed explanation of the proposed project approach.
Study i
A. Data Collection. SEH will collect the most recent traffic volume and classification
data for the major and minor roadways in the study area. We will also carry into
this study information from the Koch Refining Company study relating to specific
traffic generation of the immediate area individual businesses. This information
includes data by shift (if applicable) relating to number of employees, location of
employees' residences, customers, contractors, seasonal variations, maintenance
activities, etc. All mapping, roadway data and topography information collected
in the Koch study will also be utilized.
Additional data collection will be performed for employers who are within the
study corridor, but outside of Koch's immediate area. Phone and letter contacts
will be made similar to the Koch study, with the cities of Rosemount and Inver
Grove Heights facilitating this communication.
We will compile Travel Behavior Inventory Origin/Destination Data collected by
the Metropolitan Council in Dakota County (if available), existing roadway
geometries and aerial photographs from Mn/DOT, and functional classification
guidelines from the Metropolitan Council. We will also collect all available
accident information for T.H. 52/55 within this corridor.
We will gather information relative to the existing railroad crossings in this
corridor. This information from Mn/DOT and the railroad companies will include
accidents, use of crossings and future plans for crossings.
B. Define Existing Characteristics. SEH will use the data collected and the computer
forecasting model prepared for Dakota County by SEH to simulate existing traffic
flow conditions. Of vital importance in developing this simulation is obtaining
historical traffic volume data, updated land use information, and roadway
network improvements from the Cities of Inver Grove Heights, Rosemount and
Coates. We propose to incorporate land use and zoning information into our
CADD effort for use and display. With development of an accurate simulation of
existing conditions, future projections become more meaningful.
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C. Define Future Characteristics. Using the computer forecasting model, we will
develop projected traffic volumes for five and 20 years into the future. In
developing these projected traffic flows, it is necessary to meet with Dakota
County to verify and confirm external cordon traffic volumes entering the study
area. Of equal importance are meetings with the cities of Inver Grove Heights,
Rosemount, and Coates to define what these cities expect and desire for future
land use within the study area.
Our input from the Koch Refinery study relating to future plans of area businesses
and industry will also be included in this portion of the study. Other potential
southeast metropolitan area street and highway improvements providing access
to T.H. 52 will be kept in mind throughout the study. Consideration will be given
to the Cahill/T.H. 52 reconfiguration, T.H. 3 extension, T.H. 149 north and south
junction, I -35/I-494 .potential connections, Pilot Knob realignment, and the
Mendota Bridge upgrading. Our analysis will also identify potential impacts on
C.R. 71 as a result of traffic growth and changes in the corridor. This study will not
consider the possibility of a new airport in Dakota County. However, this study
will be performed in such a manner that the analysis for an airport study could be
easily coordinated.
D. Analysis of Roadway Extensions. With completion of future traffic projections,
we propose changing the existing road system in the computer model to analyze
the impacts on the T.H. 52 corridor with 5- and 20 -year traffic projections. These
changes will include extending Cliff Road to T.H. 52 and extending C.R. 46 to T.H.
52 in the vicinity of County Road 48.
E. Identify Functional Classifications. After developing future traffic projections for
the corridor, we will involve the Task Force in a consensus -building process to
identify the roadway's appropriate future functional classification to the
Metropolitan Council. The Task Force's consensus of functional classification will
be forwarded.
Study 2
F. Develop Alternatives. Based on agreed functional classification, alternatives will
be proposed for accommodating the corridor's projected traffic flows. These
alternatives will include concepts to provide adequate capacity on T.H. 52 and will
address intersections, access, frontage roads, railroad crossings and interchange
systems as applicable. The development of alternatives will recognize the volume
of truck traffic which exists in this corridor. A list of advantages and disadvantages
will be prepared for each alternative. SEH will incorporate Dakota County's
topographic mapping into our CADD efforts. We will use the available
topographic maps and aerial photographs in evaluating the alternatives to
determine their feasibility and practicality. The alternatives developed will be
presented on aerial maps (available from Mn/DOT) to the Task Force for their
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consideration. The Task Force will identify up to four alternatives or combinations
thereof for further evaluation which will include a more detailed analysis of traffic
operations, design feasibility and rough cost estimates.
G. Implementation Strategy. Short- and long-term strategies will be defined for each
alternative. Subsequent to the more detailed analysis of these alternatives as
described above, we anticipate that the Task Force will form a consensus as to a
preferred alternative. The agreed upon concept will be further defined to identify
the details of implementation. We will assist the Task Force in defining
responsibilities for the various stages of implementation.
1V. Communication
The Highway 52 Task Force will be kept informed throughout the study through regular status
reports and meetings. We propose to meet with the Task Force up to six times through the
development of alternatives and then present our improvement alternatives. At the presentation
meeting, the Task Force shall identify up to four alternatives for further evaluation. We
anticipate the need to meet up to two times with the Task Force prior to presenting the results of
those further evaluations. SEH will schedule one meeting with each of the individual Task Force
representatives and the City of Coates to discuss jurisdiction concerns. This communication
process is aimed at developing a consensus of Task Force members as the study proceeds.
V. Schedule
SEH has already started collecting data for Koch Refining Company's access study. We can
therefore immediately expand the limits of their study to those established this study. We
anticipate an early meeting with the Task Force to confirm the study scope, direction and work
program. The meeting to present alternatives should be held approximately 12 weeks after our
initial meeting. The follow-up meeting to discuss further evaluation of up to four alternatives
will be approximately four weeks later. We anticipate a draft report will be available
approximately 20 weeks after the study is started.
VII. Staff Assignments
Glen Van Wormer, P.E. is Manager of the Transportation Department at SEH. As Principal -in -
Charge, Glen will supervise and oversee all aspects of the T.H. 52 study. Glen has more than 26
years' experience in transportation engineering and planning. Fifteen years of Glen's career were
spent at Mn/DOT. He brings valuable communication and coordination experience with Mn/
DOT, the Metropolitan Council, counties and cities. Glen's varied background has been an asset
in developing and implementing practical and current long-range planning/engineering
solutions.
Thomas A. Sohrzveide, P.E. has more than 17 years' experience as a traffic engineer. For 14 years
of his career he was the Traffic and Parking Engineer for the City of Appleton, Wisconsin Since
joining SEH, Tom has been project manager on concept and preliminary road design projects,
traffic studies and traffic signal system design projects. Tom will serve as project manager and
be responsible for coordinating the development of alternative improvements for the T.H. 52
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corridor and determining the capacity needed to handle projected traffic volumes. He is well -
versed in the use of a variety of software used in the analysis of roadway capacity and signal
progression. Tom will provide overall management assistance to project team members and
coordinate the writing of various report sections.
Robert H. Byers, P.E. is a transportation engineer who has focused much of his 15 -year career in
transportation planning and forecasting with special emphasis on computer modeling. Bob was
project manager for the Dakota County Transportation Study and has continued to work closely
with the County to further develop, refine and update the model. Bob's primary responsibility
will be coordination with the Cities of Rosemount, Inver Grove Heights and Coates to update
the existing and projected land -use database ir. the computer model. He will be responsible for
calibrating the model and developing traffic volume forecasts. In addition, Bob will play a major
role in developing consensus with the Task Force with respect to the functional class of the
roadway. Assistance in developing alternatives for corridor improvements will also be provided
by Bob.
Richard E. Luhrsen, C.E.T. has more than 35 years' experience in highway, transitway and
airport design, and environmental documentation. Dick served as project manager on numerous
highway design and geometric layouts while employed with Mn/DOT. Dick's primary
responsibility will be participation in the development of practical, creative alternatives for
improvements to the T.H. 52 corridor.
Gina M. Pizzo, P.E. has more than 10 years' experience as a project manager and design engineer
on rural state and U.S. highways from concept to completion of plans, specifications and
estimates. Gina will also participate in development of alternatives for the T.H. 52 corridor.
Cindy R. Gray, A.LC.P. has more than six years' experience as a transportation planner with a
variety of experience from computer modeling to development of impact studies, site plan
review, and conceptual alignment/geometric studies. Much of her work revolves around the
interface between highway/roadway operations and adjacent land uses, site design, driveways
and local streets. Cindy will assist Bob Byers in compiling background traffic volume and land
use updates in the model, and will assist in development of alternatives for corridor
improvement.
VIII. Estimated Hours and Fees
We propose to base our fee on actual costs for work performed with a maximum not -to -exceed
amount. Invoices will be based on actual hours worked utilizing payroll costs times a multiplier
to provide for administration, overhead and profit. Actual cost of expenses including mileage,
publication of reports and computer usage will be invoiced and are included in the estimated
cost.
We have developed an estimate of cost based on an assumption of person hours for each of the
steps within the work program. An outline of estimated hours and fees is on the next page. It is
anticipated Rosemount and Inver Grove Heights and Dakota County will be responsibile for
funding the first study. Mn/DOT will be responsible for funding the second study.
Short -Elliott -Hendrickson, Inc. Page 5
Estimated Task Hours and Fees
Task
Study 1
Data Collection
Define Existing Characteristics
Define Future Characteristics
Analysis of Roadway Extensions
Identify Functional Classifications
Study 2
Develop Alternatives and
Implementation Strategy
Final Report
Total estimated hours
Study 1
Study 2
Total
Hourly rates
Fees by staff member
Study 1
Study 2
Total
Expenses
Study 1
Study 2
Total fee
REL! CADD
GVW TAS REM CRG GMP Tech. Qerical
4
16
4
20
—
3,740
16
--
550
5,301
6
29
11
3,740
16
550
4
6
20
4
12
4
16
16
4
12
24
16
40
72
56
40
68
24
10
5
24
24
24
20
10
12
68
85
39
—
56
—
45
96
80
64
68
44
20
57
164
165
103
68
100
20
$93 $79.50 $63 $51 $55 $43.25 $27.50
1,116
4,185
5,406
7,632
5,355
5,040
1,989
3,264
—
3,740
2,422
1,903
--
550
5,301
13,038
10,395
5,253
3,740
4,325
550
Mileage, Contingency (5%)
computer, misc.
$1,336 $919
$2,004 $1,379
Study 1 $18,543
Study 2 $29,697
$48,240
Short -Elliott -Hendrickson, Inc. Page 6
The estimate is contingent upon the assumptions described in the previous work task
discussions. Additional meetings or significant changes in scope (such as the desire to evaluate
additional alternatives) could change the actual cost considerably.
We recognize that planning studies of this type are difficult to estimate since the original
approach can lead to new unanticipated ideas. The evaluation of any new concepts have the
potential to modify the project scope. We will use the flexibility within the budget wherever
possible to handle any day-to-day approach modifications and if needed changes are apparent,
we will notify the Task Force immediately for direction as how to proceed.
To add flexibility to the budget and assure that any unanticipated cost items are covered, a
contingency of five percent has been included in the total estimated cost. SEH will be willing to
undertake the study fora maximum not -to -exceed fee of $48,240.
Short -Elliott -Hendrickson, Inc. Page 7
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ENGINEERS ■ ARCHITECTS • PLANNERS
November 7,1991
Ms. Ruth Ann Sobnosky
Senior Transportation Planner
Mn/DOT - East Metro District
3485 Hadley Avenue North
Oakdale, Minnesota 55109
Dear Ms. Sobnosky:
3535 VADNAIS CENTER ORIVE, ST PAUL, MINNESOTA 55170 672490-2000
Short -Elliott -Hendrickson, Inc. (SEH) appreciates the opportunity to submit this revised
proposal for the T.H. 52 Corridor Study. We have incorporated the comments and suggestions
provided at the Oct. 25,1991 Task Force meeting.
To improve management of the corridor planning efforts for the Task Force members, we have
divided the original proposal into two distinct studies. The first study will include the data
collection and examination of existing and future characteristics. The second study will include
the development of alternatives and result in a final summary report. Dakota County, Inver
Grove Heights and Rosemount have tentatively agreed to be responsible for the first study, and
they have been sent a separate study proposal.
Project Approach
The future transportation impacts of Trunk Highway 52 (T.H. 52) in the vicinity of its
intersection with T.H. 55 has been the source of concern between Mn/DOT, Dakota County, and
the Cities of Inver Grove Heights and Rosemount. The concerns centered around the rapid rate
of development in the vicinity of the T.H. 52 corridor and led to formation of the Highway 52
Task Force, comprised of the above four governmental entities. The Task Force is looking to
chart the future of T.H. 52.
Koch Refining Company is a major industry located on the west side of T.H. 52 at the intersection
with T.H. 55, which generates heavy commercial and passenger car traffic in this area. To help
in their immediate and long-range planning, Koch Refining Company hired Short -Elliott-
Hendrickson, Inc. (SEH) to address their traffic access to this roadway system.
SEH proposes to identify the future functional classification and develop design concepts of the
T.H. 52 corridor through consensus of the Highway 52 Task Force. The current study for Koch
Refining Company will be incorporated into this process. For the purpose of this study, the
T.H. 52 corridor generally includes the area one mile either side of T.H. 52 from Concord
Boulevard on the north to the south city limits of the City of Coates.
SHORT ELLIOTT ST. PAUL, CH/PPEWA FALLS, Page
HENDRICKSON INC. MINNESOTA WISCONSIN
Ms. Ruth Ann Sobnosky
Page 2
November 7,1991
SEH proposes to conduct a study of the above defined T.H. 52 corridor to identify the future
functional classification and develop design concepts consistent with that classification through
consensus of the Highway 52 Task Force. To accomplish this, we will refine the computer
forecasting model prepared for Dakota County by SEH. The computer modeling will be used to
replicate existing conditions.
We will then use the computer model to project future conditions. We will look at five- and 20 -
year projections for the T.H. 52 corridor. This step requires the assistance of Dakota County and
Mn/DOT in agreeing on traffic assumptions, and the cities of Inver Grove Heights, Rosemount
and Coates for direction in future land -use assumptions.
After completing future traffic projections, we will revise the five-year and 20 -year projections
to include the extension of Cliff Road to T.H. 52 and the extension of County Road 46 (C.R. 46)
to T.H. 52 in the vicinity of C.R. 48. Of importance in these comparisons is input from Dakota
County regarding the reality of these extensions occurring and the time frame in which they may
occur.
With the determination of future traffic volumes, we will involve the Task Force in a consensus -
building process to identify the appropriate future functional classification of the roadway.
Based on the agreed upon functional classification of the roadway, traffic projections and
potential for street extensions, we will develop alternatives for the T.H. 52 corridor capable of
accommodating the projected traffic volumes and street extensions. In addition, the future traffic
impacts to C.R. 71 will be identified since it is a parallel/alternative route to T.H. 52.
Work Program
Develop Alternatives
Based on agreed functional classification, alternatives will be proposed for accommodating the
corridor's projected traffic flows. These alternatives will include concepts to provide adequate
capacity on T.H. 52 and will address intersections, access, frontage roads, railroad crossings and
interchange systems as applicable. The development of alternatives will recognize the volume
of truck traffic which exists in this corridor. A list of advantages and disadvantages will be
prepared for each alternative.
SEH will incorporate Dakota County's topographic mapping into our CADD efforts. We will use
the available topographic maps and aerial photographs in evaluating the alternatives to
determine their feasibility and practicality. The alternatives developed will be presented on
aerial maps (available from Mn/DOT) to the Task Force for their consideration.
The Task Force will identify up to four alternatives or combinations thereof for further
evaluation which will include a more detailed analysis of traffic operations, design feasibility
and rough cost estimates.
Short -Elliott -Hendrickson, Inc. Page 2
Implementation Strategy
Short- and long-term strategies will be defined for each alternative. Subsequent to the more
detailed analysis of these alternatives as described above, we anticipate that the Task Force will
form a consensus as to a preferred alternative. The agreed upon concept will be further defined
to identify the details of implementation. We will assist the Task Force in defining
responsibilities for the various stages of implementation.
Communication
The Highway 52 Task Force will be kept informed throughout the study through regular status
reports and meetings. We propose to meet with the Task Force up to six times through the
development of alternatives and then present our improvement alternatives. At the presentation
meeting, the Task Force shall identify up to four alternatives for further evaluation. We
anticipate the need to meet up to two times with the Task Force prior to presenting the results of
those further evaluations. SEH will schedule one meeting with each of the individual Task Force
representatives and the City of Coates to discuss jurisdiction concerns. This communication
process is aimed at developing a consensus of Task Force members as the study proceeds.
Schedule
SEH has already started collecting data for Koch Refining Company's access study. We can
therefore immediately expand the limits of their study to those established this study. We
anticipate an early meeting with the Task Force to confirm the study scope, direction and work
program. The meeting to present alternatives should be held approximately 12 weeks after our
initial meeting. The follow-up meeting to discuss further evaluation of up to four alternatives
will be approximately four weeks later. We anticipate a draft report will be available
approximately 20 weeks after the study is started.
Estimated Hours and Fees
We propose to base our fee on actual costs for work performed with a maximum not -to -exceed
amount. Invoices will be based on actual hours worked utilizing payroll costs times a multiplier
to provide for administration, overhead and profit. Actual cost of expenses including mileage,
publication of reports and computer usage will be invoiced and are included in the estimated
cost.
We have developed an estimate of cost based on an assumption of person hours for each of the
steps within the work program. An outline of estimated hours and fees is on the next page.
Short -Elliott -Hendrickson, Inc. Page 3
Estimated Task Hours and Fees
Task
Develop Alternatives and
Implementation Strategy
Final Report
Total estimated hours
Hourly rates
Fees by staff member
Expenses
REL/ CADD
GVW TAS RHB CRG GMP Tech. Clerical
40
72
56
40
68
24
10
5
24
24
24
20
10
45
96
80
64
68
44
20
$93
$79.50
$63
$51
$55
$43.25
$27.50
4,185
7,632
5,040
3,264
3,740
1,903
550
Mileage,
computer, mist.
Contingency (5%)
$2,004
$1,379
Total fee $29,697
The estimate is contingent upon the assumptions described in the previous work task discussions.
Additional meetings or significant changes in scope (such as the desire to evaluate additional
alternatives) could change the actual cost considerably.
We recognize that planning studies of this type are difficult to estimate since the original approach can
lead to new unanticipated ideas. The evaluation of any new concepts have the potential to modify the
project scope. We will use the flexibility within the budget wherever possible to handle any day. to-
day approach modifications and if needed changes are apparent, we will notify the Task Force
immediately for direction as how to proceed.
To add flexibility to the budget and assure that any unanticipated cost items are covered, a
contingency of five percent has been included in the total estimated cost. SEH will be willing to
undertake the study for a maximum not -to -exceed fee of $29,697.
Thank you for your cooperation. It is truly appreciated. If you have questions regarding this final
submittal, please call me or Tom Sohrweide.
cc:
Sincerely,
Short -Elliott -Hendrickson, Inc.
Glen Van Wormer, P.E.
Manager, Transportation Department
Task Force members
Steve Hanna Koch Refining Company
Short -Elliott -Hendrickson, Inc.
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