Transportation Advisory Commission Agenda 02-25-2004 (2)I-94/CSAH 18 Interchange
Technical Advisory Committee
Monticello, MN
Wednesday, February 25, 2004
Meeting Minutes
ATTENDANEES:
Terry Humbert
Mn/DOT Dist.3
Chad Hausmann
Mn/DOT Dist.3
Virgil Hawkins
Wright County
Wayne Fingalson
Wright County
Rick Wolfsteller
City of Monticello
Jeff O'Neill
City of Monticello
John Simola
City of Monticello
Doug Weiszhaar
WSB & Assoc.
Nancy Hanzlik
WSB & Assoc.
1. Approve January 28th 2004 Meeting Minutes
Meeting minutes should be revised and redistributed as follows:
• Revise the text in the 3ra sentence of the 1st paragraph of item 2 from "would
prefer to add" to "may consider adding".
• Correct the punctuation for the first sentence in the second paragraph of item 2.
• Delete the words "and off the supertransition areas of the alignment" from the 4th
sentence of the second paragraph of item 2.
• Revise the third sentence in the second paragraph of the Schedule item from "The
City of Monticello mentioned that the bounce in the pond may have destroyed the
wetland qualities it once had." to "The City mentioned that the pond has
continuous flows and is used as a storm water facility rather than a natural
wetland area."
2. General Discussion
The minutes for the TAC meeting should be distributed to the PAC members also.
Consider including an executive summary of our progress since the last PAC meeting to
date.
The City needs to have the finance plan approved by April 12.
3. I-94 Bridges Update
The bridge inspection for the I-94 structures over the railroad was completed on Tuesday,
February 17, 2004. Chad Hausmann has a copy of the draft inspection report. The report
indicates that no immediate structural concerns in the beams. The inspector recommends
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only redecking the structure and reinspecting the beams when the deck is removed.
There appears to be no need to retrofit the beams at this time.
The Mn/DOT Bridge Construction Engineer, Paul Rowekamp, will be reviewing the draft
inspection report and finalizing Mn/DOT structural recommendations. Chad Hausmann
and Terry Humbert will be meeting with Mn/DOT district upper staff next week to
review the railroad bridge and interchange projects. Several items will be reviewed
during their meeting including:
• I-94 pavement age (30 years) and condition
• Redecking of bridge — can Mn/DOT get the life out of the new deck if they simply
redeck at this time?
• Safety of I-94 alignment — horizontal and vertical — Will the proposed alignment
changes improve the safety from today? What is the positive impact of flattening
the grade?
• Relocation of the ramp to CSAH 18 interchange regardless of I-94 railroad bridge
replacement.
• Move superelevaation off the bridge deck as much as possible.
• Alternative ways to address safety on the bridge deck (use of slurry in place of
salt).
The City does have accurate weather information from their weather station available for
Mn/DOT's use during the accident analysis. Mn/DOT should contact John Simola for
the information.
4. Discuss Feb. 12t" Meeting with FHWA
Meeting consensus was that the proposed interchange shows the best alternative
regarding the traffic impacts but the FHWA would like to have the following items
addressed:
• Show impacts of 7th Street as one way from XXXX Road to CSAH 18
• Evaluation of the impacts if XXXX Road is not constructed.
• A slip ramp off of 7th Street onto I-94.
The FHWA will require railroad crossing at XXXX Road approval prior to approving the
interchange layout. The City would like to have the FHWA requirement for the crossing
at XXXX Road in writing.
WSB is responding to the above requests.
5. Discuss Meeting with Mn/DOT Central Office Geometrics Unit
Chad Hausmann, Brandi Popenhagen and Tony Heppelmann attended the meeting. The
Geometrics Unit expressed concern with the eastbound off loop. They would like to have
the following alternatives evaluated:
• A button -hook ramp from EB I-94 onto Chelsea before the CSAH 18 bridge.
• A tight diamond ramp off EB I-94 and relocation of Chelsea intersection
southward near the school.
• A barrier separated parallel ramp extension.
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WSB will be meeting with the school to discuss the impacts of the alternatives.
Each of the alternatives must consider the impacts to the new pedestrian bridge, required
length of CSAH 18 bridge, pedestrian traffic and elementary school access and signal
spacing on CSAH 18.
6. Wright County update on funding towards CSAH 18
The County Board meets March 15. The Committee will need more details about the
project and approximately what each entity is contributing before they can commit funds.
The County board is already considering bonding for $6 million in mill and overlay.
Projects not currently considered include TH 101 and the CSAH 18 interchange.
7. Mn/DOT Federal Funding Issues towards Interchange
Terry Humbert will get back to us regarding Mn/DOT's participation after the Mn/DOT
meeting next week. Federal advance funds may be used.
If the City uses Federal Aid funds a different consultant must be hired to complete the
construction observation service contract so the observation is kept separate from the
design.
Currently projected Mn/DOT funding is programmed through 2014. The I-94 corridor is
projected to meet operational guidelines through the year 2014 but be failing in operation
in the year 2023.
Federal Funds cannot be used for structure replacement unless the bridge sufficiency
rating is below 50. The I-94 structures will not qualify for Federal Bridge Replacement
Funds.
Federal Funds cannot be used for structural repair unless the sufficiency rating of the
bridges is below 80. The I-94 structures will not qualify for Federal Bridge Repair
Funds.
8. Next Meeting
The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 10t" 2004 at 3:30 pm at City
Hall.
These minutes were prepared by Nancy Hanzlik. Please contact her at 763 287-8303
with corrections.
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