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IEDC Agenda 10-04-2011AGENDA MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Tuesday, October 4, 2011 7:00 a.m., Boom Island MEMBERS: Chair Rich Harris, Vice Chair Luke Dahlheimer, Patrick Thompson, Bill Tapper, Dick Van Allen, Dan Olson, Zona Gutzwiller, Wayne Elam, Joni Pawelk, Elaine DeWenter, Chris Kruse, Don Roberts, and Wes Olson LIASIONS: Sandy Suchy, Chamber Clint Herbst, Mayor Glen Posusta, City Council 1. Call to Order 2. Approve Minutes: a. August 2, 2011 3. Consideration of adding items to the Agenda 4. Reports a. Economic Development Report b. City Council 1. Approved Fallon Ave. office building rezoning c. Chamber of Commerce and Industry d. FiberNet 5. Concierge Team a. Breakfast with Mayor /Administrator b. Site Visits: c. Word on the Street? 6. Industry of the Year Selection 7. TAC 8. BR &E Wrap Up 9. Adjournment. (8:30am) MINUTES MONTICELLO INDUSTRIAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (IEDC) Tuesday, August 2, 2011- 7:00 a.m., Mississippi MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: LIASIONS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT: 1. Call to Order Vice Chair Luke Dahlheimer, Patrick Thompson, Bill Tapper, Dick Van Allen, Dan Olson, Zona Gutzwiller, Wayne Elam, Joni Pawelk, Don Roberts, and Wes Olson Chair Rich Harris, Elaine DeWenter, Chris Kruse Sandy Suchy, Chamber Glen Posusta, City Council Clint Herbst, Mayor Economic Development Director Megan Barnett- Livgard, City Administrator Jeff O'Neill Luke Dahlheimer called the meeting to order at 7:00 a.m. 2. Approve Minutes BILL TAPPER MOVED TO APPROVE THE MONTH JUNE 7, 2011 MINUTES. MOTION WAS SECONDED BY WES OLSON. MOTION CARRIED 10 -0. 3. Consideration of adding items to the Agenda None 4. Reports a. Economic Development Suburban Manufacturing: Suburban Manufacturing hopes to begin construction on a new facility in the City's industrial park in September and move in by year end. The EDA and City Council will hold a public hearing to authorize a TIF plan in August. TIF District 1 -22: The EDA and City Council will hold a joint meeting August 10th to consider how to best utilize surplus TIF from District 1 -22 for projects related to the downtown study. Legislation extended the Jobs bill which provides the opportunity to assist in kick starting private development with less restriction until July 2012. Greater MSP. City staff was contacted by Greater MSP, a private /public organization recently established to promote economic growth statewide, in an effort to engage Wright County in this effort. Local business leaders met with Greater MSP to strategize about working together to market the Wright County area. Megan Barnett- Livgard and IEDC Minutes 08/02/11 Wayne Elam have indicated they will represent Wright County on the Partnership Board. Project Lead the Way: Staff met with Monticello School District representatives to discuss how a Project Lead the Way program might provide manufacturing job skills for the school age kids. There was some discussion as to whether or not the curriculum was the right fit for the district at this time. Staff agreed to work with the district to bring high school students, and possibly teachers, into local manufacturing companies for tours. District representatives plan to attend the October IEDC meeting. Staff was encouraged to brief the school board on this effort. Training for Existing Businesses: Staff has been working with St. Cloud Technical College to establish training opportunities for Monticello manufacturing companies. Local business owners suggested a number of technical courses but there was little initial response to implementing classes. Staff will consider offering a pilot class this fall. Zoning Code Rewrite Group: Staff asked that the zoning code rewrite group reconvene on September 6`h after the IEDC meeting to begin discussing acceptable building materials in the industrial district. b. City Council FiberNet (FNM): FNMhas achieved 26% of the available local market and expects to capture additional market shares next year. Co- locations have become a revenue source. Ben Ranft has been hired as the new general manager. A new phone system is now in place throughout City offices. MCC Report Community Center building improvement: There was a brief overview of the natatorium repair project and some discussion about the option of expanding the fitness center while making improvements to the building. New Development: Jimmy Johns and Napa broke ground for new buildings in town. c. Chamber of Commerce and Industry Legislator Amy Koch will attend the Chamber Luncheon on August 16th to provide an update on this legislative session. There will be a new Chamber website in place by August 20th. The Chamber has established a downtown committee to help run events. Two local businesses are closing in August: Strategic Equipment and Paeonia. d. TAC The Transportation Advisory Committee met to consider statistics gathered during a IEDC Minutes 08/02/11 destination and origination study regarding Fallon Avenue and a potential second river crossing. Staff will email the report to the IEDC. 5. Concierge Team a. Breakfast with Mayor /Administrator Site visits will resume in September. b. Word on the Street? This item was not specifically discussed. 6. 2011 Industry of the Year Event The event will be held in October to coincide with manufacturing month. a. Speaker Staff asked for recommendations for speakers for this event and several options were considered. b. Partnership with Monticello school This item was not specifically discussed. c. Award subcommittee Staff will meet with the subcommittee to begin to discuss this year's award. 7. Lego League Staff recommended soliciting donations $5,000 from local businesses to fund necessary upgrades for the First Lego League (FLL) program in the Monticello schools. The FLL will provide hands on experience with computers and robotics among students in grades 4 -9. Participation in the FLL has dropped as equipment has aged. The IEDC agreed that it is important to support programs and initiatives that help foster a skilled future workforce. There was some discussion about perhaps conducting a demonstration of the project at a Chamber luncheon and utilizing the Chamber newsletter to solicit donations. Patrick Thompson agreed to contact the Xcel Energy Foundation about a donation. 8. Embracing Downtown The Embracing Downtown Plan has received a positive response from the business IEDC Minutes 08/02/11 community despite some concerns about timing and rent structure proposals. Staff will work to facilitate progressive redevelopment to enable them to continue to do business as the downtown plan takes shape. The preferred plan is a land use plan supported by a number of different concept plans which indicate where redevelopment could occur. There was considerable discussion about how the plan could be implemented and the importance of resolving traffic patterns in the downtown. The EDA authorized $5,000 for Jim McComb to work directly with several private entities looking at building in Minnesota. The EDA will continue to review opportunities to purchase property downtown in a strategic manner taking into consideration the availability of TIF funds, land price, location, and compliance with the Embracing Downtown concept plans with the goal of investing wisely to leverage private investment. Staff will meet with the McCombs Group on August 24`h to review a draft of the final plan and the steering committee will meeting the week of August 29th. The plan will be brought to the EDA, Planning Commission, and City Council in September /October for final adoption and initiation of implementation strategies. 9. Adiournment WES OLSON MOVED TO ADJOURN AT 8:23AM. MOTION WAS SECONDED BY BILL TAPPER. MOTION CARRIED 10 -0. Recorder: Kerry T. Burri _ Approved: October 4, 2011 Attest: Megan Barnett - Livgard, Economic Development Director Economic Development Director Updates: EDA: The EDA approved a GMEF loan for the Monticello -Big Lake Pet Hospital and a purchase agreement for Lot 1, Block 1, Otter Creek 4`h Addition at their September meeting. They also approved a resolution to decertify TIF District 1 -31 (UMC). Planning Commission: See attached agenda BR &E: Part of regular agenda. Inquiries: Staff was contacted by Greater MSP to submit a Request for Information (RFI) for a potential user looking to locate in MN. The company needs 20 acres with an option for an additional 20 acres. They would bring approximately 260 jobs and desire to build up to 400,000 square feet facility over a 5 to 10 year time period. Marketing / Venues: Greater MSP is hosting a meeting to unveil their economic development strategy and proposed regions brand on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 5:30. If you are interested in attending please contact Megan. Monticello will also be represented at the Governor's Job Summit and the MNCAR Commercial Real Estate Expo in October. Business Communications & Retention Initiatives: The Business Insider was distributed in the October Chamber newsletter. A Concierge site tour was just completed for TSI SSG. They are a tire service manufacturing company. They manufacture products such as tire cutters, wheel crushers, Cheetah Bead Seaters. Embracing Downtown: The Steering Committee met on September 16`h to discuss the proposed Design Guidelines. The consultants are working on revising the Guidelines based on input from both City Staff and the Steering Committee. The last public open house meeting, before the document goes to the Planning Commission and City Council for approvals, is scheduled for Monday, October 241h from 5:30 — 7pm. Wright County Economic Development Partnership: The Partnership is currently interviewing candidates for the Executive Director Position. Future Meeting Dates: 1. Embracing Downtown Public Open House: October 24th from 5:30 — 7p 2. IEDC: November 1, 2011 3. EDA: October 12, 2011 IEDC October 4, 2011 AGENDA MONTICELLO PLANNING Tuesday, October 4th, 2011 6:00 PM Mississippi Room, Monticello Community Center Commissioners: Rod Dragsten, Brad Fyle, Charlotte Gabler, William Spartz, and Barry Voight Council Liaison: Lloyd Hilgart Staff Angela Schumann 1. Call to order. 2. Citizen Comments. 3. Consideration of adding items to the agenda. 4. Consideration of approving the minutes of September 6, 2011 and September 20, 2011. 5. Continued Public Hearing - Consideration of an amendment to the Monticello Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 3, Section 7, Special Use Overlay District, including amendments to the official zoning map of the City of Monticello. Applicant: City of Monticello 6. Consideration of a request for extension of Conditional Use Permit for Planned Unit Development for a multi -tenant commercial development in a B -3 (Highway Business) District. Applicant: Cornerstone/DOJO LLC 7. Consideration of an Update regarding the Planned Unit Development Ordinance Workshop 8. Adjourn. IEDC 10.4.11 6. INDUSTRY OF THE YEAR AWARD RECIPIENT REFERENCE & BACKGROUND: The award committee decided to gather information from the following local companies: Aroplax, Standard Iron, Bondhus, WSI, and Suburban Manufacturing. City staff created a nomination survey that included questions about their business. A letter explaining the Industry of the Year Award and reason for survey was sent to each of the above businesses. Completed forms were received from each business with only one declining to participate. The award sub - committee reviewed the responses and is recommending the IEDC consider Aroplax or WSI as the 2011 Industry of the Year ward recipient. These two businesses exhibit qualities that merit a nomination. In an attempt to assist the IEDC with general information about each company please review the responses from the survey (attached) along with a short paragraph of the company below. Aroplax Corporation: Was founded in 1943 by Edward Schoen. After starting out as a production machining company, the business began to focus on thermoset molding in 1954. The manufacturing facility was located in two different locations in North Minneapolis under his guidance. In 1970 Edward's sons, Jerry and Don Schoen, purchased the company. The primary focus of the business shifted to thermoplastic injection molding and mold building. In 1990 Jerry purchased the entire business and orchestrated the construction of a 25,000 sq. ft. production facility in Monticello, MN in 1993. As the company continued to grow, an additional 15,000 sq, ft. was added onto the facility. In 2000, Jerry's sons, Paul and Steve Schoen purchased the growing business. We build quality into every stage of the injection molding process. We are an ISO 9001:2009 and UL certified company. Our documented management systems have enabled us to achieve superior manufacturing results. Our customers know that their objectives will be met by our proven business infrastructure. As the injection molding industry has continually evolved, so has Aroplax Corporation. We take pride in the fact that we are a third generation family business that has answered the call to change, yet, has still maintained the basic business principles that are still vital in today's businesses; Unparalleled Customer Service and Employee Retention, Quality that Meets or Exceeds the Customer's Expectations, Competitive Pricing that allows us to Compete in a Global Market, and the Ability to Integrate the latest Technologies into our Business. WSI: WSI opened its doors in 1950, serving as a contract manufacturer for industries booming in the wake of World War II, such as aerospace and communications. Then, as now, our customers drew on our expertise in engineering and manufacturing precision parts and assemblies to keep their businesses growing. In 1958, under the company name Washington Scientific Industries, WSI became a publicly held company and is currently traded on the NASDAQ exchange under the symbol of WSCI. The company name was formally changed from Washington Scientific Industries to WSI in 1999. 1 IEDC 10.4.11 In the decades since our founding, we've had the privilege to work with some of the most well - known and successful companies in the U.S. and the world. And while precision machining and assembly are still our stock in trade, our business model has evolved to anticipate new markets and the needs of industry- leading companies. Today, we offer companies in markets ranging from aerospace to power sports a single - source partner to consult on engineering and design, manufacture precision components, manage global supplier relationships and consistently deliver ideas and insights that increase efficiency, reduce costs and improve the finished product. Our customers have complete confidence in our ability to deliver high quality parts, on schedule and at a good value. Moreover, they know that whenever they call, the person who answers the phone knows their business and is ready to meet any challenge — the only facet of our business that hasn't changed a bit in more than 60 years. This single - source structure is the backbone of our Consider It Done commitment to customers: A promise to do whatever it takes to meet deadlines, exceed expectations and deliver results, including: Product design support, Engineering support, Supply chain management, Lean manufacturing, Low -cost country (LCC) sourcing and supplier management, Strategic partnerships with sub -tier suppliers, and PPAP quality assurance. Below is the Industry of the Year criteria established by the IEDC last year. Business excellence: Successful business practices, i.e., marketing and promotion of business ethics; promotion of employee growth and development; contribution to its industry, and research and development. Staff training, motivation, & employee engagement. Philosophy of engaging and empowering employees. Empowered employees are proactive and persistent, and make decisions that are consistent with the company's strategic goals and objectives. Organizations benefit greatly from having an engaged workforce. Research shows strong connections between employee engagement and turnover, productivity, customer service, loyalty and corporate financial performance. - Community involvement: A demonstrated interest in the welfare of the community through financial contributions, service and civic leadership. Actively supports the community through participating in volunteering programs and/or events. - Customer relations. A high level of customer confidence and excellence in customer services and relations. - Innovation: Creativity, entrepreneurial, and implementing innovation in business operations, products and services. Strives to distinguish itself from other businesses in their industry. - Economic Growth: Continual increase in tax -base and creation of liveable wage jobs. IEDC 10.4.11 COMMIITTEE AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The award committee and City Staff are requesting each IEDC member vote for one business. City and Chamber liaisons are eligible to vote. The vote will be taken by a show of hands at the regular October IEDC meeting. Once a business has been selected, staff will order an award to be presented at the October 19, 2011 Industry of the Year Breakfast. Please make every effort to attend this important function. ACTION: 1. Motion to approve to receive the 2011 Industry of the Year Award. 2. Motion to table for further discussion. SUPPORTING DATA: a. Completed Nomination Survey's b. Map c. Industry of the Year breakfast invitation MONTICELLO INDUSTRY OF THE YEAR NOMINATION SURVEY Business Name: How long has the business been established ?: _since 1950 How many employees do you currently employ ?: 79 How many employees have you added in the past 12 months ?: —15, How do you promote employee growth, development, and engagement ?: Cross training — pair with senior employee to help mentor new employees. Offer bonuses, tuition reimbursement, benefits. Also work hard on establishing good company culture by continually communicating and making sure they are working in a safe environment. Have you recently completed an addition or have plans to expand your facility in the near future? Added 25,000 square feet in 2008. Added 1.3 million dollars worth of capital. In order to grow to the next level the company will need to add on or find another building. Are you involved in any community events, functions, organizations ?: If yes, please list. Please provide a few examples of how you strive to provide innovation in your industry and continually distinguish yourself from other businesses ?: Bigger than a lot of shops which allows them more resources for their customers. They tend to market to a higher end user. Can offer engineering support up front to customers. Ensure a og od quality system. * * as a side note — it is difficult to find good employees. 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L6S Uo //, f ©77ws12FJS� C2/i°%�acC7is/L°��/ inyLO�y%� jn i L'liu)2p�t/ lalei� R..S l�i� �/'a /h f/ YJ %C� .,l i- O� 71�t °�- / W;, 6 es A,{ , AA v'i held 421-Ca..,p Ave, '0 Ld Please provide a few examples of how you strive to provide innovation in your industry and continually distinguish yourself from other businesses ?: rlue �D 57� %in our 'L�'wi..a WG i7 �ittiariG� 1ccn /:lkriiin 7�O i « L�i4 %-e-d �o h!' }t 7 h a-�- 1p rS'e-q cu-'2'C,2n r ct. u'06-41 y, p G, m r �_ a 5 y \yl Y aN a`n b`::- .;•�.vrti• .. -aNany uo�rej ..�. 4 • I 11 � �• � � iR: si� Y - F/ Ln N cO Aid t, I If L cu G~' L rya F i•�-i ---- `'�_ -- "- rt ,;, co ' 0 p 75- Jepa�:,� '� + r.-... :. - ?N antl�osu,o wp3 Ln N cO Aid t, �Dectro Industries was named the 2010 Industry of the Year It is time to celebrate our Monticello manufacturers Wednesday, October ig, 2011 7:30am - 8:30am Monticello Community Center Free Breakfast Catered by Cornerstone Cafe Please RSVP to Megan Barnett Livgard 763.271.3208 Megan .Barnett @ci.monticello.mn.us Keynote Speaker: Frederick M. Zimmerman "The Importance of Manufacturing" Presentation of the 2011 Industry of the Year Dc Fred Zimmerman retired as a Professor of Engineering and Management at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN in December of 2005 and currently holds the rank of Professor Emeritus. During his twenty -five year association with the University of St. Thomas, De Zimmerman served as Engineering Program Director, Engineering Department Chart. Member of the Committee of Deans,and full Professor_ When he retired at the cnd of 2005. he was awarded the University's highest academic award, the University of St. Thomas Distinguished Service Award- He is the author of numerous professional and technical articles plus the McGraw -Hill hook entitled, The Turnaround Experience: Real World Lessons In Revitalizing Corporations. His research manuscripts Measurement of the Industrial Economy, The Relocation Of Industry, and the Status of Manufacturing in Minnesota were published by the St- Thomas Technology Press. His book Manufacturing Works: The Vital Link Between Production and Prosperity is co-authored with Dave Beal and published by Dearbom Trade Press in 2001. IEDC l 0.4.11 7. UPDATE FROM THE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TAC) REFERENCE & BACKGROUND: The TAC has been meeting on a quarterly basis to discuss and review information pertaining to the studies completed by WSB for the future Fallon Avenue Overpass and a second River Crossing. Attached to this item are the concept plans that the TAC reviewed at their September 22, 2011 meeting. Staff would like to bring the proposed concept plans to a future City Council meeting. Prior to bringing the concepts forward we would like to obtain any feedback from the IEDC. RECOMMENDATION: No recommendation is required at this time. However the IEDC should provide staff and elected officials any input regarding the draft concept plans. ACTION: No action is required at this time. SUPPORTING DATA: a. Draft concept plans � L Vf m a L E a m O � a a a O v [a O � U c c vi .5 Cr u a co O t bio R (3) U O c N O _0 0 O U G a� U to a� u m c U ro a C} fL7 cn U co a� U t� �+ LO O U') O O LI) to O c O c O O O O VLrn N 00 N 00 N N re) m f'n 00 M � can > v C: 7 O c 0 Q C o }, to S a) > a w .° LA o V) CU -� c to O c m a r ro O V) � L � 3 L C � CL o > > o � ° -0 Nf O Ln Q c O Q Cp c "a O C L/ 1 +� Ul) Q f4 c 'O O c Q [0 LL +-• 70 LL O O LL 4- [d O LL cr- CL UV-1 r_ N m m <t V c c vi .5 Cr u a co O t bio R (3) U O c N O _0 0 O U Isq Fbx�cmn: N;SWSge- N8p5CrdLL Vyrwlt yy� Nvvr��v - (.hfr'.. [M Concept ice' e o+� r Chelsea Road* LLd 0 L rs 9 Ito r , Chelsea Road �+ ATO "fit . A-- W Concept Layouts - coeuor�wiuwo, �. - curro,. v.e� Concept ir ANz el AF 4r J/+ t 1p r ' J Ootw nmrvd. v irs9 Faenvve. w aat[vditvyp.tueann ev¢nw f}+ibn �,Nqn Concept Layouts y® Sos - `- 4 !J4 T 14 r r, t r � - VC_ ` M ' -- �, � •,.-o, fir, � f 'WrW Ak" 7-t. A? . mbffiL. Ec 'I L" �r J m+¢e 9 /r /TGw r.ipPPr- rHflvfrtvioyoviuvRn �vy.y - q�i�an ra,� Concept S t / ; Y Aa G � '• f t Monticello Second River Crossing Frequently Ask Questions (FAQ) Why is Mn /DOT considering the Monticello second river crossing a Local rather than a Regional crossing? River Crossing studies were completed by Mn /DOT in 1996 and 2003 that considered all potential locations of river crossings between Champlin and St Cloud. The studies reviewed the existing and future operation and adequacy of the current river crossings and identified the need for additional crossings based on need. The studies looked at and identified both local and regional type crossings. The definition of these crossing types is: Local Crossing — Providing access and primarily serving trips traveling in an area adjacent to the crossings (i.e. Monticello to Big Lake) Regional Crossing — Providing access and primarily serving trips with origins and or destinations outside the local area (i.e. Minneapolis to St. Cloud). The primary goal of the City in the "2008 Draft Transportation Plan" was to relieve traffic on TH 25. Similarly this was one of the goals of the Mn /DOT studies. Mn /DOT had identified the future needs for the existing TH 25 crossing and found that the majority of the traffic on the bridge at that time was from the local area surrounding Monticello, Big Lake and the areas west of TH 25. Based on these facts Mn /DOT concluded that a second regional crossing in this area would not provide any benefit in reducing the demands on the current river crossing. However, providing a local crossing to remove a portion of that component of traffic would have a benefit. The studies further concluded that a regional crossing would have a larger benefit east of Monticello in the Otsego area. In addition the recently completed City funded origin and destination (O -D) study had similar conclusions, in fact the percentage of "Local" traffic increased from between 51 % and 57% to between 58% and 62 %. 2. Could the existing crossing be considered the local crossing and move the regional crossing to another location out of town? In order to relocate the regional component of the traffic to another location out of Monticello, a high speed / convenient route would need to be provided. Based on the recent O -D study, between 19% and 25% of the traffic have origins or destinations west of the area and between 17% and 19% of the traffic has origins or destinations east of the area. Either locating a "Regional" crossing east or west of Monticello would require creating a TH 25 bypass and would not have a significant benefit to reducing traffic on the existing river crossing. It can be assumed that whichever location, east or west of Monticello, would be considered, only half of the "Regional" traffic would use the crossing. The other "Regional" traffic would continue to use the existing river crossing. How the existing crossing is labeled (State Trunk Highway, County Road or City Street) will not change the function and make up of traffic on the crossing. 3. If a local crossing is assumed in the City of Monticello, what is driving the location to be east or west of TH 25? The location of a local crossing will be based on several factors including: • The anticipated traffic relief provided to the existing TH 25 crossing. • The impact on the adjacent local street systems in Monticello and Big Lake. • The impact to adjacent property. • Environmental impacts. • Public and agency input. • f=ederal, State and Local standard and guidelines. 4. How would the proposed KadlerAvenue river crossing in Otsego impact the businesses and traffic on TH 25 in Monticello? The proposed Kadler Avenue crossing is anticipated to remove an estimated 3,000 to 5,000 daily trips in 2030 from the existing TH 25 crossing. if know other crossing was constructed the 2030 traffic volume on existing TH 25 would range from 40,000 to 42,000 vehicles per day. 5. Why is the City of Monticello taking the lead in determining the location of a river crossing? The City has identified TH 25 as one of their high priorities in the 2008 Comprehensive Plan. Even though Mn /DOT, Wright County, Sherburne County and Big Lake have all agreed that traffic congestion and safety is and will continue to be an issue on TH 25, they do not have the direct concerns the City of Monticello has with impacts to local residents and business. With the City taking the lead on the project they can help direct the best location of a second river crossing that will benefit both the business and residents in the City. By the City taking the lead on determining the location, it DOES NOT mean that they will be responsible for the construction costs. 6. How can the City choose a location if there is not willingness from land owners for the acquisition of Right -of -Way? The studies being completed now to determine the best location are planning for the future. The input 1 willingness of land owners will be one of the factors considered when evaluating the river crossing alternatives. Realistically, construction of a second river crossing is 10 plus years in the future. 7. How will the location affect the "Embracing Downtown" project? The Embracing Downtown study reaffirmed the need for a second river crossing to accommodate future traffic on existing TH 25. The study further concluded that in order for downtown to 'be a destination that is convenient and easily accessible in the future, a second river crossing should be constructed. The market studies completed for the "Embracing Downtown" project indicate that traffic will be distributed fairly evening north, south, east and west from downtown. The closer the crossing is to the downtown area, the more it will be used by local traffic to access the area. Conversely, if the ,second river crossing is located further away from downtown more of the traffic destined to the area will use the existing TH 25 crossing. 8. Does the location of a river crossing impact how the Fallon Avenue overpass is designed? Based on the recently completed O -D Study, a large portion of the traffic projected to use the Fallon Avenue overpass has origins or destinations west of the existing alignment. Projected 2030 traffic on the proposed Fallon Avenue overpass is 11,000 vehicles per day (vpd). The projected 2030 traffic on 7th Street east of Fallon Avenue is 10,000 vpd and west of Fallon Avenue is 15,000 vpd. These projected traffic volumes have little change with any of the river crossing alternatives. Even with a river crossing east of the Fallon Avenue alignment the traffic on each of the roadways remains balanced. 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Ul 11l $ _ a °,,._k 4 ,ry rvw :• � : � �_� Y 4. 1 / „„• A. 117 MON200D POP 4.UTOWNSHIP rsi, ue M014YICCLLp I TOWNSHIP I 2000 POP. 4,179 — _ 1 ' 1{ XMTV 131 r" 11 sw ' z�r CSx 7w. t »y,s MOIVTICELL0 M I N N E S O T A Transportation Plan Prepared by. - 701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 300 Minneapolis, apolis, MN 55416 �I jI J www.wsbeng.com � ,SIOC1RfP3, Inc - 763641JMO- Fa1763517 -1700 INFRASTRUCTURE , ENGINEERING PLANNING CONSTRUCTION Legend ' Existing Interchange Projected Traffic Volumes XX,XXX No River Crossing XX,XXX Orchard Road River Crossing XX,XXX Washington St River Crossing XX,XXX CSAH 18 River Crossing River Crossing Alternatives with No New Interchange Updated O -D Data August 2091 Figure 4.3 0 0 m O m a g NQRTH _ 0 2000 FT 4000 Fl ■ )'*XONTICELLO M I N N E S b T A Transportation Plan Prepared by. - Avenue South, Suite 300 701 xenia S9 Minneapolis, MIN 55416 J www. wsbeng.cam &ruciures, lxc. 76354143M FM761541 -17M INFRASTRUCTURE 1 ENGINEERING - PLANNING CONSTRICTION Legend Existing Interchange Potential Future Interchange Area Projected Traffic Volumes XX,XXX No River Crossing XX,XXX Orchard Road River Crossing XX,XXX Washington St River Crossing XX,XXX CSAH 18 River Crossing River Crossing Alternatives with Interchange in the Vicinity tY of Orchard Road Updated O -D Data August 2019 Figure 4.4 1W h a m C: a u 0 e m E C c m O A a N'. 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N5bE119 CCm s� AsauclAles, Inc XX,XXX CSAH 18 River Crossing IU5414800 Fac163511 1700 INFRASTRUCTURE, ENGINEERING 1 PLANNING 1 CONSTRUCTION Legend Existing Interchange Potential Future Interchange Area Projected Traffic Volumes XX,XXX No River Crossing XX,XXX Orchard Road River Crossing XX,XXX Washington St River Crossing XX,XXX CSAH 18 River Crossing 0 River Crossing Alternatives with Interchange in the Vicinity + of CSAH 39 Updated Q -D Data August 2011 Figure 4.5 a 0 m t c 0. 0 m 0 0 4 a 5 a f 0 E a C m �I Y 5 Y 1 MONTICELLO. TOWNSHIP ` i 2000 no P- 4.139 9 `IWO I 2 u� G ike Cif., 01 1'10NTICELL0 M I N N E S O T A Transportation Plan Prepared by - 701 Xenia Avenue South, suite 300 W � Minneapolis, MN www wsbeng com com & Assxialcs, Inc. 7U51140- Fu7D511 1710 INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERING PLANNING CONSTRUCTION Legend i -_ Existing Interchange 0 Potential Future Interchange Area r Projected Traffic Volumes XX,XXX No River Crossing XX,XXX Orchard Road River Crossing XX,XXX Washington St River Crossing XX,XXX CSAH 18 River Crossing River Crossing Alternatives with Two New Interchanges Updated O -D Data August 2011 Figure 4.6