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To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Tom Montgomery
Date: July 30, 2008
Re: Hastings Area Roadway Study
Gina Mitchell with Bolton and Menk will be presenting the results of the Hastings
Area Roadway Study; a transportation study funded by Dakota County and the City, and
working with Marshan and Nininger Townships, to plan for future roadway needs as the
City grows to the south and west. I have enclosed a copy of the report's executive
summary and a drawing illustrating the proposed future roadway corridors.
The Hastings Area Roadway Study complements the City's transportation chapter
of the Comprehensive Plan and identifies corridors for future roadways. It is important to
note that the future roadways are intended to be constructed as development occurs and
as part of a development's required infrastructure. The intent of the plan is to identify
these roadway corridors so that as developers purchase land for development,
expectations for location and dedication of right of way for collector roads are clearly
spelled out.
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED
Council is request to adopt the enclosed resolution approving the Hastings Area
Roadway Study and directing that a copy of the study be included in the City's
Comprehensive Plan.
CITY O~ HASTINGS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Resolution No.
Resolution Approving the Hastings Area Roadway Study
WHEREAS, the Hastings area is anticipated to reach a population over 30,000 by the
year 2030, and Highways 6i and 55 are currently congested roadways, and
WHEREAS, to accommodate existing and anticipated future traffic, Dakota County and
the City of Hastings, together with representatives from Marshan Township, Nininger
Township, Metropolitan Council, and Minnesota Department of Transportation
(Mn/DOT), have partnered together to develop along-term roadway system vision to
serve existing and future growth, and
WHEREAS, as a result of the above mention roadway visioning effort, the Hastings
Area Roadway Study was developed, and
WHEREAS, the Hastings Area Roadway Study has identified along-term roadway
system vision for a system of collector and arterial roadways in the potential growth
areas south and west of the city that would provide for the future development of a safe
and efficient system of roadways in the Hastings area that meet the study goals of being
technically feasible, economically viable, and environmentally compatible.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HASTINGS AS FOLLOWS;
The Hastings City Council hereby approves and adopts the Hastings Area Roadway
Study and directs City staff to include the Hastings Area Roadway Study in the City's
2008 Comprehensive Plan as a supporting document to the Transportation Chapter.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF HASTINGS, MINNESOTA, THIS 4u'
DAY OF AUGUST, 2008.
Ayes:
Nays:
ATTEST:
Paul J. Hicks, Mayor
Melanie Mesko Lee, City Clerk
(Seal)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Hastings area is anticipated to reach a population over 30,000 by the year 2030. Highways
61 and 55 are currently congested roadways. To accommodate existing and anticipated future
traffic, Dakota County and the City of Hastings, together with representatives from Marshan
Township, Nininger Township, Metropolitan Council, and Minnesota Department of
Transportation (Mn/DOT), have partnered together to develop a long term roadway system
vision to serve existing and future growth.
The overall Study Goal was to identify a long term vision for a system of collector and arterial
roadways in the potential growth areas south and west of the city that would provide for the
future development of a safe and efficient system of roadways in the Hastings area. The three
specific study goals were that the system vision be technically feasible, economically viable, and
environmentally compatible.
Six (6) roadway network alternatives were identified and evaluated based on 13 study objectives.
The identified Preferred Roadway Network alternative was a hybrid of two alternatives studied
and is displayed in Figure 5 illustrated on the following page. Based on current governmental
funding, it is anticipated that the roadway network vision will be developed as land use changes
are proposed. Section IV(B) includes implementation responsibilities for study participants to
achieve the Preferred Roadway Network.
Figure 5 also identifies three areas where additional study is recommended. The outcomes of
these studies are not expected to impact the Preferred Roadway Network.
• Study Area #1-Eastern Minor Arterial Corridor. It is recommended that the eastern
minor arterial corridor extend along CR 91 between TH 316 on the south and CR 54 on
the north. The purpose of this study would be to identify the minor arterial corridor
alignment and necessary safety and capacity improvements between the intersection of
CR 54/91 and TH 61. The findings of this study will provide important information to be
considered during the analysis associated with Study Area #2.
• Study Area #2 -Principal Arterial Designation. A focused study is necessary to
determine whether TH 61 to TH 316 or TH 61 to 170th Street to TH 316 should be
designated and improved with design characteristics consistent with a principal arterial
route, including modifications to encourage regional traffic to use the principal arterial.
• Study Area #3 -Northern Minor Arterial Corridor. The purpose of this study would be
to identify an east-west minor arterial corridor alignment that should be preserved and
developed as land use changes occur in the area. The study limits are recommended to
extend approximately %4 mile north of CSAH 42 and '/4 mile south of 140th Street.
May 2008 Hastings Area Roadway System Study
Prepared by Bolton & Menk, Inc. (T42.22181J Page iii
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