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October 16, 1997 0 K Council Report 97 -190
Consider County Road 73 Improvements
Proposed Action.
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: "Move that Council
approve alternative 2. of this report regarding improvements at the
intersection of County Road 73 /County Road 5 (Area 1) and approve the
recommendations of the SRF Consulting Group, Inc. Feasibility Study for
Area 2 (5 Street North/County Road 73 area) and the improvements (with
exceptions noted in report) to Area 3 (County Road 73 at Trunk Highway 7)
as shown on Figure 2 of the SRF report."
Staff recommends adoption of this motion with the understanding that traffic
and safety improvements are necessary at Area 1. However, given the level
of resident concern a mediated approach to resolving the issues is necessary.
Overview.
There have been a series of public meetings on the traffic improvements
recommended in the SRF Feasibility Study. Residents of the Belgrove
neighborhood and business owners along the corridor have expressed their
support, opposition and concerns regarding the proposed improvements. The
SRF report can be broken into three improvement areas. Area 1. Area 2, and
Area 3 as described in the above motion.
Primary Issues to Consider:
Area 1, County Road 73 /County Road 5 intersection
Area 2, 5 Street North/County Road 73 area
Area 3, County Road 73/Trunk Highway 7 area
Supporting Information.
Feasibility Study for CSAH 73, September 1997 (previously provided)
Bellgrove Improvement Association Report, August 1997 (previously
provided)
Town and Country Dodge, Inc. - Impact Statement of Proposed
Improvements to Hopkins Crossroad
Hopkins Police Dept Memo
Meeting Minutes fro ► ' ptember 30 Public Information meeting
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Steven J. Stadler, Public Works Director
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Analysis of Issues.
Area 1: Countv Road 73 /County Road 5 intersection
Overview.
Staff realized there would probably be significant opposition to intersection
improvements. Nonetheless, there was little doubt that improvements were
necessary from the perspective of the traveling public that use this
intersection daily. Also, by improving the level of service at the intersection
through geometric upgrades and traffic signals there could also be safety
benefits and/or other benefits to the adjacent residential areas.
Traffic Volume and signalization.
This is a heavily used intersection. The latest Hennepin County 16 -hour
traffic count (Sept 23 -25, 1997) shows more than 16,500 vehicles using the
north leg of this intersection, 12,600 - south leg, 8900 - east leg and 9800 -
west leg. The traffic peak from 5:00 - 6:00 pm is from 1,000 to 2,000
vehicles. The minimum vehicular volume traffic signal warrant is met during
14 hours /day when only 8 hours are required. Clearly, the traffic volumes
warrant signalization.
Geometric Changes.
The proposed changes include raised medians and dedicated left turn lanes on
all four legs of the intersection and a right turn lane for southbound CSAH 73.
These changes are the minimum necessary to achieve improved service levels
and maintain a safe signalized intersection.
Safety.
Staff admits it is very difficult to come to any defensible conclusions
regarding the impact of signalization on vehicular safety at this intersection.
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However, there is no reason to believe that this intersection, with signals,
would become a dangerous intersection. There are many safe, signalized
intersections in similar surroundings serving similar traffic volumes.
The Bellgrove Improvement Association has provided a City of Philadelphia
study dealing with hundreds of signalized intersections which were converted
to 4 -way stops. The extensive study clearly showed that safety was improved
at these intersections. However, the intersections have vehicular volumes that
are less than one half the CSAH 73 /CSAH 5 intersection. When staff
contacted the City of Philadelphia Chief Traffic Engineer, Mr. Gerard
Ebbecke, he stated that they would not even consider a 4 -way stop at an
intersection with volumes equal to those at the CSAH 73/5 intersection.
Staff believes that pedestrian and bicycle safety would be improved at the
intersection if traffic signals were installed. Pedestrian- actuated buttons could
be installed to stop traffic and allow safer pedestrian or bicycle passage. The
proposed raised medians would offer a pedestrian refuge area, as well. Any
future bicycle or pedestrian-way improvements along County Road 73 or
County Road 5 would be enhanced with improved safety at this intersection.
The Hopkins Police Dept agrees that pedestrian safety would be enhanced
with the installation of traffic signals.
The Hopkins Police and Fire Departments have both stated that the
installation of emergency vehicle preemption traffic signals would improve
the safety of responding emergency vehicles and/or significantly reduce
response time to the Belgrove area (memos are the last 3 pages of SRF
report).
One downside regarding safety is that vehicle speed will be slightly greater
near the intersection. This is of particular concern to those residents living
near the intersection.
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Future Traffic Volume and Roadway Considerations.
Perhaps the biggest issue brought up by the Bellgrove Association is that the
upgrading of this intersection will increase the likelihood of future upgrades
(widening) to the County Roads. The result of these upgrades will be
progressively more commuter traffic coming off the principal arterials
(metropolitan highway system) and onto these county roads and a general
degradation of the neighborhood quality of life. This is a completely
understandable concern on the part of the neighborhood and the City. The
Metropolitan Council's Transportation Policy Plan (TPP) categorizes CSAH
73 and CSAH 5 as minor arterials. Minor arterials are intended to contribute
significantly to regional mobility. In fact, they carry over 25% of vehicle
miles traveled within the region, as well as a majority of bus miles. These
particular minor arterials are further classified as "relievers ". Relievers are
designed to provide direct relief and support for congested principal arterials
within the Metropolitan Urban Service Area. However, staff feels that the
installation of signals doesn't mean a guarantee of increased traffic.
Increased traffic will be as a result of many factors influencing regional
transportation, not the presence or absence of signals at this intersection.
Other Benefits to the Area.
Staff believes that the installation of signals will create longer and safer
gaps in traffic along the corridor and allow from easier and safer turns to
and from driveways and residential streets.
Queue lengths at the intersection would be reduced allowing easier access
from driveways and side streets.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities.
Improvements are needed. Traffic signals won't prevent future bicycle or
pedestrian facilities improvements, they will only enhance the safety of them.
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Property Impacts.
The Hopkins residential properties adjacent to the intersection are affected.
The Feasibility Report recommended option 4A would widen the existing
pavement about 10 feet on the south side County Road 5, disturb the existing
boulder landscaping on the southeast corner, and widen the existing pavement
about 5 - 7 feet to the east along County Road 73. There could be damage to
some mature oak trees on the southeast corner due to pavement extending
above the root zones. There is not much additional right of way needed for
this option see figure 8A. Of course, residents would be compensated for
property or landscaping impacts.
Funding and Project Schedule.
The estimated cost of the intersection work is $440,650. These costs would
be split between the Cities of Hopkins and Minnetonka and Hennepin
County. The exact amounts are not known at this time. It is estimated that
the Hopkins cost would be in the $70,000 $125,000 range. If the concept
were approved, the project would be constructed in 1999 or 2000.
Alternatives.
1. Approve the feasibility study and authorize staff to continue working with
the City of Minnetonka and Hennepin County on upgrading the
intersection per figure 4A.
2. Do not approve the feasibility study recommendations and direct staff to
begin a mediated process with project stakeholders. In this process,
alternative upgrades to the intersection as well as other issues of safety
and pedestrian and bicycle facilities will be explored and considered.
3. Do not approve the study recommendations with no further action ordered.
Staff recommends alternative 2.
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Area 2: 5t" Street North/County Road 73 area
Overview.
The proposed improvements in this area include realigning Minnetonka Mills
Road to form a standard 4- legged intersection with 5 Street North, installing
traffic signals, installing raised center medians, adding left -turn lanes and
regrading County Road 73 north of 5th Street to lower the existing hill and
improve stopping sight distance. The changes will improve traffic flow and
safety in this section of County Road 73. Currently, congestion at TH 7 and
Minnetonka Mills Road and the close spacing of several intersections and
driveways cause traffic movement and safety problems.
Impact to Hopkins businesses and residents.
These changes have a positive impact as they will improve the access to /from
5 Street North. The owner of MGM Liquor is not opposed to these
proposed improvements. The level of service at the intersection will be good
enough to preclude a problem with traffic bypassing the 5 Street/County
Road 73 intersection by cutting through to County Road 73 or 5 Street
North on Robinwood Lane.
There is movement on a potential redevelopment of the parking lot located in
the northeast quadrant of this intersection. Staff will work with the
developers to ensure a compatible design.
Funding and Project Schedule.
The total estimated cost of these improvements is $478,150. The estimated
City of Hopkins cost will be determined through negotiation with the City of
Minnetonka. Staff would expect the City's share to be a small percentage of
the total cost.
The City of Minnetonka had originally hoped for construction in 1998.
However, it now appears to be more likely that construction would occur in
1999.
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Staff Recommendation.
Approve concept as shown in figure 2 of the feasibility report. This will
authorize staff to continue to work with the City of Minnetonka, Hennepin
County and adjacent businesses on the design of these improvements. Staff
would seek City Council approval of any future contracts or agreements
regarding this project. In addition, City Council would be informed of any
changes from this concept design.
Area 3: Trunk Hi2hwav 7 and County Road 73 area
Overview.
The proposed improvements in this area include adding left turn lanes and
raised center medians for the County Road 73 legs of this intersection. This,
in turn, will allow the existing signal to be upgraded from the current "split
phasing" to separate left turn and through movement phases. The plan also
calls for eliminating the slip ramp from TH 7 onto the North Service Drive
and eliminating the North Service Drive intersection with County Road 73.
These changes are necessary to improve the level of service at the
intersection, reduce vehicle conflicts along County Road 73 and improve
safety.
Impact to Hopkins Businesses.
There are several impacts. Elimination of the slip ramp and North Service
Drive intersection at County Road 73 will affect access to properties located
in the northeast quadrant. Also, the proposed concrete median along County
Road 73 will prevent southbound left turns into the Union 76 station and
MGM Liquor store. There are ongoing redevelopment discussions regarding
the Union 76 property and Hopkins House property between the Union 76
business owners and the Hopkins House owners. The results of these
discussions may influence the final street design. As it currently stands, the
owners of the Union 76 station are opposed to the continuous raised center
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median on County Road 73. The concept plan also shows that the
northernmost driveway at the Town & Country Dodge dealership should be
closed. The Town & Country Dodge owners are strongly opposed to this.
They are also very concerned that the proposed plan will prohibit them from
being able to safely unload vehicle transport trucks on 17 Avenue North as
is the current practice. Staff understands both of these concerns and is
confident that modifications can be made to the current concept to address
these concerns to the satisfaction of the City, County and MnDOT and Town
& Country Dodge.
Funding and Project Schedule.
The estimated total project cost is $334,250. The estimated City of Hopkins
cost will be determined through negotiation with Hennepin County and
MnDOT. Staff would expect the City's share to be a small percentage of the
total cost.
Construction of this phase would occur one year after Area 2 improvements
are completed. This means the construction would most probably occur in
the year 2000.
Staff Recommendation.
Approve concept as shown in figure 2 of the feasibility report with the
exception being that Town & Country Dodge would retain a northern
driveway and the ability to safely unload transport trucks from 17 Avenue
North. This will authorize staff to continue to work with the City of
Minnetonka, Hennepin County, MnDOT and adjacent businesses on the
design of these improvements. Staff would seek City Council approval of any
future contracts or agreements regarding this project. In addition, City
Council would be informed of any changes from this concept design.
IMPACT STATEMENT OF
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS TO HOPKINS CROSSROAD:
TOWN & COUNTRY DODGE, INC.
TOWN & COUNTRY DODGE, INC.
1710 HIGHWAY 7
HOPKINS MN
1 - HISTORY
1.1 Town and Country Dodge is a good citizen. Both the City of Hopkins and
the business have benefited from the relationship. Town & Country Dodge
presently employs more than 100 individuals, many of whom are residents of
the City of Hopkins. Since 1962, this site has continuously been used as a
car dealership. Over the years, Town & Country Dodge has invested
hundreds of thousands of dollars on improvements to the building. The
dealership is an attractive facility, an asset to the community. Each year,
Town & Country has raised thousands of dollars for the Ronald MacDonald
House with its Cars for Kids car show. In addition, it is a contributor to many
local causes and a sponsor of local athletic teams. Town & Country Dodge is
a substantial taxpayer.
2 - TOWN & COUNTRY TRAFFIC VOLUME
2.1 The volume of traffic at Town & Country is heavy. It is estimated that the
average daily vehicle count is 700 -800. On a busy day, the count may go as
high as 1500. With more than 100 employees, the traffic count is high just for
the staff. Parts sales, service, new and used vehicle sales and vendors
account for the balance of the traffic.
3 - NEGATIVE IMPACT OF PROPOSAL
3.1 Public Safety Hazard. The proposal calls for closing one (see picture no. 1)
of Town & Country's two driveways (see picture no. 2), reducing south bound
traffic on 17 St. to one lane and constructing a concrete median. Two
driveways are essential for ingress and egress of emergency vehicles. If
there is only one driveway, access will be dangerously and unacceptably
impaired. Multiple firetrucks and ambulances could not approach the
building. Once in the lot, it would be extremely difficult for the emergency
vehicles to exit the lot. Similarly, reducing 17 St. to one south bound lane
and erecting a median would constrict the flow of emergency vehicle traffic.
The proposal, if implemented, may cost lives and property. The liability to the
city could be staggering.
3.2 Traffic Bottleneck. Reducing south bound traffic to one lane will cause
congestion. Since 1962, vehicle transports have unloaded vehicles on 17t
St. between Town & Country's two driveways (see picture no. 3). One to five
transports unload each day. At times, there are two transports on location
simultaneously. Eliminating the passing lane will cause congestion as
vehicles struggle to pass the transport. A minimum of 120 feet is required to
unload a transport. Town & Country has only 250 feet of frontage, including
its driveways, on 17t St. Reducing the south bound traffic to one lane for
even a portion of the 250 feet of frontage will prove dangerous. The addition
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of a concrete median will exacerbate the problem caused by the reduction to
one lane. Vehicles will inevitably encroach on the median as their drivers
attempt to force a way through the bottleneck and accidents will occur.
3.3 Damage to Town & Country Dodge. The elimination of access to Town &
Country which would be caused by the proposed closing of one of only two
driveways will be equivalent to a taking of the entire parcel under Minnesota's
condemnation law. Town & Country cannot operate a viable business
enterprise if public access is reduced by half in the interest of street
improvement. Customers will turn away because of the difficulty in entering
the dealership lot via the one remaining driveway. The congestion alone will
discourage them. Vehicle customers will not wait in line to enter the lot.
They will simply drive away. Town & Country will be put out of business by
the city's action. The cost to the city and to Town & Country will be
extraordinary. Town & Country will be entitled to substantial compensation
from the city under Minnesota's condemnation law.
4 - ALTERNATIVES
4.1 Expand County Road 73 and 17' Street on the east side (see picture no. 4).
This would permit the addition of left turn lanes without eliminating one south
bound lane and the driveway. Much of the eastward expansion would be
within highway right of way just as much of the proposed westward expansion
is within the right of way (see picture no. 5).
4.2 New Highway 7 Ingress and Egress. If one of Town & Country's driveways is
closed, it must be replaced with new access on Highway 7 at the City's
expense. Town & Country has substantial frontage on Highway 7. Slip
ramps for ingress and egress could be constructed on Highway 7 within the
right turn /deceleration lane.
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Memorandum
To: Steve Mielke, City Manager
Copy: Earl Johnson, Chief of Police
From: Jim Liddy
Date: 10/6/97
Subject: Accident Data - Co. Rd. 73 & Co. Rd. 5
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Further examination of our record data gives the following
statistics for motor vehicle accidents for the period Jan. 1,
1992 through April, 1997.
All of the accidents included in these totals are directly
related to the above intersection. The numbers given are for the
total numbers of accidents, both personal injury and property
damage only. The figures do not include any vehicle /deer
accidents or other vehicle accidents which had no relationship to
the intersection in question.
The figures include only those accidents which occurred in the
Hopkins portion of the intersection.
1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997
7 3 3 1 4 2
In addition to the above, there were 3 additional intersection
related accidents which probably would have occurred regardless
of whether the intersection was controlled by stop signs or
semaphores. These were:
1993 - Accident involving a driver who had a seizure and struck
another vehicle.
1993 - Rear end accident caused by a drunk driver.
1996 - Accident reported by the public but no one was there upon
police arrival. Whether there was an actual accident is
not known.
The Minnetonka Police Department was contacted and asked to
provide similar data for accidents occurring in their portion of
the intersection. The police captain reported that, because Mtka
does not do accident reports on property damage accidents - only
assist the drivers with information exchange - they do not
capture the same type of data as does our records system and
therefore are unable to provide statistical information broken
down as ours is.
Minnetonka information only provides numbers, not even whether an
accident is intersection related.
From a strict safety aspect, relative to the number of accidents
occurring in the Hopkins portion of the intersection and without
similar data from Minnetonka, Hopkins Police Department staff
does not believe that the intersection is more "dangerous" than
other stop sign controlled intersections of similar traffic
volume. Police Department staff comments do not address the
traffic congestion and flow issues.
The County Road 73 feasibility study created by the SRF
Consulting Group, Inc. includes opinions on both the anticipated
number of accidents at a signalized intersection and the severity
of the anticipated accidents.
The study (page 25) anticipates that accidents would be reduced
to less than 1/2 of their current number. Police Department
staff does not agree or disagree with the study's findings.
The study also suggests that the severity of the accidents which
do occur would be less at a signalized intersection. The opinion
of Hopkins Police Department staff, although not based on any
scientific studies, would suggest the opposite. In the current 4
way stop configuration of the intersection, in instances of right
angle accidents, both involved vehicles would tend to be going at
relatively low speeds (assuming that one vehicle di not
completely disregard the stop sign). If the intersection was
controlled by traffic signals, it is likely that, in right angle
accidents, or in instances of one vehicle turning left in front
of oncoming traffic, the speed of at least one of the vehicles
involved would be considerably greater thus resulting in a
likelihood of more severe injuries.
Police Department staff does believe that the installation of
traffic signals at this intersection would benefit pedestrians
and bicyclists who are attempting to cross the intersection.
While none of the above reported accidents have involved cyclists
or pedestrians, it is often difficult for them, particularly
children, to cross the road without having to wait for a long
period of time and dodge cars coming from all directions. We
believe pedestrian and bicycle safety would be enhanced with
installation of the signals.
Department staff is not against upgrading this intersection. In
fact, staff recognizes that current residential and business
construction trends in the area, with the resultant increase in
traffic, probably make this project necessary, if not now, in the
near future.
SRF
Transportation • Civil • Structural • Environmental • Planning • Traffic • Landscape Architecture • Parking
Steve Stadler, City of Hopkins
Lee Gustafson, City of Minnetonka
TO:
FROM: Tim Phenow, P.E.
DATE: October 15, 1997
CONSULTING GROUP, INC.
MEETING MINUTES FROM
PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING
SEPTEMBER 30, 1997
HOPKINS HIGH SCHOOL
SUBJECT: CSAH 73 (TH 7 TO MINNETONKA BOULEVARD)
SRF No. 0962564
A public meeting was held for residents of Hopkins to discuss the proposed improvements on
County Road 73 from TH 7 to County Road 5 (Minnetonka Boulevard). The meeting was
broken into two segments: the first discussing the proposed County Road 73/Minnetonka
Boulevard intersection improvements and the second discussing County Road 73 improvements
from south of TH 7 to north of Minnetonka Mills Road.
Introductions and a brief overview were made by Steve Stadler, Hopkins Public Works Director.
A brief presentation was made by David Juliff of SRF Consulting Group, Inc. to describe the
proposed improvements, and additional comments were made by Dennis Eyler, SRF, on accident
data, level of service and safety issues related to the proposed signal improvements.
The following is a summary of comments or questions raised on the improvements of the County
Road 73 /County Road 5 intersection:
Concern was raised that the final SRF report was not made available prior to the meeting
(Steve responded that the report had just been finalized September 29).
Comment noted SRF fees paid by both the Cities of Minnetonka and Hopkins.
One Carlson Parkway North, Suite 150, Minneapolis, MN 55447 -4443
Telephone (612) 475 -0010 • Fax (612) 475 -2429 • http://www.srfconsulting.com
An Equal Opportunity Employer
CSAH 73 Meeting Minutes 2 - October 15, 1997
Comment was made that roadways are "legally" two -lane roadways that have usurped the
bikeway and shoulders.
Much of the traffic on County Road 73 and Minnetonka Boulevard (MB) should be on
TH 169. Why improve these roads? TH 169 should be improved. (Steve Stadler responded
that these County roads are considered "relievers." Tom Johnson, Hennepin County,
responded that these are considered arterials that are intended to carry longer intercity trips.)
Do City residents have to track every development project that comes in to make sure traffic
impacts are addressed?
Residents of the northeast quadrant indicated that their area includes 17 percent of
Minnetonka's population and they are prepared to boycott Hopkin's businesses with an
estimated impact of several million dollars per year if nothing is done to improve this
intersection.
Concern that nothing has been done to improve safety in this area.
What is the cost of the project? (Steve responded approximately $400,000 for this
intersection improvement, not including right -of -way or easement costs.)
A question was raised as to where the accident data came from and its validity because of
errors in coding or double coding. (Dennis Eyler responded that data came from a letter to
Judge Anderson from the Hopkins Police Department. Eyler also commented that regardless
of how accurate the data is, the intersection is number one on Hennepin County's priority list
for improvements based on accidents and the volume of traffic.)
A resident related an incident where a child on a bike tried to cross and couldn't. A car
finally stopped in the middle of the intersection and the driver got out and stopped traffic in
all directions until the bicyclist crossed the street.
If a signal is put in, will that force the widening of Minnetonka Boulevard (Tom Johnson
stated that the County has no plans for improvement of County Road 5).
If traffic doubled after a signal was installed, would County Road 5 need to be widened?
Comment to Tom Johnson that he ". . . is new with Hennepin County" and nothing has been
done with County Road 5 for a number of years — waiting for "major improvement" — of
County Road 5.
A question was raised about overlaying County Road 5. (Steve will follow up with the
County to find out if County Road 5 can be overlaid by the County).
CSAH 73 Meeting Minutes
- 3 October 15, 1997
A comment was made about the lack of bike paths. Need to remember neighborhoods, bikes
and pedestrians.
"No profound vision." Who is looking at what things are going to look like in 20 years?
Can the County make an improvement such as this without public input or meetings such as
this? (Tom Johnson: Absolutely not. The County would get concurrence from the cities or
the project does not happen.)
A Council meeting to receive the report and discuss the recommended improvements is
scheduled for October 21, 1997.
The resident in the northeast quadrant of the intersection stated that the proposed roadway
improvement will come within 4 feet of his pool deck.
How much has the "government" spent to study this intersection?
A 14- year -old resident stated that she is afraid to cross streets at this intersection. People get
so frustrated with four -way stops — they are not aware of pedestrians and bicyclists.
What is the City policy on maintaining the integrity of neighborhoods (Steve Stadler stated
that the City puts it high on the list.)
A resident commented that it is just as difficult to cross at a signalized intersection as it is at a
four -way stop intersection.
The City of Minnetonka paid most of the cost of the Study. Consultant couldn't possibly
have come up with a different conclusion.
A resident commented that he knows a Hopkins business person living in Plymouth who says
he uses County Road 73 because it is faster than TH 169.
A Belgrove resident stated he is an owner and stakeholder and he does not think a signal will
destroy the neighborhood. Safety is the primary issue and the growing traffic cannot be
ignored.
A resident commented that the report says that speeds will increase, volumes will increase,
accidents will not decrease and severity will increase.
Plans and drawings should show the structures, wetlands and vegetation on the Hopkins side.
A resident asked about the procedure and asked for another meeting with the Council. The
resident didn't know the Consultant would prepare a third( ?) report. The residents have not
had time to review and prepare their own report to the Council.
CSAH 73 Meeting Minutes
4 - October 15, 1997
The following comments or questions were raised during the discussion of the improvements of
County Road 73 from south of TH 7 to north of Minnetonka Mills Road.
A representative of Town and Country Dodge commented:
- does not oppose left -turn lanes on County Road 73 and 17th Street at TH 7
– design creates problems for Town and Country Dodge
– there are alternatives: 1) expand the roadway to the east; and 2) provide
right- in/right -out off TH 7
– plan creates safety concerns; the traffic flow into and out of dealership is similar to the
neighborhood and need two -ways in and out
– a proposal to eliminate the north driveway does not work
– reducing southbound lanes from two to one does not work
– transports are unloaded on 17th Street — transport is 60 feet long and needs 60 feet
behind for room to unload
– reducing to one driveway makes it difficult for customers to get in and will be an
economic impact to businesses and will be loss all around to the City, employees and
business
– the slip ramp proposed is different than the issue east of County Road 73, as it would
enter business rather than City street.
– reducing to one driveway also creates major concern for emergency vehicle
ingress /egress.
A Union 76 Station representative indicated that they have a problem with traffic "blowing
through" the service station.
Closing the slip ramp and frontage road will kill businesses in the northeast quadrant.
The project could significantly reduce property values.
A resident commented that the project results in punitive damages to Hopkins businesses in
the northeast quadrant.
TDP /smf
(Steve Stadler stated that the City will look at keeping two driveways open, but shifting
the north driveway to the south. He does not know yet if the road can be shifted to the
east sufficiently, but will look at it.)
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