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Lakeville City Council Work Session 12-9-24

Lakeville City CouncilFriday, May 9, 2025
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County Road 50/Interstate 35 interchange design alternatives

Mobility and safety analysis for County Road 50 corridor

Public engagement and business impact feedback

Funding strategies and federal grant applications

Project schedule and MnDOT submittal milestones

Full Document Analysis

Notable Quotes (2)

The red signifies vehicles backing up... from an operational standpoint [this design] would reduce or eliminate that queuing.

— Zach Johnson
Safety and traffic mobilityClarifying traffic flow maps during presentation.

If we miss that deadline there's a potential for additional costs... we'd be grandfathered into the current legislation.

— Zach Johnson
Schedule and fundingExplaining the urgency of the February 1st deadline.

People (3)

Zach JohnsonStaff/Project Lead

Presented the interchange design alternatives and project status.

1 quote

“The diverging diamond is the design that continually rises to the top.”

Justifying the preferred design alternative.

Zach ZelonProperty Owner

Owner of the Red Savoy building; voiced concerns about tenant access.

1 quote

“Access is super important to us as an owner for long run and just keeping those businesses.”

Addressing impact of the proposed road design on property viability.

Mike HCitizen

Local resident inquiring about traffic signal alternatives.

1 quote

“Is there any way to eliminate those stop lights and put roundabouts in there?”

Questioning design choices for traffic flow.

Places Mentioned

County Road 50Interstate 35175th StreetKenyon AvenueKendrick AvenueFire Station 3Dakota County

Events & Meetings (4)

  • December 9th (Council Work Session)
  • December 19th (Public Open House)
  • February 1st (MnDOT design submittal deadline)
  • January (Upcoming City Council meeting)

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

Unnumbered Resolution

Resolution supporting Dakota County's application for federal funding for the interchange project.

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