The County's proposed CIP identifies several projects located within the City of Apple Valley. The primary projects are listed below.
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Location
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Extent
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Improvement
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Year
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CSAH42
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W. Burnsville to E. Apple Valley
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Pedestrian Study Along Corridor
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2016
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CSAH38
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CSAH31 (Pilot Knob) to TH3
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Design, Right of Way and Construction
(2 lanes to 3 lanes)
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2016-2018
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CH31/CH46
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CSAH46 from Kendrick to TH3
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Advanced Traffic Management System
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2017-2018
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CSAH42
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Apple Valley and Burnsville
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Intersection Projects Design, ROW and Construction
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2017-2018
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CSAH38
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Apple Valley and Burnsville
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Repair/Replace Retaining Walls
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2018
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North Creek Greenway
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Minnesota Zoo Area
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Greenway Construction
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2016
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North Creek Greenway
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Tunnel Under New 157th Street Extension
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Greenway Construction
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2016
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The Pedestrian Study related to CSAH42 is seen as important in addressing future intersection modifications along the corridor. As the corridor handles increasing levels of traffic, we need to make sure that our residents are provided with a safe and convenient way to cross the corridor. Pending the results of the Pedestrian Study noted above, the City does not currently support the removal of the traffic control signal system on CSAH42 at the intersection of Elm Drive.
The County plans to design and implement a road improvement project to convert McAndrews Road (CSAH38) east of Pilot Knob Road (CH31) to a three-lane design. Most of this project would occur in Rosemount, but some would take place in Apple Valley as well.
The concrete rehabilitation project along McAndrews Road (CSAH38) from Cedar Avenue to Johnny Cake Ridge Road is not specifically listed in this version of the CIP, but County staff confirms that the project is still anticipated in 2016.
Additional work on the North Creek Greenway is expected to occur in 2016, including the construction of the approved tunnel under 157th Street.
The County's CIP includes a trail set-aside of approximately $700k for the County to use in contributing toward trail projects for each year of the 2016-2020 CIP. Apple Valley projects identified for completion include the trail work underway along CSAH42 by Redwood Park and a new trail extension along CSAH42 from Pilot Knob Road (CH31) to Dundee Avenue.
Although not specifically listed in the County's draft CIP, the City again requests that Dakota County add to the document funding for expedited construction of a pedestrian bridge skyway crossing over Cedar Avenue/CSAH 23 at the 147th Street BRT Station Stop. This improvement is seen by the City as vital to enhance pedestrian safety and encourage more Transit Oriented Development (TOD) along the corridor.
Lastly, the County's draft CIP includes a section on Data Network projects and the installation of future fiber optic lines. Unfortunately, the plan provides no details on the planned location of such projects. We are asking for more specific information on the data network projects anticipated by the County from 2016-2020 to insure a coordinated deployment of fiber optics within the City.