02-27-2018 (Hwy 15 Geometric Layout)HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL WORKSHOP
MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2018, AT 4:30 PM
CITY CENTER — COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Call to Order
Mayor Forcier called the meeting to order. Members present were Mary Christensen, Steve Cook,
Chad Czmowski and John Lofdahl. Others present were Matt Jaunich, City Administrator, Kent
Exner, City Engineer and Marc Sebora, City Attorney.
DISCUSSION/REVIEW ITEMS
1. Review State Trunk Highway 15/Main Street Downtown Geometric Layout
Kent Exner, City Engineer, presented before the Council. Mr. Exner provided a drawing of the
Hwy 15/Main Street downtown geometric layout. Although the City does not necessarily have a
formal say in the layout it does have a say in the contents of the cooperative agreement that will
be entered into. Mr. Exner spoke about a mini -roundabout concept that is being put in some
designs but some dangers with the mini -roundabouts allow large truck traffic to travel straight
through them while other vehicles must follow roundabout driving rules. The mini -roundabout
design is not part of this project's concept. Council Member Cook did bring up the 5"'
Avenue/Hwy 15 intersection and Mr. Exner noted that MnDOT has determined that intersection
does not meet warrants for a traffic signal. The project will include improvements to turn lanes
and striping at the 5"' Avenue SE/Hwy 15 intersection. The proposed roadway widths of the
project include 10 foot parking lanes, 11 foot travel lanes and 13 foot shared -center left turn lanes
and ultimately reduces the entire roadway from 60 feet today to 55 feet. The sidewalk width will
be 13 feet. Third Avenue will be portrayed as the entrance to downtown from the south side.
Second Avenue intersection will be the main intersection utilized by the fire department when
crossing Main Street. Mr. Exner spoke of where bump outs will be placed at intersections.
Motion by Lofdahl, second by Czmowski, to adjourn at 5:28 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
Gary T. Forcier
Mayor
Matthew Jaunich
City Administrator