10.a Final Study PresentationFINAL REPORT PRESENTATION
NOVEMBER 2024
SCANDIA CITY CENTER STUDY
i Contents and aCknowledgementsNOV 2024
SCANDIA CITY CENTER s t Ud Y
CITY OF SCANDIA, MINNESOTA
November 2024
PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM (PMT) +
COMMUNTYTY STAKEHOLDERS
FALL 2023 WINTER 2024 SPRING 2024 SUMMER 2024 FALL 2024
TASK 1: PROJECT
MANAGEMENT
TASK 2: PUBLIC AND AGENCY
INVOLVEMENT
ENGAGEMENT PHASE 2:
RESPOND TO IDEAS
TASK 3: VISION
TASK 4: TRANSPORTATION
MODE DATA COLLECTION
TASK 5: CITY CENTER
RECOMMENDATIONS
TASK 6: FINAL REPORT AND
STUDY CLOSEOUT
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PHASE 1:
GATHERING IDEAS
WE ARE
HERE!PROJECT SCHEDULE
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PHASE 1: GATHERING IDEAS
VINTERFEST +
WALKABOUT
SOCIAL PINPOINT SURVEY
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PHASE 1: GATHERING IDEAS
VIRTUAL LISTENING SESSION + STAKEHOLDER MEETINGS
STAKEHOLDER MEETINGS (FEB 2024):
SCANDIA HERITAGE ALLIANCE AND
SCANDIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
TRANSPORTATION SAFETY ANALYSIS
TRANSPORTATION SAFETY ANALYSIS
VOLUME + TURNING MOVEMENTS CRASH DATA
Aug ‘18 - Jul ’23
Scandia, MN Fatal (0)
Serious Injury (2)
Minor Injury (3)
Possible Injury (2)
Property Damage Only (10)
MID-PROJECT REPORTS (MARCH 2024)
https://www.co.washington.mn.us/ScandiaCityCenterStudy
ISSUES + OPPORTUNITIES
The Future Scandia City
Center will be: “...family-friendly and
senior-friendly, with
pathways that connect
to destinations.”
“...focused and
supportive of small,
local businesses and
community-based
events.”
“...well-connected
and walkable and safe
for daily use by all
throughout the year.”
“...celebratory of the heritage
of Scandia with continued
commitment to sharing the
living history of the area.”
“...welcoming to visitors
with amenities that support
pedestrians, along with horseback
riders, with connections to
businesses.
Let’s make Scandia
a great place for an
afternoon!”
DRAFT MULTI-MODAL VISION
PHASE 2 ENGAGEMENT
DRAFT MULTI-MODAL VISIONDRAFT VISION NETWORK
NETWORK
The Future Scandia City Center will be:
An overall concept
framework for the future
multi-modal network has
been developed showing
existing and concept-level
proposed sidewalk and
trail connections, along
with identified areas
for potential crossing
treatments. All of these
ideas are intended to
make walking, biking, and
connecting to destinations
within the Scandia City
Center more comfortable.
The draft on-road bikeway
and off-road trail network
reflect the Scandia
Comprehensive Trails
Master Plan, which was
adopted by the City in 2011,
with a few additions and
revisions.
A more detailed look at
the Concept Area ideas are
shown on the next boards.
“...family-friendly and senior-friendly, with pathways that connect to destinations.”“...focused and supportive of small, local businesses and community-based events.”“...well-connected and walkable for daily use throughout the year.”“...celebratory of the heritage of Scandia with continued commitment to sharing the living history of the area.”“...welcoming to visitors with amenities that support pedestrians, along with horse riders. Let’s make Scandia a great place for an afternoon!”
What does a connected City Center look, feel, or sound like to you?
Do these ideas resonate with you? What is missing?
?
?Building from feedback collected from the community during the first phase of engagement, along with an understanding of issues and opportunities in Scandia, the following ideas have been drafted to serve as a vision for the future of biking, walking, and connecting within the City Center.
Note:
Trails on private property
are for concept exploration.
Further study is needed to
determine routes and a process
of acquisition or easement will
need to be negotiated with
property owners before any
plans are complete.
Updated November 2024
Trail Routing on Private Property
Trails on private property
are for concept exploration.
Further study is needed
to determine routes and
a process of acquisition or
easement will need to be
negotiated with property
owners before any plans are
complete.
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Elim Cemetery
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Elim Cemetery
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Long-term: Connect to Forest Lake HS
To 209th St. / Odell Ave
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Scandia Fire & Rescue
Elim Lutheran ChurchOakhill Cottages Townhomes
Scandia Elementary School
Gammelgarden Museum
City Hall & Community Center
Meister’s
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Long-term: Connect to TH95
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Concept EV Charging Station
Concept Off-Road Trail (Shared Use Path)
Concept On-Road Bikeway
Existing On-Road Bikeway
Concept Concrete Sidewalk
Existing Concrete Sidewalk
Planned Water Tower Barn Bituminous Trail
Planned Water Tower Barn Concrete Walk
Planned Water Tower Barn Natural Surface Trail
Planned Water Tower Barn Boardwalk
Planned Gateway State Trail (Bike/Ped Path)
Planned Gateway State Trail (Horse Trail)
LEGEND
Study Area CONCEPT Network ImprovementsStudy Area Waynding + Bike Parking
Figure 4.2 Scandia Tr / TH97 Concept Area
Example image of a curb extension with high-
visibility crosswalk markings
Example image of a pedestrian refuge island at a
crosswalk
Example image of a high-visibility
crosswalk with a curb as a pedestrian
refuge isalnd
Example image of a Pedestrian Actuated CrossingExample image of a roundabout with pedestrian crosswalks and
surmountable curb at center (located at Forest Lake HS)
Roundabout with raised medians and
high-visibility crosswalks. potential for Pedestrian Actuated
Crossing.Explore
geometric changes that
support lower
travel speeds on TH97.
Explore
geometric
changes that support lower
travel speeds on
TH97.
Sidewalk connections
to Elementary School
Intersection re-aligned with curb
extensions, reduced
curb radii, medians, and lane width
reductions.
Shared use trail along
south side of TH97
Redundant road
access removed.
Roundabout with raised medians
and high-visibility
crosswalks. Flashing light to warn of
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Elim Cemetery
LilleskogenPark
Elim Cemetery
CommercialArea
Long-term: Connect to Forest Lake HS
To 209th St. / Odell Ave
CommercialArea
CommercialArea
Scandia Fire & Rescue
Elim Lutheran ChurchOakhill Cottages Townhomes
Scandia Elementary School
Gammelgarden Museum
City Hall & Community Center
Meister’s
Future Siteof ScandiaWater TowerBarn Planned Trails(Scandia Water Tower Barn + City of Scandia)
Long-term: Connect to TH95
To William O’BrienState Park
Oakhill Rd
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Farmers Market (Existing)
Concept EV Charging Station
Concept Off-Road Trail (Shared Use Path)
Concept On-Road Bikeway
Existing On-Road Bikeway
Concept Concrete Sidewalk
Existing Concrete Sidewalk
Planned Water Tower Barn Bituminous Trail
Planned Water Tower Barn Concrete Walk
Planned Water Tower Barn Natural Surface Trail
Planned Water Tower Barn Boardwalk
Planned Gateway State Trail (Bike/Ped Path)
Planned Gateway State Trail (Horse Trail)
LEGEND
Study Area CONCEPT Network ImprovementsStudy Area Waynding + Bike Parking
Figure 4.2 Scandia Tr / TH97 Concept Area
Example image of a curb extension with high-
visibility crosswalk markings
Example image of a pedestrian refuge island at a
crosswalk
Example image of a high-visibility
crosswalk with a curb as a pedestrian
refuge isalnd
Example image of a Pedestrian Actuated CrossingExample image of a roundabout with pedestrian crosswalks and
surmountable curb at center (located at Forest Lake HS)
Roundabout with raised medians and
high-visibility crosswalks. potential for Pedestrian Actuated
Crossing.Explore
geometric changes that
support lower
travel speeds on TH97.
Explore
geometric
changes that support lower
travel speeds on
TH97.
Sidewalk connections
to Elementary School
Intersection re-aligned with curb
extensions, reduced
curb radii, medians, and lane width
reductions.
Shared use trail along
south side of TH97
Redundant road
access removed.
Roundabout with raised medians
and high-visibility
crosswalks. Flashing light to warn of
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Elim Cemetery
LilleskogenPark
Elim Cemetery
CommercialArea
Long-term: Connect to Forest Lake HS
To 209th St. / Odell Ave
CommercialArea CommercialArea Scandia Fire & Rescue
Elim Lutheran ChurchOakhill Cottages Townhomes
Scandia Elementary School
Gammelgarden Museum
City Hall & Community Center
Meister’s
Future Siteof ScandiaWater TowerBarn Planned Trails(Scandia Water Tower Barn + City of Scandia)
Long-term: Connect to TH95
To William O’BrienState Park
Oakhill Rd
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Public Restrooms (Existing)
Farmers Market (Existing)
Concept EV Charging Station
Concept Off-Road Trail (Shared Use Path)
Concept On-Road Bikeway
Existing On-Road Bikeway
Concept Concrete Sidewalk
Existing Concrete Sidewalk
Planned Water Tower Barn Bituminous Trail
Planned Water Tower Barn Concrete Walk
Planned Water Tower Barn Natural Surface Trail
Planned Water Tower Barn Boardwalk
Planned Gateway State Trail (Bike/Ped Path)
Planned Gateway State Trail (Horse Trail)
LEGEND
Study Area CONCEPT Network ImprovementsStudy Area Waynding + Bike Parking
Figure 4.2 Scandia Tr / TH97 Concept Area
Example image of a curb extension with high-
visibility crosswalk markings
Example image of a pedestrian refuge island at a
crosswalk
Example image of a high-visibility
crosswalk with a curb as a pedestrian
refuge isalnd
Example image of a Pedestrian Actuated CrossingExample image of a roundabout with pedestrian crosswalks and
surmountable curb at center (located at Forest Lake HS)
Roundabout with raised medians and high-visibility crosswalks. potential for Pedestrian Actuated Crossing.Explore geometric changes that support lower travel speeds on TH97.Explore geometric changes that support lower travel speeds on TH97. Sidewalk connections to Elementary School Intersection re-aligned with curb extensions, reduced curb radii, medians, and lane width reductions. Shared use trail along south side of TH97Redundant road access removed.Roundabout with raised medians and high-visibility crosswalks. Flashing light to warn of
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Elim CemeteryLilleskogenPark
Elim Cemetery
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Future Siteof ScandiaWater TowerBarn Planned Trails(Scandia Water Tower Barn + City of Scandia)
Long-term: Connect to TH95
To William O’BrienState Park
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Existing Concrete Sidewalk
Planned Water Tower Barn Bituminous Trail
Planned Water Tower Barn Concrete Walk
Planned Water Tower Barn Natural Surface Trail
Planned Water Tower Barn Boardwalk
Planned Gateway State Trail (Bike/Ped Path)
Planned Gateway State Trail (Horse Trail)
LEGEND
Study Area CONCEPT Network ImprovementsStudy Area Waynding + Bike Parking
Figure 4.2 Scandia Tr / TH97 Concept Area
Example image of a curb extension with high-
visibility crosswalk markings
Example image of a pedestrian refuge island at a
crosswalk
Example image of a high-visibility
crosswalk with a curb as a pedestrian
refuge isalnd
Example image of a Pedestrian Actuated CrossingExample image of a roundabout with pedestrian crosswalks and
surmountable curb at center (located at Forest Lake HS)
Roundabout with raised medians and high-visibility crosswalks. potential for Pedestrian Actuated Crossing.Explore geometric changes that support lower travel speeds on TH97.Explore geometric changes that support lower travel speeds on TH97. Sidewalk connections to Elementary School Intersection re-aligned with curb extensions, reduced curb radii, medians, and lane width reductions. Shared use trail along south side of TH97Redundant road access removed.Roundabout with raised medians and high-visibility crosswalks. Flashing light to warn of
SCANDIA TR/TH97
CONCEPT AREA
209TH ST /
CITY HALL PARK CONCEPT AREA