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Richfield City Council Work Session: I-494 Phase 2 update with MnDOT (Oct 14, 2025)

RichfieldOct 14, 20251 min read

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MnDOT presented Project 2 of the I-494 Corridor Vision including the municipal consent process, schedule (construction anticipated in 2027), environmental analyses (noise, air quality, greenhouse gases), and a City local cost estimate; Council asked follow-up questions and no formal action was taken.

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MnDOT presented an update on I-494 Corridor Vision Project 2, covering municipal consent, schedule, and analyses.
Anticipated construction start for Project 2 reported as 2027.
City's estimated local cost participation identified as $9,000 for lighting and engineering contingencies.
MnDOT summarized findings from noise, air quality, and greenhouse gas analyses.
Council members asked questions; MnDOT agreed to provide additional follow-up information.
No formal action was taken by the Council at this work session.

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City Council Work Session

Oct 14, 2025, 5:45 PMRichfield Municipal Center, Bartholomew Conference Room, 6700 Portland Avenue, Richfield MN 55423completed

Agenda

1. Call to Order
2. Item Discussion
a. I-494 Phase 2 - Continued Discussion with MnDOT Staff
1A. Executive Summary 1B. Historical Context | attachments=4 | reports=1
Decision: Item Discussion
3. Adjournment