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Draft Work Program <br />Page 2 of 5 <br /> <br /> Recommend improvements to the text of the zoning code as it applies to commercial <br />and industrial properties. <br /> Determine whether the City should study realigning the northern boundary along the <br />center of I-694 with cooperation from the City of Vadnais Heights. <br /> In the historic resources element, include the text provided by Heidi Heller. <br /> Review all policies and eliminate those that are generic, best-practice and non- <br />controversial. Add policies that address identified planning issues. <br />4.0 Transportation Element <br /> If the demographic forecasts have been changed, amend Table 14, Forecast <br />Demographic Data by Transportation Analysis Zone. Describe how growth has been <br />allocated based on the assumptions of the land use plan. <br /> Help City staff create these maps: <br />o The functional classification of roads. Describe the classifications. Start with the <br />regional system plan and add local collectors. Determine whether the extension of <br />Beam Avenue to Labore Road is feasible; it is shown by the regional plan as an A- <br />Minor Expander road. <br />o Current traffic volumes, including heavy commercial vehicles, which include both <br />Average Daily Traffic (ADT) and Heavy Commercial ADT. Use MnDOT data <br />provided by Bill Weber. Note that HCADT figures are already presented on page <br />62 of the draft plan. <br />o Forecast 2040 traffic volumes, using regional data provided by Bill Weber. <br /> Add the regional freight system map provided by the Metro Council <br /> Add the following information about the principal and A-Minor Arterials <br />o Future number of lanes <br />o Current traffic volumes, including heavy commercial vehicles, which include both <br />ADT and HCADT. <br />o Forecast 2040 traffic volumes, using regional data <br />o Access management guidelines from Ramsey County. <br /> Analyze and address the need for local bicycle and pedestrian facility improvements to <br />provide connections over major physical barriers. Determine whether to advocate in <br />the plan for one or two bike-ped bridges over I-35. Possible locations include Demont <br />Avenue and the Water Utilities trail. <br /> Determine the policy regarding sidewalks. <br /> Review all policies and eliminate those that are generic, best-practice and non- <br />controversial, thus unnecessary. Add policies that address identified planning issues.