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WORKSHOP MINUTES <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />APRIL 13, 2022 <br />DISCUSS POTENTIAL GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR LITTLE CANADA ROAD <br />IMPROVEMENTS AND COUNTRY DRIVE REALIGNMENT <br />The Public Works Director explained that the area near the Little Canada Road and I-35E <br />interchange operates poorly for both motorists and pedestrians, and the proximity of Country <br />Drive to the interchange also presents unique traffic challenges. He reported that the City started <br />a conversation with the City Engineer and asked for preliminary concept plans for a redesign of <br />Little Canada Road and Country Drive intersection. He stated that city and engineering staff <br />have been collaborating about possible infrastructure enhancements, and Ramsey County and <br />MNDOT staff have been part of these early conversations, and have shown a willingness to <br />support the City if the City decides to lead a project. He noted that this area does not have the <br />same priority for MNDOT and Ramsey County as it does for the City. <br />Eric Seaburg, City Engineer, stated that MNDOT has new signals budgeted for the Little Canada <br />Road and Country Drive intersection budgeted in a few years, but nothing else. He explained <br />that he has been looking at options for funding and have identified two potential improvements <br />that may qualify for potential State and Federal grant funding. Beth Engum, Engineer with <br />Bolton & Menk, explained that this area has a higher than average crash rate, and there are <br />funding opportunities that specifically look for projects that would reduce crashes. <br />There was Council consensus to further explore options to improve traffic in this area, and to <br />have Bolton & Menk work on designs and look for funding sources. <br />There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. <br />Keis, Mayor <br />Attest: <br />a-4Q, Ll- - <br />ChristophJ Heinema ity Administrator <br />2 <br />