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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MARCH 27, 2024 Ms. Johnson provided an update on the project planning and design process thus far. She reviewed the existing typical road section compared to the proposed typical section. She also provided information on the traffic conditions and explained why this road would be a good candidate for the lane reduction. Ms. Lundquist provided additional reasonings the County is pursuing the 4-to-3 lane conversion on some roads. She also reviewed the planned schedule. Ms. Johnson provided details on the planned public engagement, noting that first event planned for May 2024. T. Miller commented that she has noticed the drivers do not stop for crosswalks and asked if there would be plans to light those or bring additional attention to those crossings. Ms. Lundquist commented that if there are heavily used crosswalks, a refuge could be added in the middle to assist people with crossing. D. Miller asked if the crosswalks will be synced with Metro Transit stops. Ms. Lundquist commented that currently Metro Transit does not have a route on this section of County Road C. D. Miller asked if there would be a planned change to the speed limit. Ms. Johnson commented that the study has shown that people tend to travel at slower speeds when these measures are added, but they will not actually be lowering the speed. Mayor Fischer commented that if the last resurfacing was done in 2014, he would be surprised to hear that the road is deteriorating because it has only been ten years. Ms. Lundquist clarified that they will not be reconstructing the road, but completing a mill and overlay and restriping. The Public Works Director replied that the last project was a simple mill and the traffic volumes are higher on a County Road. Mayor Fischer asked the traffic volume of Larpenteur where the 4-to-3 conversion was done. Ms. Lundquist was unsure but noted another segment where the conversion is being done on a much higher volume roadway. The City Administrator asked what would be needed to add a sidewalk to the south side of the road as well. Ms. Lundquist stated that they could work with City staff if that is desired, noting that Roseville is requesting a sidewalk on both sides for a segment of the road. ORDINANCE 894, AMENDING ZONING CODE CHAPTER 916, SIGNS The Community Development Director presented a proposed amendment to the Zoning Code related to signs, specifically electronic message signs. She provided an overview of the proposed changes and goals that would be accomplished through this action. Mayor Fischer opened the public hearing for comments from the general public. Matthew Wyland, Clear Channel, stated that his company operates three billboard structures within Little Canada, all located in the industrial zones. He asked the Council to consider additional modifications to the ordinance which would allow Clear Channel to upgrade their existing structures to 2