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MINI7TES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 8, 1995 if the path were separated. Morelan pointed out that there is 66 feet of right-of- way for Keller Parkway. There may be a way to improve a separated path within the right-of-way and avoiding the trees. The Administrator pointed out that the County's proposal is for 2 twelve-foot driving lanes and 2 three-foot gravel shoulders. If the path were separated from the road, the amount of separation as well as the width of the path would have to be determined. Pedersen did not believe it would be possible to put in a separated path without a lot of cutting and filling. Pedersen felt the City should take a preliminary look at the feasibility, however. Scalze pointed out that the right-of-way may not fall exactly where everyone thinks it does. The Administrator reported that the County has drawn cross-sections of the area, and it should be fairly easy to lay out a separated path and 22-foot paved roadway with gravel shoulders within the right-of-way to determine the impact. The Administrator pointed out that during the neiqhborhood meeting there was discussion of just a narrow separation between the path and road. Various options can be considered. The Administrator reported that in talking to the County it sounds like the agreements for shoulder paving will be available for the next Council meeting. The Administrator suggested that staff have the path option information available as well for the Council to consider. Keller Parkway property owners, as well as others who attended the informational meeting, will be invited to attend. Scalze and Pedersen suggested that the path needed to be 8 feet in width to accommodate two-way traffic, as well as to accommodate plowing during the winter. 5calze felt that the one-way option should be eliminated. Fahey pointed out that the City of Maplewood would have to agree to that option to make it viable. Pedersen stated that it is becoming clear that 14