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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 22, 1995 minimum the County would improve two 12-foot driving lanes with 4 to 5 foot gravel shoulders. City staff is clearly recommending the paved shoulders, and Fahey stated that his position was that the shoulders should be paved to address the safety issues. Drabik asked if the depth of excavation for paved versus gravel shoulders would differ. Drabik pointed out that less excavation would have less impact on existing trees. Jerry Auge, Ramsey County Public Works, reported that there would be no excavation involved in gravel shoulders. With paved shoulders, the existing blacktop would be milled and gravel added to the shoulders. Auge estimated that the area would only be disturbed to a depth of approximately 4 inches, therefore, there would be no affect on tree roots. Scalze asked if there would be adequate right-of-way on the northeast side of the lake to swing the road over and miss the oak trees that the County identified may need to be removed. Auge replied that it appears the road can be moved over enough to miss all of those oak trees. Auge felt that a 32 foot pavement width could be improved without impacting existing embankments or trees. Pedersen asked if two 12-foot driving lanes and two 4- foot shoulders were an option. Auge replied that it was. The City Administrator pointed out that this was the option initially discussed. However, 5-foot shoulders are preferable and give more room for joint use by walkers and bikers. The Administrator suggested that 11-foot driving lanes could help to control traffic speed. Scalze pointed out that each option has a 32-foot width, and if the City finds 11-foot driving lanes are inadequate, the roadway can be restriped. Fahey pointed out that Keller Parkway currently has two 10-foot driving lanes, and the improvement will increase those lanes by a foot. Fahey felt there was 15