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MINiPrES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 22, 1995 with the improvement and shrink the pavement width in whatever areas necessary in order to save trees. Scalze did not agree unless the road is shrunk to avoid cutting and filling. Morelan agreed with Scalze's comments, except for reducing the shoulder width to increase traffic lane width. Morelan felt there was more benefit to a 5 foot shoulder rather than 4 foot versus a 12 foot driving lane to an 11 foot. Morelan stated that he understood that the improvement will be a change for the residents along the lake, but pointed out that the road would have been 40 feet in width if not for the unique situation that exists. Morelan felt the 32-foot width was workable for the entire community and not impacting the area any more than necessary. Morelan pointed out that the good news is that most trees can be avoided. Fahey stated that he opposed the 32-foot width feeling that the needs of walkers and bikers can be accommodated with 4-foot shoulders and a 30-foot pavement width. Fahey felt that the 30-foot width balanced the interests of the neighborhood with the walkers and bikers. Fahey stated that he would like to preserve as much of the aesthetics of the area as possible. Mrs. Scalze introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION N0. 95-2-57 - DECLARING THAT THE CITY OF LITTLE CANADA WILL COOPERATE WITH RAMSEY COUNTY IN THE RECONSTRUCTION OF KELLER PARKWAY WITH TWO 11-FOOT DRIVING LANES AND TWO 5-FOOT PAVED SHOULDERS ON EACH SIDE OF THE ROAD The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Morelan. Ayes (4) Scalze, Morelan, LaValle, Pedersen. Nays (1) Fahey. Resolution declared adopted. Mr. Morelan introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 95-2-58 - ADOPTING TI3E RAMSEY COUNTY SHOULDER PAVING AGREEMENT FOR KELLER PARKWAY, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE AGREEMENT ON BEAALF OF CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE TAE CITY 21