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MINUTES <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />DECEMBER 3~ 1996 <br />reported that there are a few large lots along Arcade <br />Street which could be subdivided. It is planned that <br />additional sanitary sewer connections will be plaoed <br />for these properties. <br />The Engineer reported that three easements are needed <br />in relation to the project. One is at Keller Parkway <br />for the storm water pond, the other is on the east side <br />of Arcade Street between Keller Parkway and LaBore for <br />a retaining wall, and the third is for a storm water <br />line near the drainage pond on the NSP property. <br />Estimated cost of the project is $1,169,000. Revenue <br />for the project would come from Ramsey County, the City <br />of Maplewood, assessments to benefitted property <br />owners, Municipal State Aid dollars, and the City~s <br />Capital Projects Fund. Assessments for the cost of <br />street reconstruction are estimated at a rate of $45 <br />per front foot. Water main assessments are estimated <br />at $4,212 per lot. <br />With regard to the stop sign issue, the Engineer <br />reported that traffic volummes and accident records do <br />not warrant stop signs along Arcade Street at the <br />locations suggested at the neighborhood meetings. <br />Given that the improvement is an MSA project, the City <br />would need approval for the installation of stop signs. <br />The Engineer felt it would be difficult to get this <br />approval from the State. <br />The Engineer explained the street reconstruction <br />project as proposed. There would be two 11-foot <br />driving lanes, two 6-foot shoulders shared by bike and <br />pedestrian traffic. These shoulders would be striped <br />separating them from the driving lanes, but would not <br />be signed. The Engineer reported that he is <br />researching the possible use of a rumble strip which <br />could be placed at the edqe of the driving lane to warn <br />drivers when they are crossing over onto the shoulder. <br />Fahey asked the width of the current driving lane on <br />Arcade Street. <br />The Engineer replied that currently Arcade Street has <br />two 12-foot driving lanes, or 24 feet of asphalt width. <br />The Engineer stated due to the shared shoulder, he <br />would recommend the use of surmountable curb to offer <br />an exit for walkers and bikers if the need arises. The <br />Enqineer felt this would provide more safety for <br />pedestrian and bike traffic. <br />3 <br />