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NOTES FROM THE KELLER PARKWAY NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING JANUARY 30, 1995 LITTLE CANADA CITY HALL - 7:00 P.M. The purpose of this meeting was to discuss Ramsey County's plans for a maintenance project to occur on Keller Parkway from Little Canada Road to Spoon Lake. Those present representing the County were Dan Schact, Bob Bock and Jerry Auge. Those presenting representing the City of Little Canada were Joel Hanson, City Administrator, Dave Harris, Public Works Superintendent, and Jerry Bourdon, City Engineer. Ken Haider, Public Works Director /City Engineer, was present representing the City of Maplewood. Also present in the audience were County Commissioners Hal Norgard, Brenda Thomas, and Dick Wedell; Little Canada Council Members Steve Morelan and Bob Pedersen. The City Administrator reported that the County is planning a maintenance project for Keller Parkway. That project is proposed to include the resurfacing of the street as well as shoulder paving. Little Canada has proposed the shoulder paving portion of the project in order to address pedestrian safety issues. The City is aware that there are concerns on the part of the Keller Parkway property owners with regard to the impact that project will have on traffic speed, trees, and adjoining property. Ramsey County officials are here this evening to answer those questions. The Administrator reported that the decision on shoulder paving will ultimately come back to the respective City Councils. Little Canada's Council has not taken an official position at this point, but there has been some sentiment expressed that a paved shoulder is necessary to improve pedestrian safety. Dan Schact reported that the project will involve the recycling of the existing road surface and resurfacing of the road. The existing pavement will be pulverized, the road bed graded and compacted, and a new surface installed. Most of the work is typically done using County employees. Schact reported that the project is considered a maintenance project, similar to what was done on County Road C between Keller Parkway and Highway 61 last year. The work on County Road C from Highway 61 to the east was considered to be a reconstruction project. Schact reported that the County's standard width for a paved road is 40 feet. The current width of Keller Parkway varies between 20 and 24 feet, averaging 22 feet. A 40 foot road section would provide for two twelve -foot driving lanes and two eight -foot shoulders. Schact reported that this size road would not fit in the Keller Parkway area. The County is proposing a 32 -foot width for Keller Parkway similar to what was done on County Road C. The County's standard for the 32 -foot width includes two twelve -foot driving lanes and two four -foot shoulders. Little Canada has asked 1 Page 56