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• • CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION NOVEMBER 8, 2000 Council Member Reinert stated he would like to see other options from the County. He stated if the current options are the only options, he is ready to take a vote. He stated he would like to have a collected effort from the two (2) Counties and cities to improve the roadway. Council Member Dahl stated she is in support of a vote. She stated she also supports the Council Members in Shoreview. She stated this issue is a symptom of a larger problem. The major highways need to add lanes. The Metropolitan Council and the State need to work together. Everyone needs to think beyond today. She noted County Road J to Blaine is a four (4) lane highway because it had to be done that way. The roadway is now a ghost lane. More traffic at 50 m.p.h. does not equal more safety. The project may aleviate some problems on other roads. She stated that she believes there is a compromise. She stated putting off the vote will not be beneficial. A vote should be taken so the City can move forward. Mayor Bergeson stated it is clear the majority of the Council wants to deal with this issue. He stated he believes it may be premature. He stated he applaudsk e suggestion of the Counties and cities working together, however, does not be' ieveetha - -pan happen before November 27, 2000. This item will appear on the regular Council agen "day, November 27, 2000, 6:30 p.m. Mayor Bergeson called for a short bre gat Mayor Bergeson reconvened the mee4irrg 45 p.m. TOWN CENTER UPDATKNIA tY ALICE DIVINE The Community Developmenirector advised Dellwood, LLC, is putting together a development proposal'fO t1,e ehbein site in the Town Center. He noted the proposal is very preliminary. Staff] s met with the developer and a video presentation will be made at the next Council worksession. He referred to a map indicating the location of the site and reviewed a timeline regarding the project. He noted the critical issue is the road. The City Engineer advised a traffic impact study will be conducted from 77th Street down to Lake Drive. The developer is sharing in the cost of the study. The Economic Development Assistant advised direction is needed from Council. She referred to the Calthorpe Plan noting that the proposed development is a conventional suburban development and has nothing to do with the design standards. The main street character will be lost. The question is if the Council wants to hold to the same direction it has been going for years, or go with the Conventional development with staff using the design standards as a guide. Staff noted the Calthorpe plan will take longer to develop than the conventional type development.