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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JULY 19, 2000 Mr. Carlson advised the trail placement was discussed at the Planning and Zoning Board meeting and neighborhood meeting. All four (4) affected residents asked that the trail be moved. He stated he offered to put in a buffer but moving the trail would be easier. Mayor Bergeson suggested the trail and easement be combined. Council Member Dahl advised she was in favor of this project with a cul-de-sac. The City Engineer advised a cul-de-sac on the north would result in a 3/4 mile long cul-de- sac. A cul-de-sac on the south end would result in confusion for drivers. A sign could be put up indicating it is not a through street. Both placements are equally undesirable. He stated he is concerned about another long cul-de-sac similar to the one in Colonial Woods. Mayor Bergeson stated the cul-de-sac should be put on the south end. The north end should be constructed so the streets meet. The south end could then be when the road continues through to 62nd Street. Council Member Reinert inquired about a mechanism that in ale to continue the road in the future. The City Engineer advised he would ask for Co factor. He added that residents who live on continue through. n regarding the determining ill not want the road to Council Member Carlson sugge a e chanism such as a time or certain number of years. Council Member Rei be reconstructe funds are avail if the funds don't become available, 62nd Street can't ineer advised 62nd Street is on a state aid system. The Council Member ert stated he does not believe the residents will object to a time frame based on future development. Council Member Dahl requested the residents in Birchwood Acres be invited to the neighborhood meeting. HIGHWAY 49 PROJECT, JEFF REINERT Council Member Reinert advised he believes the Council needs to determine what should happen with the Highway 49 project. Once the Council makes a determination, a meeting should be held with the two (2) involved Counties and officials from the City of Shoreview. 7