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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION NOVEMBER 8, 2000 Mr. Olson advised a three -(3) lane roadway is not an option on a road that has a speed limit over 40 m.p.h. Council Member Reinert asked who has jurisdiction over the speed limit. Mr. Olson advised the Commissioner of Transportation determines speed limits. He explained the process used to change a speed limit noting most roadways under 55 M.P.H. will go up after a speed study is conducted. Council Member Reinert asked how the City could end up with a speed limit for a new roadway as compared to the roadway that currently exists. The City Engineer advised that if a speed study is conducted, it would include the habits of drivers currently using the road. Council Member Carlson expressed concern regarding receivingrrent information r and options right before this meeting. She noted the Council h requ, ed the information prior to the meeting. She stated each option as o" 105 120' of right-of- way that perhaps is not used. She stated that is too much ghtf f She noted the meeting in March 2000 is the first the Council heard a,. =s pry ect. At that meeting, traffic counts and a map showing the proposed pro ct 06 was distributed. She stated that was not enough information. There h scussion that the project is from Lake Drive to County Road J, however , area ` hows the project to 35W. She expressed concern regarding residents on th north d of the project. Council Member Carlson stated neat ' Shoreview plan nor the Comprehensive Plan for Lino Lakes calls for a divided �� `� "° e current Comprehensive Plan calls for a four -(4) lane undivided highw` Sh :'view plan calls for a two (2) lane highway. The City of Shoreview has . eed to not extend the project north of Chippewa for seven (7) years. The f.: a 62' wide three (3) lane highway south of Chippewa with the s .ing o, anes to be controlled by the City of Shoreview. The City of Shoreview has : ey County to come back with another plan because they do not want a five (5)1. e hi hway. The City of Shoreview will reject the current plan. She stated the City need o work with the City of Shoreview on this project. She proposed option F, which includes the Council vote on options A-E and the City work with the City of Shoreview and the two (2) counties to find a compromise. Mayor Bergeson inquired about the distinction between this project and the project five (5) years out. Mr. Olson stated the City has put pressure on the County to include the northern stretch of roadway in the County's plans. The schedule for funding on that portion is 2003-2006. He stated he is willing to meet with the City of Shoreview and Ramsey County to discuss options. He advised, however, that he will be designing the highway, not a committee. The City Engineer referred to a memo from the City of Shoreview to the Metropolitan Council. The City of Shoreview has requested a regional perspective of the plan. The