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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JUNE 6, 2001 Council Member O'Donnell asked if the owner is open to additional landscaping. City Planner Smyser advised additional landscaping is a possibility. It was the consensus of the Council to put this item on the Planning and Zoning Board agenda Wednesday, June 13, 2001. CSAH 49 RECONSTRUCTION UPDATE, JOHN POWELL City Engineer Powell advised he met with County and State representative's two (2) weeks ago. The State Aid Office is supportive of a "contact sensitive roadway". MnDOT did do a speed study that was not supportive of a speed reduction on the roadway. If the road is designed to have the appearance of a 45 -mph speed limit, MnDOT will work to get that particular speed approved. The design and amenities of the roadway would then be designated for 45 mph. This process would require that the City is a partner in the project design and financial aspects. There are S Aid Funds available. MnDOT would have to be included in the entire pro. ss so i ey can request the 45 -mph speed limit. It has been indicated that funding � :wail .le in 2003 as long as progress is being made. The new design will not `fec the ent from Birch Street to Lake Drive. City staff is waiting for informari xtDOT to develop the schedule and process for the project. City Engineer Powell added that the City wo features of the roadway. The new alignmen Birch to Lake Drive. There would be a Council Member Carlson stated t Drive has been discussed. Sh roadway. She stated she be Northern Instruments. on tai maintenance of the unique t the roadway to the east, north of Egret and Blue Heron. the contact sensitive roadway to Lake her e wetland issues on both sides of the neighbor's homes are closer to the roadway than City Engineer Powell • ate Aid has clearly indicated not much would be gained with a contact sensitive ad ' ay all the way to Lake Drive. Moving the roadway even further to the east will b: ooked at. He stated neighborhood input is needed before a design is submitted. The contact sensitive roadway design is a collaborative effort. Council Member Carlson stated she would like to see a design plan for the citizens to review. City Engineer Powell stated input from the residents is needed before a design can be submitted. He stated neighborhood meetings will be held in late June or early July. The process will begin with a list of what the residents feel is desirable along the roadway. Council Member Carlson stated the process needs to be extended to Elm Street. Those residents also need to be involved. City Engineer Powell advised the focus is from Birch to County Road J. 4