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APPROVED AS AMENDED MARCH 20, 2012 LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 6, 2012 4 John Fremont, 7741 53rd St., stated the road needs repair; requested the same road width; looking forward to a new road. Mike Groetsch, 5675 Highlands Tr., requested the same road width; expressed concerns for the safety of residents; speeding problems with a newly paved thoroughfare; questioned why County did not keep the road. David Nielsen, 5680 Highlands Tr., stated the road traffic increased since 1994, not as safe, wider road is better, and inquired about traffic calming options. Gary Peltzer, 5747 Highlands Ct., requested same road width, as he’s been walking it for 33 years; commented that the bituminous curbs are gone due to snow plows. Mary Noreen, 7960 Demontreville Tr., stated it is hard economic times and plans need to reevaluated; maintain road width; aware that Highlands Tr. in tough shape due to high traffic but why not all of Highlands Tr. Michael Miller, 5810 Highlands Tr., requested same road width, commenting that streets narrow during winter (snowy) months; walking and bicycling lanes would be helpful. Public Hearing Closed at 8:40 p.m. Council discussed the new Stillwater Bridge and preserving frontage road access to the City; City would not pay additional costs for concrete curbs; costs cannot increase if concrete comes up after closing; explore “red zone policing” regarding ticketing; sensitive to cost less street maintenance, speed concerns and parking. Engineer Griffin stated quantities are managed which help save disturbance of properties; pedestrian safety; emergency vehicles. MOTION: Council Member Pearson moved to adopt Resolution No. 2012-011, ordering the Improvement and the Preparation of the Plans and Specifications for the Demontreville Highlands Area Street Improvements. Council Member Park seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0. Keats Avenue North: MSA Street and Trunk Watermain Improvements – Public Improvement Hearing and Resolution No. 2012-012 Ordering Improvement and the Preparation of Plans and Specifications City Engineer Griffin updated the Council on the Feasibility Report for the Keats Avenue North and Trunk Watermain Improvements project. Keats Avenue is a major north and south collector roadway and a designated Municipal State Aid route within the City. The pavement surface showed significant distresses including subgrade failure, indicating that a street reclamation process could not be utilized as a low cost payment rehabilitation option. The project improvements include the reconstruction of Keats Avenue together with a 16-inch diameter trunk watermain extension.