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Jim Tenpas asked why are we overbuilding the street to get money from the state? MSA type road requires 9-ton design with curb and gutter. Janet Thompson stated she moved out to this area for the rural life. If the street has to be paved, she wants the least amount of traffic as possible. A narrower street reduces the speed. She does not want the curbs and likes the original plan the best. The Council made the following comments: Council member Siedow preferred the 9-ton road and thought it was overkill with a trail system and curbs. Council member Armstrong preferred the 9-ton road and eliminating the islands because they are dangerous. Council member Dunn did not think concrete curb and gutter is necessary for the entire length. A trail is an invitation for snowmobiles to cut through. A 9-ton road is the better way to go for maintenance. The engineer should look into a stop sign on top of hill to slow down the traffic. Council member DeLapp preferred ditches to control water rather than curbs. Many people do not plant trees on their own, but if the trees are planted they like them. He suggested pulling the bike trail off when you get to the rural residential area. He is concerned with what immediate people along 50th Street think about the design. Mayor Hunt liked the 30th Street model because it does not look like an urban section. It's the Council's intent to listen to the residents and suggested a workshop. M/S/P DeLapp/Dunn - to hold a workshop on Tuesday, February 13, at 6 p.m., to discuss with the City Engineer design options for 50th Street. (Motion passed 5-0.) LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 6, 2001 4