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Streets Policies Committee Final Report April 5, 1999 Introduction In 1998, Mounds View City Council experienced a lack of community support for the proposed Spring Lake Road/County Road I project. Recognizing that evaluation is an essential step for learning from past experiences and recognizing successes, City Council set forth in Resolution 5267, creating the Streets Policy Committee. Its task was to review city road reconstruction policies, operating practices, assessment policies, and the city's ability to finance future projects. At times the opinions of the group were in opposition, however, the group rose to the occasion by compromising on solutions that represented a common ground. Membership into this committee was open to any Mounds View resident and included two civil engineers and one watershed expert. The result of the group's efforts are finalized in this report, which offers recommendations for change and generates workable solutions. The committee The ten -member group has met four times during Nov. 5, 1998 through Dec. 31, 1998. Members are Mounds View residents Ordeen Braathen, Dan Coughlin, Barbara Haake, Brian Kaden, Mary Malrick, Rob Marty, Pat Michna, Jim Norton, Deb Rielley, and Jim Schmidt. Mary Malrick served as committee chair. City Administrator Chuck Whiting has served to facilitate discussion and record minutes. Advising the committee was Public Works Director Mike Ulrich, who reviewed the existing reconstruction policies and engineering timetable. Council Member Gary Quick attended a meeting to listen and offer his input. After Jan. 1, 1999, Dan Coughlin and Rob Marry, withdrew from the committee to accept their newly elected positions as Mounds View's Mayor and Councilmember, respectively. After that transition, four meetings were held: Jan. 7, Jan. 21, Feb. 25, and March 8. Recommendation 1 The standard from which to start considering a street improvement should be based on the current design of the street. Discussion: The reconstruction guidelines should reflect flexible policy regarding road design. For purposes of discussion, road design includes pavement width, curb and gutter, sidewalks, trails, and new storm sewer installation where there was none previously. Current policy states that all roads be constructed to a minimum width of either 28' or 30'. Presently numerous streets will need widening to meet that standard. The committee's consensus is that the proposed street designs will begin with the existing