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Resolution 7501 Adopting Non-Standard Street Design Configuration for Edgewood Drive September 28, 2009 Page 4 The following cost estimates are determined for the following options as shown on the notice: Option Cost Amount South of Woodale Cost Amount North of Woodale Total Cost Amount Option 1: 2-12-12-8=34’ wide w/ 11’ multi-use trail $ 367,500 $ 367,500 $ 735,000 Option 2: 5.5-12-12-8=37.5’ wide w/ 6.5’ sidewalk $ 399,600 $ 399,600 $ 799,200 Option 3: 8-12-12-8=40’ wide w/ 6.5’ sidewalk $ 410,800 $ 410,800 $ 821,600 Committee Recommendation The Streets and Utilities Committee is recommending that the City Council adopt Option 3 for the Edgewood Drive design configuration (vote tally was 5 for - 2 against). This option is most similar to existing conditions (parking lanes on both sides of travel lanes) but includes a 6.5 foot off-street (behind the curb) concrete sidewalk the entire length of Edgewood Drive from County Road H to H2. The two members voting against this recommendation did not want full-parking north of Woodale, but felt it was warranted south of Woodale. A revised design option of having 5.5 foot bicycles lanes in lieu of the parking lanes north of Woodale was suggested by one member. The need for off-street pedestrian accommodations was unanimous with the Committee. Other items discussed included bump-outs, crosswalks, turn lanes, and parking limitations. Bump-outs could be considered at the main crossing for the school (between the sidewalk easement and school visitor parking), Woodale Drive, and Clearview Avenue for traffic calming and pedestrian friendly roadway crossing. The Committee also recommended that the crosswalks in front of the school and across County Road H and H2 be improved for safety reasons. City staff will be discussing the County Road crossings with Ramsey County in the near future. Turn lanes were also suggested for southbound traffic at County Road H and northbound traffic at County Road H2. Lastly, if parking lanes are built into the roadway configuration, then City staff recommends no limitations for parking in the corridor (complying with Municipal Code). City staff will also be coordinating ideas for student drop-off/pick-up with school staff for safety reasons. City staff was informed by Bonestroo that if Option 3 is adopted by the City Council, the 60 foot right-of-way would not be wide enough to accommodate infiltration features. However, Bonestroo thinks that there is enough infiltration between excess infiltration area in Area A and planned infiltration area in Area B/C to meet the Rice Creek Watershed District requirements. Alternatively, additional locations could be pursued, including property owned by the school near the tennis courts. This would be the only suitable location in the Edgewood Drive right-of- way south of Woodale due to the steepness of the roadway. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution 7501 which will adopt Option 3 for the general design configuration for reconstructing Edgewood Drive. Although any of the presented options would be suitable, our recommendation for Option 3 is based upon meeting the needs of Edgewood MS and the concerns of homeowners on Edgewood Drive wanted an “as-is” condition. Although Staff does not believe that parking on the west side north of Woodale is needed, Option 3 provides a compromise for all stakeholders involved with this process.