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Mounds View City Council February 28, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 2 and the City extend their condolences to the family of the young man, and to his neighbors and friends. Sherry Gunn inquired when the last study of the corridor was undertaken. Mayor Coughlin advised there was a study of the entire corridor prior to the time that he and three other members of the Council Members took office, however, there was no action by the previous Council at that time. An audience member inquired if there were any other communities that have a major highway extending through them. She stated the citizens approved a school, daycare, and Community Center in the City, however, the Community Center held a Teen Night event at the Mermaid, and did not bus the children to this location. She inquired how they could unite a community when there is a major highway running through it. She stated she had driven up Highway 10 that evening, and had witnessed traffic travelling at a rate of 65 miles per hour. She stated her son attends ALC School, and her children are not permitted to cross the highway. She indicated she was proud of the Community Center, however, it needs to be safe for the children. She indicated that in the city of Blaine, pedestrians could cross over Highway 10 on a winding road that leads them to a bikeway and walkway, in order to get from one part of town to the other. She stated there is nothing of this nature in Mounds View. She explained that they do not have straight lanes with crossways for the children, or even flashing lights. She inquired why. Police Chief Clark stated he had no easy answer to this. He explained that this was discussed, in terms of reviewing the previous study, and possibly conducting additional studies to attempt to make the highway more pedestrian friendly. He reiterated that at this point, the highway is not “pedestrian friendly,” and because of the length of the highway, the answers would probably not be readily forthcoming. He indicated that they must undergo further studies and examine other types of activity that might make the road more pedestrian friendly, or at least attempt to screen off some of the traffic. Mrs. Gunn inquired regarding the time line for obtaining such studies. Mayor Coughlin stated the previous Council initiated a study that could be revisited. He explained that he and Council Member Marty had requested these issues be discussed earlier last year, and he would assume that the Council will request this matter placed on the next Work Session Agenda for that purpose. He indicated that the Council would address this during the official portion of the Council Meeting. Mrs. Gunn inquired if Highway 10 was owned by the State of Minnesota, and currently under transition to Ramsey County. Mayor Coughlin stated this was correct. Mrs. Gunn stated it was difficult to cross the street during the time allotted. She inquired if the light could be reprogrammed to allow more time to cross, or if flashing lights could be utilized. Police Chief Clark explained that the crosswalks and the lights were installed when County Road 10 was a still a State roadway, therefore, the lights are traffic friendly. He stated the amount of