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Proposed Street Design Received: City Council received a proposed street design for the 2023 Street Rehabilitation Project at the December 5, 2022 City Council Work Session. Breakdown of Proposed Street Design: Pleasant View Drive — Current pavement sections are 8' Parking Lanes, 11' Drive Lanes for a total pavement width of 38'. (Attachment B) Concrete curbing is in place. The proposed pavement section is for 10' drive lanes, with 8' width parking on the west section and 2' foot reaction zone on the East section (currently there is 8' parking in place on both sides). The proposed pavement section includes replacing the concrete curb and gutter on the East side and spot replacement on the Western side. (Attachment C) Trail: A shared use trail, 10' in width and placed directly behind the curb, is proposed on the East side of Pleasant View Drive. (Attachment C) The trail installation is in accordance with the approved 2008 and the 2040 Comp Plans. (Attachments D) Public Information Meeting on November 15, 2022: Notifications were place in the mail November 9, 2022, regarding the informational meeting indicating the opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed project and street design. (Attachment E). Trail Proposal Reviewed: Staff reviews the connectivity of Mounds View's sidewalk and trail system with the trail system also the walkable communities of Ramsey County, neighboring communities and Greenstep Cities. (Attachments F, G, H) Trees: Residents voiced concerns over losing trees due to the design of the trail. Staff informed the residents and City Council that the tree removal plans are in the preliminary planning stage of the project. Upon field verifying, Staff will also recommend temporary fencing to signify that no construction to occur at or around a certain tree during the project. (This should assist in reducing any damage to the root system of the trees that are located within the Right of Way, and potentially outside of the work zone.) Landscaping within the Right of Way (ROW). Several residents have landscaping in the ROW with one or two having significant landscaping placed within the ROW. Staff will work with these property owners regarding the extent of the removals. Strategic Plan Strategy/Goal: Maintain and Plan for Infrastructure Improvements. Financial Impact: No Financial Impact to 2022 Budget. Recommendation: a. Staff is requesting authorization to move forward with the proposed 2023 Street Rehabilitation project — Pleasant View Dr/Stinson Boulevard. The Mounds View Visio. A Thriving Desirable Comm....�