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Mounds View City Council June 26, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 25 Mr. Amundsen stated he did some research and the contractor indicated they can always raise the edge of the "shoe" and roll it somewhat with their machinery, but will have to build the back of the curb with an extra pass. IIe stated he cannot believe that two passes will cost the same as one. Mr. Amundsen stated he had heard that citizens are frustrated with traffic patterns, and in South Minneapolis, several options were used to divert traffic patterns from the neighborhoods. He recommended that Mounds View look into such solutions. Councilmember Thomas stated the difficulty of shifting the traffic pattern is that some cars will go through other peoples' roads. She stated that if Red Oak Drive is blocked, cars will go to Groveland Road and that the number of cars will not be changed, they will just go somewhere else. She added there is a major thoroughfare and the Council must be cognizant of the problems. Councilmember Thomas stated she believes a study is necessary to determine where to move the traffic. She stated she agrees with Mr. Amundsen and does not believe there is such a small difference in price between bituminous and concrete. Mayor Marty questioned sidewalks and trail ways and asked what it will cost to include those in the feasibility report. Director Lee responded it would probably cost several thousand dollars. Mayor Marty said in the past, there was a comprehensive trail way map. He added that traffic is not diminishing, it is increasing. He said having an avenue for people to walk and bike should be considered in the feasibility report. Councilmember Gunn said most neighborhoods do not want sidewalks, and that the Council should not consider it. Director Lee said that it could be a matter of just striping the road as was suggested in the 1992 report. Councilmember Thomas said her concern is that if they present something the neighborhood does not want, that they will say "no" to the entire project. She said she would prefer to give the citizens what they asked for. Councilmember Flaherty said he agrees with Councilmember Thomas that sidewalks were off the table. IIe said the only issue he remembers was the question of bituminous versus concrete curbs. Councilmember Stigney asked about closing the access from Fairchild Avenue to County Road 10, and about the survey results. Director Lee responded that there was not a survey taken, and there were no comments regarding Fairchild Avenue to County Road 10 on the comment forms. Councilmember Thomas said she recalled things written in on the feedback form regarding closing Fairchild to County 10. Councilmember Stigney said he believes they should talk to residents first.