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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 22, 2022 Page 2 • More connections across the interstate create better community connections. A community feedback survey was conducted February 13 — March 8, 2019 and 2,269 responses were received. The survey targeted residents, businesses, visitors and commuters along I-35W. People who live, work and visit this stretch of I-35W agree that congestion, trip reliability, connections between highways and safety on and across I-35W could be improved. 8 An online, on -demand, and interactive public open houses were held May 15 — June 21, 2020 to 9 confirm that the problems identified are in line with what the community thinks. Feedback 10 opportunities were offered in a brief online survey and comment form. The top themes from 11 open-ended comments included: 12 • Proposed solutions for specific locations along this stretch of I-35W. 13 • Prioritize pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure and expand facilities. 14 • Expand transit facilities and infrastructure. 15 • Consider environmental impacts and reduce pollution. 16 • Reduce highway congestion. 17 18 Mr. Tag stated long-term solutions were developed to address bridge and pavement conditions, 19 increase mobility, improve travel time reliability, improve transit advantage and improve 20 connectivity across 35W and interaction with community. 21 22 He reviewed freeway crossing approach and noted freeway crossings connect the community. 23 There is an opportunity to redesign crossings at key bridges as part of 1-35W concept 24 development. This process begins with input on existing challenges and opportunities. The 25 opportunities to improve high -stress crossings were indicated on a map. 26 27 The Study Timeline is currently in the Concept Development, Concept Evaluation, and 28 Identifying Design. They will appear back before the City Council when solutions have been 29 identified. 30 31 Mr. Aaron Tag of MnDOT can be contacted at aaron.tag@state.mn.us and Mr. John Griffith of 32 HDR can be reached at john.griffith@hdrinc.com. 33 34 Mayor Stille stated although 35W doesn't border St. Anthony, it is used by residents more than 35 may be realized. He asked about the solutions and how the public would have an opportunity to 36 comment. Ms. Roth stated there would be opportunities via social media or meetings via zoom 37 for residents to comment. They will reach out to City Staff when the dates have been determined 38 for the presentations. Mayor Stille thanked Mr. Tag and Ms. Roth for their work on this. 39 40 II1. CONSENT AGENDA. 41 42 A. Approval of February 8, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes. 43 B. Licenses and Permits. 44 C. Claims. 45 D. Resolution 22-020 — Reestablishing Precincts and Polling Places.