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April 8, 2025 St. Anthony Council Work Session - 3 <br /> <br /> <br />Ms. Morello stated there are 3 representatives from the School Board on the Planning Team also. This <br />plan can highlight both modifications in infrastructure and a greater component to non-infrastructure <br />improvements to the system. <br /> <br />Councilmember Doolan thanked Staff for their work on this. In 2015, the bike walk group first came <br />before Council and the Commissions. She recalls the group was promoting bike-ped plans. We will be <br />positioned to apply for regional grants. Ms. Morello stated regarding bike and pedestrian plans, there <br />are a lot of agencies that have specific bike and pedestrian plans. The value of integration has been <br />identified along with developing a cohesive network. This is an opportunity to focus on all people not <br />using a motor vehicle to travel. The work done by the bike-walk group’s recommendations was put into <br />the comprehensive plan. Councilmember Doolan asked how local representation will be found for the <br />Planning Team and ensure it includes both types of commuters. Ms. Morello stated that work was done <br />on that during the grant application stage. The scope is widening. There is good representation in the <br />group as well as professional and personal experiences. <br /> <br />Councilmember Jenson referred to the timeline and noted this information will be timely in preparing <br />for strategic planning. Ms. Morello noted the timeline was provided by MNDOT. <br /> <br />Councilmember Elnagdy referred to the local planning team and the resident advocate. A dedicated <br />wheelchair user may be more appropriate on the team. Ms. Morello will note that and appreciates the <br />suggestion, as all representation is valuable. <br /> <br />Councilmember Doolan stated she met someone who uses a wheelchair at Silverwood. Someone who <br />understands that type of use has a different perspective, which would be valuable to the Planning Team. <br />Ms. Morello stated at a high level, there will be opportunities for all with various backgrounds to <br />engage. <br /> <br />Councilmember Jenson stated when getting volunteers, it is important that they commit to attending all <br />meetings as the timeline is very tight. <br /> <br />Councilmember Doolan appreciates there will be opportunities for everyone to have input. Ms. Morello <br />stated Staff will receive guidance on MnDOT as to how that input will be gathered. Councilmember <br />Doolan stated she appreciates it is tied to the Comp Plan and Climate Plan. <br /> <br />Mayor Webster thanked Ms. Morello and Ms. Saulog for their work. <br /> <br />Future Agenda Items: <br /> <br />The next Work Session Meeting will be held on April 22, 2025. <br /> <br />Adjournment: <br /> <br />The meeting adjourned at 6:04 p.m.