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January 13, 2026, St. Anthony Council Work Session - 2 The Plan Vision is to have a safe, connected, sustainable, and equitable active transportation network that promotes mode choice, improves quality of life and environmental outcomes, and serves people of all ages and abilities. There are three recommended Citywide Connections to the Active Transportation Network: Off-Road Shared-Use Path, On-Road Separated Bicycle Lane, and On-Road Bicycle Boulevard. The connections were indicated on a map. The Priority Infrastructure Projects include Stinson Blvd, Silver Lake Rd, 36th Avenue at Silver Lake Road, and St. Anthony Blvd at Kenzie Terrace/Silver Lake Road and at New Brighton Blvd/County Road 88. Ms. Saulog reviewed Project Actions for each project. The Final draft of the Active Transportation Plan will be presented to Council for approval and formal adoption at an upcoming City Council Meeting. Planning and executing a temporary demonstration project that is included with planning assistance grant activities (MnDOT budgeted $10,000 - $15,000) will occur in the Spring/Summer of 2026. Conversations will be initiated with Hennepin and Ramsey Counties, and other agency partners as indicated in the plan. Ongoing monitoring will occur to research other funding opportunities applicable to projects listed in the AT Plan. Mayor Webster thanked Ms. Saulog for her presentation. Councilmember Randle asked if the amount of the grant would cover all the high priorities. Ms. Saulog stated the grant covered the development of the grant and the demonstration process. The funding for the projects is to be determined. Councilmember Doolan thanked Ashley and Minette for the design sessions. This reflects what we have heard from residents. She asked if time indicates the priority. Ms. Saulog stated that all projects have been prioritized, and a feasible schedule has been indicated. More discussions need to occur. Ms. Morello stated that a lot of the roadways prioritized are not City roads. The plan will give us leverage when h having discussions with other agencies. Councilmember Jenson inquired about safe routes to schools, and crossing Silver Lake Road at 36th Avenue has been a longstanding issue. He asked how high that crossing is in the priorities. Ms. Saulog stated that it was a common theme in the input received. Some jurisdictional things need to be addressed. Ms. Morello stated that the Safe Routes to Schools program has several grant opportunities. Councilmember Doolan asked about the County’s involvement and whether they were involved. Ms. Saulog stated there were representatives from Ramsey County. Conversations have started. Ms. Morello stated that St. Anthony engineers coordinate with the Counties routinely. The plan will be passed on to the engineers for discussion. Mayor Webster stated this is valuable in goal-setting sessions beginning tomorrow. B.Council Discussion on Immigration Concerns. Mayor Webster stated she has a strong value for how people are treated. She invited those residents in attendance stay and meet with the Council for discussions between 6:30 – 7:00 p.m. this evening, and return for Open Forum during the Regular Council Meeting if they desire. 3