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10 <br />I1 <br />12 <br />13 <br />14 <br />15 <br />16 <br />17 <br />18 <br />19 <br />20 <br />21 <br />22 <br />23 <br />24 <br />25 <br />26 <br />27 <br />28 <br />29 <br />30 <br />31 <br />32 <br />33 <br />34 <br />35 <br />36 <br />37 <br />38 <br />39 <br />40 <br />41 <br />42 <br />43 <br />44 <br />45 <br />46 <br />City Council Regular Meeting Minutes <br />May 10, 2005 <br />Page 3 <br />discussions could start in the late fall, and ideas could possibly be agreed upon for construction <br />in 2007. <br />Councilmember Thuesen said that in the past, important projects have been taken on quickly and <br />have moved quickly. <br />Mr. Mornson said that 2007 may be obtainable; however, he would like to keep it flexible for <br />construction in 2008. FIe said the City must look at its financial obligations, and how this project <br />would be funded. IIe asked if the Commissioner would have a staff member participate with the <br />City staff and the community. <br />Commissioner Stenglein said his staff would work with the City from the beginning. <br />Mr. Grube pointed out that lie is frequently asked in similar projects whether the road would <br />become a four -lane road with some residences removed. He said Ile wants to make sure others <br />know he is aware of that concern and that is not in the plans currently. <br />Councilmember Horst said there have been discussions in goal setting sessions. This project was <br />moved to the top due to the small sidewalks, the poles and the lighting. He said the current two- <br />lane design is satisfu tory. Most people would agree that the walkability needs to be improved <br />and utilities need to be buried. Where and how to extend the sidewalks seems to be the problem. <br />There would be some encroachment into yards and that must be discussed. <br />Commissioner Stenglein stated that having lived here, he knows some of the people may be <br />resistant to change. He said community involvement will be requested. <br />Councilmember Thuesen said a major issue is how to get people from one side to the other. An <br />adult resident raised the issue that crossing the street to get to City Hall is difficult. It is difficult <br />for kids to cross the street to get to the community center. He asked if there are things to do to <br />encourage safer pedestrian crossing areas. <br />Mr. Grube pointed out the expectation of the driver must be considered. He said the driver is in <br />a big vehicle and if there isn't an obvious pedestrian statement being made, the driver doesn't <br />have the sensitivity to the pedestrian in the crosswalk. h1 front of this building, there is a <br />crosswalk in the middle of the block From the driver's standpoint there are not a lot of clues to <br />know that it is coming. You have to give the motorist a proper cue to understand so that they <br />will yield. A bump out at the street crossing gives a little better cue to the motorist. <br />Councilmember Stille suggested looking at the Comprehensive Plan, because the design may <br />already be in there. He asked what other roads are comparable to look at to get an idea of what <br />can be done. Mr. Grube said Golden Valley Road is a good example of working with what was <br />there and refurbishing it. <br />Mr. Grube indicated that the Roadside Assistance Fund does provide help in planting trees to <br />beautify a corridor. <br />93 <br />