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227l~ SPECIAL MEETING OF AUGUST !t, 1965 The special meeting was called to order at 7:40 P.M. with the following members present: Mayor Nilsen, Clerk Strandquist, Trustees Warkentien, Black and Stone. Also present was Engineer Lemberg. State Highway Commissioner John Jamieson, District Engineer E. J. McCubrey, and Ramsey County Engineer Deane R. Anklan were also present. Mayor Nilsen opened discussion regarding Larpenteur-Snelling Grade Separation. The report by Bonestroo, Rosene and Associates, Inc. on the proposed grade separation was reviewed. Mr. McCubrey stated that this project will not be undertaken for at least five years and may possibly be ten years. Inasmuch as there is not much more room for expansion for homes or big business in Falcon Heights, then in all probability, the Village would not need additional fire department sub-stations. In view of this, consideration must be given to access of fire trucks to areas east and west of Snelling Avenue. Highway Department officials stated there would be a grade separation at Roselawn, and two pedestrian bridges could be planned - one at Crawford and one at Garden Avenue. Highway Department officials also stated that two~ray traffic on Hollywood Court service lane would cause confusion and conflict. The possibility of a new road from the west side of Hollywood Court extending to Fairview Avenue was discussed. Signals at Larpenteur and Snelling and also at Arona and Larpenteur were discussed. Ramsey County officials advised there are funds available to finance the installation of signals if such project is undertaken during the year 1965. McCubrey and Jamieson were in agreement. Signals at Arona and Larpenteur and new signals and overhead signs for the Larpenteur-Snelling intersection designating right hand turns, and left turn signal movements from Larpenteur Avenue were .discussed. Barriers that are two feet high by 6 - 8 inches at the top to run down the center of Larpenteur Avenue from Arona Avenue to St. Mary's Street were discussed. Mention was made that above signs and barriers could be ins Called in six months or less. It was agreed by Highway Department and Ramsey County representatives that village officials should contact the basin®ssmen regarding the above-mentioned barrier so that necessary arrangements can be made for parking facilities at the rear of the business properties. Estimated cost for the above, including signals, is $35,000. ' Tennis courts The placing of tennis courts on the Falcon Falcon Heights Heights Elementary School grounds was discussed, Schools as was the possibility of purchase of lots adjacent to parking area on Holton and Garden for tennis courts. Recreational Program Warkentien thought it advisable to contact Robert 1966: Sonstro®m, recreational counselor, about the program for the year 1966.