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4.5 Right-of-Way/Easements In general, roadway improvements can be completed within the existing roadway footprint between Foxhill Road and Geneva Avenue (south side of Oneka Lake Boulevard), as well as the existing right-of-way. There will be a need for permanent or temporary easements at some locations within the project limits. The extent of these easements, and the type of easement required, will be determined in the final design phase of the project. 4.6 Permits/Approvals The anticipated permits and approvals required and the respective regulatory agencies are listed below: ■ City of Hugo............................................................. RCWD Permit/Wetlands ■ NIN Pollution Control Agency NPDES ............................ Erosion/Stormwater 4.7 Additional Considerations The City's Comprehensive Trail Plan includes the extension of a trail within the project area. There is an existing trail along the north side of Oneka Lake Boulevard between Geneva Avenue North and Greene Avenue North, as well as several other connection opportunities as shown in Figure IB. The trail is proposed to be located on the north side of 1471 Street/Oneka Lake Boulevard, to minimize impacts to mailboxes, trees, driveways, wetlands, and private utilities. Traffic speed was an issue raised by the neighborhood. Typical speed reduction measures the City has found effective include: ■ Increased enforcement ■ Narrowed roadway width/intersections ■ Driver feedback signage Law enforcement was in the neighborhood on several occasions over the past two months, and issued a number of citations and warnings. Their data shows that traffic speeds are an issue. Additional attention related to enforcement is recommended. Another option for consideration includes narrowing the width of the roadway. The options for consideration are summarized as follows: ■ Option A: The roadway width is 32 feet, with a 5 -foot boulevard and an 8 -foot bituminous trail. This is typical of a collector roadway in the City. This option will allow parking on one side of the road, and will result in impacts to adjacent properties including trees and fences. The width of the road is such that we would not expect a significant reduction in traffic speeds with this option. ■ Option B: The roadway width is 28 feet, with a 5 -foot boulevard and an 8 -foot bituminous trail. This option will reduce impacts, and have more potential to reduce speeds; however, parking will not be allowed on the roadway at this width consistent with State -Aid requirements. Feasibility Report 147'h Street and Oneka Lake Boulevard Street Improvement Project City of Hugo, MN WSB Project No. 1904-870 Page 6