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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — SEPTEMBER 23, 2019 2 MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as amended removing Items 7H and 7J and to authorize execution of all necessary documents contained therein. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). 8. PULLED CONSENT ITEMS A. Motion to Approve WSB Scope and Cost Estimate for Lake Valentine Roadway Improvement Recommendation Study Councilmember Holmes believed the proposal was not as comprehensive as it should be for the work to be completed. She supported data being collected for the school speed zone and traffic numbers, but recommended more focus be placed on how pedestrian traffic will impact this area. She recommended the Council hold a meeting with staff and the engineers prior to the study being completed. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla explained staff has been working closely with the school district. He noted staff would be meeting onsite with school staff on Tuesday, September 24 to discuss evening traffic, lighting and pedestrian concerns. He indicated staff has also been working closely with WSB on this proposal. Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom explained WSB was aware of the pedestrian concerns for this project. He agreed this may not be reflected in the words within the proposal scope for services but noted WSB was extremely aware of the need to coordinate pedestrian safety. He explained WSB could be involved in additional engagement meetings if this was the desire of the Council, but noted Shawn Delmore, the lead engineer, has been in communication with the school. Councilmember Holmes stated she would like to see a meeting held between WSB, staff and the City Council to review potential concepts prior to this item moving forward. She understood the bridge idea was not popular, but she believed this was the safest solution. She explained she would like to see this option further vetted. She expressed concern with the fact the proposal did not better explain how the pedestrian issues would be addressed. Councilmember Holden commented the Council had vetted a bridge concept with school representatives and there were concerns with the overall cost and expense for future maintenance. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla reported this was the case noting the grade of the road would also make a pedestrian bridge extremely difficult to install. He stated a light or hawk system would be considered through the proposed study. He indicated the study would provide the City with 20 -year projections on traffic volumes. Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom commented the City could request an additional meeting with WSB between the data collection period and the concept development stage.