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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — NOVEMBER 20, 2019 2 background that led to the study and the data that has been collected by WSB. He explained the number of pedestrians crossing this street was a concern. He reported lighting could be improved to increase safety. Mike Schwartz, Mounds View High School, asked when WSB would have a recommendation for the City. Erik Seiberlich, Project Engineer for WSB, anticipated a draft recommendation would come before the City Council in January of February of 2020. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla anticipated the City would have construction plans ready for the summer of 2020 in order to have this matter wrapped by prior the beginning of the next school year. Councilmember Holmes encouraged staff and WSB to speed this process along if at all possible. Mayor Grant agreed stating he would like to see this project moved along. Mr. Seiberlich described the data collection activities that were conducted by WSB. He commented on the turning movement information that was collected and showed the Council a short video. He discussed how the entrances were controlled during school drop-off and pick-up times and noted where staff/police officers were located to assist with pedestrian crossings. Councilmember Holden questioned what the AM and PM peaks hours were. Mr. Seiberlich stated the AM peak hour was from 7:40 to 8:40 a.m. and the PM peak hour was from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. He commented on how closing the west entrance has improved safety. He reported at this time there were too many pedestrian conflict areas. Councilmember Holmes expressed concern with the fact the school had changed the bus drop of plans. Mr. Seiberlich discussed how parents doing u -turns after dropping a child off at school was aggravating the traffic concerns on Lake Valentine Road. He commented further the pedestrian concerns along Lake Valentine Road noting each of the conflict points. Further discussion ensued regarding the findings from WSB. Councilmember Holden questioned when this corridor would be changed or improved. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla stated he was uncertain when the area would be improved. Councilmember Holmes questioned if a pedestrian bridge had to be ADA compliant given the fact all handicap parking would be located adjacent to the school.