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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 12, 1994 6 . wide from the top of the curb. Mayor Probst stated that he believes the lane width will be workable. The engineer has latitude on the widths. The lanes could be reduced to 12 feet and the paths to six feet, so the road would not have to be widened. The right turn lane could be striped without taking out the bike path. Mayor Probst asked Ms. Kajer, who was present, if the direction the Council is taking will be acceptable to the residents. Ms. Janeen Kajer, 1434 West County Road E, stated that she and Ms. Hass have talked to many residents on County Road E who agree that something needs to be done because there are small children on that road. They do feel that this approach will help. They have expressed concern about a lower speed limit. The speed was 40 mph and was only lowered to 35 mph after a school girl was hit. She asked if there is any way to have the Ramsey County speed machine placed in the area. The machine flashes driving speeds, as vehicles pass through. Winkel agreed to request Ramsey County to put the speed machine at that location. Hicks stated that enforcement is the issue. Cars are traveling 10 to 15 miles over the posted speed limit. If traffic would travel the speed limit, it would be safer and more tolerable for residents. . MOTION: Hicks moved and Malone seconded a motion to approve restriping on County Road E between Highway 51 and Old Snelling Avenue as per Dan Soler's plan with the modifications shown on the drawing at the intersection of Johanna Boulevard and Old Snelling A venue; and that the sensors at the intersection be moved as necessary without widening the intersection. The motion was approved unanimously (4-0). Aplikowski stated that the downtown area of any town does not have a speed limit over 30 mph., and she would have no problem requesting a lower speed limit in a business district area. After further discussion, it was the consensus of the Council not to request a speed reduction on County Road E at this time but request that the speed control machine be placed in that location. HAMI.INE AVENUE SEALCOA TING Winkel stated that 1994 budget funds are available for sealcoating. He requested approval for sealcoating for Harnline Avenue from Highway 96 to Floral Drive. Malone stated that there are cracks and trenches on Hamline. The sealcoating will not fix the trenches. He would assume the project will cost more than $15,000, and be would have a bard . time supporting this request this late in the year. He would recommend that sample borings of