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City Council Work Session Meeting March 20, 2006 2 . Councilmember Larson asked what the typical wait is for a driver at a red light. Ramsey County Traffic Engineer Dan Soler said that some lights have a 150 to 160 second light delay. Councilmember Holden asked if the traffic study was completed prior to the increased enforcement on Hamline Avenue for the "No-Tum on Red" sign. Mr. Soler said that the traffic study was completed in October of 2005. The Ramsey County Sheriffs Department increased enforcement efforts had already begun at that time. Mr. Dan Soler reported to the City Council that Ramsey County has placed a request to the State of Minnesota stating that traffic siguals are necded at County Road F and Hamline Avenue. The Minnesota Department of Transportation has denied the request at this time. The State of Mimlesota is planning to reconfigure Hamline Avenue. The new configuration would eliminate the current access to 694. Councilmember Holden asked ifthere is a proposed time line for the 694 project. Mr. Soler said that the proposed project is tentatively scheduled from 2010 to 2012. The . proposed project would be part of tile State's "Unweave the Weave" project. Mayor Aplikowski noted that the only way the City could possibly install a traffic signal in this area would be if Amble Drive and Arden View Court were connected. The City would be responsible for the reconstruction costs. Also, the City would have to reach an agreement with the town home complex on this issue. She is not sure if this is thc answer to the City's traffic problems for this area. Councilmember Pellegrin said that the installation of a new traffic signal along Hamline Avenue seems to be counter productive. Councilmember Larson agreed with Councilmember Pellegrin that a traffic signal is not warranted at this time. Mr. Soler recommended to the City Council that they do not make any major road improvements at this time and wait until the State of Minnesota solidify its future plans for 694, 35W, and Highway 10. Mayor Aplikowski requested that City staff continue to monitor this situation and keep the City Council informed of any changes regarding future reconstruction plans with the State of Minnesota and Ramsey County. .