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<br /> ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION <br /> November 15, 2004 3 <br />. bicyclists and in-line skaters. The proposed thrce foot panel would be an aggregate or colored <br /> cement material. This would be a hard surface that would allow bikers or roller bladders to <br /> move around pedestrians. <br /> The proposed compromise agreement with the three foot panels would not affect the state aid <br /> status of this project. <br /> Mayor Aplikowski stated that she has received a number of phone calls on the Lexington <br /> Avenue sidewalk. <br /> Councilmember Grant was wondering about the cost difference? <br /> Mr. Tolaas stated that the three foot panels would add an additional $30,000 to this project. <br /> City Administrator Wolfe asked Jim Tolaas if the City would have to take formal action on the <br /> sidewalk change? <br /> Ramsey County Engineer Tolaas said that the City does not have to take formal action at this <br /> time, but will have to approve the final design plan. <br /> Councilmembcr Larson believes that the three foot panel is a good addition to the project. It <br /> allows bicyclists the opportunity to also use the sidewalk. <br />. Arden Hills Resident Andy Holewa asked if the roadway could be reconfigured to allow for an <br /> eight foot pathway. <br /> Jim Tolaas mentioned that Ramsey County has to use a portion of the right-of-way to address <br /> roadway expansion issues on Lexington Avenue. <br /> Mayor Aplikowski commented that the right-of-way on Lexington Avenue was pushed back a <br /> great deal. <br /> Councilmember Grant stated that a three foot sidewalk panel is reasonable. <br /> Mr. Holewa said that he believes Ramsey County did a poor job of planning for the Lexington <br /> Avenue project. He believes that the proposed sidewalk will not look very good. In his opinion, <br /> residents will probably construct walls and fencing on Lexington Avenue to minimize the view. <br /> This proposal does not enhance the look of the community. He requested that Ramsey County <br /> consider the option of constructing a smaller roadway and a six foot bituminous pathway. <br /> Mr. Tolaas stated that the roadway has been reduced and it cannot be made any smaller. <br /> Councilmember Grant asked if Ramsey County could accommodate a six foot bituminous <br /> pafhway. <br />. City Engineer BroWll stated that the standards for a pathway begin at six foot. A six foot <br /> pathway does get a little tight when bikers and pedestrians share the pathway. <br />