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t ~ Minutes of Regular r.ounci I Mee+ing Page two April 12, 1976 J. Hili (Pemtom) noted that the market Is good for detached homes. $40-45,000 home would be a good salable product which can be con- structed If garages are not required, etc. Council noted that Planning Commission should be aware of ramifica- tions of the Act. OTHER BUSINESS . Case No. 74-14. Pemtom - Townhouse Villages North Fourth Addition Wingert reported that the Planning Commission recommends Council approval of the Final Plat, which they found to be' In accord with the approved Preliminary Plat. J. Hili noted two dimension errors In the Final Plat, and substituted corrected copies to Council for approval. After noting the changes in Block 3, Lot 2 (from 65.33' to 69.33') and Inserting dimension of 69.33' on west side of Block 6, Lot 2 (which was omitted), Wingert moved, seconded by Woodburn, that Council approve the Final Plat of Townhouse Villages North Fourth Addition, subject to subsequent approval of Open Space Easements and Covenants, Development Agree- ments and Letters of Credit. Motion carried unanimously. Lexington Avenue Improvement - Planning Commission Recommendations Wingert reviewed the ad hoc committee's proposed Polley For The Improvement Of Lexington Avenue and slight amendments the Planning Commission recommends. In discussion, It was noted that Lexington Avenue Is not recommended as a major feeder road, but to serve the municipalities it passes through; up-grade to Include pedestrian/bike lanes regardless of street width. Concern was expressed re funneling of traffic from 4-lane to 3-lane and 2-lane. C. Peterson explained that the ad hoc committee con- sidered Harriet Avenue a "destination" and 3-lane would provide turn lane to Arden Plaza, rather than funneling traffic south on Lexington. Concern was also expressed re Rosevllle's opinions re type of road needed to serve the Rosevil Ie sector of Lexington Avenue. Peterson reported that Rosevllle is waiting until "Citizens Committee" reports Its over-all plan, before making any determinations. Peterson said that most Roseville residents are opposed to establishment of a corridor. Woodburn said if a 4-lane road will carry same traffic as 2-lane more safely, we may be denying safety to the people; obligation Is for safety for all, not Just residents abutting Lexington Avenue: we don't know how much increase In traffic there might be if road Is widened. . P. Lindquist expressed a need for safety for pedestrians and bikes between Lake Josephine and the YMCA; noise will become a factor if road Is widened and trucks use both Lexington and Snelling - very little truck travel on Lexington now; suggested up-grade to widen Is premature - need may be determined In 5 or 10 years - only reason "push" Is on now is to take advantage of funding. Crichton said he would I ike to see all bike paths well detached from travel lanes, at least with a barrier between: doesn't feel the need for bike path along both sides of road. Feyerelsen suggested that road be constructed to provide two traffic lanes, with suitable turn lanes and a bike path along the east side. Wingert offered to prepare a Resolution for Council consideration, comprising the ad hoc committee, Planning Commission and Council pol icles. It was suggested by Woodburn that If Lexington Is designated a "parkway" (Harriet to County Road C) truck travel would be restricted to local deliveries only. -2-