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. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting January 31, 1982 Page Three Mr. Perry Lippert, 4466 Pleasant Dr., asked about the completion date, detours, torn up roads etc. Leonard explained that deep cuts are not anticipated; therefore the inconveniences experienced to the south are not expected. Leonard explained that from July to October, driving will probably be on temporary surfaces; access will be provided to all side streets between 3:30 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. (probably closed from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.). Leonard said it will be nOisy, dirty and inconvenient, but it only occurs once in 40 years. . The length of the wall was estimated to be about 600 feet (Amble Drive to Pleasant Circle) as indicated. Leonard noted that an alternative to the wall is to depress the path; wall is intended to direct drainage to the street and to provide more privacy. Leonard said the yards get some surface drainage now; proposed wall should remedy this situation. Holewa said he does not agree with the elevations shown south of Pleasant Circle. Leonard agreed to meet with him on this matter, and with other residents relative to their concerns. (Leonard advised of meetings scheduled with residents at 2:00 p.m. on Wed., Feb. 2nd and on Saturday a.m. Feb. 5th). Leonard Gallos, 1104 Amble Drive, asked about speed on Lexington Ave. after the reconstruction. Leonard said no significant change of apeed is anticipated; noted that immediately after completion, there will be those who will test it for speed, but experience has been that once the driver's attention is taken away from the road, he will not drive as fast as he did when he was having to fight with the road. Leonard explained that cities may request speed changes if they feel it is warranted. /7, , ;/' ~~~. ,f,ff-.P Hicks moved, seconded by McAllister, thatvt'ounc11" authoriz.he City Engineer to prepare a feasibility report for the Lexi~ton Ave. reconstruction project. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). (Council will decide on Public Hearing date at its February 14th meeting). County Rd. E Speed Limit - Status of Request for Reduced Speed Leonard referred council to January 13th letter from MnDOT in re- sponse to the County's request; noted that the State establishes speed limits; usually recommend speed at 85% of speed traveled. County is then authorized to post at that speed. County TowinR Contract Leonard reported that this matter is to be discussed at a Shore- view meeting tonight; suggested this is an appropriate time to direct concerns of Arden Hills to Engineer Weltzin and/or Commis- sioner Orth. . Recommendations re County Road E Bike Lanes Council was referred to Nov. 5th letter from Ramsey County Public Works recommending that the city construct a detached sidewalk. Leonard explained that the road can be striped for travel lanes and 10 foot wide shoulders, but it would not be signed as a bike facility; noted that if the road is not posted "'No Parking" park- ing is permitted on the roadway. Costs ab ou t no ted t2~Dange striping to three lane option was estimated at '~'(revise signals, remove existing stripes and restripe); road would not be signed as a bike path. Leonard recommended a detached facility, at an estimated $10,000 cost (north side of street); noted that north side has about 17' wide r.o.w.; south has sufficient r.o.w., but grade problems. Leonard said, because of the turns at Old Snelling and at the bridge, does not recommend 10' on street shoulder for bikes and pedes trians. Mul cahy des cribed the s tre t ch 0 f road as "wi de and ugly"; s ugges t- ed that the width be modified to better accommodate off street bike ways. -3-