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. Minutes of Counc I I Meeting of November 22, 1982 Page three In discussion, Christoffersen noted that some swamp a re a s along Ham I I ne Aven ue w I II have to be surcharged fo rat least a year prior to the road Improvement. Ch r I stoffersen suggested that the Improvement can be done In segments over a 3-5 year period, starting with the south end; areas to the north could be surcharged where needed during this time period. Chrl stoffersen recommended the 40' street width, with no parking on either side. It was queried whether the 48' width could be constructed and used as a 52' width street (no parking, with a 12 ' ce n te r lane for turning maneuvers). Christoffersen wi II see If this would meet MSA standards. Chrl stoffersen explained that . MSA standards must be met I f City accepts MSA monies, Mulcahy noted that It appears no matter how much we Increase the street width, we only get two thru lanes, Which we have now with a 24' wide street. Mulcahy said he agrees that this Is the next street the City should Improve; prefers a "parkway" approach. Christoffersen explained that additional r.o.w. would be needed to construct a landscaped median with turn lanes, Woodburn suggested that the Hamllne/Floral/County Road F area be considered now; noted that a 36' wide street would probably not requl re any surCharging. In review of the proposed plan for the south Hamllne/Floral/ County Road Fare a , Johnson noted that the proposal a II ows for des I red turns In both dl rections, and addresses the concerns of the res I dents and Council. Tom Rockne said he would prefer a three-lane road; suggested e Ii m- Inatlon of the accelleratlon lanes. Wilma Kuhn said she wants the street to be as wide as Is necessary to lessen the potential for accl dents. Ken Bachman expressed concern re high speed at Elde Circle, making left turns onto Eide Circle very difficult without a center lane for turning. Tim Tuggle asked who Is going to pay for the road Imp rovemen t; said he agrees that a three-lane road Is preferable. Christoffersen described various possible assessment alternatives; suggested that circumstances seem to dictate some type of comp ro- mise for a uniform assessment throughout the improvement. 1 n further discussion, Tom Rockne suggested that the 1-694 exit ramp should also be referred to the State for Its In-put relative to modification. It was reported that a letter has been sent to MnDOT requesting State participation. 1 n further discussion relative to the Hamllne up-grading, semaphores at Hamllne and S.T.H. 96 were suggested, as we II as turn lanes on . Hamllne to al low Hamline traffic to enter Into traffic on Highway 96. No Council action was taken, pending notification from MnDOT relative to Its participation In the proposed modification of Ham I I ne at 1-694. Brlarknoll Second Addition - Request for City to Accept Streets and Utilities and Release Performance Bond Counc II was referred to Christoffersen's letter of 11-22-82 to Westwood Planning and Engl neeri ng, relative to problems to be corrected, and City's receipt of "as b u I It" drawings, prior to City's acceptance of the Improvements. Christoffersen noted that -3- .