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. . Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, December 9, 1985, Page four Hicks noted that there are minimum standards to be met in order to use MSA funds; reported that Council considered a number of alternatives; reported that the residents, at a previous meeting at the Village Hall, supported the 3-lane road which was considered the cheapest improvement for safety. Larry Michal , 1393 Arden View Drive, said the sidewalk infringes on space for a right-turn lane from Hamline onto Arden View Drive; feels there should be a right-turn lane; reported cars pass him on Hamline; markings on road are very hard to see. Van Wormer said a two-lane road was considered; in order to handle the high volume of traffic and left and right turns, the 3-lane road, with 4' shoulders on either side, seems the best solution (2 12' driving lanes, with a 14' wide center turn lane). Michal said the access to the freeway is almost impossible from Hamline. . Van Wormer reported that the State is making some changes in that access area. Woodburn noted these changes are a coordinated City/State effort. Kay LORaion, 4260 Hamline Ave., said she thinks we can cut back on the im- provement; feels the turn lane is good; feels we need a semaphore at STH 96; could maybe delete the walkway. Logajon said the rich people don't live on Hamline - most are moderate income people; said that maybe the City should find the money first, not proceed with the improvement and then find the money; asked if inflation is built into the cost figure given tonight. Christoffersen said it is. Tom Sather explained that Hamline Avenue has been designated as part of the Arden Hills' "parkway system"; noted that the separation of walkways from vehicular roadway is one of the design criteria for streets designated as parkways (other design criteria are buried powerlines, landscaping, etc.); feels the cost of the off-street walkway is outweighed by safety; noted that parkways are to provide natural aesthetics, safe pedestrian as well as vehicular travel; noted that parkway characteristics are not part of the plan presented tonight; feels it would be a mistake if we don't provide a walkway; feels traffic needs to be controlled on this street and a walkway is needed for safety. Glomski said he has lived here five years; is against a sidewalk on the west side; feels it should be on the east side of Hamline; reported that joggers use the east side, more than the west side of the street; asked the cost of a sidewalk; said he is not against sidewalks. Answer - $35,000 (Peters) Glomski said a sidewalk could be put on both sides of the road. Christoffersen explained that right-of-way is limited; can look into this possibility. Mark Peterson, 4468 Hamline, asked if C.P.I. will be assessed. Answer - Yes, part of C.P.I. property; some abuts the State portion of the road. Peterson said there is no way to cross Hamline without putting your life in danger, not even at the pathway crossing. Nancy Hansen reported that a repeated concern of residents has been that there is no safe place for school children to wait for school buses, cross the street, . and/or get to the parks; there have been repeated requests for a semaphore at Hamline and STH 96, and for stop signs along Hamline at intersections. Hansen noted there have been requests for acceleration lanes as well in order to get onto the road. Peterson said stop signs en route would make the road less desirable and would , probably reduce the traffic volume; many cars use Hamline, not only abutting property owners. Peterson asked if residents will be compensated for trees. Answer - Yes, if on your property, not if on boulevard (street right-of-way) - Lynden.