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.. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Monday, September 10, 1984 Page Two It was reported that the existing right-of-way width of Hamline is 66 feet. Van Wormer explained that as the roadway width increases, the ability to confine construction to the existing right-of-way decreases and will probably require some easements. Christoffersen estimated costs at: $167/foot - 36' width $185/foot - 44' width $189/foot - 46' width $206/foot - 52' width plus additional r.o.w. at $10/ foot. (about 4,450' of r.o.w.) . It was noted that MN Dot can adopt to any of the alternatives selected. In discussion, it was queried why MN Dot has to know so far ahead of construction; suggested that City make it as wide as possible, and fit the road into it, when the width of Hamline is decided. The Engineer's recommendation was requested. Van Wormer said their feeling is, with the high volume of traffic, need provisions for left turn lane; suggested the 46' or 52' which provides a center 2-way left turn lane and shoulders. It was asked if 4 lane striping was considered. The answer was "yes", but 4 lanes are more than is needed, and does not provide for left-turn lanes. Comments from the Floor Tim Peterson, 1376 Arden View Drive, said his frustration is left- turns onto Hamline; feels 3 lanes, providing for left turns. would solve the problem. Peterson said he'd like "no passing" in the left-turn lane; feels 45 mph is much too fast; Hamline needs more patrol. Peterson asked if the estimates include storm sewer; . wants a traffic light at Hamline and 96; feels a 66' wide road would provide room for bikes; suggested that if this does not leave room for snow, snow can be removed. Woodburn reported that a 40 mph speed limit has been aoproved for Hemline Avenue. Van Wormer said a light at Ha.line and 96 would be a State deter- mination when the demand is apparent - 600 vehicles/hour on Highway 96 and 150 vehicles/hour on Hamline for 8 consecutive hours. Van Wormer noted that the cost of a semaphore is $80,000% plus about $lOOO/year for electricity. Jean Day, 4250 Hamline Avenue, said there is a problem trying to cross Hamline - children catching school bus etc.; feels there will be a wider area to be crossed as proposed; feels parking on Hamline is not necessary; asked cost to the property owner; said she agrees that City make the south end as wide as the State wants it, City can use this width for walkways. Christoffersen noted that the road modification was initiated at ... City level, not State. John Fortnea, 1446 Indian Oaks Court, said he feels land-locked; is concerne for children crossing the street and wants to reduce speeding on this street. Fortney said he has never seen a police car pull a driver over for speeding; suggested a pedestrian walkway over Hamline and one over Lexington. Mr. Steven Dorr, 1330 Wynridge Drive, said the problem is coming off of 1-694 to Snelling, and up from Snelling Dnto Hamline. Feels speed should be reduced to 40 mph. Dorr suggested "stop" signs at key intersections, instead of a road improvement; this would slow traffic; feels traffic is only a problem at peak hours.