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~ Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Monday. September 10, 1984 Page Three Mu)cahy stated we are providing for traffic not in the area; lower speed limit can discourage use of the street and make it less attractive; could restrict access, similar to Nicollet Mall. Como Park etc. . Van Wormer noted that if street is restricted. City's cost for the improvement would be 100%; otherwise it would qualify for State Aid. Rauenhorst asked if City is committed to decision Council makes tonight. Van Wormer said no. but Council should make the best decision it can at this time; noted that State wants to design this fall and build in the spring (south of County Road F); noted that the up- grade of Hamline is subsequent to this. Oan Grout. 1348 Eide Circle. said he lives at Eide Circle and Hamline; agrees with Mulcahy; wants to reduce traffic on Hamline; feels the need for a thru-way on Hamline is questionable; wants something to accommodate sidewalk. narrow the thru lane. provide more room on the sides; wants to know how to be paid. Tom Rockne, 4101 James Circle. said there is bus traffic on Hamline; said his preference'is a 3-lane road .providing for left-turns. wants a road that provides no possibility for a 4-lane road; feels 40 mph is too fast - should be 35 mph. Hicks asked the amount of through traffic on Hamline - what portion is traffic to CPI etc, as opposed to straight through traffic. Van Wormer said he does not have the answer tonight; estimated that the bulk of traffic is local. Hicks moved, seconded by Rauenhorst, that Council adopt Resolution No. 84-27 ,ESTA8LISHING WIOTH AND TRAFFIC LANES OF HAMLINE AVENUE. selected the 46' roadway with 3 lanes as the best alternative. In discussion. Hansen noted that overstreet walkways are virtually never used; commented that this has been her experience with them in other areas of the cities. Motion carried (Hicks. Rauenhorst. Hansen, Woodburn voting in favor of the motjon; Mulcahy voting in opposition). (4-1) John Zbarenh 4223 Hamline Avenue. said he is satisfied with the 46' street widt . Mark Peterson. 4468 Hamline Avenue. said he wants the bike path separated from the roadway. Payment No.4. 0 and P Contracting - Water Improvement 83-4 Council was referred to request for Payment No. 4 (0 & P Contracting). in the amount of $32.519.08. and Christoffersen recommended payment thereof. Christoffersen reported that 0 & P Contracting has over-laid the road; noted that $9000 is being retained for miscellaneous items pending completion. . REPORT OF VILLAGE PLANNER ORLYN MILLER Case No. 84-25. Site Plan Review - Bethel College Oormitory Council was referred to Planning memo (8/28/84). Planning Commission recommendation (minutes of 9/5/84) and to plan for, proposed Student Housing Phase IV. the 3rd building of a con- templated 5-buildinQ residence complex. Miller explained that the SpeCial Use Permit for Bethel College and Seminary was based on a Campus Master Plan which included all existing facilities on campus, and a number of additional facilities programmed for future construction. Miller reported that the pro- posed dormitory conforms to the Master Plan; therefore. only a Site Plan Review is required.