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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION November 15, 2004 3 bicyclists and in-line skaters. The proposed three foot panel would be an aggregate or colored cement material. This would be a hard surface that would allow bikers or rollcr bladders to move around pedestrians. The proposed compromise agreement with the three foot panels would not affect the state aid status of this project. Mayor Aplikowski stated that she has received a number of phone calls on the Lexington Avenue sidewalk. Councilmember Grant was wondering about the cost difference? Mr. Tolaas stated that the three foot panels would add an additional $30,000 to this project. City Administrator Wolfe asked Jim Tolaas if the City would have to take formal action on tile sidewalk change? Ramsey County Engineer Tolaas said that the City does not have to take formal action at this time, but will have to approve the final design plan. Councilmember Larson believes that the three foot panel is a good addition to the project. It allows bicyclists the opportunity to also use the sidewalk. Arden Hills Resident Andy Holewa asked if the roadway could be reconfigured to allow for an eight foot pathway. Jim Tolaas mentioned that Ramsey County has to use a portion of the right-of-way to address roadway expansion issues on Lexington Avenue. Mayor Aplikowski commented that the right-of-way on Lexington Avenue was pushed back a great deal. Councilmember Grant stated that a three foot sidewalk panel is reasonable. Mr. Holewa said that he believes Ramsey County did a poor job of planning for the Lexington Avenue project. He believes that the proposed sidewalk will not look very good. In his opinion, residents will probably construct walls and fencing on Lexington Avenue to minimize the view. This proposal does not enhance the look of the community. He requested that Ramsey County consider the option of constructing a smaller roadway and a six foot bituminous pathway. Mr. Tolaas stated that the roadway has becn reduced and it cannot be made any smaller. Councilmember Grant asked if Ramsey County could accommodate a six foot bituminous pathway. City Engineer Brown stated that the standards for a pathway begin at six foot. A six foot pathway does get a little tight when bikers and pedestrians share the pathway.