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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—January 11, 2010 13 7.A. Resolution 2010-002 Ordering Public Improvement and Preparation of Plans and Specifications for the 2010 Pavement Management Program (continued) Councilmember Grant re-stated narrowing the street is not going to solve the traffic problems on this road. A behavioral change needs to take place and the City could look at other options for this. He would like to see the bids but cannot support this motion because of the narrow street width. The Council has not determined if there are other options for reassigning the State Aid. Mayor Harpstead stated there are other uses for State Aid funds and the residents have made a reasonable argument for having a narrower road. Mayor Harpstead directed Staff would need to follow up with Council with potential roads that could be assigned as State Aid roads and the annuity impact of losing Valentine Avenue as a State Aid road. Councilmember Holden stated page 6 of the Feasibility Report points out that curb and gutter will "also" provide a traffic calming feeling. The previous paragraph is referencing a 24-foot wide road. She asked if the narrower road would provide a calming effect as well as the curb and gutters. Ms. Hankee stated that a narrower road will provide some traffic calming effect but not as much as adding curbs and gutters. Councilmember Holden asked what the curbs and gutters were doing for the City besides providing a calming effect. Ms. Hankee stated that the curbs and gutters provided a barrier that helped to define the road and keep the black top in place. The curbs and gutters will also provide the proper drainage from the street and help meet the current requirements for storm water for the Rice Creek Watershed District. The motion was called to a vote. The motion carried (4-1). Ayes —Mayor Harpstead, Councilmembers McClung, Holden, Holmes Nays — Councilmember Grant