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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,August 08,2011 Page 21 and not on MSA records, noting that there was an existing 60' right-of-way be- tween Griggs and the cul-de-sac reserved for public improvements. Ms. Bloom advised that the City was looking at the existing right-of-way from Lexington to Hamline Avenues for additional pathway development as part of the Josephine Woods development project. Ms. Bloom reviewed other non-existent roadway segments that are designated MSA similar to this one, such as a segment of Twin Lakes Parkway. Ms. Bloom advised that it was common practice to draw dollars for those non-existing roads. Mayor Roe asked Ms. Bloom to address the purpose of MSA road designations and funds. Ms. Bloom advised that it was tied to future construction and dedicated funds for county state aid highways (CSAH's) and MSA funds received through the 30 cent gas tax dollars paid at the pump; with receipt of funds based on population and needs; as well as roadway cycles and annual updates provided to the state by the City. Mayor Roe asked Ms. Bloom to address how a road became MSA designated. Ms. Bloom advised that there were three (3) criteria to be considered for that de- signation: higher traffic volumes, not only a local road, and other criteria. Ms. Bloom advised that the City recommends roads for MSA designation based on es- tablished criteria, and the Commissioner of Transportation confirmed that desig- nation. Mayor Roe questioned if the City could designate portions,but no others. Ms. Bloom responded affirmatively, as long as they met the criteria. At the request of Councilmember Pust, Ms. Bloom advised that funds would be paid back if deemed applicable, or a portion thereof. Councilmember Willmus questioned if there were currently utilities running through that area. Ms. Bloom responded that sanitary sewer and a water main were located there from Hamline to Lexington Avenues. Councilmember Johnson noted that individuals had brought up the inability to see approaching traffic from County Road C-2 from both the north and south on Lex- ington; and questioned if it was fair to assume that a traffic light could be consi- dered for that intersection.