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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, October 10, 2011 Page 22 • opined that he, among others, had participated in considerable discussion at the Comprehensive Plan Update Steering Committee level when studying traffic is- sues. Councilmember Johnson advised that one recurring issue that came up was to create east/west thoroughfares and pathways that were sustainable, and while perhaps not being obvious in the budget, remained a hot topic and part of on going considerations and discussions. Mayor Roe concurred, noting that both the Comprehensive Plan's land use and transportation chapters dealt with these issues for east/west connectivity and rami- fications and impacts of those connections. As part of the County Road B discus- sions, considerable consideration was given to how best to address impacts of those policy recommendations in the Comprehensive Plan. Councilmember McGehee thanked Ms. Patricia Rantenen for referencing the Edi- na study, and agreed that the City could do a better job; and remained, before and after her service on the City Council, a strong supporter of keeping through traffic out of neighborhoods. Councilmember Johnson asked that Ms. Patricia Rantenen provide the City Coun- cil with information on the link for the Edina Traffic Management Plan that she had referenced. • Discussion ensued on the next step following tonight's discussion and additional information provided by staff; including the preference to make a decision sooner rather than later; challenges for providing notice for the decision at the October 17, 2011 meeting as discussed; and preference for moving forward with a deci- sion. Ms. Bloom advised that she was only aware of two (2) remaining questions and information requests of staff: ongoing electrical and other related costs for traffic signals; and cost comparisons for concrete versus bituminous pathways. By consensus, staff was directed to include this as an "Action" item for the Octo- ber 17, 2011 regular City Council meeting; and to provide applicable notice con- sistent with past practice, while recognizing that the notice period was limited, and asking that residents and neighborhood spokespeople help spread the word. Recess Mayor Roe recessed the meeting at approximately 8:21 p.m. and reconvened at approximately 8:30 p.m. 11. Public Hearings 12. Business Items (Action Items) •