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Regular City Council Minutes -12/02/02 Page 12 Pafko, North Area Manager for MnDOT, and several other MnDOT representatives serving as Project manager and Proj ect Engineer. Mr. Pafko reviewed the scope of the proj ect, the proposed schedule, federal funding, and the effects on the City of Roseville. A specific ramification centered on the proposed closing of County Road B at Trunk Highway 280, a decision based on safety issues, accident history at the intersection of County Road B and Highway 280. Mr. Pafko further addressed drainage improvements planned, right-of-way issues and alternate access points for residents using the current intersection. Mr. Pafko stated that his department had sponsored two (2) neighborhood meetings and heard numerous, albeit not unanimous, comments regarding the proposed project. Mr. Pafko stated that, should County B remain open, MnDOT would probably not consider improvements to Trunk Highway 280 at this time. Mr. Pafko stated that the legal requirements and purpose of the Public Hearing was to hear public comment. Mr. Pafko stated that conditional City Council approval is in effect a denial, as recently occurred in the City of Lauderdale. Mr. Pafko stated that, should the City conditionally approve the project, his department had three (3) options: 1) modify project as requested by the City (e.g., Lauderdale action); 2) MnDOT appeal to an Appeal Board; 3) eliminate the project completely. Council discussion included safety concerns; emergency vehicle routing; emergency evacuation with the proposed closing of County Road B; additional capacity being placed on County Road B and Cleveland; State Aid funding availability at the turnback of County Road B from Ramsey County to the City of Roseville; pathway construction; and short and long-term benefits to the neighborhood and City. Mayor Kysylyczyn opened the Public Hearing at 8:55 p.m.