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Chair Stenlund noted that, by comparison, the Dale Street bridge was not as wide <br /> as the Lexington bridge, and the proposed slope paving would make it appear <br /> even wider. With MnDOT willing to provide the additional 10' clear zone <br /> requested by the City, which it currently didn't have, Chair Stenlund opined that <br /> this was a great addition to the project and to the benefit of the community. <br /> Mr. Schwartz concurred, noting that the slope paving could also be dealt with <br /> differently in the future to widen the roadway if and when needed; and the lanes <br /> in place now would allow sufficient width for a small shoulder on either side of <br /> Lexington, and curb & gutter to provide better drainage. <br /> As an example, Member Gjerdingen referenced the wide curb installed in <br /> Minneapolis and on Como Avenue. <br /> Mr. Culver noted that in some places the wide gutter was used as a bicycle lane, <br /> even though the seam was difficult for riders to deal with, but creating a 4' gutter <br /> and an 11' through-lane. <br /> Member Gjerdingen concurred that as the pavement got worn, the seam was <br /> difficult to deal with; and questioned how the sidewalk could be extended, since <br /> he was aware that MnDOT preferred to have a connection point at both ends. <br /> Mr. Schwartz advised that staff would need to look at the potential of extending <br /> from Sherran to Lovell, but cautioning that MnDOT would not pay for such a <br /> extension, and would not pay for even the portion they'd already agreed to, but it <br /> would be up to Roseville and/or Ramsey County to pay for it at a negotiated cost <br /> between them. Mr. Schwartz offered to discuss Member Gjerdingen's <br /> suggestions with Ramsey County to determine their interest; however, he noted <br /> that there was no construction fund dedicated by the City's levy dollars to <br /> facilitate the expenditure; and would need to determine if it made sense in the <br /> overall scheme. <br /> Member Gjerdingen opined that, if the dollar amount was small enough, it could <br /> be worth bringing to the attention of the City Council for funding. Member <br /> Gjerdingen further expressed his concern with crosswalks at those intersections, <br /> and across the Highway 36 ramps on the east/west portion of the roadway. <br /> Mr. Schwartz advised that it had been decided that at least crosswalks installed at <br /> the controlled intersections for ramps would provide some relief, with the intent <br /> to leave all four in place as they currently exist. <br /> Member Gjerdingen opined that it was important to him to know sooner than later <br /> if that was going to change. <br /> 8. Public Works Department Overview <br /> Page 13 of 18 <br />