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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, October 20, 2014 Page 4 MnDOT from the Metropolitan Council and scoping of the 2019 MnPass lane project that may incorporate an additional lane, but at this time created more of a challenge with the ongoing work on I-35W and interaction of the roadways. Ms. Kauppi noted that the Highway 36/Lexington Avenue bridge would be built to al- low future widening to accommodate an additional lane; however the eastbound lane was more feasible at this time, but allow for project staging in the future as anticipated needs and potential impacts are defined. Ms. Kauppi advised that the project was included on the list of future projects, but was not fully funded at this time. Mr. Kruse noted that, without the additional width being built into the new bridge project with this initial phase, future construction couldn't be staged accordingly, but with the abutment underneath the bridge being inclusive, it allowed for future expansion in the future by simply adding an additional beam and widening the deck, with no additional structure work required. Mr. Kruse reviewed the timeframe for the project for spring of 2016 construction, and at the request of the City of Roseville, compressed into a one-year construc- tion project versus the originally-planned two-year project to reduce impact to ar- ea residents and businesses. Mr. Kruse reviewed the closures and detours and re- routing as part of the project to minimize traffic impacts; and reviewed projected staging of the project. Councilmember Willmus noted the need to coordinate with the Roseville School District for impacts of the project on the County Road B-2 area for school buses and youth activities and parking. Mr. Kruse advised that the School District had been included in the discussions throughout, as well as the Roseville Public Works/Engineering Department. While detours have yet to be finalized, Mr. Kruse advised that the spring school session would not be impacted, but the detour may need to be changed as the fall school season begins. Councilmember Laliberte asked for more details for public safety responses, since the City had reduced fire stations from three to one, and with Lexington Avenue being the arterial route to the south side of the city, questioned how the Police and Fire Departments would deal with any delays. Fire Chief Tim O'Neill advised that both departments had met with MnDOT, and with alternative routes considered and investigated to access Highway 36 from Dale Street instead of going to Rice Street as they analyzed how to move to the south side of the community with the Lexington Avenue bridge closure. Mr. O'Neill noted that both Victoria Street and Hamline Avenue were closely located alternatives, and there would only be a slight delay in response time, anticipated at 30-45 seconds, still well within the average nationwide goal of 3 to 3.5 minute