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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, October 20, 2014 Page 6 Specific to the pedestrian overpass system, Ms. Kauppi noted that some residents and communities like them while others did not based on their personal percep- tions. Ms. Kauppi recognized the significant traffic along Snelling Avenue, and suggested other positive ways that could be addressed outside a pedestrian over- pass, such as signal light timing allowing more time for pedestrian crossing while not significantly impacting vehicular traffic along the whole corridor. Ms. Kaup- pi advised that she would review additional potential pedestrian crossings as part of the upcoming Snelling Avenue pavement resurfacing project from Como Ave- nue to Highway 36 in 2016, and again would coordinate with and follow-up with Mr. Culver. Councilmember McGehee noted the particularly heavy use in the Har Mar area for employees, and accessing the fast food restaurants in that area along the front- age road across Snelling Avenue, especially with the installation of the BRT. Mayor Roe noted that the entire area had significant issues. Councilmember Willmus expressed appreciation for Ms. Kauppi's comments re- garding timing of the lights for pedestrian crossing; and going forward long term, noted that was a real concern of his. Councilmember Willmus recognized MnDOT's goal to move traffic north at a faster rate; however, he also noted the need to move traffic east and west in Roseville across Snelling Avenue. Councilmember Etten expressed appreciation for the third lane being added to Highway 36 now, noting it was a decent compromise from MnDOT to the City, and asked if both sides of Lexington Avenue would have a built-in shoulder. Mr. Kruse advised that he would need to research if an outside full shoulder was included on the west bound side, and would follow-up with Mr. Culver. Councilmember Etten noted that one problem found with buses using the shoul- der, they deteriorated faster due to that additional capacity; and opined that by having a full shoulder on at least one side would reduce the current tension and make the roadway more useful. Mayor Roe complimented MnDOT planners on keeping the interchange at Ham- line Avenue as part of the plan, as he had been aware of early discussions to elim- inate that interchange; and expressed his appreciation that it remained since it handled a lot of community traffic. If an improved sound wall was approved in the future as discussed earlier, Mayor Roe asked that its aesthetics were more amenable than those installed as part of the `Unweave the Weave' project.