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Member Cihacek spoke in support of 30 mph as recommended by staff, providing <br /> sufficient educational efforts were involved to alert people. <br /> Discussion included education dictating speed management; design of bank <br /> elements on the roadway to reduce speed; variety of areas of the roadway and <br /> higher traffic volumes from Larpenteur Avenue up to County Road B, with the <br /> roadway north of County Road B under Ramsey County jurisdiction and posted at <br /> 40 mph; and additional costs to build up the roadway and driveways, with <br /> regrading front yards if that was the recommended option. <br /> Member Gjerdingen spoke in support of a more usable and friendly roadway if <br /> posted at 30 mph. <br /> Chair Stenlund supported a 30 mph speed from a safety point of view given the <br /> number of residential properties along Victoria Street. <br /> Member Seigler spoke in support of a 30 mph. <br /> Further discussion ensued regarding observed traffic patterns along this corridor; <br /> consultations with the Police Department to address current and future complaints <br /> and enforcement issues with use of temporary speed boards as part of the <br /> education process; and proposed striping for parking on the east side restricted <br /> within a certain distance approaching stop signs and/or curves; and more formal <br /> designation for on-street parking in other areas. <br /> Member Gjerdingen asked that staff work with MnDOT in addressing heights of <br /> bridge railings to create more safety for pedestrians and/or bikers. <br /> Mr. Culver duly noted that request; however, qualified that MnDOT may not be <br /> amenable to that request, given the multiple considerations under which the <br /> project was developed. <br /> Chair Stenlund opined that this was one of the more complicated projects <br /> undertaken by the City in some time; and clarified that references on page 17 and <br /> 19 of the Feasibility Report needed correcting as to in which watershed district <br /> the project was located. Chair Stenlund further opined that this should be a good <br /> improvement for this roadway for livability of its residents as well as reducing <br /> speeds. <br /> Other than for the assessment to benefitting properties, Mr. Culver opined that the <br /> neighborhood seemed to be excited about the project. <br /> 10. Possible Items for Next Meeting—February 24, 2015 <br /> • Sewer and Water Utility Lateral Ownership <br /> • Solar Update <br /> Page 13 of 14 <br />