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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, February 23, 2015 Page 6 nating at or near the Twin Lakes Redevelopment Area. Mr. Vaughn also provid- ed a definition of mitigation opportunities in various segments as future road pro- jects were planned. Mr. Culver noted that this took into consideration that it was recognized all of the roadways were not operating well and above capacity, while seeking opportuni- ties to improve capacity at some of the more problematic intersections and as right-of-way and roadway width allowed to provide a more concise and through movement of traffic. Mr. Culver clarified that this did not include any associated dollar amount, but was kept in mind as various funding sources became available and as development continued. Mr. Culver noted that there would also be addi- tional costs associated with such mitigation efforts,but could serve to benefit traf- fic movement when combined with other efforts (e.g. trail blazing signage or wayfinding)to re-route traffic to Snelling Avenue. Councilmember Etten noted the presence of Ramsey County to participate in this discussion and address findings. Councilmember Etten advised that he had previ- ously spoken to Ramsey County Commissioner McGuire and her staff regarding potential ways to improve traffic flow and improve congestion, whether or not the City did specific projects or not. Mr. Culver advised that Joe Lux from Ramsey County was present and could re- spond or expand on comments; and noted that Roseville staff had held prelimi- nary detailed discussions with Ramsey County for long-term plans for area road- ways, especially intersections that deserved some attention. However, Mr. Culver noted that these intersections were not currently on the Ramsey County capital improvement plan, but that they were aware of them and looking at them. Mr. Culver expressed staff's commitment to continue working cooperatively with Ramsey County and MnDOT to find short-term as well as long-term solutions to improve intersection operations. Joe Lux,Ramsey County Transportation Planner Mr. Lux agreed with Mr. Culver's assessment of casual discussions to-date re- garding traffic generation issues at County Road D, Fairview Avenue, and Lake Johanna Boulevard and spillover of that Lake Johanna Boulevard traffic into the Lydia Avenue intersection. Mr. Lux noted that, when Presbyterian Homes began their Arden Hills facility expansion, they acquired homes in the north triangle, and held discussions with Ramsey County on whether realignment of New Brighton Boulevard 600' north would allow a signal at that intersection. While that may be a few years away yet to address current delays, Mr. Lux advised that it would improve that intersection. Mr. Lux advised that, at the Ramsey Council staff level, discussions had included restriping, and noted from Mr. Vaughn's re- port the significant right-turn movement at Lydia that could possibly be addressed by striping the northbound lanes and reconfiguring the southbound lane accord- ingly,while still maintaining sufficient shoulder width.