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consideration for public projects, especially expansion of county or highway <br /> rights-of-way prohibiting projects due to the high cost, with the cost of right-of- <br /> way acquisition often exceeding the cost of the project itself, making agencies <br /> sensitive to giving any of it up. <br /> 8. Twin Lakes Traffic Study <br /> Mr. Culver briefly reviewed the recent Twin Lakes Traffic Study update, advising <br /> follow-up discussion could be held at a future PWETC meeting if warranted. Mr. <br /> Culver reviewed the results of that update intended for presentation at the March <br /> 2, 2015 City Council meeting by SRF Consulting Group, and included in <br /> tonight's meeting packet materials. Mr. Culver clarified that the action before the <br /> City Council was specific to permitting a feasibility study for extension of Twin <br /> Lakes Parkway, with plans and specifications requiring future City Council <br /> approval and other processes before construction and determining how to fund the <br /> project. Mr. Culver noted that this had last come before the PWETC for <br /> discussion in late 2014. <br /> Member Felice noted that, if this was approved, it would have a huge impact on <br /> the area in connecting transit options currently underway and those being <br /> considered for that area in the near future. <br /> Mr. Culver advised that the BRT plans had not yet been modeled into the study <br /> until determinations had been made by the Metro Transit and how they intent to <br /> provide a feeder system into the BRT based on ridership and once the BRT line <br /> was in operation. At that time, Mr. Culver opined that there would be a better feel <br /> for impacts on travel demand in the broader Twin Lakes area. <br /> Member Felice opined that it was even more important as more young families <br /> were coming into Roseville. <br /> Member Gjerdingen opined that the study was timely in the residential area as <br /> well, with results showing fewer cars feeding into that area than predicted versus <br /> not building the Parkway and the negative traffic impacts with more trips <br /> projected. From his perspective, Member Gjerdingen opined that the Twin Lakes <br /> Parkway appeared to be a big win-win and in creating an urban feel in the Twin <br /> Lakes area given its mixed use intentions. <br /> Member Gjerdingen noted the assumption for a 6-lane Snelling Avenue, and <br /> questioned if MnDOT had addressed that potential. <br /> Mr. Culver noted that it was recognized by all parties that some improvements <br /> were needed at intersections along the Snelling Avenue corridor. However, by <br /> recommending 6 lanes, Mr. Culver advised that it put a placeholder to make sure <br /> all agencies noted the need for additional capacity if everything else was going to <br /> work in that area. Mr. Culver admitted that MnDOT had not made any <br /> Page 18 of 19 <br />