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� � July ?, 1969 rA5 E Nd : I�PPLiCANT: LOCA�(!n N: ACTION REQUESTED: � 527-6� Ramsey �ounty Larpenteur to Trunk Higi�way 36 Approval of Plans for Improvement of Lexington Avenue from T►•unk Higl�way 36 to Larpenteur �lvenue PLANNING CC�NSIDERATIOI�IS: 1. �; copy of a memo to fihe Vilfage M�anager from the Public Wor�s Director is ati�ached inciicating th� Public Works Dire�tor's general •ccommendations regar_iing the improvernent proposal . As noted in the me7-o; plans are very preliminary in nature. 2. In general, wn �gree with the concept of impr�ving Lexington Avenue �rior to its being turned over to the CQuntye It, however, suc{� im��rovements require considerable investment on the part of the Village, we sl�ould be extremely careful to ascertain fihat the exhent of the imp�overnen}s are necessary for the road to serve its rurpose, thus before any final recommenc�ations cre made, it will be important ;� ascerhain to a reasonahle dec�iee ihe extent of these expenses ;s. We have not, as yet, examinetl the traffic tlow projections, and iiiese figures will of course be instrum�ntal in datermininy t{�e extent ��f the im��ovements thc�t are necessary. One item �f concern th�t �ve note at tf,is time would be the �fficiency of access to the two shopping centers a� the intersec.tion of Lexington and Larpenteur Avenue. Generally, you will note that the cuts in the median strip are allowed only at crossinys of public streets. In the case of the shopping center, tf�is policy may not necessarily be the best solution. �gain, examinai`ion of the traffic flow will be �he key fuctor in determining a solution to this problema We �vould suggest no imm�diate action on the proposal pendinc-� more detailed examination of the point� ncted,