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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, October 10, 2016 Page 22 Etten moved, Willmus seconded, adoption of Resolution No. 11366 (Attachment A) entitled, "Resolution Approving Municipal Consent for the MnDOT I-35W Project S.P. 6284-172." Councilmembers Etten and Willmus agreed that this would prove a long-term good step and balance for those using I-35W as well as for businesses along the freeway. Councilmember Laliberte also ageed. However, while work was being done for improvements to the north/south traffic corridor, Councilmember Laliberte noted the remaining pressure on east/west corridors, especially along Highway 36; and still needing addressed for residents as well as those moving through the Roseville community. Councilmember McGehee concurred; even though she stated she was not looking forward to four years of increased traffic back-ups during the construction period. Mayor Roe spoke in support of municipal consent, even though there had been some opposition expressed by some residents via online forums. From an engi- neering perspective, and also from a municipal perspective, Mayor Roe opined that high occupancy lanes versus general traffic lanes provided additional benefit to move people through a corridor with those managed lanes that seemed to be proving effective throughout the metropolitan area. Roll Call Ayes: Willmus, Etten, McGehee, Laliberte and Roe. Nays: None. Etten moved, McGehee seconded, withholding the City of Roseville's municipal vote on installation of a noise wall as part of MnDOT I-35W Project S.P. 6284- 172 for the purpose of continued negotiations by respective staff to end the wall further south of County Road D on behalf of local business interests. Roll Call Ayes: Willmus, Etten, McGehee, Laliberte and Roe. Nays: None. 15. Business Items — Presentations/Discussions a. Discuss Recommendations Regarding Neighborhood Associations from the Community Engagement Commission (CEC) Mayor Roe recognized Community Engagement Chair Scot Becker, who offered his availability during tonight's discussion for any questions of the City Council related to recommendations of the CEC.