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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, October 10, 2016 Page 6 Chair Groff thanked the City Council for filling the vacancies on the HRC; and recognized the new commissioners for their good energy and positive participa- tion. Councilmember McGehee suggested a copy of the HRC video be provided to C- TV for occasional play on the city channel to promote their message. Mayor Roe thanked all commissioners for their ongoing service and willingness to dive into these issues; and expressed his anticipation as they moved forward. Recess Mayor Roe recessed the meeting at approximately 6:45 p.m., and reconvened at approximately p.m. 12. Public Hearings and Action Consideration a. Public Improvement Hearing for Wheeler Street Closure Project Mayor Roe recognized Assistant Public Works Director Jesse Freihammer for a short presentation on the Wheeler Street closure project background, including its temporary closure in 2011 as part of the redevelopment and expansion of Presby- terian Homes-Johanna Shores project, scheduled for completion in the fall of 2016. Mr. Freihammer noted this was one of two requests brought forward to the City Council to-date since adoption of the City's Traffic Management Program (TMP), with detail provided in the RCA dated today's date. Mr. Freihammer reviewed the multi jurisdictional nature of the project and road- ways in this area as it involved both the Cities of Roseville and Arden Hills, each with different processes and logistics. Mr. Freihammer noted many closure costs of Wheeler Street would be borne by Presbyterian Homes as part of their expan- sion, creating significant savings to the City of Roseville and residents along Wheeler Street. One remaining cost would be relocation one driveway, and Mr. Freihammer reviewed remaining costs, including the driveway location, and divi- sion of those costs between benefiting residents and the city, in accordance with the city's current Assessment Policy, but significantly reducing those costs from original estimates, but yet to be determined until final construction costs are com- pleted with the project itself. Mr. Freihammer reviewed anticipated impacts to the neighborhood; reported on three traffic studies done in the area to-date; and advised that construction on County Road D had actually been started today. Mr. Freihammer advised that, if and when the Roseville City Council makes their decision regarding the project, that decision would be incorporated into the process. If the decision is to close Wheeler Street, Mr. Freihammer anticipated approximately two weeks for signage and other logistics before it could be completed. Due to seasonal considerations,