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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, May 7, 2018 Page 5 Councilmember McGehee expressed concern about pedestrian and traffic safety in this area, wondering if there is a better alternative available. Mr. Paschke noted that from a planning perspective, the goal is to get people from point A to point B. He cannot control or design to address habits that people may have. Sidewalks are created to move people safely, but it is hard to deal with how people will react to any given situation. In this situation, staff has done a very good job. Councilmember Laliberte stated she watched the Planning Commission meeting and read through the PC minutes, but currently the western side of the mall has angle parking. The plan is to do straight parking inside. She asked whether each lane will be 2-way. Mr. Paschke confirmed that will be the case. Councilmember Willmus commented that in the past, in some instances, there are parking agreements that are recorded with the title of the property. He asked whether that will be the case for this agreement. Mr. Paschke responded he is not sure. Mayor Roe offered an opportunity for public comment. Public Comment Ward Schwie, 1383 Ryan, Roseville Mr. Schwie asked about the sidewalk near the patio on Old Chicago. Mayor Roe noted he thought he has used that sidewalk on the south side of the pa- tio. Mr. Schwie responded it is fenced off and is not useable. Someone walking will have to go around the front door of Old Chicago. Mayor Roe noted the applicant are also providing the two crossings. He noted there might be discussion between the Van Barton people and Old Chicago about reconfiguring that sidewalk area. Mr. Schwee also inquired about the removal of snow, noting it has not been re- moved for the past five years. Mayor Roe noted that snow removal is an enforcement issue with the property manager. There are mechanisms to enforce snow removal, if it is not currently being undertaken.