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Mr. Freihammer agreed, emphasizing the importance of consistency across various <br />city plans. <br />Member Luongo suggested assigning higher rankings to arterials and considering <br />factors such as ADT (Average Daily Traffic) and the number of lanes. <br />Mr. Freihammer acknowledged the dynamic nature of roadways and the <br />importance of factoring these elements into the criteria. <br />Member Luongo recommended adding a cost -to -benefit ratio to prioritize projects <br />by their ease and cost-effectiveness. <br />Mr. Freihammer recalled a previous discussion about including cost estimates in <br />the criteria but noted the challenges of making accurate assumptions. <br />Chair Ficek proposed a simple ranking system (1, 2, or 3) to indicate project cost. <br />Mr. Freihammer endorsed that suggestion as a quick and simple solution. He cited <br />the Hamline Avenue project example, where combining projects saved money and <br />boosted efficiency. <br />Member Luongo suggested considering desired paths as a measure of public need <br />and including them in the criteria. <br />Mr. Freihammer agreed, emphasizing the importance of right-of-way <br />considerations and the potential for narrowing roads to reduce costs. He discussed <br />the challenges of proper road sizing and how it affects curb lines and right-of-way <br />expenses. <br />Member Luongo suggested using available right-of-way as a criterion, awarding <br />more points to projects that need less curb movement. <br />Chair Ficek recommended updating the map to display all potential segments for <br />review and to discuss their priorities. <br />Mr. Freihammer agreed, noting the need to update the map and review the list to <br />generate new ideas and gather feedback. <br />Member Luongo suggested clearly listing City goals alongside the criteria to better <br />promote the plan to Council. <br />Mr. Freihammer discussed the upcoming strategic plan and its possible effect on <br />the pathway master plan. <br />Chair Ficek recommended including an executive summary and emphasizing maps <br />and technical details in the plan. <br />Page 4 of 6 <br />