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April for about four weeks. He reported that crews responded to several water main breaks and pump failures during the week and had also completed snow removal after a significant storm. He noted that while snowfall totals were lower than expected, it was still one of the season's largest storms and required multiple plow operations. Member Brokaw Palalay asked whether the Snelling paving project and the Hamline Avenue project would overlap, noting that the Snelling project was outside the Commission's direct purview but related to overall construction timing. Mr. Freihammer said there would be some overlap between the Snelling paving project and the Hamline Avenue project, noting that the extent of the overlap was not yet known. He explained that if the state project began in April and the City project started after July, the timelines would intersect. He added that the City project limits might not cover the full length of Hamline Avenue. He noted there was a tie-in point at the north end of the project where MnDOT would be completing ramp work, including curb ramps. Member Brokaw Palalay commented that for connecting streets such as Lydia Avenue and County Road C, there should be consideration of additional signage or traffic -calming measures during construction. She expressed concern that drivers may use those routes as cut-throughs when traffic on Snelling Avenue is reduced to one lane in each direction, particularly at intersections with signals, which could experience increased traffic volumes. Mr. Freihammer indicated staff would look into the concern regarding additional signage on connecting streets. He noted that staff was already coordinating with MnDOT on the Highway 280 corridor to add signage, particularly in areas where drivers often become confused during closures. Mr. Freihammer explained that additional signage would be installed in the County Road B neighborhood west of Cleveland Avenue, where drivers sometimes attempt to use disconnected routes during the Highway 280 shutdown. He added that the county was also working with MnDOT to install signage along Cleveland Avenue, as it was expected to serve as a primary detour route. He confirmed that staff would continue working with MnDOT to add signage as needed. Member Brokaw Palalay expressed concern about speeding along County Road C2, noting that it was already an issue and that the area lacked sidewalks. She said increased cut -through traffic during construction could further impact safety and emphasized concern for pedestrians during the summer months. Mr. Freihammer explained that dredging at Willow Pond could occur during the winter, depending on the method selected. He noted that contractors had Page 3 of 28