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Nays: 0 Motion carried. e. Planning File 3382: A request by the Public Works Department for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the inclusion of the County Road C Streetscape Framework Manual. Chairman Troy Duncan opened the hearing and requested Assistant Public Works Director Debra Bloom to provide a summary of the project report dated March 6, 2002. Deb Bloom explained the County construction history of County Road C. She thanked the Task Force members who participated in the process. In anticipation of the County's reconstruction project, the City Council authorized the preparation of a master plan for County Road C from 1-35W to Rice Street to investigate upgrades to the urban design and streetscape. At the October 23, 2000 meeting, the City Council selected Dahlgren Shardlow and Uban, Inc. to work with a citizen task force to prepare this master plan. At the January 17, 2001 meeting the Council appointed the Task Force members shown on the attached list. Jeff Marten presented the County Road Streetscape Framework manual. Member Mulder asked for details of design in the west District and center median with trees. Deb Bloom explained the County design for medians to separate traffic and provide a safer turn lane. Access management assists in the safety, higher capacity, and reduced mid-block turning points. The focus is on volume of traffic and movement and the left turn signals that have larger turn capacities. Member Olson asked if the right-of-way is adequate? (There may be more right-of-way needed along the north side; the County is completing its work on this now). Member Cunningham asked for details of landscaping; what is maintenance and who will be responsible? Maintenance is a City responsibility. Member Mulder asked if a Business District has been formed (No). Member Traynor commended the Task Force, staff and consultants. He provided written comments. County Road "c" as a "main street" will be difficult to sell, but it will be an immensely improved, well-maintained corridor. Member Olson asked for details of brick and concrete surfaces. Jeff Martin explained the use of colored concrete patterns. There were no further comments. The hearing was closed. Member Duncan asked if more time was needed. Member Olson asked for County Highway engineers to be present. Member Wilke asked for clarification on streetscape vs. road design. Deb Bloom explained County road Design processes, noting that they are in a preliminary phase at this time. Member Mulder noted that this is a conceptual framework that will be used in the future to evaluate projects as they are presented. Deb Bloom will return with more information (with County Engineers) on the right-of-way design process. Tim Higgins asked if Williams Pipeline condition and deterioration has been considered. Dennis Welsch explained the Pipeline Task Force of 1994 - 1996 and responsibility for implementation by the Fire Department. Member Wilke noted that utility companies and pipeline companies become part of the process for redesign. Chair Duncan closed the hearing. Motion: Member Mulder moved, seconded by Member Olson, to recommend approval of the City's request to amend the text of the Roseville Comprehensive Plan, Section 5, Transportation, to include the County Road C Streetscape Framework Manual.