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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, April 13, 2009 Page 8 utilized and provide additional parking options for such a facility, and that discus- sions were continuing. Councilmember Roe expressed appreciation that a park and ride was still under consideration. Councilmember Roe sought additional information on taking of parcels and the purpose, if for construction or right-of--way. Mr. Tolaas advised that the map didn't portray the actual configuration well; but addressed lanes of approach southbound and cutting into the gas island at the Sin- clair Gas Station/Convenience Store; and the need to close access points for safety considerations. Councilmember Roe requested that Mr. Tolaas highlight differences in the up- dated map on display compared to that included in the agenda packet. Mr. Tolaas did so, noting the Grandview median closure; adjustments along the west side of Highway 49 to accommodate bicycle and pedestrian traffic for High- way 36 and County Road B. Mr. Schwartz noted that, at the team meetings, the City of Roseville had stressed their bicycle/pedestrian Master Plan; and noted that the plan supports an on-street bicycle facility throughout this corridor; and accommodations were sought to pur- sue that goal, in addition to off-street facilities. Mr. Schwartz further noted an- other area of concern was with the Grandview median closure, with the original concept showing median closures at Woodbridge and Grandview, not allowing left-out or northbound traffic; and the City's concern that this would push traffic from the apartment complex and commercial traffic existing northbound Rice through the neighborhoods to the west. Mr. Schwartz advised that, after further discussions and review of crash data, this accommodation at Grandview was pro- posed. Mayor Klausing opined that, while he understands the need to consider the larger picture, this was a very ingenious approach, and he was unaware of other compa- rable examples. Mayor Klausing expressed appreciation for the design intent to appear as a traditional intersection, and further encourage bicycle and pedestrian traffic and safety concerns. Councilmember Pust expressed appreciation that bike and pedestrian paths were being accommodated in the design; and encouraged the Project Team to continue pursuing continuous pathways. Further discussion included reduction of the median to allow access to the town- homes; identification of water treatment areas envisioned as infiltration beds; limitations based on the curbs remaining as currently located to facilitate area businesses and to not further infringe upon their property; snow storage provi-