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the neighbors are very concerned about pedestrian safety along this segment of road. As a result of these concerns and in the interest of completing the regional pathway system, we are proposing to construct a sidewalk along the entire length of this proj ect. In determining the location of the proposed sidewalk we considered the following information: • Obstructions within the right- of- way (Power poles, Hydrants, cable boxes, trees, etc.): the maj ority of the power poles are on the south side of the street. • Driveways: The north side of the road has 21 driveways. The south side of the road has ll driveways. There are fewer driveway crossings on the south side of Roselawn. • Location of existing sidewalks: The Roselawn sidewalk west of Snelling is located on the south side of the road. The pathway along Roselawn east of Lexington is on the south side of the road. • Road alignment: If we were to put the sidewalk on the north side as well as the parking lane, the south side would still have the road 5 feet closer to the homes, but not have a buffer to the traffic. This would also shift the centerline of the road 8 feet south of the existing Roselawn centerline west of Snelling and East of Hamline creating an unsafe condition for vehicles through these intersections. If we put the sidewalk on the north side and parking on the south side, the converse would happen. The centerline of the road would be shifted 8 feet to the north of the existing Roselawn centerline west of Snelling and East of Hamline creating an unsafe condition for vehicles traveling through these intersections. As a result of this analysis we recommend that the sidewalk be constructed along the south side of the roadway. Initially we proposed to construct the sidewalk separated from the roadway by a 5-foot boulevard. At our October walk thru meeting a number of property owners were concerned about the proximity of the sidewalk to the houses. They also were concerned about maintaining the narrow strip of grass between the sidewalk and street. In the interest of addressing these concerns, we propose to construct an 8- foot wide attached concrete sidewalk, instead of the 6- foot wide detached sidewalk. Storm water: This road is located within Capitol Region Watershed District as well as Rice Creek Watershed District. We will be installing storm water quality treatment as required to meet the watershed districts permitting requirements. Meetings with both watershed districts have been scheduled for next week. Financial implications: This project is proposed to be funded by a combination of Municipal State Aid funds, infrastructure funds, and utility funds. The total estimated proj ect cost and financing of the proposed 2005 PMP is as follows: