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will be responsible to maintain these sidewalks. The width and setback of sidewalks is also a concern, also. The desired width is 8'. Member Vanderwall expressed that because of no driveway access to Rice Street from Capital View, this will be a definite safety hazard. Deb spoke of a turn around in this location. Member Vanderwall explained that school buses will not enter a cul-de-sac less than a'/4 mile long unless there is a handicapped child pickup. He suggested that more standing room for children might help the problem such as constructing a shelter or waiting area. School bus pickup and emergency vehicle access is a major concern that needs to be dealt with. The County Road B2 and Rice will have dual lefts, becoming a major intersection. There are 2 public streets that will not have full access. City staff has identified this as a concern. Changing lane widths is something to be considered. Pedestrian crossings are also a concern. On April 13 there is a review of these concepts and comments with the City Council and then sent to Ramsey County. Hopes are that it will be taken to City Council next month, finish the environmental review, and then move right into final design with the potential of construction in summer of 2010. 6. Update on TH 280 project Deb Bloom reports that Mn Dot is completing final plans and the bid opening will be May 15. There are two projects to be done this summer. One of them is the Larpenteur Ave bridge replacement as a separate contract by the State with a bid opening at the end of the month. The Larpenteur Ave interchange is located in Lauderdale with the west side being in the City of Minneapolis. Utility work is being done now. The Broadway intersection to open access to the Minneapolis industrial/business park area. The signal will in place mid-May. The intersection will be reopened as a 3/4 intersection. The Hwy 280 part itself will start in September. The Larpenteur portion will not be completed by State Fair. The City of Roseville has a lift station in this area. This station only serves Paper Calmenson. We are proposing a gravity sewer which connects into the Lauderdale system. Sanitary sewer is being sized for redeveloped Paper Calmenson. Plans are being reviewed by the State. It is going out to bid in May and completed by September. Member Willenbring asked if costs are shared by adjacent property owners for this sanitary sewer. Deb Bloom explained that the signal elimination severely compromised the lift station maintenance. Because of our easement on the right- Page 4 of 6