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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, May 17, 2010 Page 19 circumstances. Councilmember Ihlan also expressed interest in receiving more information about connectivity with Rosedale, and safe bike access, noting the current challenges for walking or biking along County Road B -2 adjacent to Ro- sedale; and suggested staff work with Rosedale to determine if there was any in- terest in partnering to facilitate that access. Further discussion among staff and Councilmembers included volume and speed of flow in the drainage ditch based on existing and proposed design; safety con- cerns that not too steep of a drop be adjacent to the bike lane; finalization of drai- nage plans following City Council authorization to do so; and conveyance of cur- rent drainage by ditch to catch basins to the pond at Fairview and County Road C. Mayor Klausing responded to concerns raised by Mr. Harris on the wording of this item on the agenda, explaining that he did not personally come into meetings with his mind made up; and that the purpose of the hearing was to provide input on issues possibly not considered already, allowing Councilmembers and staff to be aware of issues and concerns of the public. Mayor Klausing noted the number of past projects that may have been controversial at their inception, and proven to be of benefit to the community once accomplished. Mayor Klausing advised that he had come into the meeting in support of this project, and that he had not heard anything to convince him to the contrary. Councilmember Johnson, having sat on the Comprehensive Plan Steering Com- mittee, noted that pathways were a big topic, and that this project was consistent with the Pathway Master Plan. Councilmember Johnson spoke in support of this as a good project and a responsibility of the City to provide a safe pathway system for the community; expressed his interest in seeing similar projects come forward in the future; and thanked staff for procuring this grant. 12. Business Items (Action Items) a. Adopt Resolution Approving the Construction for the Fairview Pathway Project (a/k/a Northeast Suburban Campus Connector Bike/Pedestrian Project) Roe moved, Johnson seconded, adoption of Resolution No. 10813 entitled "Reso- lution Ordering the Improvement for the Northeast Suburban Campus Connector Bike/Pedestrian Project;" ordering construction of the Fairview Pathway Project. Councilmember Ihlan advised that she would support the motion, but strongly urged that ways to reduce impacts on property owners be pursued by staff, and that staff alert the grant makers of the unique circumstances in Roseville while sill allowing the City to meet grant criteria through various options.