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$ 11rBA-RMTON the city that works for you Council Worksession July 8, 2014 5:30 pm Present: Mayor Dave Jacobsen Councilmember Gina Bauman Councilmember Brian Strub Councilmember Paul Jacobsen Councilmember Mary Burg Absent: Staff in Attendance: Dean Lotter, Grant Wyffels- Public Works Director Guests in Attendance: Jon Horn with Kimley -Horn and Associates, Inc., Beth Engum with Ramsey County County Road E2 Bride 10`" Street NW and 1 -35W Bridge Aesthetics Discussion Public Works Director Wyffels discussed the County Road E2 Bridge and 10"' Street projects with the Council. He explained the expense for the project would be shared between MnDOT, the County and the City. He noted a representative from Ramsey County, Beth Engum, was also present to discuss these projects in further detail. Jon Horn, with Kimley -Horn, provided comment on the MnDOT plans for the replacement of the County Road F and County Road E2 bridges over I -35W. He noted the County Road F bridge would be replaced in 2015 and the E2 bridge would be replaced in 2016. He indicated concept roadway layouts and streetscape plans have been preliminarily developed to assist in guiding MnDOT through the bridge replacement work. He commented limestone elements and green accent colors have been selected for these bridges. He requested input from the Council on the draft concept plan for the 10th Street NW /Lake Valentine Road bridge improvements. Councilmember Jacobsen asked where the railing would be placed along the 10th Street NW /Lake Valentine Road bridge. Mr. Horn reported the railing would be used on one side of the bridge for pedestrian facilities. Councilmember Burg recommended the street lighting and railing be powder coated or of a maintenance free material, to ensure the fixtures endure the sand and salt through the winter months. She questioned if LED fixtures were possible. Mr. Horn stated this would be a possibility for the bridges and typically required less maintenance in the long run. Public Works Director Wyffels commented the lights in the City Hall parking lot were LED. Councilmember Burg stated that pedestrian routes across these bridges would be important. Councilmember Strub questioned what recommendations regarding pedestrian routes were made by PREC. Public Works Director Wyffels reviewed the recommendations made by PREC. He noted these options have also been discussed with the City of Arden Hills. Councilmember Burg indicated the City was reviewing all of the crosswalks in the City. She questioned how the crosswalks on these bridges would be designed. Mr. Horn discussed the new and innovative design options for crosswalks. Councilmember Jacobsen approved of the proposed bridge and streetscape design for 10th Street /Lake Valentine Road. Staff then reviewed the concept layout for County Road E2 from 5th Avenue NW to Snelling Avenue North detailing proposed roadway, sidewalk/trail, streetscape and bridge improvements. He further discussed the project timeline and expense.