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Commissioner Schumann asked if the proposed recommendations would cost a lot to implement. Mr. Wyffels stated some recommendations are not expensive and with some projects being on county roads, that cost is being rolled into the county project. Commissioner Allen asked if there were existing crosswalks that needed improvement. Mr, Wyffels reported these improvements were within his area to handle so no recommendation would be needed for that. Commissioner Kocon asked if there were trails for kids to get to school, and if so, where. Mr. Wyffels noted for example that right now, County Road E has no crosswalks so it is difficult for kids to cross County Road E; Old Highway 8 is another example as, from an engineering perspective, that road should be narrowed. Commissioner Woods asked if anything can be done on County Road E before school starts. Mr. Wyffels stated yes. Commissioner Lamp made a motion to approve and accept the July 21, 2014 Citywide Crosswalk Safety Study as submitted to the Public Safety Commission; seconded by Commissioner Woods. Motion carried. Commissioner Lamp made a motion to direct staff to develop a general crosswalk policy; seconded by Commissioner Woods. Motion carried. Commissioner Schumann asked if there were resources for this already out there. Mr. Wyffels stated there are policies out there that can be tailored to New Brighton and it doesn't need to be very long. Commissioner Woods made a motion to authorize Public Works to install the appropriate crosswalks along County Road E between Old Highway 8 and Silver Lake Road; seconded by Commissioner Boyd. Motion carried. Commissioner Donohue made a motion to authorize Engineering to review the crosswalk at Silver Lake Road near the railroad tracks and direct staff to follow -up with Ramsey County to review the same crosswalk; seconded by Commissioner Woods. Motion carried. Updates A. Citizen Corps Council Director Jacobson reminded everyone that National Night Out is Tuesday, August 5t ". We will be collecting donations of food, back packs, and school supplies again this year for the Food Shelf. Department Reports A. Human Rights No report. B. Allina Health Mr. Dave Matteson, Allina Health, reported Allina exited their lease in Arden Hills on June 30'. They are still looking at sites to fit their needs. Mr. Matteson reported he spoke to Ms. Janice Gundlach, City Planner, to see what would be expected if a New Brighton site is identified.