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Pres ent : Absent: the cily lllal works for you Council Worksession February 10, 20 15 5:00 pm Mayor Dave Jacobsen Councilmember Gina Bauman Councilmember Bri an Strub Councilmember Paul Jacobsen Councilmember Mary Burg Staff in Attendance: City Manager Dean Lotter, Director Craig Schlichting Guests in Attendance: 400-Block 10th Street Pedestrian Crossing Enhancement Options & Placing Xcel Energy Power Lines Underground / Lotter stated the City had a lot of construction taking place in and aroun d the City through bridge replacements. He explained that Joe Hatch would be making an in formational video regarding the bri dge work that would link to the City's website. Director Schl ichting discussed the street proj ects planned for 20 15. He then provided comment on the proposed ped estrian impro vements that would coinci de with the 10th Street bridge replacement. He reviewed an aerial overlay of the area surrounding the Mounds View High School. He noted the impro vements that were planned by the City of Arden Hills. It was noted that 10th Street was a State Aid route and the project would be eligible for refunding. Eric Fosmo, with Kimley Hom, reviewed the current condition of the 10th Street pedestri an crossing and discussed an array of options available to the Council that would impro ve safety and signage. He discouraged the Council from pursuing concrete lights. He recommended Option 2 to the Council. He explained the Public Safety Commission recommended a flashing rapid flashing beacon (RFB) also be added. An advanced pedestrian warning was also discussed. Mayor Jacobsen recommended that the lighting resemble the lighting chosen for NBE. Further discussion ensued regarding the proposed flashing pedestrian light and options for the crosswalk. Councilmember Bauman di d not recommend the crosswalk be completed in pavers. Councilmember Strub supported staff s recommendation. He recommended that further consi deration be taken on the timing of the fl ashing Ligh! to ensure safe passage for all pedestrians. He requested flllther info rmat ion on the proposed turning movements along 10th Street. He wanted to be assured that all truck and bus traffic coul d maneu ver through the roadway. Mr. Fosmo discussed the tum mo vements as prop osed by the County at this time along with the traffic study findings. Director Schlichting discussed the potential of burying the overhead power lines along 10th Street, as it was a