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�ai'-city of the city that works for you Council Worksession February 10, 2015 5:00 pm Present: Mayor Dave Jacobsen Councilmember Gina Bauman Councilmember Brian Strub Councilmember Paul Jacobsen Absent: Councilmember Mary Burg Staff in Attendance: City Manager Dean Lotter, Director Craig Schlichting Guests in Attendance: 400 -Block 10th Street Pedestrian Crossinc Enhancement Options & Placing Xcel Enerav Power Lines Under _rte Lotter stated the City had a lot of construction taking place in and around the City through bridge replacements. He explained that Joe Hatch would be making an informational video regarding the bridge work that would link to the City's website. Director Schlichting discussed the street projects planned for 2015. He then provided comment on the proposed pedestrian improvements that would coincide with the 10th Street bridge replacement. He reviewed an aerial overlay of the area surrounding the Mounds View High School. He noted the improvements 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 Horn, reviewed the current condition of the 10th Street pedestrian crossing and discussed an array of options available to the Council that would improve 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 did not recommend the crosswalk be completed in pavers. Councilmember Strub supported staff's recommendation. He recommended that further consideration be taken on the timing of the flashing light to ensure safe passage for all pedestrians. He requested further information on the proposed turning movements along 10th Street. He wanted to be assured that all truck and bus traffic could maneuver through the roadway. Mr. Fosmo discussed the turn movements as proposed 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