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February 9, 2021 Page 5 of 6 Councilmember Allen indicated he makes numerous trips along Old Highway 8. He stated he was looking forward to the redesign of this corridor in order to improve pedestrian safety. Councilmember Abdulle supported both bicycle and pedestrian improvements along the Old Highway 8 corridor. He anticipated trails along this corridor would be well traveled by the public. He questioned what would happen if the City and County did not receive enough funding to complete the southern portion of the project and inquired who would be heading up the public engagement for this project Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting explained this would be a County led project but noted the City could head up the public engagement. He reported if the County was not successful with the grant opportunity the City may have to wait longer to complete the project. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas questioned what the unintended impacts to County Road D and County Road E would be if this project was completed Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting commented the Old Highway 8 corridor could manage 17,000 cars per day and on the north end it currently had 11,000 cars per day. He discussed the intentions at the major intersections which would be to maintain the same tum signals to allow for proper vehicle movement. Councilmember Allen inquired if there would be any other improvements to the comdor if the grant wasn't received Community Assets and Development Director Schlichtmg stated the County plans for the corridor are not as extensive as the City plans. He understood the County has identified maintenance dollars for the corridor and this led the City to have a discussion with the County about a larger project. He stated if it came down to a lack of funding, he anticipated the northern portion of the corridor would be finished prior to the southern end Councilmember Abdulle asked if the entire corridor could be restriped even if the County did not receive enough grant funding. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting stated a repainting and micro -mill project has been discussed by the County. Motion by Councilmember Abdulle, seconded by Councilmember Allen to adopt a Resolution Offering Support for Ramsey County's Submittal of the Old Highway 8 LRIP Routes of Regional Significance Grant Application. A roll call vote was taken. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays -Motion Carried Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates Devin Massopust City Manager Massopust reported staff continues to work on inclusivity efforts internally. He explained a timeline and action steps would be discussed at a future worksession meeting. He noted at the last Council meeting a Resolution of Support was approved for TUV SUD's application to the Minnesota Job Creation Fund. He was happy to report TUV SUD was successful in receiving a grant which meant TUV SUD would be expanding in New Brighton. He reported the Adventures Summer Day Camp would be open for public registration on Monday, February 22, 2021. Graeme Allen Councilmember Allen thanked Assistant Director Gozola and Director Schlichting for all of their assistance with the TUV SUD grant request. He reported the Public Safety Commission met on Monday, February 8th and reviewed the 2020 traffic stop data. He explained the number of COVID cases was on the decline, which was a really good sign. Emily Dunsworth Councilmember Dunsworth reported she attended the PREC meeting on Wednesday, February Yd where the group discussed a grant opportunity to complete Hansen Park. Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates