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I I I Council Meeting Minutes March 24, 1998 Page 3 Public HearinE. continued A resident asked how would the street be striped, Proper said 12 ft. is needed to allow for the two driving lanes, and the center line would be striped and a solid white line would identify the bicycle lanes. A resident expressed concern of the continual speeding along 2nd St. SE. Samuelson stated that Council could refer the issue to the Public Safety Commission to determine if it could be included in the traffic calming program. Gunderman confirmed that the speed limit on 2nd St. is 30 mph. Gunderman asked about the economics of the 2nd St. SE and Stowe Ave, turnback, Proper said the road is essentially a residential street on the low end of Ramsey County's priority for maintenance and upgrading. In the City's eyes, this street is of higher priority, Economically, the City will receive money from the County to finance the reconstruction and funding from the State Gas Tax for maintenance and operation. A resident noted concern of runoff in the area of Co, Rd, E and Cleveland Ave, Proper confirmed that when the County's reconstruction of Cleveland Ave. occurs, this drainage will flow into a different system. Proper added that the City's reconstruction project aJlows for a more efficient drainage system. A resident asked if the assessments presented tonight are considered final costs, Larson said those figures are estimates, but could be reduced if bids are favorable, Proper confirmed that corner lots are assessed on their short side. There were no other comments from the audience. Motion by Gunderman, seconded by Samuelson, to CLOSE THE HEARING. 3 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Motion by Gunderman, seconded by Samuelson, to CONTINUE CONSIDERATION OF STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECTS 98-1 AND 98-5 TO THE MARCH 25, 1998. COUNCIL MEETING. 3 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Public Hearin~ Feasibility Study for Project 98-1 and Project 98-5 Report 98-067