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1 I I Council Meeting Minutes April 28, 1987 Public Hearing Proper reported the purpose of this meeting is to resolve some issues on the southern portion of the Long Lake Road project; noted on June 10, 1986 the northern portion was approved by coun- cil; and briefly summarized the revised plan for the southern por- tion. Schmidt clarified that, at $17 per linear foot, the owners of an average 75 foot city lot would be assessed about $1200-$1300 for curbing, etc.; and the total could be $2000 if all of a lotls drainage is toward Long Lake Road. Wayne Leonard, Ramsey County Engineer, reviewed the schedule for the project, noting the northern portion has been delayed because of the issues with Williams Pipeline Company. Leonard felt if the issues are resolved soon, northern construction would begin shortly, with the sidewalk near Irondale High School completed prior to the beginning of the 1987-88 school year, the project would be completed by Thanksgiving, with the exception of sod work and final details which would be done in the Spring of 1988. Leonard indicated Ramsey County will be proceeding with the devel- opment of detail plans for-the southern portion and those plans will be back to the city in July with cost estimates; construction would begin in Spring of 1988, with completion by Fall of 1988. Leonard indicated due to the bridge over 1-694 being reconstructed in 1989, there may be some times when the ramps will be closed, as they will also undergo reconstruction. Leonard assured council, staff, and audience -that provisions will be made to carry traffic through the construction area during the entire project. Schmidt indicated the order of discussion of this agenda item would be (1) the road design and storm sewer between 14th and 19th; (2) the road design and storm sewer between 14th and 1-694; and (3) undergrounding utilities. In response to Gunderman1s request, Leonard explained the use of gas tax funds to improve roadways, indicating county funds are not used for concrete sidewalks; but noted the county strongly sup- ports the recommendation to separate pedestrians from the roadway. In response to Schmidt's comment that the residents will be assessed a small portion of the total cost, Leonard indicated the actual total construction cost is approximately $250 per linear foot. Rick Wheaton, 1607 Long Lake Road, felt the major concern seems to be safety and questioned how many accidents have occurred on Long Lake Road that involved pedestrians or bicyclists; Proper indica- ted in 1981 there were 15 accidents involving property damage, 16 in 1982, and 12 in 1983; Leonard indicated experience shows once a roadway is improved with curbs and gutters, there are fewer motor- ists using bike lanes for passing. Page 3 Public Hearing Long Lake Road Report 87-109 7:50-10:50pm !4th St. to 19th St.