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1 I I Council Meeting Minutes April 14~ 1987 Page 4 Leonard feels the trail can be coordinated; would like to see sidewalks and curbs as part of Ramsey County's project; and, with regard to scheduling the south portion of the Long Lake Road pro- ject with the bridge reconstruction (1989), he stated Long Lake Road would always be open to local traffic. In response to Benke's concern, Leonard expressed confidence that, although there is a risk in any elevation, reversing the crown and maintaining the same construction on all of the Long Lake Road curves is the best solution. Regarding the 50 feet lane, Proper felt that even though the resi- dents may not realize it at this time losing a piece of their property will increase safety; Proper would like to see the center lane narrowed to allow for additional footage in the bike lanes, which would also move the traffic a little further from the homes. With regard to a center left turn lane, Leonard indicated Ramsey County stripes the road; when it is seal coated three years later, the stripes can be changed and encouraged an arrangement for three years and incorporating maintenance of the stripes into the agree- ment. If bike lanes were eliminated, Leonard indicated the mini- mum road width would be 36 feet. Benke expressed concern that the plan be updated prior to a public hearing and asked Proper to be sure the most current summary is available for the residents at the April 28, 1987, public informa- tional hearing. Schmidt reinforced Benke's earlier comments that cooperative understandings be reduced to writing because of changes that could occur in staff and councilmembers. Motion by Williams, seconded by Brandt, to SET AN INFORMATIONAL HEARING DATE OF APRIL 28>> 1987 FOR THE SOUTH PORTION OF THE LONG LAKE ROAD PROJECT. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried Williams asked when we need to make a decision on the underground power lines; Proper stated as long as we are moving along, it may be taken care of as part of the process. If there is a big gap between the April 28th meeting and the Improvement Hearing to order the project, he will have to come back between those two meetings for council to make a decision and believes it should be a part of the hearing. Motion by Gunderman, seconded by Benke, to RECEIVE AND ATTACH TO THE RECORD THE PETITION RECEIVED EARLIER THIS EVENING REGARDING UNDERGROUND UTILITY lINES. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried