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Public Safety Commission July 21, 2014 Attending: Commissioner Allen, Commissioner Boyd, Commissioner Donohue, Commissioner Kerns, Commissioner Kocon, Commissioner Lamp, Commissioner Schumann, Commissioner Woods, Director Jacobson, Council Member Burg, Grant Wyffels (Director of Public Works), and Mr. Dave Matteson (Allina Health) Absent: Commissioner Eichers, Commissioner Hollimon, Call to Order/Roll Call Commissioner Allen called the July meeting to order at 6:30 pm and roll call was taken. April Meeting Minutes The April meeting minutes were reviewed. Commissioner Kerns made a motion to approve the April meeting minutes; Commissioner Schumann seconded. Motion carried. Public Hearing/Presentation A. Crosswalk Study — Grant Wyffels, Director of Public Works Mr. Grant Wyffels, Director of Public Works, presented a Citywide Crosswalk Safety Study prepared by the Engineering Department. Mr. Wyffels walked through the report and noted there were 12 different locations that were identified as potential safety concerns. Mr. Wyffels felt this report is a good start to assist with identifying current safety concerns and assist when new crosswalks are created. Commissioner Allen asked if there were requests for new crosswalks. Mr. Wyffels stated County Road E as currently there is no good way to cross as there are no crosswalks. This will be looked at. Mr. Wyffels noted the 9 items listed in the General Recommendations and Conclusions section of the study. Mr. Wyffels noted the city Comprehensive Plan proposes the creation of trails and sidewalks along major roadways when these roads are reconstructed. Commissioner Lamp asked if the City has control over a county road. Mr. Wyffels noted the City has a lot of input when county roads are reconstructed. He reported the City or the county can initiate a road project and Ramsey County has been good to work with; if they have funds, the projects will move forward. Commissioner Donohue asked if Legacy Funds were available for these types of projects and if there is any collaboration by City, county or the state. Director Jacobson stated Legacy Funds are difficult to obtain and that Ms. Sandy Breuer, Director of Parks & Recreation, has tried to obtain these funds in the past. Mr. Wyffels reported they choose 5 or 6 projects so competition is fierce for these funds. Council Member Burg noted in 2014, there was 16.8 million in Legacy Funds and Ramsey County is getting 1.2 million of that money.