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Of 111rN the city that works For you Council Worksession October 28, 2014 5:00 pm Present: Mayor Dave Jacobsen Councilmember Gina Bauman Councilmember Paul Jacobsen Councilmember Mary Burg Absent: Councilmember Brian Strub Staff in Attendance: Dean Lotter, Grant Wyffels- Public Works Director Guests in Attendance: MIA/POW Flaa Presentation Lotter indicated Councilmember Jacobsen has been working with members of the Tri -City American Legion Post 513 and the Legion Auxiliary in order to recognize veterans in the community. The thought would be to present veterans with a POW /MIA flag in the Council chambers on November 121H Crosswalk Study Update Director Wyffels reviewed his staff report noting the Council last discussed this topic on August 26th. He reported the Public Safety Commission had four recommendations for City Council. 1. Accept the crosswalk study. 2. Direct staff to develop a general crosswalk policy. 3. Authorize Public Works to install proper crosswalks along County Road E between Old Highway 8 and Silver Lake Road. 4. Authorize engineering to review the crosswalk at Silver Lake Road near the railroad tracks and direct staff to follow up with Ramsey County regarding this crosswalk. Director Wyffels noted staff had begun working on a general crosswalk policy and would take six to twelve months to complete. He noted the Council had authorized Ramsey County to install a crosswalk at County Road E between Old Highway 8 and Silver Lake Road. He provided the Council with concepts and options for the crosswalk at Silver Lake Road near the railroad tracks. He commented that staff would continue to work with Ramsey County on these options. Councilmember Bauman stated she would not approve a tunnel. She recommended the City proceed with caution, as this was the County's responsibility. She suggested the City continue to provide input to the County. Director Wyffels understood this concern. He explained the intersection near Dairy Queen was still a concern and would require further study. Other priorities within the crosswalk study were discussed with the Council, including the need for safe routes to school. He reported the City would have to coordinate efforts with the school district on this issue. Further discussion ensued regarding traffic concerns in and around the community. Councilmember Bauman appreciated the work of staff in addressing the safety concerns around the City. She supported maintenance and upkeep of the City's sidewalks and crosswalks; however, she believed people still