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I I I Council Meeting Minutes May 9,2000 Page 6 Council Business. continued Short Elliot Hendrickson (SEH) conducted a traffic study which indicated the existing street system and traffic controls are adequate for the proposal. However, there is potential for signalization at the intersections of Co. Rd. E-2/5th Ave. and Old Hwy 8/5th Ave. The Planning Commission found Phase 1 will not have a significant impact to the existing roadway, however, concern was raised of future development. Staff asked SEH to study traffic impacts and work with the County to determine potential signalization. Larson noted that tenants will occupy the basement portion and asked if windows could be installed to provide natural lighting. Gary Vogel, architect for Pratt/Ordway, said it would be possible to install windows in the lower level to provide natural lighting. Moore-Sykes verified that the Post Office is not included in this project. Nancy Anderson, 681 6lh Ave. NW, noted concern of increased traffic and asked if the Co. Rd. E-2 Ext. will access Old Hwy 8. Fulton believes in the future it will cross the railroad tracks, but removal ofthe multiple railroad spurs is cost prohibited at this time. Anderson asked if the City will ban semi-truck traffic on 5th Ave. Fulton feels Anderson makes a very good point, and noted this project has become complicated due to the removal of a Superfund site (MacGillis and Gibbs) and relocation of gas lines. Anderson asked if the City could install signage at Co. Rd. E/Old Hwy 8 to direct traffic to 1-35W. Larson does not recall past actions for signage, but staff will research. Anderson asked if sidewalks would be installed along Co. Rd. E-2 near the Tank and Tummy store. Teague verified the Phase 1 project contains sidewalk installation along Sth Ave., but not at Tank and Tummy. Anderson asked if stop lights could be installed at the 1-3SW/Co. Rd. B-2 bridge to control traffic. Fulton said currently there are no funds budgeted, but that is considered a long term project. Anderson asked if a stop light would be installed at the Old Hwy 8/5th Ave. intersection. Larson said the realignment will provide control intersections addressed in the Phase 3 approval process. Anderson has concern regarding construction vehicle activity and Bell Pole, and asked if a community gathering place is included in the project. John Ordway, developer, verified the project will involve significant fill being hauled away which will be deposited at another City project south ofthe site. Ordway said the public space portion is contained in the Phase 2 development, and he does not have serious concern with the Bell Pole property. Larson said Bell Pole has spent millions of dollars remediating the site, ground water monitoring, and burning of contaminated soils. Bell Pole is a very professional operation and goes to great lengths to avoid spillage. Any contamination from the MacGillis and Gibbs site has been capped and there are no additional problems. Mike Cordis, 447 6th St., has concern of increased traffic and supports installation of a stoplight at 5th Ave./Old Hwy 8. Don Hagen, SEH, said traffic signals are based on traffic volumes and variables which warrant installation. Samuelson asked the timeline to review traffic warrants. Staff has directed SEH to begin the preparation of the study. Cordis noted the great amount of dust deposited on his property, and requested dust control during the construction process. Len Pratt, applicant, agreed the construction will create some dust, but this will be for a limited amount of time. Council Business Main Street Village PUD Report 00-116 Resolution 00-043