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I I I Council Meeting Minutes April 13, 1999 Page 5 Public Hearin&. continu~d Lanning Gabitino, 1614 3rd St. SW, thanked the Engineering stafffor their efforts in developing a compromise. His examination of many traffic analyses found sidewalks contribute to the safety of the pedestrian community and provide traffic calming. Dean Elwell, 42 16th Ave. SW, thanked the Engineering staff and Council for allowing resident input. He supports the sidewalk and narrowed street, and feels it would provide for a friendlier neighborhood. Speed continues to be an issue, and the narrowed street and sidewalk will provide a safe place for children to walk and bicycle. Karen Wolfe, 275 16th Ave. SW, asked if the road's center line would shift. Olson said the area was platted at different times resulting in a 33 ft. west easement and a 30 ft. east easement from the center line. The only way a center line would change is through City acquisition of an easement area. Wolfe asked if the City would install stop signs if speeds are not reduced within a year after construction. Benke said the City will monitor conditions to determine if additional traffic calming methods are needed. Dr. Candice Beaulieu, 1609 1st St. SW, favors the narrowed street and landscaping, and asked if retaining walls are needed to offset grade changes. Olson explained that staff will identify locations where retaining walls may be needed. Jerry Olsen, 1621 Co. Rd. E, asked the status of the construction right of entry agreement. Brian Olson said the agreement's details should be completed sometime next week. Because Olsen's property is oversize and borders Co. Rd. E, staff will need to determine if this parcel was assessed under a previous Co. Rd. E project. There were no further comments from the audience. Motion by Larson, seconded by Samuelson, to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Samuelson asked if the project entails installation of speed signs. Olson verified 30 mph speed signs will be posted, and an advisory speed sign will be posted at the curve. Hoffman asked if a "No right turn on red" sign could be posted at Silver Ln. and Silver Lk. Rd. to alleviate traffic using 16th Ave. as a shortcut. Olson explained that Silver Lk. Rd. is a Ramsey County Road, but staff will investigate. Benke asked if the project contains a design for boulevard tree plantings. Olson said the feasibility study recommends boulevard tree spacing every 40 ft. along 16th Ave. Benke supports the sidewalk and 38 ft. road width, and asked if the tree spacing could be tightened to every 30 ft. Motion by Samuelson, seconded by Larson, to PROVIDE FOR INST ALLA TION OF A SIDEWALK ON THE WEST SIDE OF 16TH AVENUE SW IN CONJUNCTION WITH PROJECT 99-1, HIGHCREST AREA STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Public Hearing Highcrest Area Street Reconstruction Project 99-1 Report 99-087 Resolution 99-033