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I I I Council Meeting Minutes May 12, 1998 Page 4 Council Business. continued The 8th Ave. and 8th St. analysis found accident records for January 1995 through December 1997 indicate less than 2 accidents per year which is less than required for all-way stop signs, Traffic counts taken in December 1997 indicate volume warrants for all-way stop signs were not met for any hours of the day, Therefore, standard warrants for all-way stop signs were not met, and it is recommended existing traffic control which consists of stop signs for east and west bound 8th St. at 8th Ave, remain unchanged, The 8th Ave. and 7th St. analysis found accident records for January 1995 through December 1997 indicate less than 2 accidents per year which is less than required for all-way stop signs. Traffic counts taken in December 1997 indicate volume warrants for all-way stop signs were not met for any hours of the day. Therefore, standard warrants for all-way stop signs were not met, and it is recommended the existing traffic control which consists of stop signs for east bound 7th St. at 8th Ave, remain unchanged. Gunderman asked if 18 wheel trucks will continue to be banned from this area. Proper confirmed that the signs will remain and there is no proposal to allow trucks in this area. Benke asked if the City would rely on Ramsey County for signal funding and when would they be installed. Proper said the County felt signal installation could be performed within two years. Benke asked if the City's MSA account could receive an advancement to fund the signals at this time and then be reimbursed by the County. Proper explained that the City's MSA account balance is already allocated to other street projects, but bonding options could be considered, The County would fund 66% of the signal cost, and the City would pick up the remainder. Motion by Larson, seconded by Samuelson, to RECEIVE THE 8TH AVENUE NW STOP SIGN/TRAFFIC SIGNAL STUDY AND REFER TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION (PSC) FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT; DIRECT STAFF TO WORK WITH RAMSEY COUNTY TO BEGIN THE PROCESS TO PROGRAM AND PLAN TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONSTRUCTION AT THE INTERSECTION OF 8TH AVENUE NW AND 10TH STREET NW; AND INVESTIGATE FUNDING OPTIONS TO ADVANCE THE TIMELINE FOR SIGNAL INST ALLA TION. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Council Business 8th Ave, NW Stop Sign/Traffic Signal Needs Report 98-111 Benke asked the status of the grant application for providing cable casting services for Cable Casting Grant City meetings, Fulton said the application has been submitted to the Cable Commission. Police Chief John Kelley presented the Tobacco Licensing Ordinance. The State Legislature mandated local ordinances to regulate tobacco products sales. The ordinance covers sale, possession by persons under age 18, and administrative penalties for violations, It provides for alternative disposition of violators under age 18. The ordinance was written by the City Attorney and reviewed by the PSC, A public hearing was held, and tobacco retailers and the public were invited, however none were in attendance. A significant feature is the penalty portion which provides for license suspension for a third violation within 24 months of the initial violation. Samuelson asked the enforcement process. Kelley said it is anticipated that sting operations would be performed and police will follow up on public complaints, Tobacco Ordinance Report 98-112 Ordinance 642