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I I I Council Meeting Minutes July 9, 1996 Page 2 Consent A~enda. continued 4. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL TO GRANT AN EXEMPTION FROM LAWFUL GAMBLING LICENSE TO THE NEW BRIGHTON EAGLES AUXILIARY #3718 FOR SEPTEMBER 14, 1996. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Public Hearin~ - Plans and Specs for Improvement Project 96-04 - 7:39-8:20 p.m. City Engineer Les Proper presented the tinal plans and specifications for reconstruction of 8th Ave. between Old Hwy 8 and 10th St. NW. This section is one of six Ramsey County roads turned back to the City. The reconstruction is proposed due to the poor road surface and its proximity to other streets reconstructed this year. The road width will be tapered to 38 ft. with 5 ft. wide sidewalk on the east, and 6 ft. wide grass boulevard between curb and sidewalk. It does not appear any trees will be damaged. Because there is little on street parking, the parking lanes could double as bicycle lanes. The $340,000 project involves: $60,OOO-turnback payment; $242,100-Municipal State Aid (MSA); and $37,9oo-special assessments. Staff recommends assessments be computed on front toot basis similar to the 5th Ave. project. The street assessment for lots without existing curbing would be $15/ft.; lots with existing curbing will be $12/ft. In 1972, the road was posted no truck traffic over 10,000 gross weight because of truck noise and concern for schoolchildren. The current recontiguration discourages large truck traffic, and the school's closing reduces children crossing the street. Because of this, staff recommends the restriction be removed. Residents expressed concern of accidents at 8th Ave. and 8th St. Proper found 7 out of 12 accidents during 1/1/94- 5/15/96 were a result of east/west vehicles on 8th St. failing to yield to north/south traffic on 8th Ave. Staff feels the intersection is properly signed and no additional traffic control is recommended, improved sight distances is the best solution. The bid award will be August 27, and construction will begin after that. Benke noted the turnback payment and asked how it was determined. Proper said the County's reconstruction standards are lower than New Brighton's, and speculated that if the County performed the reconstruction the road would not be curbed and drainage, sidewalks, or amenities would not be addressed. Benke asked the status of the MSA account. Proper said the MSA account has been used extensively for large projects like; Silver Lake Rd., 5th Ave., and 7th St. The City receives $350,000-400,000 annually so the fund will eventually become cashflow. Benke said many area trucking companies have left and asked the nature of the current traffic. Proper said most of the complaints relate to trucks delivering to local businesses. Gunderman asked if a stoplight could be in.'italled at 10th St. and 8th Ave. Proper supports this request, and suggested a traftic study be performed after reconstruction. Samuelson is uncomfortable with truck traffic in residential areas, and asked if companies complain of the restrictions. Proper has not received calls from trucking companies, but residents from other streets complain about displaced truck traffic. Jeanne Kratzer, 668 - 8th Ave., noted concern of truck traffic because children cross the street to the playground, and asked if she will be contacted if shrubbery is removed. Proper said staff will work with residents if landscaping is affected, and disrupted driveways will be replaced with in-kind materials. Consent A~enda Gambling License St. John Report 96-143 Public Hearin~ Reconstruction of 8th Ave. Report 96-146 Resolution 96-044 Resolution 96-045 Resolution 96-046 Resolution 96-047