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Council Meeting Minutes May 24, 1994 Page 4 Council Business. continued Leonard confirmed that the appraiser process has begun and homeowners will be contacted sometime in the first part of June. The snow will most likely be stored on either side of the roadway, but it appears the eastside provides for more storage space. Possibly some snow could be hauled away. Williams noted that the plow operators could use their wing blade to lower the snowpiles. Leonard explained the staking along the roadway; pink stakes are existing ROW lines, blue stakes are permanent ROWs, and green stakes are construction easements. Proper said it is difficult to illustrate the future curb lines on the transparency and suggested residents speak: to staff at a later time. Leonard said the County intends to design the road so that the driveway turnarounds will match the roadway. Benke requested County staff to install staking to illustrate the future curb lines. Tom Harkins, 684 Silver Lake Road, asked for confirmation of the lane widths and clarification of the curb lines. Leonard confirmed that the lane widths from the outside in would be 14 ft., 12 ft., 14 ft., 12 ft., 14 ft. Proper noted that the curb and gutter measurements account for that additional 2 ft. on the outer lanes. Harkins asked if homeowners would be responsible for assessments. Proper feels that if there were assessments, they would be very minimal. Benke noted that an assessment hearing is required if assessments are proposed. Proper reiterated that staff can confirm the curbing locations with residents on site. Esther Nowlin, 196 Windsor Green, asked if the elimination of the median provides for any cost savings. Proper feels that any landscaping proposed for the median would be moved to the sides of the road. Nowlin asked which agency performed the safety review. Proper said the County. felt the two options were equivalent in regards to safety. Benke received two letters stating concern of the speed levels along Silver Lake Road. Originally, this issue was resolved by incorporating the additional traffic signals and operation of all signals at the 35 mph level. With that 35 mph signal operational speed, Council's expectation is that after a period of time this issue could be revisited. Possibly, a speed study could be performed which may satisfy the State's criteria in determining those speeds. Also, the turns lanes should also play a major role in safety and holding down those speeds. Harkins feels the City and its residents need to take a proactive stance in regards to those speeds. Benke confirmed that those speed levels are set by the Transportation Commissioner upon review of engineering studies indicating that the speed should be set at 45 mph. Benke feels that hopefully with these changes, lower speeds may be established in the future. Harkins asked if signs could be posted near this residential area to inform and alert drivers to be cautious. Benke said residents could encourage other drivers to slow down by maintaining a 35 mph speed. Larson asked if signage could be installed to address the left turning movements. Leonard confirmed that signs will be installed addressing the left turn lane. Council Business I Silver Lake Road - 5th & 7th St. ROW Changes Report 94-122 I I