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. I I I Council Meeting Minutes December 14, 1993 Page 7 Council Business. continued Ms. Yrista feels it is more dangerous to make u-turns at the Windsor south signal then left turns from the through lanes. She travels more frequently south and currently makes u-turns at Silver Lane to enter her property. Williams asked if the Federal Government would require a left turn pocket at Windsor Lane South for u-turns. Leonard confirmed this concern has been communicated to MNDOT. The County is prepared to provide the opinion recommending that a left turn pocket, an arrow, and u-turn area should be accomplished. Proper noted that this issue was mailed by the MNDOT preliminary review and that is the reason it is being presented to Council at this time. Motion by Larson, seconded Rebelein. to CONTINUE THE INCLUSION OF A SURFACE LEVEL PAINTED ISLAND FOR THAT SECTION OF ROAD BETWEEN WINDSOR LANE SOUTH AND NORTH OF SILVER LANE. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Esther Nowlin, 196 Windsor Lane, noted concern that the four homeowners were informed of this issue only after she shared the staff report with them. Also, the Windsor Green Association who owns the alley was not informed. She reviewed the past meeting comments and found of the 33 comments regarding the 5th and 7th St. median, only two thought the medians were okay. She feels it is not only the homeowners living in this area who have concerns, but also other residents. Benke noted that Council is in agreement with the 5th and 7th St. issue, and will discuss it later. Williams does not know why these person were not notified, but added that Proper has not asked for Council approval, but merely Council direction. Gier Seger, Strgar-Roscoe-Fausch (SRF), presented the right-of-way easement plan. Traveling north, temporary easements will be taken at 271 and 281 Silver Lake Road. After that point, the roadway is shifted west. Permanent right-Qf-way will be taken at the corner of Co. Rd. E. Temporary easements will be taken from Co. Rd. E to Wexford Lane and will vary from 5 to 15 ft. to allow for sloping on the east side and driveway reconstruction. The westside easements are wider and vary from 10 to 25 ft., and do not involve permanent easements. From 5th St. there will be only temporary easements and the drainage easement will be used for needed right-Qf-way. Because of the concern to provide a traffic barrier to protect the homes north of 3rd St., an ornamental vehicle rail will be installed. Traveling further north, more permanent right-Qf-way will be taken from both sides, and most of the right-of-way up to 7th St. will be taken from the east side. Sixty-five lots are involved in the acquisition at an estimated total cost of $302,000. Williams said a homeowner residing on 5th St. is concerned the pedestrian railing will not be strong enough to stop cars from crashing into backyards. Seger said this issue has been discussed with the property owner. Proper said the project is appearing as Council envisioned. Retaining wall material will be used to reduce the grade on Forestdale, otherwise, grades are close to Council recommendation. Council Business Silver Lake Road Reconstruction Right- of-Way Plan Report 93-336