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I I I Council Meeting Minutes July 13, 1993 Page 9 Council Business, continued Pat Crisha, 286 Windsor, thanked Council for allowing residents to give input. She noted a study which found that road design dictates speed levels, and feels the roadway needs minor corrections and rejects the use of public funds. The ISTEA Internodal Surfact Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 purpose is to develop a national interconnected transportation system which is economically efficient, environmentally sound, provides the foundation for the Nation to compete in a global economy to move people in an energy efficient manner. Any reconstruction should be for the safety of residents, quality of life, environment, and future orientation for alternative methods of transportation. To focus on a wider, faster Silver Lake Road is not in the best interest of the health of the community. Wayne Carlson, 197 Windsor, noted the many different speed levels throughout the City, and found that Silver Lake Road is the only residential street which has a speed level over 35 mph. He is concerned of possible assessments to the Windsor Green Association. Proper noted that several years ago, a minimal assessment was charged to residents along Silver Lake Road between 7th St. and 1-694 when that portion was upgraded. Because most of the reconstruction costs will come from Federal, MSA and County funds, staff proposes a minimal residential assessment for the costs remainder. Additional research will be made regarding the funding for unwarranted signals, and landscape costs would be eligible for State and Federal funding. Rebelein asked how this proposal fairs under the ISTEA Legislation. Benke said the rules and regulations for that Legislation are still under development. Rebelein feels the City should take a look at how City actions would affect this law. Benke said the landscaping enhancements would reflect issues included in the Legislation. Dave Phillips, 2369 Sioux, asked if his lot would be assessed. Proper verified that Phillips' property would not be assessed. Phillips questioned the plan to install a retaining wall on the portion of his lot which backs up to Silver Lake Road. He is concerned that the project is rushing along, and there is a lack of sensitivity to the residents between 3rd and 5th St. He feels the real problem between 3rd and 5th St. is not the dip, but the hill south of 3rd St. It is not solely a speed limit issue, but a design problem. Benke noted that the initial design calculations based on a 40 mph speed would have required a grade elevation change of 4 ft. at the bottom of the crest. Council requested a recalculation to reflect a 35 mph speed, this recalculation then changed the elevation to 3 1/2 ft. Mr. Phillips feels that if the hills are lowered, the sag would not need to be raised. He does not recall previous discussions regarding a 3 1/2 ft. elevation change. He asked the City to take control and design the road to limit the grade elevation to 1 ft. A resident asked if three Councilmembers is enough to make a decision. Benke noted that the quorum is adequate for a decision to be made. Council Business Silver Lake Road Reconstruction Project Report 93-198