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<br />I <br /> <br />I <br /> <br />I <br /> <br />Council Meeting Minutes <br />April 27, '993 <br /> <br />Page 6 <br /> <br />Council Business. continued <br /> <br />Benke questioned whether the $87,500 is a wise use of funds and feels <br />other options should be discussed. <br /> <br />Gunderman said the other options include speed humps which are not <br />recommended. <br /> <br />Williams said the City, County, League of Minnesota Cities and MN-Dot <br />object to the use of speed humps. He feels the alternative to spending <br />$87,500 is by using temporary equipment. <br /> <br />Benke supports the speed hump option. <br /> <br />Rebelein said the only viable options are either a signal or do nothing. <br />Williams does not feel doing nothing is acceptable. <br /> <br />Motion by Gunderman, seconded by Williams, to DIRECT STAFF TO <br />PREPARE A BI-SIGNAL PLAN FOR A MINIMAL INVESTMENT THAT <br />SATISFIES SAFETY CONCERNS AND REPORT THEIR FINDINGS TO THE <br />COUNCIL ON MAY 11. <br /> <br />5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. <br /> <br />A resident noted that the barricade was installed on a trial basis and asked <br />why the barricade is not scheduled to be removed. <br /> <br />Proper noted that when the Silver Lake Road project is complete, 8th St. <br />will be permanently closed and Forestdale will be realigned. <br /> <br />A resident who lives on Forestdale said the barricades were installed <br />because a child was hit by a car. Benke confirmed that the barricade was <br />installed because Council reviewed alternatives to controlling speeds and <br />traffic in the neighborhood, the accident was incidental. She said her <br />family has added .7 miles per trip because of the barricade. <br /> <br />Benke said the barricades were installed temporarily at the suggestion of <br />residents to see how it would impact the neighborhood and traffic levels. <br /> <br />One resident said the majority wants the barricade removed. <br /> <br />Gene Fore, 729 Forestdale, favors removal of the barricade and noted the <br />high speeds on Forestdale. <br /> <br />A resident feels it does not make sense to spend $87,500 for a temporary <br />solution and feels the barricade should be removed. <br /> <br />Benke said the Council motion directed staff to develop a less costly plan. <br /> <br />Steve Novak, 747 Redwood, noted that the factors associated with the <br />traffic problems have occurred after many Redwood residents had <br />purchased their homes. <br /> <br />Council Business <br /> <br />Redwood Lane <br />Traffic Issue <br />Report 93-119 <br />