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I I I Council Meeting Minutes February 9, 1993 Page 6 Council Business. continued Gunderman asked when does traffic counts determine a four lane road. The County determines that about 15,000 daily trips require more than one through lane in each direction. Silver Lake Road's current count is 15,000, and the three lane ultimate five lane plan has the flexibility to go to four through lanes. Gunderman feels it is correct to take into consideration these traffic volumes when making a decision. Larson questioned whether the 66 ft. width is needed throughout the roadway, and noted concern of 5th and 7th St. area which requires width acquisition. Mr. Soler said current road widths does not provide enough space for a center left turn lane. Proper said a very minimal amount of property will be affected. Larson said the affected residents need to be included in the process. Larson noted the speed issue. Mr. Soler said MN-Dot received a County Board resolution to study the issue. MN-Dot will contact the County when the review process begins and Proper will be involved. Williams and Larson requested their recommendations regarding speed and the elevation of the homes north of 3rd St. be added to the conditions list. Rebelein asked how essential is the 7th St. realignment. Mr. Soler said it is not essential to the project, but the realignment was a City request to deal with neighborhood access problems. Rebelein asked if the traffic counts impact the decision. Proper said the Redwood Lane traffic counts were 400 per day before the temporary 8th St. closing, after the closing the counts dropped to 150 per day. Rebelein questioned whether the road would be redesigned to adjust to slower speed levels. Mr. Soler said roadway specifications for speeds between 30-40 mph affect the site distances along roadway curves. Mr. Eyler said a speed limit reduction may affect the turn lane taper lengths, but the biggest change would affect the sag north of 3rd St. Craig Eiter, 621 Silver Lake Road, does not feel the three lane ultimate five lane is an improvement over the current roadway. He questioned if the three lane addresses the police ability to control speeding. He is pleased the three lane would handle the traffic volume, but feels the plan is a five lane road with makeup to resemble a three lane. Dave Phillips, 2369 Sioux, read the Citizens Concerned for the Future of Silver Lake Road (CCFSLR) requests: a three lane road with maximum 52 ft. width; 35 mph speed limit; stop lights at S. Windsor Lane and 3rd St.; improved sightlines; underground powerlines; and drainage improvement and landscaping. He noted concern of the 3rd St. grade and sidewalk. Mr. Soler said the needed right-of-way for the sidewalk will be acquired from the west side. Mr. Phillips appreciates the opportunity to give input in the process. Council Business Silver Lake Road Reconstruction Project Report 93-039