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I I I Council Meeting Minutes February 9, 1993 Page 8 Council Business, continued Mike Mata, 1735--3rd St., feels the three lane ultimate five lane will increase traffic, encroach onto private properties and decrease property values. Mr. Eyler explained the annual traffic growth rates: the south end was 3.6%, middle section was 1 %, and the north end was 5%. SRF found that levels may increase or stabilize, and the striping option is a possible consideration. Mr. Mata urges Council to vote against the current proposal. Esther Nowlin, 196 Windsor lane and CCFSLR, appreciates Council's concern for residents along the roadway. She believes the County plan is excessive and its cost to the environment and tax dollars is obscene. She urges Council to vote no on the County proposal. Bert Emerson, 45--12th Ave., feels Silver Lake Road is not adequate for bicyclists. He emphasizes for the residents along the road, but feels many residents support the five lane roadway proposal. Paul Urista, 321 Silver lake Road, supports the four lane road with turn lanes at intersections and lights at Windsor Green. Larson said the decision is not easy, but left turn lanes and areas for police to patrol traffic are important. He noted the importance of the Foss House historical distinction and the resident needs between 5th and 7th St. Rebelein said this is one of her most difficult decisions during her Council tenure. The primary issue is the City's vision for the road and its function, aesthetics, traffic levels, and safety. She feels a wider road would increase traffic and speed levels, negatively impact businesses, and waste Federal funds. If a three lane ultimate five lane road is built, she questioned whether motorists would begin to use the right lane for passing. She urged Council to take a hard line on the 35 mph speed limit. She endorses the 52 ft. width, stop lights at Windsor Lane and 3rd St., no negative impact to homes north of 3rd St., and no encroachment to the westside between 5th and 7th St. Her main concerns are the posting of the 35 mph speed limit, County commitment to landscaping, and County funding for the extra stop lights. Williams agrees with Larson and Rebelein and thanked the City, County and residents for their input. He is puzzled by the endorsements of options which were discarded months ago. He believes Silver Lake Road should be upgraded in a way so that it is not any less than it is today. He will not vote for an action which may cause a future Council and residents to reassess a future problem. He is inclined to support the proposed option because it offers flexibility, provides two lanes of traffic, allows for safe left and right turn lanes, provides for buses and allows for police control. He feels the landscaping north of Co. Rd. E would be attractive, and noted concern regarding the section between 5th and 7th St. and the depression north of 3rd St. Gunderman asked the possibility of legal liability to the businesses north of 1-694 if a reconstruction decreased traffic levels. City Attorney LeFev8re does not foresee any potential legal liability. Council Business Silver Lake Road Reconstruction Project Report 93-039