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distance considerations. There has been one accident in the last five years. The speed analysis showed that most people either were obeying the speed limit or obeyed it because the speed trailer was present. However, some of the sight- lines are obstructed. Staff is recommending that the City. install a yield sign for the. north and south leg and try to do something within our. right of way to limit the hindrances to the sight lines and to contact property owners in the area to work with them on getting cooperation to improve the sight distances. Motion to recommend to City Council that Yield signs be posted on the north and south legs of the intersection of Hedgehog and 155th Lane, .that the Public Works Department clear the vegetation located within the right of way, and that contact be made with corner property owners to review additional sight line improvements that should be made. Action: Ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee. Case #3 Consider Establishing an Assessment Policy for. MSA Street Construction Projects Background: Staff presented an overview of the MSA system needs that are coming up in the City and to get direction on establishing a policy for assessing improvements on MSA roads. This issue has been discussed as part of the considered improvements on Andrie Street and 164th Lane. Over the next 10 years, there will probably be between $9.5 million and $18 million worth of MSA needs. Currently the City receives about $880,000 a year for MSA allotment. In past years, staff has requested that 35% of this MSA money be used for maintenance such as plowing, patching and sweeping the streets. MSA streets makeup about 15% of our total mileage and noted that over the past few years, the City has spent fairly large amounts of money for sealcoating. Staff is anticipating MSA revenue around $7 million or $8 million over the next 10 years and staff would like to see a sustainable policy and would like to see the City leverage the MSA monies as wisely as it can, including assessing benefiting properties. Staff would also like the Committee to discuss sidewalks and possible assessments because one of the City's goals is to create a walkable community and feels this issue needs discussion Motion to recommend considering establishing an assessment policy for MSA street construction projects be discussed by the full Council, at a work session. Action: Ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee. -118-