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REPORT FROM PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE By: Public Works Staff CASE #: Background: The Public Works Committee met on Tuesday, September 19, 2000, and discussed six cases. The actions of the Committee are as follows: Case #1: Update on Trunk Highway #47: The Committee was supportive of the proposal to construct a six-foot high wooden barrier along the top of the berm between 149th Avenue N,W. and the northerly edge of wetland 680w (near the former Law's property). The committee suggested further discussion with MnDot on the maintenance responsibility for the wall. A number of residents from the W'illow Ridge development were present requesting consideration of some similar type of screening be considered from and area north and south of Barium Street N.W. and Trunk Highway #47 where the roadway was also raised and the existing berm was reduced. The Committee directed staff to work with the residents and report back to the Committee with options. Council Action: Motion to ratify the direction of the Committee. Case #2: Request by Residents to Install a Four-Way Stop Sign at 155th /153rd Avenue N.W. and County Road #56 (Ramsey Boulevard N.W.) The Committee explained to the .citizens present that it was ultimately Anoka County's decision on whether stop signs would be placed on the intersection of County Road #56 to create a four-way stop at this intersection. The Committee directed staff to present a letter to the Anoka County Public Works Committee requesting four-way stop at the above mentioned intersection. Council Action: Motion to ratify the direction of the Committee. G;\users\City Sharerl File~ubtic Works Department\CommitteeskPublic Works Committee\Cases\Council Update\2000\cc 09.26.00.doc -163-