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which is not what the frontage roads were intended for. He did not feel that MnDOT had an accurate analysis of the traffic at that intersection. Chairperson Elvig stated that if the counts are exactly what you think 0 vehicles and be it the most s some concern. The City has had studies done that' have indicated 18,000 study completed by MnDOT is only indicating about 9,000. Assistant Director of Public Works Olson explained that the 18,000 were for both directions so the counts are similar. Chairperson Elvig stated that currently they have a situation where 47 its backed up all Personally way to Bill Superette in the mornings so a seven minute ride turns into 30 he did not why the signalization can't be sequenced e o 5 to Dysprosium and then going of the traffic is being funneled down Sunwood DriT had an ve the residential neighborhood. At this point e he stated that he was sur wh� here was a accurate traffic count for that area. As a side note crosswalk at the intersection of TH 47 and 142 °a Avenue. He did not think it was an intersection where they wanted to encourage pedestrian traffic. d Assistant Director of Public Works Olson noted that with the upgrade of Bunker Lake u var there will be a constant median from T.H. 47 to Dysprosium in addition to signals being at Dysprosium and Bunker Lake Boulevard, which will change the flow of traffic somewhat in the area. Mr. Hienrichs inquired if the 314 median would allow for u -turns. Assistant Director of Public Works Olson replied that it did not appear that it would. Director of Public Works/Fire Chief Kapler noted that the City Engineer is looking at all off the options they have to relieve some of the pressure that would be create d by y g intersection. people Councilmember Cook stated that even if the changes are made to the other inte is h be will still use the other routes because they are safer and faster. Their main increasing the safety of the intersection and the only way that is going to happen is to decrease accidents. He saw the 314 median as being a fair compromise. they Christine Bell, 14336 Waco Street NW, Ramsey, stated that if they are talkinga bout everyone of knows have to look at the pedestrian issue not just cars. They have kids on bikes and that children don't pay a lot of attention to the cars. There the park that not ab g w that are often retired folks trying to get ac ross the highway only going to to cross the road quickly. If they close it off the as hleintersection horrible decisyon a nd: th it would send a go faster. She thought constructing the median message to the business owners in the City by encouraging them to come into the City and then taking away their access. -258— Public Works Committee /January 18, 2005 Page 6 of 18