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Chairperson Elvig inquired as to what the procedure was as they move forward with the project. <br />Mr. Engstrom stated that usually when a project is going to be done municipality approval is <br />needed, but in some instances that is not the case especially in safety situations. <br />City Engineer ineer Jankowski noted that MnDOT has told him that their consent is not needed. <br />Mr. Engstrom replied that they always try and hear the concerns ° e tions are signal zed r <br />move forward with any project, but the reality is that v <br />area is provided for pedestrians to cross that is where crossing p a con accidents <br />e option may because to <br />of turning vehicles. He stated that if pedestrian g <br />consider a pedestrian tunnel. He noted that there are grants available to assist with the pedestrian <br />crossings. <br />Chairperson Elvig stated that he was against cutting ofmthe o the the and pay taxes <br />He was very concerned about the businesses that o <br />ike to be as <br />provide services and than closing off their access. Anoka On the other he would l hand he was <br />aggressive as possible with a re -route of TH 47 through <br />against the full signlization because he thinks frustration dest <br />som of the existing problems already. In regards to the prian crossing he thought that was <br />something they should discuss further. He suggested researching the feasibility of a pedesti7an <br />y stoplight similar to the one in Anoka. In addition hethought that 5 in making hei taking consideration the improvements that are going to take place <br />about what to do with TH 47 and 142 Avenue. Personally he <br />turn tugh he co gon, but still e <br />314 median because it would eliminate the most dangerous <br />allow access for the local businesses. <br />Mr. Hienrichs replied that biggest problem with the area is that none of the people can get out of <br />the commercial areas and get back to Anoka High School without making a u -turn at 142 11a <br />Avenue and with the 314 median that option will be cut off as well. <br />Councilmember Cook stated that he agreed with Chairperson Elvig. Peerdsocompromise ly he t ught the <br />community option would be the intersection <br />improvements at 5. As it relates to the pedestrian <br />community is the 3/4 t median with <br />issues that is something they need to discuss further. <br />Director of <br />Public Works/Fire Chief Kapler suggested that the issue of a pedestrian crossing be <br />addressed at a future meeting. <br />— <br />Assistant Director of Public Works Olson inquired as to what Chairperson Elvig was referring to <br />with pedestrian signalization. <br />Chairperson Elvig explained that the City is trying to increase the use to one of the <br />City <br />f' s largest <br />parks someone <br />n arks and one of the ways doh the button on t he signal and the lights turn red stopping traffic. <br />needs to cross the road they y push <br />there is no pedestrian traffic the light will always be green. <br />Public Works Committee /January 18, 2005 <br />Page 8of18 <br />