Minutes - Public Works Committee - 07/21/2009

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There was discussion about the different areas in the R TC, their locations and the level of maintenance and upkeep needed. Public Works Director/Principal City Engineer Olson confirmed that the Public Works Committee feels that the 71-acre parcel can be left alone. It was discussed if things that are pad ready, the City deforest and take down some of the trees on the site, and it be taken down to 18 inches or so. The Committee wants the Public Works Department follow the recommendations as discussed, and, before the next meeting, have the Public Works Committee take a look around and see howthey think it looks and if things need to be tweaked. Action: Ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee. Case #3: Consider Cross Walk across Alpine Drive at Alpine Park Assistant City Engineer Jankowski reviewed the staff report. Gregg Schatz, 6581 153rd Lane, stated that since the dog park and skate park has opened, he has seen additional traffic, both from pedestrian and vehicles. He stated that there has been parking along the S curve area because there isn't parking at the skate park. Chair Elvig asked about the possibility of putting a. connection between 153rd Way and 153rd Court. There was discussion about a possible speed limit study on Alpine Drive. Chair Elvig suggested posting no parking signs in the S curve area. Public Works Director Olson stated that posting no parking signs will actually create a situation where people are parking further away from the park, which will have them out walking along the road for longer distances. Chair Elvig stated that he does not want to promote parking on an MSA road just because the City put in a park. City Engineer Himmer suggested that you could post no parking on the north side of Alpine Drive. Councilmember McGlone stated that he feels roads are for cars and people belong off the road. Chair Elvig stated that he likes the western location, as suggested by staff, and would like to ask for a speed study to be conducted. He suggested that there also be discussion about putting in a sidewalk on the north side. Public Works Committee / July 21, 2009 Page 3 of7 .