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Councilxriember Dehen suggested that a decision on this project be tabled to allow for additional <br />discussion with the homeowners who do not have a connection to the roadway. <br />Chair Elvig agrees that this could be tabled to have staff take a look at the remaining properties <br />and let the residents know that the City's idea is to return the money to all residents with the <br />assurance the gap is paved, up to 9 feet. <br />City Engineer Jankowski. suggested that staff could take a look and measure what the actual gap <br />distances are. <br />Chair Elvig stated that Case #2, considering paving the driveway aprons on Welcomes Road <br />would be tabled, to allow time for staff to discuss options with homeowners. <br />Chair Elvig asked if anything could be done to address the gravel on the shoulders. <br />Public Works Supervisor Reimer stated that the City would need to rent a rubber fire roller. <br />Chair Elvig suggested that this be included in future contracts to resolve that issue. <br />Public Works Supervisor Reimer stated that something would need to be done quickly in this <br />situation because it will be freezing soon. <br />Mr. Steinbacher suggested that the Cityjust bring a loaded dump truck and drive over the areas <br />to pack it down. <br />Mr. Howe expressed his appreciation to the City Council and staff for their willingness to work <br />with residents on this project. <br />Chair Elvig recessed the Public Works Meeting at 6:26 p.m. and reconvened at 6:30 p.m. <br />Case #1: Report on Riverdale Speed Studies and Request for Stop Sign Placement <br />Riverdale Drive and Alpaca Street <br />City Engineer ' a~. ski stated that the City had received a petiti August of 2007 <br />requesting stops signs be p on the east and west leg of Al treet and Riverdale Drive.' <br />He stated that the Public Works o ittee had dis this at their October meeting and <br />directed staff to take a look at traffic counts, limit signage and site distances. He noted <br />that there was a particular concern raised out spee d staff was directed to. put the speed <br />trailer on this stretch of road. H ated that the road wasp at' 30 mph on Armstrong and <br />Alpaca south of Riverdale the City has since posted 35 mph sign g Riverdale, which is <br />consistent with othels-tlfat have been posted on Riverdale. He reviewed them ation gathered <br />by the speed ' er and found that most people on the road, about 85%, were driven or'32 <br />mph. ated that in following the Uniform Manual on traffic control, staff is recommen <br />th a existing signage is appropriate and no change is necessary. <br />Public Works• Committee 1November 20, 2007 <br />Page 5 of 9 <br />22 <br />