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Case #3: Consider Request for the Installation of Street Lights at Various Locations within the City Background: The Committee discussed the impact of the lights to the residential homes in the area and notice to the residents within 200 feet in all three areas. Motion to recommend that the City Council direct staff to install priority streetlights at the intersection of Ute Street and County Road 27, and 152 Avenue and Erkium Street (TH 47 frontage road) to be funded by the streetlight utility fund, and to install a streetlight near the skateboard park located within Alpine Park to be funded by the park general fund and /or miscellaneous professional services account. Action: Ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee. Case 94: Consider Installation of Pedestrian Ramps Background: Staff reviewed that there are locations in the City were the approach ramps between the street and sidewalk/trail system do not meet current ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) standards. Motion to recommend to the City Council that a portion of the fund balance for the Street Maintenance Program be authorized for the installation of deficient or missing pedestrian ramps in the amount of $45,000. Action: Ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee. Case #5 MN/DOT Response to Sign Request at 16261 St Francis Blvd Access Background: Staff reviewed that MnDot recommended that the property owner trim the vegetation to mitigate the problem to some extent and that installing a sign does not improve safety. The Committee discussed the site line issue and alternatives. It was the Committee's consensus to give this to the resident with respect to the site line. Action: Ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee.