Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 01/13/2000

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Mayor Gamec replied that in his opinion he does not think the speed humps have made that much of a difference. The studies that have been done in the area have shown that traffic has not slowed down much and he thinks that walkways should be placed on both sides of Dysprosium. Councilmember Hendriksen stated that Staff met with the County in regards to the stop signs being installed at the intersection of Dysprosium and c.R. #116 and the understanding is that the County Public Works Committee is requesting that the speed humps be removed if the stop signs are installed. He noted that he would be willing to give up the speed humps in favor of the stop signs. Councilmember Zimmerman replied that he personally does not live on Dysprosium and thinks the residents should be questioned in regards to the speed humps. Councilmember Anderson stated that she is concerned that the traffic on Dysprosium might increase in the future and is interested in what the residents in the area would have to say. City Administrator Norman explained that the motion by the County Public Works Committee was to install the stop signs contingent up?n the speed humps being removed on Dysprosium. Mayor Gamec inquired about the possibility of placing a stop sign in the middle of Dysprosium to slow traffic and remove the speed humps. Councilmember Hendriksen stated that the intersection warrants signilization, and he is frustrated that the County Public Works Committee would be so arrogant to risk someone being killed in the intersection in order to have the speed humps removed. City Engineer Jankowski explained that placing a stop sign in the middle of Dysprosium would discourage people from using the collector streets to get to the main roads. J I; Councilmember Hendriksen questioned why a Commissioner who represents the Ramsey area would hold the City hostage to get an improvement that is desperately needed. He stated that all telephone calls in regards to the situation should be directed to Commissioner Berg so that he is made aware that he is not representing the wishes ofthe citizens. Councilmember Connolly suggested that Commissioner Berg be invited to the next Council meeting. ". J I.... . ,1.1 fl-i Motion by Council member Connolly, seconded by Councilmember Hendriksen, to direct Staff to formally invite Commissioner Berg to the next Council meeting to discuss the issue of speed humps on Dysprosium Street. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Anderson, Hendriksen, Connolly, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. City CounciVNovember 9, 1999 Page 15 of 16 \'1\\31