Agenda - Planning Commission - 10/02/2003

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Motion by Vice Mayor .Zimmerman~, seconded by Councilmember Elvig, to ratify the recommendations of the Public Works Committee. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Vice Mayor Zimmerman, and Councilmembers Elvig, Cook, Kurak, Pearson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. 3) Update on C.R. #116 Median Extension The Public Works Committee was informed that on July 2, 2003, staff sent the County a letter requesting Anoka County to pursue the installation of a right turn lane for eastbound CR #116 at its intersection with T.H. #47. Staff received a response from the County Engineer explaining that there is adequate room to make a U-turn with the current conditions. It was also discussed that Mn/DOT verbally discussed with Staff that signalization at 142n~ Avenue would be considered if it met the warranty identified in the manual on Uniform Traffic Control devices and that a left turn lane at Blue Velvet Lane would not conform to the Department's geometric, standards. River's Bend Plaza has also requested that some informational signage be posted on T.H. #47 to better inform travelers on how to get into the center and that signage advising motorist that U-turns at southbound to northbound T.H. #47 and westbound to east CR #116 are permitted. Staff is waiting for a response from Anoka County and Mn/DOT on both of these requests. Consensus of the Public Works Committee was to not proceed with a warrant study for 142nd Avenue and T.H. #47. Councilmember Kurak inquired as to why they were not going to complete the warrant study, questioning if there would there be a cost to the City. City Engineer Jankowski replied that the Public Works Committee did not think that adding an additional light to T.H. #47 would be a benefit to the area. He noted that a warrant study would not cost the City any money. 4) Sub-Zoning in the Industrial District Councilmember Elvig suggested doing an overlay of the existing industrial park and identify areas where the City would allow for outside storage and areas where they would not allow for outside storage since they are currently looking at redeveloping the Industrial Park. Consensus of the Public Works Committee was to forward the issue to the Planning Commission. 5) Speed Limit Controls at Ramsey Elementary It was noted that .Poiice Chief Way had received a letter regarding a traffic light in front of the school to help reduce the speed with the children walking to school, Councilmember Elvig suggested that the County install a flashing light in front of the school. Councilmember Elvig requested that Staff notify them of the time of the next meeting and have the item placed on the County agenda. City Council/September 9, 2003 Page 9 of 16 P95