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CC Regular Session 4. 13. Meeting Date: 06/12/2012 Submitted For: MaryJo Warner By: MaryJo Warner, Engineering/Public Works Information Title: Report from Public Works meeting dated May 15, 2012. Background: The Public Works Committee held its regular meeting on May 15, 2012 and discussed the following seven cases: Case #5.1: Consider Stormwater Improvements at 149th Lane - A Continuation of Discussion Related to 2011 Flooding Concerns This is being presented as a separate case at tonight's meeting. Case #5.2: Consider Stormwater Improvements at Rum River Hills Golf Course - A Continuation of Discussion Related to 2011 Flooding Concern This is being presented as a separate case at tonight's meeting. Case #5.3: Consider Stormwater Improvements at 148th Lane - A Continuation of Discussion Related to 2011 Flooding Concerns This is being presented as a separate case at tonights meeting. Case #5.4 Consider Installation of Stop Signs and an In -Street Pedestrian Crossing Sign Near 150th Lane NW and Ute Street City Engineer Tim Himmer reviewed in the staff report that on April3, 2012 staff received a petition signed by twelve property owners in the neighborhood near the intersection of 150 th Lane NW and Ute Street NW. They are requesting the installation of stop signs at this intersection, consideration for the installation of an in street pedestrian crossing at the location of the existing City trail crossing on 150 Lane, and reduction of the speed limit on 150th Lane to 15mph. Motion to recommend to the City Council to install pedestrian signage on either side of the existing trail crossing along 150th Lane to push them out far enough in advance to caution of pedestrian crossing ahead, and review the sight lines in the area at the approaches. It was further discussed that the property owners could eliminate the concern associated with sight lines by voluntarily removing the existing trees within their properties that are causing the major concern. Case #5.5: Discuss Trail Easement at 15620 Krypton Street NW City Engineer Tim Himmer reviewed in the staff report that the prospective buyers of the property at 15620 Krypton Street are concerned about having a trail through the center of the backyard, and are requesting that the City relocate the trail into the easement along the common lot line along the east side of the property. Staff reviewed the property files and discovered that this trail was intended for a dual purpose; a maintenance access to the City's sanitary sewer system, and a pedestrian trail connection.