Agenda - Public Works Committee - 10/16/2012

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recommendation on potential park use, and to dispose of all items that have no future use so as not to be a concern for future development. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Backous, Councilmembers Elvig, and McGlone. Voting No: None. 6. COMMITTEE / STAFF INPUT 6.01: Follow -up Information on Radar Speed Signs Public Works Superintendent Riemer reviewed the staff report. Councilmember McGlone noted Anoka's electronic speed sign off Highway 10 on Main Street is effective because it shows the driver the speed they are traveling. Chairperson Backous agreed and asked which option is being recommended. Public Works Superintendent Riemer noted that type of sign is expensive but portable and can be moved where needed instead of using the speed trailer. Councilmember Elvig asked about the funding source and grant opportunities. Public Works Superintendent Riemer recommended the Traffic Engineering line item and noted the Safe Routes to School may be an option. Councilmember Elvig advocated for the higher priced sign that provides more options. Public Works Superintendent Riemer recommended purchasing two signs at a cost of $5,200, noting if the signs are portable, battery backup will be needed. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Chairperson Backous, to recommend that the City Council approve the purchase of two SP 100 signs with solar panel and 3 -cell battery backup. Further discussion: City Administrator Ulrich advised that the Police Chief is looking into purchasing Anoka County' s surplus message signs, which would provide another form to notify the neighborhood. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Backous, Councilmembers Elvig, and McGlone. Voting No: None. 6.02: Sunwood Drive Traffic Control Plan Interim Engineer Nelson presented the traffic control plan after the new alignment of Sunwood Drive is open when a section of Zeolite will be closed by installing barricades. He explained that staff discussed whether this section should be closed now or wait until Anoka County directs it to Public Works Committee / September 18, 2012 Page 15 of 16