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Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), traffic volumes are low, and visibility is satisfactory on all <br />three legs. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Backous, Councilmembers McGlone and Elvig. <br />Voting No: None. <br />5.04: Consider Sight Triangle Concerns at Alpine Drive and Puma Street <br />Civil Engineer II Linton reviewed the staff report. <br />Councilmember McGlone stated he also received a resident complaint, noting it is an area of <br />high -speed traffic with limited reaction time. In addition, with the school going in, he is <br />concerned about those drivers. Councilmember McGlone stated the resident who contacted him <br />would also like a reflective barricade at the end of the road because they are elderly and had <br />driven into the farm field. He noted this area has no streetlights and is dark. <br />Public Works Superintendent Riemer stated the City can install reflective signs at the end of the <br />road as routine maintenance <br />Councilmember Elvig noted that staff's recommendation for excavation requires reshaping a <br />portion of the private property currently used for crops. He asked whether part of the work/cost <br />will be covered by the land owner. Councilmember Elvig explained his concern is about placing <br />dirt on a farmer's field and that it may be considered less than adequate soil. He asked whether <br />this farmer is particular about the quality of soil or is willing to do some of the work. <br />Councilmember McGlone asked if the property owner would scrape the top soil. <br />Civil Engineer II Linton stated if approved by the City Council, staff will start negotiation with <br />the landowner to address those issues prior to start of the work. He indicated the plan is to put <br />back the same soil. <br />Motion by Chairperson Backous, seconded by Councilmember Elvig, to recommend that the <br />City Council authorize entering into negotiations with the landowner for necessary easements to <br />lower the boulevard south of Alpine Drive and west of Puma Street to provide better sight <br />distance. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Backous, Councilmembers Elvig, and McGlone. <br />Voting No: None. <br />In consideration of audience members, Chairperson Backous indicated the original agenda order <br />would be followed. <br />5.05: Crosswalk Request for Zirconium Street and Alpine Drive <br />Public Works Superintendent Riemer reviewed the staff report. <br />Public Works Committee / September 18, 2012 <br />Page 4 of 16 <br />