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CC Regular Session 4. 13. Meeting Date: 07/09/2013 Submitted For: Grant Riemer By: MaryJo Warner, Engineering/Public Works Information Title: Report from Public Works Committe meeting dated June 18, 2013. 1. Consider Stop Sign Request for 3-Way Stop at Tiger Street and 171st Avenue: Ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee to not install the requested three-way stop sign at Tiger Street and 171st Avenue due to low traffic volumes and above average sight distances at the intersection and direct the Police Department to increase enforcement for three months followed by three months of monitoring, such as the speed trailer. 2. Consider Improvements to Crosswalk at Armstrong Boulevard and 161st Avenue: Ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee to direct staff to work with Anoka County to extend the pavement and culvert on the west side ofArmstrong Boulevard to provide a paved surface for pedestrians to use and pay for flashing lights, and to place an educational article in the Ramsey Resident reminding drivers of the need to yield for pedestrians. 3. Consider Request to Construct Retaining Wall in Drainage & Utility Easement: Consensus of the Committee was to have staff review options for vacating 5-feet of easement and schedule this case for consideration at a future Public Works Committee meeting. 4. Review Condition of Dysprosium Street Boulevard and Future Maintenance Requirements: Ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committe to approve replacement of sod between the original project line and curb, to have the City water the sod for the first 30 days, to send a letter to residents asking for their help to maintain the sod and advising residents that new sod is exempt from the watering ban, and to use funding from the Street Maintenance Fund. 6. Consider Request for Use of Veterans Drive Right -of -Way Adjacent to 7700 Sunwood Drive for Outdoor Dog Area: Case of Residence at The COR: This case was considered prior to Case 5.05. This was presented as a separate case at the June 25, 2013 City Council meeting. 5. Review of Updated Costs for Reconstructing Andrie Street: Ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee to direct staff to update the 2008 feasibility report to reflect the inclusion of on -road bicycle lanes in place of sidewalks. Background: The Public Works Committee held its regular meeting on June 18th, 2013 and discussed the following six cases. 5.01: Consider Stop Sign Request for 3-Way Stop at Tiger Street and 171st Avenue Public Works Superintendent Riemer reviewed the staff report and resident petition requesting a three-way stop sign at Tiger Street and 171st Avenue. He reviewed the guidelines followed for stop sign installation and existing conditions, noting the speed limit had been reduced to 30 mph based on resident request. Public Works Superintendent Riemer stated the speed trailer was used at this location today and tracked 319 vehicles with an average speed of 29.35 mph, one minimum speed of 11 mph, and one maximum speed of 46 mph. He presented staff's recommendation to not install the requested three-way stop sign at Tiger Street and 171st Avenue due to low traffic volumes and above average sight distances at the intersection. Motion to recommend that the City Council not install the requested three-way stop sign at Tiger Street and 171st Avenue due to low traffic volumes and above average sight distances at the intersection and direct the Police Department to increase enforcement for three months followed by three months of monitoring, such as the speed trailer. 5.02: Consider Improvements to Crosswalk at Armstrong Boulevard and 161st Avenue