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5. COMMITTEE BUSINESS <br /> 5.01: Consider Guidelines for Uncontrolled Pedestrian Crossings <br /> Public Works Superintendent Riemer reviewed the staff report and presented a PowerPoint, <br /> which further explained the use of pedestrian crosswalks, treatment options available, and their <br /> effect on vehicle yield rates. He stated he attended a seminar by MnDOT and learned the <br /> standards for types of crosswalks. <br /> Public Works Superintendent Riemer reported the process to conduct an engineering study as <br /> Anoka County requested is much like the process needed to determine whether a stop sign is <br /> warranted. This includes data collection and field review. He reviewed the data collection <br /> worksheet and explained what data the worksheet calls for. Once the data is input to the <br /> worksheet, the formula calculates the final result and this helps determine what type of signaling <br /> is needed. If the results of these studies do not warrant a pedestrian crossing, the city can still <br /> add another method to help people get across safely. <br /> Chairperson Backous inquired whether solar signals would be beneficial. <br /> City Engineer Westby explained the County does not advocate for this type of signal. If there <br /> are several cloudy days in a row, or if the temperature is not optimal for the lights, they can be <br /> unreliable. <br /> Councilmember Kuzma questioned what the cost difference would be between flashing signal <br /> lights and solar lights. <br /> Public Works Superintendent Riemer responded he did not have that information, and will <br /> research the data. He recommended the City Council follow the Local Road Research Board <br /> Manual on Pedestrian Crossings at Uncontrolled intersections. From there, staff can help <br /> determine what kind of treatment to give crosswalks in the city. <br /> Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember Riley, to recommend that the <br /> City Council follow the Local Road Research Board Manual on Pedestrian Crossings at <br /> Uncontrolled intersections. <br /> Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Backous, Councilmembers Kuzma and Riley. Voting <br /> No: None. <br /> 5.02: Consider Engineering Study for Pedestrian Crosswalk at Armstrong Boulevard and <br /> 161St Avenue <br /> Public Works Superintendent Riemer reviewed the staff report and explained the engineering <br /> study monitored the number of pedestrians, cars, and wait times for pedestrians in a busy hour of <br /> traffic near this intersection. If the data is entered into the Uncontrolled Pedestrian Crossing <br /> Evaluation Flowchart as discussed earlier, the Pedestrian Level of Service is rated at a Level C. <br /> This is defined as "delay noticeable to pedestrians, but not inconveniencing." He indicated this <br /> Public Works Committee / July 15, 2014 <br /> Page 2 of 4 <br />