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since Armstrong Boulevard will be closed between Sunwood Drive and Riverdale Drive. He reviewed the detour plan as bid with the project, which identifies Bunker Lake Boulevard as the official detour route between Armstrong Boulevard and Ramsey Boulevard. The purpose of this case is to determine if there is interest in requesting that the official detour be changed from Bunker Lake Boulevard to Sunwood Drive. He explained that usually the County prefers to use County Roads for detours. He stated that staff asked the County if they would consider changing the detour route and were advised that they might consider such a request if submitted in writing. He noted that if approved by the County there may be additional conditions, such as a damage claim waiver. Staff does not have a recommendation as they believe the vast majority of drivers will select their construction detour routes based on needs and preferences and not on signage, and given the low volume of pedestrian traffic crossing Sunwood Drive. Motion to ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee for City Council to approve leaving the official detour route along Bunker Lake Boulevard. 4. Business Signage for Armstrong Interchange Detour: Public Works Superintendent Riemer reviewed the staff report and displayed examples of signs used during construction to identify local businesses. He advised that the banner type sign would have a time limitation, additional cost, and would require additional approval from the Council to be located in the right-of-way. Public Works Superintendent Riemer confirmed that Alternative #2 the white sign could be made in house and could be produced in one to two days and identified the most effective placement of the business signs. Motion to ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee to recommend that the City Council approve Alternative #2, City to fabricate and install local business access signs. 5. Consider Street and Pedestrian Facility Lighting Plans — Center Street and Riverdale Drive: City Engineer Westby reviewed the staff report, which includes lighting plans for the Center Street and Riverdale Drive projects. He reviewed the purpose of the lighting improvements and the proposed lighting plans for the Center Street project noting that TOD grant funds are proposed to fund the lighting improvements which will match the lights throughout the COR. Motion to ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee to recommend that the City Council approve the Public Works Committee's preferred lighting system for Center Street including opposing lights between Sunwood Drive and 145th Avenue, tall street lights at each corner of the intersection of Center Street and 145th Avenue, and adding a light for the Center Street pedestrian crossing at Ramsey Parkway, and as proposed by staff for Riverdale Drive. 6. Request Installation of Priority Street Light at Nowthen Boulevard and Iodine Street: Public Works Superintendent Riemer reviewed the staff report and stated that a streetlight is proposed for the intersection to provide a safety benefit, as there is currently only a pedestrian light. Motion to ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee to recommend that the City Council approve installation of a LED priority street light on the north side of Nowthen Boulevard near Iodine Street to the existing pole. Recommendation: Ratify the recommendations of the Public Works Committee. Action: Motion to ratify the recommendations of the Public Works Committee. Agenda Attachments Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Len Linton Len Linton 04/08/2015 03:39 PM Bruce Westby Bruce Westby 04/08/2015 05:42 PM Grant Riemer Grant Riemer 04/08/2015 07:53 PM Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 04/09/2015 11:56 AM Form Started By: MaryJo Warner Started On: 04/07/2015 10:29 AM Final Approval Date: 04/09/2015