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and Sealcoat Improvements. He noted, depending upon how the bids come in, City Staff <br />anticipates that at least one or two alternate bids will be included with the base program bid. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Acting Chairperson Johns, to recommend that <br />the City Council approve plans and specifications for Project 17-03 - 2017 Crackseal and <br />Sealcoat Program. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Acting Chairperson Johns, Councilmember Kuzma. Voting No: <br />None. Chairperson Riley. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Acting Chairperson Johns, to recommend that <br />the following related items be funded through the 2017 Streets Budget: <br />-Analyze pavement sections for CIP projects using ground penetrating radar - $35,000 <br />-Spray patching machine rental - $35,000 <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Acting Chairperson Johns, Councilmember Kuzma. Voting No: <br />None. Chairperson Riley. <br /> <br />6. COMMITTEE / STAFF INPUT <br /> <br />6:01 Review Green Valley Road/County Road 63 Speed Zone Study Results <br /> <br />City Engineer Westby reviewed the staff report and explained that the purpose of this case is to <br />provide an update on the Green Valley Road speed zone study results. In 2014, City Staff <br />received a resident complaint regarding excessive traffic speeds on Green Valley Road. The <br />resident requested that the speed limit be reduced from 55 mph to 40-45 mph. This request was <br />reviewed and approved by the Public Works Committee <br /> <br />The City submitted a request to Anoka County Highway Department for a Speed Zone Study in <br />the Fall of 2014. In April 2017, City Staff received the results of the speed study, dated March 3, <br />2016. Based on the results of the speed study, Anoka County will leave the posted speed limit at <br />55 mph. Anoka County has indicated that they communicated this information to the resident. <br /> <br />The resident also requested provision of a trail or pedestrian walkway, or wider shoulders, along <br />the roadway. Anoka County has indicated they would consider this request, but it would be a <br />City-driven request, with all costs covered by the City. A trail would not be appropriate at this <br />location as there are no connecting trails at either end. If the shoulders were to be widened, <br />retaining walls and guardrails would be necessary due to the steep slope. This would be <br />extremely expensive and could further reduce driver safety. <br /> <br />Mr. Westby stated City Staff does not recommend trail improvements along the shoulder of <br />Green Valley Road. He added this issue will be revisited by City Staff periodically. <br /> <br />Public Works Committee / May 16, 2017 <br />Page 5 of 8 <br /> <br />