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<br />Mr. Westerhof stated while he appreciates the fact that the City is looking for a solution, he <br />hopes that it will be addressed before 2021-22. He added a crosswalk might not be necessary, <br />but he would support more speed enforcement in the neighborhood. He noted there are few <br />st <br />east/west corridors in Ramsey, and 161 has become a busy route which is a concern for his <br />neighborhood. <br /> <br />Acting Chairperson Johns stated the Police speed trailer could be parked at the intersection to <br />make drivers aware of the speed limit. She added excessive speeds should be addressed by the <br />Police Department. <br /> <br />PW Superintendent Riemer stated the electric speed signs are deliberately left blank, so they <br /> but they still record traffic <br />speeds. When the signs are turned on or a squad car is present people do slow down. <br /> <br />Councilmember Kuzma expressed concern that there are many issues in the City that require <br />attention and funding. He stated he is unsure whether the high cost of a pedestrian crossing stop <br />light at this intersection is a community-wide priority. He asked whether the community could <br />have a special assessment for the neighborhood. <br /> <br />City Engineer Westby stated he is unsure whether signal syste <br />assessment policy. He added a petition would be necessary. <br /> <br />Acting Chairperson Johns stated she believes special assessments must be shown to provide <br />value to the whole community. <br /> <br />Mr. Westerhof stated, as a Ramsey resident, he would not want the City to spend that much <br />money on an intersection. He added he hopes a less expensive solution can be found. He asked <br />whether a stop sign is a possibility, which would slow people down. <br /> <br />PW superintendent Riemer stated it is difficult to qualify an intersection for an all-way stop. He <br />stated there must be proven issues or problems with traffic volume and safety criteria, or a <br />history of crashes, for an intersection to qualify. He added there has only been 1 accident at this <br />intersection, in 2012, due to slippery conditions. <br /> <br />Acting Chairperson Johns recommended that an amendment to <br />st <br />Plan be considered, that the grade at the Variolite Street/161 Avenue NW intersection should be <br />looked at for possible improvements to increase visibility and safety for pedestrians. <br /> <br />Acting Chairperson Johns thanked Mr. Westerhof for his attendance and for providing <br /> <br /> <br />Public Works Committee / May 16, 2017 <br />Page 3 of 8 <br /> <br />