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speeds. Staff contacted Mn/DOT and was advised that their determinations were based upon the following survey points and times: · Thursday, October 16, 2003 · Thursday, October 16, 2003 · Thursday, April 22, 2004 · Thursday, April 22, 2004 · Friday, May 7, 2004 1:30 to 3:00 10:30 to 12:30 11:00 to 12:30 Iodine Street Ramsey Elementary School 200 ft s/o CR 57 Azurite Street 165th Lane Staff also presented the filed sheets associated with the above speed surveys that was made available by the Anoka County Highway Department. Staff feels that it may be useful to invite a representative of MnDOT familiar with conducting speed studies to make a presentation and answer questions regarding the topic of establishing speed limits. Motion to recommend to table the speed study on CSAH 6 between TH 47 and 167th Avenue, and to invite a representative of MnDOT to attend a meeting to discuss the issue. Action: Ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee. Case #4 Review Warning Sign Placement at 169th Avenue and Neon Street Background: At the September 21, 2004 Public Works Committee meeting a traffic concern regarding vehicles leaving the roadway at this ninety degree bend resulted in the placement of warning signage alerting motorists to this situation. Additionally there was concern over the speed at which drivers were approaching this intersection and it was felt that the warning signs may have an affect on slowing traffic. Warning signs were posted and illustrated in Figure 1 in the agenda packet and speed surveys were taken before and after the posting of the warning signs utilizing the Police department's "Smart Trailer." Staff has also received a request from Mr. Scott Baumgartner who resides at 5850 169th Avenue, which is located at the southeast comer of the tee intersection of 169th Avenue and Neon Street, to reconsider the placement of the signage citing aesthetic concerns. A comparison of the speed studies before and after the signing shows a decrease of three miles per hour in average maximum speed following the posting. Although this data suggests that the signage may have a positive effect on reducing speed, further studies should be conducted to determine whether this is a long-term change. The information supplied by the second study also confirms that a very small percentage (1%) of motorists continue to travel at an unreasonably high speed of greater than 40 miles per hour. Included in the Committee's packet is a figure illustrating the placement of signage in the area of the intersection. Also included are three pages from the Manual On Uniform Traffic Control Devices, which discuss the use of warning signs that are available for this