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Improvement Project #18-09, to include placing the excess fill in a controlled manner on selected sites in The COR. Further discussion: Chairperson Riley stated that he did not see a cost estimate for this work. City Engineer Westby provided additional details, noting that costs would primarily be associated with moving the soil, stripping and reapplying existing topsoil, and seeding. He stated that this could be added as an alternate bid if desired. Councilmember Johns noted that the costs would be needed anyway so this work should be included with the project. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Riley, Councilmembers Kuzma and Johns. Voting No: None. Motion by Councilmember Johns, seconded by Councilmember Kuzma, to recess the meeting at 5:55 p.m. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Riley, Councilmembers Johns and Kuzma. Voting No: None. The meeting reconvened to Open Session at 5:58 p.m. 5.02: Consider Recommendation to City Council Authorizing Speed Study on Bunker Lake Boulevard City Engineer Westby stated that staff received a request from a developer to reduce the speed limit on Bunker Lake Boulevard/CSAH 116 from 55 mph to 45 mph, on the north side of The COR. He stated that recent development of the "triangle" and "U-shape" parcels in Ramsey Town Center 8th Addition added 26 new single-family homes immediately north of this segment of Bunker Lake Boulevard. He noted that the developer of the "U-shape" parcel, which includes 12 of the 26 single-family lots, feels the posted speed of 55 mph presents an immediate danger to current and future residents of these homes. He noted that the City owns and operates Bunker Lake Boulevard west of Armstrong Boulevard/CSAH 83 and Anoka County owns and operates Bunker Lake Boulevard/CSAH 116 between Armstrong Boulevard/CSAH 83 and the east City limits. He noted that posted speeds are currently 40 mph west of Armstrong Boulevard, 55 between Armstrong Boulevard and Sunfish Lake Boulevard, and 50 mph east of Sunfish Lake Boulevard. He reviewed the Minnesota Statute 169.14 which establishes statutory speed limits on most typical roadways under ideal conditions, noting that all other speed limits are set by the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) based upon an engineering and traffic investigation (speed study) in which the follow factors are considered: • Road type and condition • Location and type of access points (intersections, entrances, etc.) • Sufficient length of roadway (1/4 mile minimum) • Existing traffic control devices (signs, signals, etc.) • Crash history traffic volume sight distances (curve, hill, etc.) • Test drive results Public Works Committee / April 18, 2018 Page 3 of 6