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· A fi'ce right turn lane added for eastbOUnd CSAH 5 to southbound TH 47 which will Facilitate westbound Xkimo Street left mm lanes onto southbound TH 47 · The construction of a 3/4t~ access median at the intersection of TH 47 and 142® Avenue Ix[W · The removal of the hump On TH 47 south of 167th Avenue · Left and right turn lanes be constructed at.the intersection of 180th Lane and TH 47 Councihnember Elvig explained the Committee~was fairly comfortable with the ¼ access median at the intersection of TH 47 and 142nd A'cenue,' and recommended moving that forward. There will likely be some ripple effects from the Barium Street closure. The Committee felt the elements that are very closely related are the ~4 closure, the free right turn lane added for eastbound CSAH 5 to southbound TH 47, and the pedestrian signal. There is currently a crosswalk painted at the location of the proposed signal, which gives a false sense of security, and the Committee felt that crosswalk should beremoved immediately. Councilmember Cook noted when the crosswalk with a pedestrian light was discussed near the vicinity of 142"~ Avenue the state indicated it was better not to have a crosswalk at the intersection because it increases the accidents due to the false sense of security. Assistant Public Works Director Olson indicated he appreciates that the ¼ access was a solution that would provide access into the shopph~g center, as well as the bank property from the south. However, it will be a very difficult thing t° get a pedestrian signal on TH 47, and the residents heard that the approval of the ¥4 access was contingent on the signal. During a pedestrian volume study that was conducted by MnDOT, only one Pedestrian crossed. The pedestrian wan'ants for a signal are about 180 pedestrians per 8 hours. Councilmember Elvig questioned if Assistant Public Works Director Olson is suggesting the Council move forward on the ~ access median, but the contingency of the crosswalk is a mistake at this time because it holds up everything else. Assistant Public Works Director'Olson eXplained there were residents that heard that the ¥4 access was contingent on the pedestrian signal being installed. The Council could take action on it, and when they find out it is not Possible it could be brought back to the neighborhood. Mayor Gamec stressed the need to go forward with the Y4 access, as stopping the traffic from going across will make a big difference. Councihnember Cook suggested closing 142nd Avenue and going to a full median closure might change this whole intersection. Assistant Public Works Director Olson replied a full median closure would not help the businesses. Councihnember Elvig commented there were some strong voices being heard at the Public Works meeting, and people madegood points abOut the pedestrian access. At some point in time City CounCil/February 8, 2005 Page t~ iof 30