Minutes - Public Works Committee - 10/15/2002

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Principal City Engineer Olson replied that when he asked what the possibilities were to decrease the speed limit along T.H. #47 the highway department responded that based on the results that would not be likely. Case #4: Design of"Future Thru Street Signs" Street Maintenance Supervisor Riemer stated that at the October 8, 2002 City Council meeting, staff was directed to bring a case to the October Public Works Committee to discuss the design of the City's "Future Tttru Street" signs. Staff presented the City's current sign as well as asign used by the City of Andover. : Councilmember Zimmerman inquired ifAndover placed their signs on all stubbed streets. Street Maintenance Supervisor Riemer replied that the City of Andover places the signs in all new developments. Consensus of the Committee was to continue using the existing sign. Case #5: Moratorium Along Highway #10 Councilmember Zimmerman stated that the Town Center Task Force recommended that the land north of Highway #10 and south of the railroad tracks be placed under a moratorium. Councilmember Anderson noted that the issue was also discussed at the EDA meeting and the EDA made a motions supporting the Town Center Task Force recommendation. Mayor Gamec inquired if they place the moratorium on the property can the Council remove a section from the moratorium if they so choose. City Administrator Norman explained that if the recommendation moves forward they will include exemption language as they have done in the past. He noted that the City has been contacted by a realtor who is attempting to sell land in the vicinity, as well as from the owner of Plants and Things objecting to the moratorium. He explained that the City is still months if not a year away from having the official mapping brought before the Council for the realignment of Highway #10. Len Levine, the consultant hired by the City, is working on putting together a report for the Council on the official mapping process. The environmental review process has to be completed prior to the official mapping taking place. Councilmember Zimmerman inquired if the environmental process had been started. Principal City Engineer Olson replied no. The process depends on whether or not MnDOT has the funds available to start the process. Councilmember Zimmerman inquired if there was any benefit to the City to have Len Levine look at the issue and report back to the Council. Public Works Committee/October 15, 2002 Page 8 of 11