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City Engineer Westby stated that the initial cost would be for the study and to determine whether <br />a flashing yellow light would be allowed, and if it would be feasible, the estimated cost would be <br />provided. <br /> <br />Councilmember Menth noted that the original request was submitted for the intersection at <br />Sunwood and Ramsey Boulevard and asked if there were other intersections being considered. <br /> <br />City Engineer Westby confirmed that the request was for that one intersection, but staff had <br />identified additional intersections and has received comments related to other possible locations. <br /> <br />Chairperson Kuzma asked if the County budgets funds for sign retrofits. <br /> <br />City Engineer Westby confirmed that the County budgets $100,000 each year for that purpose. <br /> <br />Councilmember Riley stated that the presentation noted that the cost to upgrade to a flashing <br />yellow light would have to be funded by the City. He commented that the intersection is of a <br />County road and City road and therefore the County Commission had stated that should be a 50/50 <br />cost share between the two. He asked for clarification from staff. <br /> <br />-share policy. <br /> <br />Councilmember Musgrove stated that she suggested that intersection of Sunfish and Alpine. She <br />stated that perhaps the resident that brought this forward would feel differently if the cost were <br />known. She commented that she believes that the cost is high without participation from the <br />County. She stated that even though she suggested an intersection, now that she knows the cost, <br />she would prefer to wait. <br /> <br />Councilmember Riley asked if there are some intersections that are known to be easier updates <br />with lower costs. <br /> <br />City Engineer Westby replied that none of the intersections would be considered low hanging fruit. <br />He noted that the studies would need to be completed for the intersections. <br /> <br />Councilmember Menth commented that he questions this action, as the world has survived this <br />long without flashing yellow lights. He stated that some of these intersections are fairly new and <br />this would be considered a want and not a need. He commented that while it would be nice to <br />have some things, there are needs in the City that have to be addressed, such as road and a water <br />treatment center. <br /> <br />Councilmember Riley agreed that it would not make sense to move forward at this time but could <br />be something to consider in the future when updates are made to intersections. <br /> <br />Chairperson Kuzma asked which intersections are City, County or State. <br /> <br />City Engineer Westby provided those details. <br /> <br />Public Works Committee / November 17, 2020 <br />Page 3 of 5 <br /> <br />