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Councilmember Specht asked if the new intersection on Sunwood and Bunker Boulevard would <br />have the flashing yellow arrow as well. <br />City Engineer Westby confirmed this, noting the hours of operation are yet to be determined. He <br />explained that flashing yellow arrows are not typically operating during peak traffic hours. <br />Councilmember Musgrove commented that this intersection was brought up by a resident but is <br />known to be a busy one that would benefit from having a flashing yellow arrows added. She noted <br />the Council had discussed other areas that would do well with flashing yellow arrows as well and <br />potentially reviewing one a year to help traffic flow better. <br />Motion by Councilmember Musgrove, seconded by Heineman, to Adopt Resolution #21-302 <br />Authorizing SEH to Complete the Feasibility Study for Flashing Yellow Arrow Improvements at <br />the Intersection of Sunwood Drive and Ramsey Boulevard/ CSAH 56. <br />Further Discussion: <br />Councilmember Howell stated she will not be supporting this because she doesn't know if it is a <br />justified expenditure. <br />A roll call vote was performed: <br />Councilmember Heineman aye <br />Councilmember Woestehoff aye <br />Councilmember Howell nay <br />Councilmember Riley aye <br />Councilmember Specht aye <br />Councilmember Musgrove aye <br />Mayor Kuzma aye <br />Motion carried. <br />7.06: Adopt Resolution #21-303 Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing <br />Advertisements for Bids for Improvement Project #21-08, Water Treatment Plant <br />Trunk Watermain Improvements <br />City Engineer Westby stated the purpose of the case is to consider approving plans and <br />specifications for this project. He noted that on March 9, 2021, the Council adopted Resolution <br />#21-061 awarding a contract to SEH, Inc. to prepare plans and specs for these watermain <br />improvements, which are intended to serve the new water treatment plant that is currently under <br />design and this project needs to be done before other improvements can be done. <br />City Engineer Westby explained that events have disrupted supply chains for pipes and utilities <br />resulting in long delays and significant increases in pipe costs. He noted plans are done and <br />although prices are high, they are stabilizing. Staff is hopeful that supply issues will be resolved <br />City Council / October 26, 2021 <br />Page 11 of 14 <br />