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5. COMMITTEE BUSINESS <br /> 5.01: Discuss Potential Pedestrian Crossing at Hwy 47/142°d Avenue <br /> City Engineer Westby reviewed the case and the staff recommendation to work with MnDOT in <br /> 2027 to explore safe alternatives for a pedestrian crossing in the area. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove asked if there are trails planned through the parks department for that <br /> area on that side of the street. <br /> City Engineer Westby replied that there are no plans at this time. <br /> Councilmember Woestehoff commented that it appears there is a section of sidewalk along 47 on <br /> the west side but a segment appears to be missing that would provide connection to a controlled <br /> intersection. <br /> City Engineer Westby confirmed there is a segment missing and there are currently no plans to <br /> make such connections. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove referenced the undeveloped parcels and asked if there has been <br /> discussion to improve the area where pedestrians have created a trail. She asked if there are plans <br /> to improve that trail area. <br /> City Engineer Westby replied that he is unsure and noted that they are attempting to wait for <br /> development to bring that connection. <br /> Economic Development Manager Sullivan commented that the undeveloped parcel is City owned <br /> and there had been discussion of the City putting in that trail segment, but it would be difficult to <br /> predict what development would bring and what the trail segment would need to look like. <br /> Chairperson Riley stated that this segment has been identified on the trail gap list for many years. <br /> He stated that perhaps that segment should be pushed more. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove stated that it would make sense to look into that option in working with <br /> MnDOT, as students use that segment to get to the high school. She agreed that it would be worth <br /> looking into because it has been discussed for a long time. <br /> Councilmember Woestehoff stated that he would support the recommended motion to work with <br /> MnDOT in 2027 but would also support that segment being working into the parks system <br /> discussion for trail gaps. He did not however believe that striping and a flashing signal would <br /> create a safe pedestrian crossing in that location. <br /> City Engineer Westby confirmed that there is no immediate plan to push the improvement before <br /> 2027, but to think about that area as opportunities arise to fill the trail gaps. <br /> Public Works Committee/ October 19, 2021 <br /> Page 2 of 18 <br />