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Chairperson Riley recognized the expense and asked if that cost would have been anticipated <br />giving the age of the intersection. <br />City Engineer Westby guessed that a higher cost could have been estimated because of the age but <br />commented that there was no way to know how extensive the improvements would be without the <br />SEH study. <br />Chairperson Riley asked if there would be any improvements in the near future planned that could <br />bring this cost down. <br />City Engineer Westby replied that he was not aware of anything that would precipitate that. He <br />did not believe the Highway 10 improvements would drive that improvement but noted that could <br />be a possibility. He commented that at this time there is nothing in the plans that would involve <br />adjacent intersection improvements. He noted that he could ask that question. <br />Chairperson Riley commented that if there is a time in the future where something changes, he <br />could possibly consider it at that time. <br />Councilmember Musgrove stated that perhaps this intersection was constructed before flashing <br />yellow lights were allowed. <br />City Engineer Westby confirmed that he did not believe that option had been federally approved <br />when the intersection was constructed. <br />Councilmember Musgrove asked if the estimated cost included inflation. <br />City Engineer Westby confirmed that the consultant used the most up to date bid information from <br />Anoka County. <br />Councilmember Musgrove commented that she would not be in favor of this improvement at this <br />time and agreed that perhaps this could be done as a part of another project. <br />Councilmember Woestehoff asked if there is an average lifecycle for a stoplight. He noted that <br />this intersection is roughly 20 years old and perhaps upgrades could be made when replacement is <br />needed. <br />City Engineer Westby replied that the position of Anoka County, as he understands it, is that <br />flashing yellow light improvements are considered for those where two County roads meet. He <br />stated that Anoka County may therefore not do any upgrades to this signal system and would only <br />maintain the infrastructure. <br />Motion by Councilmember Musgrove, seconded by Councilmember Woestehoff, to recommend <br />that the Council deny the proposal from SEH for flashing yellow improvements at the intersection <br />of Sunwood Drive and Ramsey Boulevard. <br />Public Works Committee / March 15, 2022 <br />Page 8 of 9 <br />