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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 />