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cop~:~cnsus of the Public Works Commim,e was to direct staff.to pursue the following: /,, sidewalk project from Sunwood Drive to Rivers Bend Park :'x, trail connection for bicycles between Waco Street and Highway 47 through the 5200 :)utlot B; which the CiU, is in discussions of purchasing The £easibility of a sidewalk down Waco Street and an east/west connection for bicycles to access Rivers Bend Park from Sunwood Drive (;h:.,iU)erson Elvig inquired about the status of the Committee's previous recommendation to un- ::tripe the pedestrian crosswalk on Highway 47 at 142na Avenue. He noted the crosswalk is sti. Ii Jn piacz, and it may make sense to keep the crosswalk in place due to the.medians installed with the t-[J~:~hway 47 project. He directed staff to review the comments from previous Public Works ~ornmittee meetings regarding the crosswalk, to review the final result on the road, and to add ";,--, ~'~' of tlzis item to an upcoming Public Works Committee meeting agenda. Case #2: Recommend Change to the Curb Stop/Driveway Configuration !)arks Lead Worker Nelson explained for years the Parks and Utilities Department has dealt with the isst~es of the curb stops-in driveways causing problems to both homeowners and City maintenance efforts. It is quite typical to find the current curb stop above the level of the driveway surface causing problems for snow removal, which can in turn bend or break the cover ,)r lid to the standpipe underneath. This condition makes it very difficult to turn off the water ~-;upply to the residence if needed. The Utilities Department is questioned many times throughout ',.t~e yezr as to how driveway installations, overlays and maintenance should occur with the curb glop in thc driveway. Parks Lead Worker Nelson stated staff would like to discuss the feasibility of requiting a ~a"._tcture to be placed around the curb stop that would be installed at the same surface as the driveway material. Cost of the structures is between $65-$75. This would be required on all new canstruction. Existing driveways would be voluntary.. Examples of cities requiring these structures are Blaine, Maple Grove and Woodbury. He reviewed the following advantages of [~sin~ ii,ese structures: :- · Assuring the curb stop is functional at any time it needs'to be used . · Structure will rise and fall throughout the different seasons with the surface of the driveway ~ Structures will be much easier to locate throughout the year by Public Works Staff f~a,:k.-; t~ead Worker Nelson advised staff recommends the City purchase and inventory these :~t:ucmres and sell them back to builders and residents per a fee to include the cost of admini, stration. Original purchase would be made from the Water Utility Enterprise Fund (960I) w'hici-~ would be credited back when structures are sold. ' C};ai;;-~erson Elvig requested clarification that installation of the curb stops would not-be.'~n ar-: a CJLv project, but the City would make them available. Lead Worker Nelson responded in the affirmative. Public Works Committee / September 20, 2005 Page 3 of 9