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and westbound traffic. However, a:;westbound vehicle slowing reasonably to yield at Man'noset Street has adequate si_~-A~t distance to yield to southbound traffic. City Engineer Jankowski reviewed information provided in the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MNMLTFCD). He advised staff recommends that the existing sig:nage at this intersection is appropriate and recommends no change in the signage at the intersection of Marmoset and 154th Lane. Colleen Fischer, resident, stated the comer of 154th Lane and Marmoset Street is an elementary school bus stop. There are several teenage dr/vers in the neig/2borhood ~hat drive fast, including one that drives a motorcycle. Her daughter stands as much on the pass as she can to avoid the traffic on the street and one of her neighbors has an autistic son who they do no~: allow out on the street. There is not a lot of traffic, but it is fast traffic, and if the traffic is forced to stop one way it could prevent an accident. City Engineer Jankowsld stated in circumstances like ti'tis residents are .encouraged to work with the Police Department. He noted people are usually creatures of habit and the individuals that are driving fast will likely come throuo~ the nei~?&borhood at the same time. Mayor Gamec suggested th'e speed trailer be located at th/s location, 'that the police patrol the neighborhood, and that the Police Department be notified with the license number of the motorcyclist. He noted speeding is a problem throughout the City. Motion by Mayor Gamec, seconded by' Councilrnember Otson to recommend to the. City Council that the existing sig-nage at this intersection is appropriate and to recommend no change in the sig-nage at the intersection, of Marmoset and 154th Lane. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Acting Chairperson Cook, Mayor Gamec and Councilmember Olson. Voting No: None. Absent: Chairperson Elvig. Assistant Public Works Director Olson thanked Ms. Fischer for expressing her concern and being proactive. He explained there could'be liability issues associated with install, ing a stop sign at this intersection. 'Case #3: Update on the 47 Pedestrian Crossing at 142''~ Avenue' City Engineer Jankowsld reviewed that the Public Works Committee reviewed the elements of the TH 47 safety improvement project at the January 2005 meeting. At that meeting the committee recommended that the marked pedestr/an crossing at 147d Avenue be eliminated to discourage crossing at what is felt to be a hazardous location. The City Council ratified tlzis recommendation at the February 8, 2005 meeting. The plans for this summer's project, however, perpetuated the pedestrian crossing. Staff has contacted Mn.DOT to request that tJ:fi.s crossing be removed. Clx'/s Roy of M. nDOT has indicated M2DOT a~ees this is not a good location for the crossing. The meeting was recessed at 6:10 p.m. and reconvened at 6:27 p.m. Public Works Committee / October 18, 2005 Page 4 of 8 -644-