Minutes - Public Works Committee - 02/21/2006

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Civil Engineer II Linton replied this would be difficult due to the large wetland area. City Administrator Norman indicated staff has worked with Greg Bauer regarding an east/west connection continuing through Tittered Park all the way to Central Park. Mayor Gamec inquired if input is received from the Fire and Police Departments in the determination of the MSA extensions. Public Works Director Kapler responded in the affirmative. He explained there is a development review meeting held once per month that is attended by representatives from both departments. City Engineer Jankowski advised it will be necessary for the City Council to pass a formal resolution requesting system modifications prior to May 1, 2006 in order for any new additions to be included in the next round of needs determination. The consensus of the Committee was to direct staff to include this topic on the schedule of the March Public Works Committee meeting, with staffto provide further information regarding the following MSA street extensions: · Extension through the area of the Boy Scout Camp to the City of Andover · Extension of Sunwood Drive · East/west connection from the Greg Bauer property to Central Park COMMITTEE INPUT Discuss additional safety measures at intersection of Alpine Drive and Sunfish Lake Boulevard Public Works Director Kapler reported there was a fatal accident last week at the intersection of Alpine Drive and Sunfish Lake Boulevard. He indicated on both the east and west bound sides of Alpine Drive there is a double stop sign, as well as a Stop Ahead warning sign with reflection all the way down the post. Last year the County did aggressive right-of-way clearing on the east side of Sunfish Lake Boulevard. For some reason there continues to be issues at this intersection. Staff would like to have some brainstorming on further safety measures at this intersection. Chairperson Elvig has suggested the Committee discuss the idea of an overhead warning device. After discussion of possible safety measures, the consensus of the Committee was to direct staff to provide further information regarding costs and what is allowed on MSA streets for the following safety measures at the intersection of Alpine Drive and Sunfish Lake Boulevard: · Rumble strips · Overhead warning device · Solar powered lights on the stop sign Discuss comments from the 2006 Street Maintenance Projects Public Hearing held on January 24th, 2006 Public Works Committee / February 21, 2006 Page 5 of 6