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allow £or progressive penalties for repeated violations of the placement of signs in the public fights-or-way. Further discussion: ].'ire Chief Kapler explained this was brought up as a public safety issue. Whether the sign is in place for ten minutes or 48 hours it will block the view. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Elvig, Councilmembers Cook and Olson. Voting No: None. Chairpersoo Elvig directed staffto look into the No Snowmobffing sign posted at the intersection of Uigbway 47 and I67th Avenue, as the sign is in the sight line when traveling east on 167 Avenue. Case #5: Consider Crosswalk Installatiou Across I67t}' Avenue at Quicksilver Street City Engiueer Jankowski reviewed that at the March 2i, 2006 Public Works Committee meeting it was the consensus of the Committee that staff consider and recommend a location for a crosswalk across 167t~' Avenue to provide for the protection ofp~destrians which can be expected to travel between Ehncrest Park and fire businesses located north of 167th Avenue at the TH 47 intersection. Nk. Jankowski explained the crosswalk sign is defined as a warning sign in the Minnesota Manual on Unitbrm Traffic Control Devices Wanning and these Lvpes of signs are to be used to call attention to unexpected conditions along roadways. The manual states that the use of warning signs should be kept to a minimum as the unnecessary use of si=m~s tends to breed disrespect for all signs. Because of tire level of pedestrian traffic anticipated between the park anti the businesses staff feels that this is a legitimate location for the placement of a pedestrian crosswalk. Staff bas reviewed the location and is recommending that a crosswalk be installed across 167tI' Avenue in linc with thc east side of Quicksilver Street. The cost associated with this signage is approximately $1,000, which would come fi-om the Public Works signs account. The crossing installation will consist of a crossing warning sign and an advance warning siDt in both directions, and Zebra crosswalk striping on the pavement. Mr. Jankowski advised staff recommends that the Public Works Committee recommend to City Council that a pc~destrian crossing be installed at the intersection 167th Avenue and Quicksilver Street and that funding come from the Public Works sign account. Staff'would not recommend the spacing between TH 47 aud Quicksilw:r Street be utilized to evaluate a crossing for any other type of crosswalk. It is the unique nature of this area that warrants the crosswalk, with the pr/mary entrance to the park. Chairperson Elvig stated this crosswalk is necessary due to the amount of traffic and the use at tile park. Motion by Councihnember Olson, seconded by Chairperson Elvig, to recommend to City Coancil that a pedestrian crossing be installed at the intersection of 167m Avenue and Quicksilver Street and that Rmding come fi'om the Public Works si~t account, and that the spacing between TH 47 and Quicksilver Street is not utilized to evaluate a crossing for any other type of crosswalk due to the unique natmre of this area that warrants the crosswalk, with the primary eutrance to the park. Public Works Con!mittee / April 18, 2006 Page '1 of 10 -279-