Minutes - Public Works Committee - 06/20/2006

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subsequently replaced by other priorities. The City recently took delivery of a sign making machine, and these signs could be produced and distributed in conjunction with placement of other signs in the area. Councilmember Cook suggested the County provide the signs to the larger parks and that they be posted 1.5 miles out from the larger parks. The Committee discussed the possible distance for the placements of the signs. ParkslUtilities Supervisor Riverblood advised the signs are needed for the high destination parks, including Rivers Bend, Elmcrest, Emerald Pond, Alpine, Central and the Lake Itasca Trailheads. 12" x 18" signs could be placed on the intersection sign posts and be done very inexpensively. He noted the City website does include the park addresses and the Youth Association has good maps on their website, but people are still confused when trying to locate some of the parks. Civil Engineer II Linton stated staff has received comments regarding the need for smaller signs on Armstrong Boulevard around 163rd Avenue to inform people that Central Park is coming up, because many people drive right past this park. Consensus of the Committee was to direct staff to create a master plan map depicting possible locations for park location signs and to bring the information back to a future Committee meeting. Case #4: Discussion of the Removal of Chevrons at 169th Avenue and Neon Street Motion by Councilmember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Olson, to recommend to the City Council that staff be directed to remove the chevrons located at 169th Avenue and Neon Street, keeping two official size arrows posted in both directions. Chairperson Elvig commented the curb seemed to have the biggest effect, and should be considered for this type of problem in the future. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Elvig, Councilmembers Cook and Olson. Voting No: None. COMMITTEE INPUT Discuss Intersection at Armstrong Blvd. and Alpine Drive Public Works Director Olson reviewed that the intersection of Sunfish Lake Boulevard and Alpine Drive meet the warrants for a signal. There have been a lot of accidents at this intersection; it has recently become a 4-way stop. Before the 4-way stops were placed, there was discussion about what the City could do to improve the intersection. The County has informed staff with the change to the 4-way stop they are concerned the intersections along Alpine Drive will have a different look and feel, and that the intersections should have the same type of traffic measures. Mr. Olson indicated the County is suggesting that the City request an intersection Public Works Committee / June 20, 2006 Page 13 of 15