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Councilmember Cook stated he had received calls from a couple of residents in the Northfork Addition looking for the opportunity to make Alpine Drive a Whistle Free Zone. This was discussed at length by the Committee. Improvements have been completed to Ramsey Boulevard, and will be coming up on Armstrong and Sunfish Lake Boulevards. It is not as easy as it sounds to get these Whistle Free Zones, and they are intent on getting all the crossings improved to Whistle Free requirements. The Committee discussed that improvements to Alpine Drive would be included in the CIP in the future as well. Public Works Director Olson stated he talked with residents in the Northfork Homeowners Association, and they said they would be willing to put a petition together at a local board meeting for inclusion in the future CIP. Staff has not yet seen the petition, and has not identified a funding source for improvements to Alpine Drive. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Cook, to ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee on Case No 4 and Committee Input, and to direct staff to draft a comprehensive map of possible locations for trail crossings and pedestrian underpasses to be presented to the Park Board for review prior to further discussion by the Public Works Committee; and to direct staff to move forward with the 167t' Alignment and propose it as a plan. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Cook, Jeffrey, Olson, Pearson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Armstrong Boulevard Reconstruction Project Public Works Director Olson reported a plan will be prepared for the Armstrong Boulevard Reconstruction project to limit the road, but keep it open for business. The railroad company will not allow the road to be opened temporarily for any reason once it is closed. The project will likely last from three to four weeks. Staff is proceeding with the understanding that they can keep a portion of the roadway open for traffic for the businesses along Armstrong Boulevard, and for this Fire Station as well. Council will be kept posted as new information arises. Councilmember Elvig reported the Council has discussed a potential underpass or pedestrian crossing at Armstrong Boulevard. The Committee requested to take a good look at that due to the Ramsey Crossings expectations. Accident at CR 5 /Alpine Drive Intersection Public Works Director Olson reported staff met with the Anoka County Public Works Committee on November 6, 2006, to address the accident at the intersection of CR 5 and Alpine Drive. Staff informed the Committee that there was significant discussion by the Council during the platting of Skyline Point regarding the concern about this intersection. A four-way stop sign was installed at this intersection yesterday. Mr. Olson reported the Public Works Committee also expressed concern about the intersections of Ramsey Boulevard/Alpine Drive and Armstrong Boulevard/Alpine Drive, and posting the intersections with big 48-inch Stop Ahead City Council / November 14, 2006 Page 24 of 31