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Don Sonneman, 7521 - 149th Avenue NW, Ramsey, suggested a cul-de-sac for 149th Avenue and speed bumps for 149th Lane. He expressed concern about the talk of a Casey's going in at the end of his road. He thought that would create more ora traffic problem. Arlene, inquired as to who would pay for a cul-de-sac and added that she is opposed to it. Mr. Jankowski responded that the City would have to set a policy for who will pay for it. Arlene stated she does not want to pay for it. She feels that when #116 is extended, it will take away the need for a cul-de-sac. If#116 does not help the problem, it should be dealt with at that time. Councilmember Haas Steffen stated that most of Council is not in favor of a cul-de-sac either. We would like to try to address the traffic concerns in a different way. She added that a lot of extra money has been spent on this issue already. Marilyn Casey, 149th Lane, stated that they get a lot of speeders too, and speeders who also end up in their ditch. A cul-de-sac would help the people on 149th Avenue but it will not help the residents on 149th Lane at all. She felt that cul-de-sacs are not the answer, however, she felt that the large speed bumps would work wonders. Mike Purvis, 6025 - 157th Lane NW, Ramsey, stated he would like to head off this same type of problem in his neighborhood. The Apple Ridge subdivision is being built next to his and traffic will become a large problem. He wanted to ward off the problem before it started and asked that Council consider closing off 157th Lane to through traffic via lead link fence. Motion by Councilmember Haas Steffen and seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman to direct that staff come back to City Council with a recommendation for speed bumps on 149th Avenue, 149th Lane, Uranimite and 150th Lane west of Uranimite, and if we have to meet warrants for stop signs, let Council know when the traffic counts, etc. can begin. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Haas Steffen and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Councilmember Haas Steffen noted that sidewalks have also been discussed and she asked that staff do some research with regard to sidewalks in this area. The Road and Bridge Committee recessed at 6:16 p.m. and reconvened at 6:20 p.m. Case #2: Report of T.H. #47 STP Project City Engineer Jankowski stated that at the last Road and Bridge Committee meeting, it was reported that the City had received approval of the City's proposal for the T.H. #47 Surface Transportation Program (STP) project, from 142nd to 153rd. At that meeting, it was recommended by the Committee, and favorably acted upon by Council, to authorize the hiring of the firm of SRF, Inc. to prepare the plans for the project and related permits. Work has Road and Bridge Committee/March 17, 1998 Page 4 of 6