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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD OCTOBER 25, 1993 COUNTY ROAD 15 SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS CONT. Several other residents commented on similar issues, saying that the proposed changes would only encourage an increase in traffic and speed, thereby making the road less safe. Other comments were that the City needs to look at other alternatives and also the long term picture of the freeway (394). Jabbour asked whether a lower speed could be posted. Polacek stated that the City would have to petition the County to petition the State to do a speed study. The Commissioner of Transportation has authority for setting speed limits. He cautioned that a speed study might indicate that a higher speed could be set. Kelley agreed with the public and commented on the difficulty of crossing the road to use the lake and the hardcover issues, but stated that he'd like to see safety concerns reviewed. Goetten commented that she agreed with Kelley and would like to see County Road 15 remain a scenic parkway ... not a scenic freeway. Hurr reminded everyone that the Resolution only asks the County to further study the situation, and that there is no commitment at this time to make the changes. • Jabbour stated that he felt Hennepin County should be told now whether to continue with more detailed plans and if the City has no intention of making the changes, the County should be informed before spending additional time on the project. Mayor Callahan stated the purpose of the Resolution would allow further study of, the is situation and that it would not be possible to know whether improvements should be made to County Road 15 until the study is done. Pat Murphy stated that the proposed plan shows the minimum improvements the County would be willing to build and that there would be nothing that the County could eliminate and still improve the safety of the road. Kelley asked what the maintenance plan would be if the Resolution is turned down. Murphy replied that the road and shoulders would be repaved and right turn lanes installed if needed. He asked that the City Council make its decision to proceed or not tonight. It was moved by Hun to recommend approval of the resolution as written. The motion failed due to lake of a second. The Council directed that the plan for the major maintenance activities on the roadway address as many safety concerns as possible. ( #2) CONSENT Jabbour removed item #3. Mayor Callahan added items #7, 13, 14. It was moved by Hun, seconded by Jabbour to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Ayes 5, Nays 0. Motions for all items adopted by consent agenda will be included in the minutes in their respective numerical order. LJ 2