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City Council Meeting .8 November 13, 2000 PUBLIC SERVICE DIRECTOR'S REPORT 14. Old Crystal Bay Road (Orono Schools) Traffic Solution Gappa stated that Shelley Johnson from Bonestroo Engineering was present to answer questions. He explained that they conducted a peak hour study from 7:15 8:15 a.m. They found that daily traffic does not warrant putting in a signal. The middle school loop works well, as does the four -way stop sign, which keeps traffic moving, although slowly. They considered a temporary stop sign, however State Statute 169.06 states that temporary stop signs are only allowed for emergency purposes. He stated the school district and the police approve of the four -way stop sign and have received no.complaints about it. They considered using a signal that flashes during non -peak hours, however, those aren't used anymore, and a regular signal is not warranted by the amount of traffic along the road. Gappa concluded that they are currently using the best solution, and Mr. Johnson agreed. Mayor Jabbour stated that the school district is in favor of changing the road to a cul -de- sac. He feels that is a poor solution. and noted that all of the engineers present nodded agreement. • Kelley stated he is concerned the traffic vvill increase with the size of the schools. He favored adding turn lanes to the road as shown in "Turn Lane Option 2," in the packet. He suggested directing the school 'eoard to install the turn lanes. Flint stated he feels the is current system works well for the present. Mayor Jabbour recommended sending a letter to the school district reminding them that the four -way stop sign is currently functioning well to regulate traffic, but the Cite- will continue to monitor traffic and the effectiveness of the stop sign. Based on their conditional use permit, the school district may be called on to install the turn lane system recommended in the future. Sansevere moved, and Peterson seconded, to approve installation of a four -way stop sign on Old Crystal Bay Road at the south middle/high school driveway, pedestrian crosswalk, based on Stop Sign Warrant 2B -5 No. 1 in the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices Manual, to approve installation of "No Passenger Loading and Unloading" signs in the no parking area along Old Crystal Bay Road in the vicinity of the Orono school's campus, and to instruct staff to send a letter to the school district informing them that they may be required to install turn lanes in the future per their conditional use permit. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 1 (Kelley). *15. Request for Payment #6 -2000 Lift Stations Project Sansevere moved, and Peterson seconded, to approve Request for Payment #6, 2000 Lift Stations Project to Ford Construction Inc. in the amount of S16,671.87. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. is