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Irl Mr. Wikelius explained that the DOT felt the median should be closed completely rather than placing signs indicating which turns are allowed as suggested by Council. The reason given was that they felt the signs would be confusing to the public and difficult to enforce. Mr. Korf and Mr. and Mrs. Hermes agreed that, in their opinion, one major cause of accidents is the right turn lane off Snelling into the service road and Air.. Korf suggested that the right turn lane be moved farther south to avoid the turn into the shopping center. MINUTES SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 25, 1980 PAGE 3 Mark Wikelius and David Ekern of the Minnesota Department of Trans-~ PROPOSED MEDIAL portation were in attendance to answer questions regarding the proposed CLOSING AT median closing at Snelling and Crawford. Jim Korf, Falcon Barbers, and SNELLING & Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Hermes, owners of the Hermes Shopping Center, were CRAWFORD also in attendance as concerned business persons. DISCUSSED ~.' Mr. Ekern informed that there are plans being developed for the up- grading of Snelling Avenue, possibiliy as soon as 1983, and for that reason the DOT could not justify changing turn lanes and signals at this time. (, A lengthy discussion ensued regarding wording and placement of signs after which Mr. Wikelius agreed to do further research on the problem and also to determine at what time of day most of the accidents occur. Ray Garcia, 1906 Prior, was in attendance_~requesting that the street light at Larpenteur and Gortner be turned on. He explained that he jogs in that area, has observed many students walking and biking, and fears some one might be injured as it is very dark without street lighting. Clerk Administrator Barnes reported that a letter has been received from Keith Wharton, Assistant Dean of the College of Agriculture, U. of Minnesota, also requesting the light be turned on. A discussion follow- ed regarding the possibility of turning on the lights at Gortner and Larpenteur, Tatum and Larpenteur and Lindig and Larpenteur. The matter was deferrred until the Clerk Administrator can determine the cost of converting the lights to high pressure sodium and the actual operating costs. REQUEST FOR STREET LIGHTING AT GORTNER & LARPENTEUR DEFERRED Mayor Warkentien moved that the 1981 Policing Contract with the Ramsey County Sheriff's Department be signed. Councilmember Brown seconded the motion and upon a vote being taken the motion carried unanimously. Fire Chief Jerry Renchin addressed Council requesting authorization for Falcon Heights Ambulance back-up for Ramsey County. Council- member Brown moved, seconded by Councilmember Larson that the request be granted. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Renchin also informed Council that vehicles are being parked next to the Amoco Station making access impossible for emergency t vehicles and requested afire lane be established in that area. Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Hermes, owners of the shopping center, agreed to provide and post the necessary signs. Councilmember Brown moved the adoption of Resolution 80-31 authorizing the placement of Fire Lane signs, 2 on the north and 3 on the west side of the Amoco 1981 POLICING CONTRACT TO BE S IGNID F.H. AMBULANCE BACK-UP FOR RAMSEY COUNTY FIRE LANE SIGN TO BE POSTED NORTH & WEST OF AMOCO STATIC RESOLUTION 80-?