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515 Little Canada Road, Little Canada, MN 55117 -1600 (612) 484 -2177 / FAX: (612) 484 -4538 MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Fahey & Members of the City Council FROM: Joel Hanson, City Administrator DATE: July 21, 1995 RE: Traffic Control on Jackson /Old Co. Rd. C /Lakeshore MAYOR Michael 1. Fahey COUNCIL Beverly Scalze Jim LaValle Steve Morelan Bob Pedersen ADMINISTRATOR Joel R. Hanson As you know, the speed of traffic on the above - referenced roadway has been a concern of that area's residents. One resident had asked if we could stripe areas along the curb lines for bicycles. In response to that request, I had asked the City Engineer to look at that option as well as any other ideas that may exist which could possibly limit the speed of traffic in that area. The attached memo from the City Engineer is a response to that request. As you will note, they are recommending that we stripe the road with double yellow lines and two it -foot driving lanes. Hopefully, this will create the perception of a narrower roadway thereby reducing speeds. The double yellow lines will also allow the Sheriff's Department to issue citations for drivers who cross the center line when it is indicated that this is the result of excessive speeds on the corners. The Council may wish to consider the option of placing bicycle lane stencils along the roadway. Lastly, they are recommending that we have the road posted as "no parking ". It is my recommendation that we stripe the road as recommended in the City Engineer's memo and designate this area as "no parking" on both sides of the street. This can then be evaluated over the winter months and re -done as necessary when the final lift of asphalt is placed in 1996. I would not recommend placement of the bicycle lane stencils at this time. JRH:kpv Enclosure cc: Jerry Bourdon, City Engineer Dave Harris, Public Works Superintendent Page 80