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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION DRAFT 3 90 Councilmember Cavegn asked if there would be a sign in both or only one direction. Mr. 91 Orcutt said that will be part of the analysis. 92 93 Councilmember Stoesz asked how the roundabout design will work with snow removal. 94 Mr. Orcutt explained that snow would not be removed from the area. The central island 95 would generally not be cleared unless that became necessary. 96 97 Councilmember Ruhland asked how many driveways will be impacted. Mr. Orcutt 98 explained that driveways impacted will be kept accessible and aprons replaced. 99 Councilmember Ruhland asked if the City cost includes landscaping costs. Mr. Orcutt 100 said there are not generally landscaping amenities included in this type of project but they 101 would work with the City on an as needed basis. Mr. Orcutt added that the City’s cost is 102 mainly utility costs. Mr. Grochala said the only added City cost he perceives would be 103 choices like landscaping or adding colored concrete to the roundabouts. I 104 105 In the area of costs, Mr. Orcutt added that there is some history of financial downturns 106 and lower project costs. He considers it his responsibility to make sure this project is 107 shovel ready if that becomes the case, including being prepared to seek outside funding if 108 that becomes available. 109 110 Mr. Orcutt explained how county staff intends to provide information to residents since 111 we are all in distancing mode – they will perhaps talk through windows, etc. He 112 explained that they are committed to the overlay project this summer. Mayor Rafferty 113 remarked that getting some improvements soon is important. 114 115 Councilmember Lyden noted pedestrian safety. He sees that the cost of putting in a 116 warning feature is a small portion of the overall project. He likes the idea of moving 117 pedestrian crossings back. He feels that will cause drivers to see those crossings first and 118 should be safer and safety is very important. 119 120 Mayor Rafferty remarked that overall safety is of course a key ingredient in the project. 121 122 Community Development Director Grochala explained that next steps would be to 123 approve the JPA and then county staff would move forward. The JPA could be updated 124 and on the agenda at next Monday’s council meeting. 125 126 Mayor Rafferty said he concurs with moving ahead. Councilmember Lyden concurs but 127 with the addition of the safety light. Other councilmember s concurred. 128 129 Mayor Rafferty suggested that it would be helpful to get more information about what’s 130 possible in that median area and staff responded, that can occur as the project moves 131 forward. Mr. Grochala said he will put some photos together (what’s been done in other 132 areas). 133 134