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<br /> <br />Roundabout Landscaping <br /> <br />The Joint Powers Agreement requires that the City prepare plans and specifications for <br />any proposed landscaping within the project. The City Council may wish to consider <br />installation landscape amenities within the proposed roundabouts. Anoka County has <br />specific landscaping requirements for county roadways. Any landscaping installed must <br />be irrigated and maintained by the City. In absence of any additional landscaping the <br />county will plant grass and mow periodically during the growing season. <br /> <br />Landscaping within roundabouts can range from the base grass cover to elaborate flower <br />and shrub patterns subject to certain height restrictions. I have included examples of <br />local roundabouts that span the scope of options. <br /> <br />While the addition of landscaping can improve the roadway/corridor aesthetics and help <br />to slow traffic it is a long term investment. Consideration should be given to the ongoing <br />cost and commitment to maintenance of the islands. This includes annual maintenance <br />and replacement of plants and irrigation system along with a labor commitment from <br />public works. <br /> <br />If the City Council is interested staff would suggest retaining WSB and Associates to <br />prepare some options for consideration. <br /> <br />Requested Council Direction <br /> <br />Staff is requesting council direction regarding placement of the Pedestrian Flasher and <br />interest in landscaping design. <br /> <br />Attachments <br /> <br />1. Pedestrian Crossing Study <br />2. LED Enhanced Pedestrian Crossing Sign <br />3. Roundabout landscaping examples <br />