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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION DRAFT 5 Councilmember Stoesz noted that Night to Unite is coming up and that could be a good 172 opportunity to bring people together. 173 A resident suggested going ahead with the signage. He will take responsibility for 174 working on the verbal abuse problem. Mayor Rafferty suggested that it would be 175 valuable to take away the neighbor vs. neighbor situation; maybe a councilmember 176 working with the problem would work better. 177 Public Safety Director Swenson remarked that it isn’t a good idea for residents or the city 178 council to mediate this. He supports looking at the signage and having the public safety 179 department continue to work on the issues around the confrontations. They will work 180 with all the people on Lois Lane to get through this problem. 181 The mayor polled the room and the residents concurred that some signs are desirable. 182 The council concurred on the addition of cautionary signs and will see an action proposed 183 by staff. The council discussed the possible precedent and the mayor suggested that if it’s 184 something that’s needed then that fear shouldn’t stop it from happening. The mayor asked 185 about the possibility of a flashing speed sign (measures and announces speed). City 186 Engineer Hankee explained that the driver feedback signs are most helpful where there is a 187 commuter car problem or adjacent to parks; perhaps a portable driver feedback sign is an 188 option that can be discussed with the public safety department. 189 A resident suggested a three-way stop at the t-intersection at Country Lane. Community 190 Development Director Grochala explained the process needed to install a stop sign and its 191 importance in order to avoid creating a worse situation. 192 Mayor Rafferty confirmed that the council direction is to proceed with the signs discussed 193 with the exception of the 30 mph, as recommended by the City’s traffic committee. Road 194 striping is not included. Public Safety Director Swenson confirmed signs are advisory 195 only and also suggested that residents be contacted if a sign is planned in front of their 196 home. Mayor Rafferty asked that the council receive an update at the next council work 197 session unless it is available earlier. Director Swenson suggested that there seems to be 198 comfort level at this point so he would anticipate reporting back to the council only if 199 that’s necessary. 200 5. County Road J and Hodgson Rd Trunk Utility Project – City Engineer 201 Hankee reviewed her written report. The project was first considered to improve water 202 services to the area as well as to serve future development in the area. She noted 203 properties that would be impacted and that staff has been working with them on 204 easements. Staff is preparing to let bids on the project but awaiting final approval of the 205 Lyngblomsten project. 206 207 Councilmember Cavegn asked if there is funding available for the project or will bonding 208 be necessary and staff said that bonding would be necessary. 209 210 Councilmember Stoesz asked if properties will be forced to connect and Ms. Hankee said 211 it would be optional. 212