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AGENDA ITEM 7B STAFF ORIGINATOR: David Ahrens, City Engineer /Public Works Director DATE: May 27, 1998 TOPIC: Resolution No. 98 -71, Approve Flashing Beacon Justification Report and Plans and Authorize City Engineer to Sign Said Plans, Anoka County Hazard Elimination Safety Project at Main Street and Lake Drive INTRODUCTION: The County of Anoka is planning the installation of a flashing beacon system at the intersection of Main Street and Lake Drive. City Council action is requested to approve the report and plans and authorize the City Engineer to sign said report and plans. BACKGROUND: The Anoka County Highway Department is proposing to install a flashing beacon system at the intersection of Main Street and Lake Drive (see attached location map). Flashing beacon systems are installed to help identify hazardous locations and conditions, or draw attention to warning or regulatory signs. The four warrants to justify the installation of a flashing beacon include limited visibility, high accident rate, school crossing and rural trunk highway intersections. The beacon system at Main Street and Lake Drive meets the high accident rate and school crossing warrants for installation. The proposed project will not require any roadway improvements at the intersection. The County plans to install the system this summer upon approval by the City of Lino Lakes and Minnesota State Aid. Funding is provided by Anoka County for 100% of the project costs. Anoka County will provide ongoing maintenance of the beacon system. Lino Lakes is responsible for electrical costs for the beacon and street lights and relamping the street lights. The estimated electrical cost to operate the beacon and lights is $750 per year. OPTIONS: 1. Return to staff for additional review. 2. Not adopt Resolution No. 98 -71. 3. Adopt Resolution No. 98 -71 approving the report and plans for the installation of a flashing beacon system at the intersection of Main Street and Lake Drive and authorize the City Engineer to sign said report and plans. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that Council adopt Resolution No 98 -71.