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• • STAFF ORIGINATOR: CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: TOPIC: AGENDA ITEM 6B Michael Grochala December 14, 2009 Consideration of Resolution No. 09 -116 Requesting Installation of a Traffic Control Signal at the Intersection of Lake Drive and Main Street. ACTION REQUIRED: Simple Majority BACKGROUND The intersection of Lake Drive (CSAH 23) and Main Street (CSAH 14) is one of the city's highest volume intersections. 2007 traffic counts show Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) volumes approaching 14,000 on Lake Drive north and south of the intersection. Main Street volumes range from 7,100 east of the intersection to 7,500 on the west side. Traffic control at the intersection currently consists of a four way stop with an overhead flasher. Traffic control is often supplemented by public safety personnel during p.m. peak periods. The city continues to receive complaints from concerned citizens regarding the growing congestion at the intersection as well as safety concerns. A request for a traffic control change was brought to the city council in September of 2009. The council directed staff to speak with the county regarding this issue and prepare a resolution for council consideration. In 2007, with support from the city , Anoka County submitted an application for federal transportation funds to reconstruct this intersection. However, the application was unsuccessful. Improvement of the intersection is not currently included in Anoka County's 5 -year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Additionally, under the county's cost participation policy, the city would be responsible for 50% of the construction costs. No city funds have been identified for an improvement at this location. Staff has prepared a resolution requesting that the county consider inclusion of the intersection improvements in their Capital Improvement Program. ATTACHMENTS 1. Resolution No. 09 -116