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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION APRIL 4, 2001 • Mayor Bergeson stated that may be used as a bargaining tool in future negotiations. UPDATE ON CSAH 49 City Engineer Powell distributed a memo regarding the Request for Special Legislation to Lower CSAH 49 Speed Limit. The memo indicated a discussion was held with Mr. Chris Runquist in Jane Kentz's office to find out what happened to the request the City hand - delivered to her office on March 27. Mr. Runquist indicated that he contacted Mr. Frank Pafko of MnDOT immediately after receiving the City letter. Mr. Pafko told Mr. Runquist that MnDOT staff mistakenly interpreted the City's letter and resolution as a request for a speed study. By the time they realized their mistake, the study was underway. The study has since been completed and City staff has the results. Ms. Krenzt decided there wasn't adequate time to proceed with •eci•' gislation this year. Instead, her office is working with Mr. Robert Brown • .. OT a• d with someone from DOT Commissioner Tinklenberg's office r� e the situation. City Engineer Powell added also included in the memo '`� a 1; <'y rom MnDOT indicating the data from the speed study does not sp ed limit change at this time. He advised he has left a message for M 3r • rowut has not yet received a response. The City will now have to deal w mmissioner's office to get the speed limit reduced. Council Member Carlson asked if regarding this issue. City Engi Langfield. Mayor Bergeson stated Marg City did request a spe request a speed study. eard anything from Margaret Langfield vised he has not hear from Margaret Langfield left him a message indicating she thought the e City Administrator advised her the City did not Council Member O'Donnell asked if the City has had any communications with Mr. John Olson. City Engineer Powell advised he has not spoke with Mr. Olson since receiving the letter. Council Member Reinert suggested the City inquire about what type of road would be constructed if a 45 -mph speed limit is obtained. City Engineer Powell advised the roadway would be three (3) lanes with wide shoulders and a shared center lane, possibly with some medians. A speed limit of 45 would allow Anoka County to construct the same type of roadway as Ramsey County. Council Member Carlson asked why there would be medians north of Birch Street to Lake Drive. City Engineer Powell advised there are not driveways north of Birch Street.