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• <br /> CM OF <br /> REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section: 12. <br /> 111706STAFF REPORT Report Number: 95-12900 <br /> W AGENDA SESSION DATE April 3, 1995 Report Date: 3-29-95 <br /> DISPOSITION <br /> Item Description: Discussion of Safety of Airport Drive and County Road J <br /> Administrator's Review/Recommendation: <br /> - No comments to supplement this report <br /> - Comments attached. ) <br /> Explanation/Summary (attach supplement shee : :. necessary.) <br /> SUMMARY; <br /> Councilmember Trude requested that staff research the feasibility of removing a portion of the <br /> noise barrier at the intersection of County Road J and Airport Drive to increase the visibility and <br /> safety of this intersection. <br /> The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) was contacted to determine the <br /> procedure for this removal if the Council desired. The attached letter from MNDOT addresses <br /> this request, indicating the City can remove up to two sections of the barrier at City expense <br /> with prior consultation with MNDOT Maintenance. <br /> Public Works Director Mike Ulrich has been asked to calculate an estimated cost for this removal <br /> if it were completed in-house. He will be present at Monday's meeting with this information. <br /> Also, the Police Chief is contacting the Blaine Police Department to help determine the number <br /> of accidents that have occurred at the intersection since 1/1/94. This information will also be <br /> available at Monday's meeting. <br /> Tim Cruikshank, Asst. To City Admin. <br /> RF,COMMENDATION; <br />