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MOUNDS VIEW City of Mounds View Staff Report Item No: 8C Meeting Date: October 11, 2021 Type of Business: Council Business Administrator Review: To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Don Peterson, Director of Public Works/Parks and Recreation Item Title/Subject: Resolution 9477, Cost Participation with Ramsey County to enhance safety at the crosswalk Silver Lake Road and Bronson Drive Background/Discussion: The Ramsey County Public Works Department reviewed pedestrian safety of the crosswalk at Silver Lake Road and Bronson Drive. Ramsey County Public Works determined that this location warrants additional treatments other than the existing painted cross walk and is proposing to install a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) system. The County is requesting that the City of Mounds View participate with 50% of the total cost for this project; approximately $15,000.00. The RRFB will be solar powered and ongoing maintenance would be the responsibility of the City of Mounds View. This maintenance would be include knock downs and battery replacement when required. Staff discussed this project with Finance Director Beer and the funding for this project would come from the Special Project Funds, account 480-4160-7050. Strategic Plan Strategy/Goal: Maintain and Plan for Infrastructure Improvements. Financial Impact: No Financial Impact to the 2021 Budget. Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council approve the attached resolution, participating with Ramsey County and the RRFB project at the location of Silver Lake Road and Bronson Drive. The estimated cost for the City of Mounds View is $15,000.00 to be funded from the 2021 Budget, Special Project Fund, account 480-4160-7050. Respectfully submitted, Don Peterson, Director of Public Works/Parks and Recreation Attachments- Standard detail of RRFB