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Mounds View City Council July 24, 2006 <br />Regular Meeting Page 23 <br />• <br />Mayor Marty stated that if there are large projected numbers, the firm would identify streets <br />needing traffic calming measures. He stated the residents have requested the traffic study. He <br />suggested simple traffic counts could be sufficient and asked that such traffic counts be <br />incorporated into the plan. <br />Director Lee stated one of the activities in the study will determine what types of counts could be <br />done on certain roads. Mayor Marty asked if the City could contract with the firm to determine <br />what kinds of counts can and should be done. Mayor Marty reiterated his concern about the cost <br />of the study. He asked if BRAA could determine the least amount that needs to be done. <br />Councilmember Gunn asked if the study would give a false count with County Road J blocked <br />off. Director Lee stated that there is a factor that MNDOT uses for construction traffic that will <br />be incorporate into the BRAA study. <br />Councilmember Gunn asked about the intent of the study. Director Lee stated it is to determine <br />what can be done in the northwest area with street design and traffic calming, and what the <br />effects on other roads will be with the other options. He stated the intent is to determine what <br />options they have and the impact of various street redevelopment. <br />Mayor Marty pointed out that previous traffic studies did not take into account City streets, they <br />just measured arterials. Director Lee stated there is data regarding zip codes so that the firm will <br />know what kind of traffic will be coming through Mounds View. <br />Councilmember Flaherty stated that several problems were identified and addressed. He stated <br />that he does understand the benefit of the Study. <br />Mayor Marty asked who supports traffic counters. Councilmember Stigney stated the City has <br />the traffic counters and suggested the counters be used. <br />MOTION/SECOND: FLAHERTY/STIGNEY. To waive the reading and deny Resolution 6874 <br />Approving a Letter Agreement with the firm of Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik, and Associates to <br />Assist the City with a Traffic Study of the Northwest Area of the City. <br />Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. <br />Mayor Marty asked if traffic counters could be used. <br />Director Lee asked for some latitude from the City to work with BRAA about what the City can <br />do regarding some traffic counts, but not studies. Councilmember Thomas asked the letter of <br />agreement be limited. <br />L. Resolution 6892 Approving the Selection of Oops Dinner Theatre as a <br />. Mounds View Community Center tenant and Authorizing staff to prepare an <br />Interim Lease Agreement. <br />