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City Council Meeting Minutes August 10, 1999 • Page 4 1 stop signs between Stinson Boulevard and Silver Lake Road may be beneficial in reducing 2 speeds. 3 Mr. Hubmer mentioned that the St. Anthony Police Department had been forwarded a copy of 4 the letter from WSB dated July 30, 1999, which included the residents' concerns about excessive 5 speeding along 29°i Avenue. 6 7 Mr. Hubmer presented a sketch of 29'Avenue depicting the proposed reconstruction. He 8 pointed out that the street has been.narrowed to the extent allowable to assist in reducing vehicle 9 speeds, and landscaping would be implemented for a visual break. To address the residents' sug- 10 gestion on additional signage, Mr. Hubmer cautioned that inappropriately placed stops signs 11 could ultimately cause more problems. Mr. Hubmer added that the recommendations include 12 improved signage and striping along 291 Avenue. 13 Faust inquired if a change in visual appearance, such as multi-colored concrete, would be benefi- 14 cial in reducing speeds, as opposed to stop signs. Mr. Hubmer responded by stating a change in 15 visual appearance would provide some mechanism for reducing traffic speed and could be a con- 16 sideration. Is Thuesen expressed understanding about the residents' concern regarding sidewalks, but ques- 18 tioned whether there had been discussion pertaining to the number of children that take 291 Ave- 19 nue to Silver Lake Road as a route to school. Thuesen felt there could be a safety concern about 20 children and other pedestrians walking along 29'Avenue to obtain access to a school route or to 21 Silver Point Park, and sidewalks could be beneficial from a safety prospective. 22 Mr. Hubmer responded by stating that the number of pedestrians on 291 Avenue would need to 23 be physically counted, but that could be accomplished. 24 Cavanaugh questioned the expansion of the feasibility study from the original plan and the 25 increased cost of such expansion. Mr. Hubmer responded by reviewing the design sketch of 29' 26 Avenue and providing detailed information about location and importance of chokers, as well as 27 requirements for street size and parking needs. Mr. Hubmer stated that the storm sewer from 28 Roosevelt to Wilson needs to be reconstructed and it was his understanding that the water main 29 was not reconstructed when the street was rebuilt in 1977. 30 Cavanaugh questioned if the County would reject the proposed plan for the street reconstruction 31 since MSA roads are required to be 40 feet. Mt. Hubmer responded that the 40-foot requirement 32 is for parking on both sides of street, and the 28-foot requirement does not allow for parking. 33 Mr. Hubmer stated the County may request design modifications, but the changes are not 46 expected to be significant.