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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes February 14, 2006 Page 7 1 Mr. Twinem responded this is a request for an approval of the footprint only. There are number 2 of private driveways in that location. We did get positive feedback from the Fire Department 3 that applauded the left turn lane. This will help the fire department get their vehicles in the 4 station safely. 5 6 Commissioner Stenglein asked if the apparatus are on the road often. Mayor Faust responded 7 there is a two- minute response time throughout the city. He added that they also go out and to 8 conduct inspections, likely with smaller vehicles, and there are trainings. 10 Councilmember Horst said this area in front of City Hall is active as far as turning traffic. The 11 turn lane was developed for that part of the road only. The initial thought was to have this kind 12 of turn lane up and down the entire corridor, but that was rejected. He added that by 13 consolidating some of the accesses, there will be an increase in the number of parking stalls off 14 the roadway. 15 16 Chris Swanson, 3027 Silver Lake Road, asked if bus stops will be moved. He has trouble getting 17 out of his driveway in the morning since the busses hold up traffic. He said bumpouts may make 18 traffic back up. He also mentioned that at the public hearing, it looked as though the sidewalks 19 would be 6 feet. 20 21 Mr. Twinem said the comments reflect some of the give and take by the people at the meeting. 22 He stated the bumpouts could impede traffic. They felt the bumpouts were a way to make a safe 23 road and prevent from passing on the right. In respect to the 6 foot sidewalk, we are going to 24 grade and flatten out the area anyway. We feel is the appropriate width according to a street like 25 this. 26 27 Mayor Faust mentioned that we found children walk three abreast, not two, when walking down 28 the sidewalk. The wider the sidewalk, the safer for the children. 29 30 Councilmember Horst said there was a lot of discussion on the width of sidewalks at the 31 meetings. Five -foot sidewalks were discussed, but found to be too intrusive. They felt the best 32 prospect was to have 6 foot sidewalks. This provides safety and a place for snow to stack. 33 34 Mr. Hubmer pointed out that by widening the sidewalk area, there is a greater chance of getting 35 onto Silver Lake Road. 36 37 Mayor Faust said he has issues with 37th coming south. He said he didn't like two lanes, but 38 thought the right turn lane would be appropriate. He said he is overall very pleased with what 39 the task force has done. We get one chance to do this every 50 years and would like us to put 40 100% into it. He said he would be open to considering whether this is needed in front of the fire 41 station. He said we should take a look at it as a courtesy.. He added that this was a good design, 42 created in a short amount of time. 43 44 Councilmember Stille mentioned this is a short time line. 45