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City Council meeting of June 1, 1998 Page 5 requesting that the City reduce the speed limit on this section of roadway. The traffic engineering manual allows the City to establish a speed limit of 30 mph in urban districts described as "territory contiguous to including a street which is built up with structures devoted to business, industry, or dwelling houses situated at intervals less than 30 meters for a distance of 400 meters or more." Although some of the homes on the street may be located within the 30 -meter standard, most are located much farther apart. This section of 177th Street would not meet the standard as an urban district. Any other reduction in speed limit would require a traffic analysis by the MNDOT. John Olson, author of the petition, appeared before the Council asking for their assistance to help the situation. The road is being used as a shortcut to TH61 from Henna Avenue, with cars and afternoon school buses using excessive speed. Because the City has been unable to reduce speeds for similar requests, yellow caution signs were suggested. Leroux made motion, Barnes seconded, directing staff to install yellow 30 mph, curve signs at both ends of 177th Street; notify the Forest Lake school district of excessive speeds by their bus drivers; and request the Sheriffs office be notified of the situation. All aye. Motion Carried. 140TH STREET ROAD ALIGNMENT The City Council requested that staff provide a presentation on the benefits and problems associated with the different proposed alignments for 140th Street. The City Engineer presented a site plan of the options that can be considered, with both pros and cons. It was felt that the City should make a decision now before development of the Wenzel property, and construction of the MCES interceptor. Because of encroachment onto wetlands, the City will need to obtain permits from the RCWD prior to any improvements. Leroux made motion, Barnes seconded, that the City follow the prescribed path of holding a public hearing regarding both options, and obtain whatever permits are necessary from the RCWD. All aye. Motion Carried. Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, to schedule a special Council meeting of June 29, 1998, at 7:30 p.m. to discuss the 140th Street road alignment. All aye. Motion Carried. BEEP DEVELOPMENT COVENANTS Miron made motion, Leroux seconded, to approve the Development Covenants for the BEIP #2, and direct staff to provide a more definitive description of light industrial. All aye. Motion Carried.