4.1. DRAFT MINUTES 11-07-2011 - Laserfiche WebLink

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City Council Minutes October 3, 2011 ~Zayor Dietz asked if the road name would change. Page 3 i~7r. Fetnrite stated the road name would change to Proctor Rd. and it would continue to be a 7 ton road. He also stated when they striped the road, after consulting u-ith the Parks and Recreation Commission for the safety of foot traffic, they made the shoulder 2' wider on the west side from Highland Rd., they allowed fora 13' thru-lane for southbound traffic and a 12' thru-land for northbound traffic, and a 7-8' shoulder on the east side of Proctor Rd. He stated he would inspect Mr. Svendsen's concerns at the end of lus driveway before contractors leave the project. 6.3. Salt Shed for Public ~~'orks Facilit<~ Mr. Simon updated the council regarding the salt storage bid award. He stated initial reports indicated that some of the trusses in the shed are under stress and are cause for concern. He stated various staff are working on putting a safetyT policy into place. City Attorney Peter Beck is also reviewing the original contract He stated they should hear the next day the final report on the structural condition of the shed. At this time, Mr. Simon indicated they would not be awarding any bids on the salt storage shed relocation, but would like to move ahead with the electrical and fencing portion of the bids. He stated he will put something on a future agenda awarding the electrical and fencing portion of the bid and would continue to keep council up to date on the status of the salt shed. 6.4. Orono Parkway Median Visibility Study Chief Rolfe presented the staff report and a series of photographs that he and Mr. Femrite had taken along with sight line measurements at various key locations along Orono Parkway near the city hall campus. He stated the result showed that the height of the median plants, in conjunction with the various roadway curves, does present site line obstructions and especially when drivers of compact cars are attempting to view approaching compact cars. Both he and Mr. Femrite felt the median plantings as they currently exist do create a traffic hazard for motorists using Orono Parkway. Chief Rolfe spoke with Prairie Restorations, and they were informed by staff that mowing the median strips now will not adversely affect the health of the native plants for next year. Councilmember Gumphrey said to mow the native grass down now and have the Parks Department look into a long term solution for the median. Mayor Dietz stated Orono Parkway is not the place for native plantings and felt something else should be placed there. Councilmember Zerwas agreed, stating he receives many calls from residents in the area complaining about the lack of visibility. Councilmember Moon agreed and felt changing this would help with one of the City's goals to beautify the city. It was the consensus of the council to mow the median strips now and staff will come back in the future with landscaping ideas.