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'ity of iver MEMORANDUM Item #5.2. TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Mayor & City Council Pat Klaers, City Adn~rator October 12, 1998 Review Auburn Street Proposal Attached for your review is a letter from the city engineer regarding the Auburn Street traffic issues that were discussed this summer. The solution to the speeding problem was the installation of speed bumps and stop signs. Surprisingly the speed bumps were opposed by residents when the police department was under the impression that this was one of the preferred solutions to the speeding problem. Due to neighborhood opposition to the speed bumps, these traffic control devices have not been installed. During a neighborhood meeting with property owners, another alternative, as outlined in the attached city engineer's letter was discussed. This other alternative was essentially to cul-de-sac Auburn Street from the north and from the south rather than making it a through street. I understand the developer does not want to pay for this proposal, and I don't think that the city should be the funding source for this cul-de-sac solution. The only remaining option to fund the solution is assessments to the benefited property owners and I am not sure how well received this additional expense will be by the neighbors. I concur with Terry that a neighborhood meeting is necessary and, when presented with the options and the cost ramifications, we may find that the preferred option from the neighborhood is to do nothing. This may be the preferred option even ff the city were to pay for the cul-de-sacing of the road. This item is on the agenda as an update. Staff needs to receive direction from the Council on how to proceed and to find out ff the Council has any feelings regarding the $12,000 expense for cul-de-sacs. 13065 Orono Parkway · P.O. Box 490 · Elk River, MN 55330 · TDD & Phone: (612) 441-7420 · Fax: (612) 441-7425