4.1 DRAFT MINUTES (2 SETS) 12-04-2023

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City Council Minutes Page 4 November 6, 2023 ----------------------------- Mr. Femrite stated regarding pedestrian safety we can look at that crosswalk to see if it meets the criteria for the enhanced technology traffic control policy. Mr. Femrite further explained the economics of the development when that area was developed it was not required for the developer to have sidewalks at that time and the developer did not take on the costs to add sidewalks. Mayor Dietz asked if we could ask the Police Department to do a 30-day saturation in that area. th Councilmember Beyer stated his concerns regarding the stop sign at 189 Avenue and Dodge Street. He said that the stop sign leads up to the pedestrian bridge. He also stated it is dark on Dodge Street and wanted to see if something could be done regarding the lighting. Councilmember Westgaard stated the traffic has always treated Dodge Street like a service road. He suggested the following: to re-train traffic to use other routes, such as periodic closures, post “local traffic only” now and not wait for spring, and possibly close off the street by the park. Councilmember Wagner asked if there was an opportunity to add a sidewalk in the neighborhood. Mr. Femrite said they would need to do a full feasibility study to add sidewalks. Councilmember Wagner also suggested having the city do a public awareness campaign regarding residential streets and pedestrian awareness. The Council directed staff to check with the Police Department regarding enforcement, ERMU regarding lighting standards, staff will look into crosswalk standards, speed limit signs, supplement signage stating it is a residential area, possible periodic closures along with sending letters to residents letting them know the plan for the closures, and possibly conduct a feasibility study regarding adding in sidewalks or trails. A resident asked if there could be a “Children at Play” sign added near the park. Mr. Femrite stated they would look into adding a sign. The Council recessed at 7:46 p.m. and reconvened in work session at 7:50 p.m. 11.2 Concept Review: Spectrum School Expansion Mr. Carlton presented the staff report. The Council discussed this with Dan DeBruyn Executive Director of Spectrum High School and provided informal, non-binding, feedback regarding their proposal. The Council consensus was that they would not support changing the zoning, however they would support a Planned Unit Development on the current property that Spectrum owns. They did express concern regarding future expansion requests as they would like to preserve the Business Park District. 11.3 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan Mr. Stremcha presented the staff report.