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City Council Minutes April 5, 2010 Page 4 Mr. Anderson presented the staff report. David Burandt, 19118 Tyler Street NW, was present in the audience to answer questions. Mr. Burandt's proposal, which is outlined in the staff report, would improve sight lines between traffic northbound on Tyler Street and eastbound on 193rd Avenue. Council discussed traffic safety concerns in this location and agreed to modify the stop bar and stop sign locations at the intersection of 193rd Avenue and Tyler Street. They agreed to approve the Burandt proposal to further help improve sight lines. Staff will monitor traffic patterns and reevaluate in six months to determine if any additional changes are needed. The cost of modifying the stop bar and stop sign placement would cost less than $1,000. The construction cost of the Burandt proposal is estimated to cost between $20,000 and $22,500. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GUMPHREY AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO DRAW UP A PROPOSAL AS OUTLINED IN THE STAFF REPORT WITH FUNDS TO BE TAKEN OUT OF THE STREET IMPROVEMENT RESERVE. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. C. Median Restoration Mr. Anderson presented the staff report. Councilmember Westgaard stated the median design should be low maintenance and whatever plantings were chosen shouldn't impede sight lines. He didn't feel end caps were necessary and suggested native plantings, but only if they were done correctly so they bloom all season long. Councilmember Gumphrey had concerns with native grasses and the fact that they only bloom a short time. Ms. Johnson stated the preference would be a low maintenance, water-saving type of plantings. She stated the street department crew was also concerned with the height of the native plantings. She also stated they could choose an appropriate type of native plantings, one that doesn't grow very tall and blooms for a longer period of time. She stated they had a short window of time to get the medians planted for this growing season. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER GUMPHREY TO APPROVE THE RESTORATION OF THE MEDIANS ALONG 193 AVENUE WITH NATIVE GRASSES WITH END CAPS AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $65,000 AS OUTLINED IN THE STAFF REPORT. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 5.5. Discuss Line Avenue Area Trail Project Ms. Johnson and Mr. Anderson discussed the Line Avenue trail project and presented the staff report. Councilmember Gumphrey asked if the County had been contacted to see if they would pay for a portion of this project. Ms. Johnson stated that the County's policy doesn't include payment for trails.