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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—NOVEMBER 20, 2019 3 <br /> Mr. Seiberlich commented a pedestrian bridge would have to provide opportunities for all people <br /> to use the facilities. He stated he could investigate this further but noted it was his understanding <br /> the bridge would have to be ADA complaint. He did not recommend the City consider pursuing a <br /> tunnel given the security measures that would have to be put in place. <br /> Councilmember Holden inquired how much an ADA compliant bridge would cost. <br /> Mr. Delmore estimated the bridge would cost$1.8 million. <br /> Councilmember Holden asked how far the backups occurred during AM and PM peak times. <br /> Mr. Delmore discussed how far the backups can be in the morning and afternoons. <br /> Councilmember Holden questioned what the City could do in the short-term to address the <br /> safety concerns given the number of near misses that were occurring at the school. <br /> Mr. Delmore stated this is a very good question. He commented on the safety measures the <br /> school has already taken, such as closing one of the entrance points and having staff and a school <br /> resource officer assisting with directing traffic. <br /> Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla reported additional street lighting <br /> would be installed to assist with pedestrian safety. He estimated the lights would be installed in <br /> the next three weeks. <br /> Councilmember Holden inquired if a no u-turn sign could be installed. <br /> Councilmember Holmes supported the installation of a no u-turn sign. <br /> Mr. Delmore commented parents may still complete a u-turn and this would now become an <br /> enforcement issue. He discussed how a school speed zone sign would assist with slowing traffic <br /> around the school. <br /> Councilmember Holden asked if having another Sheriff Deputy would assist with calming traffic <br /> during peak hours. <br /> Mr. Delmore stated this could assist with addressing the situation, but noted it would be even <br /> better for a good process to be created for student drop off and pick up. <br /> Councilmember Holmes commented she believed the only option that viable was the middle <br /> option with the light. <br /> Mr. Schwartz indicated he supported this recommendation as well so long as there was a single <br /> crossing, potentially shifted further to the east. <br /> Councilmember Holden explained a pedestrian bridge would cost too much and have a tunnel <br /> would create other safety concerns. For this reason, she supported having a traffic signal along <br />