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---------- Minutes of Regular Council Meeting " August 30, 1982 Page Two a) deeper rerouted sewer b) jack sewer thru the area c) condemnation Christoffersen said the cost of "j acking" is not known as yet; noted that it appears the other alternatives are estimated to cos.t about $4,000. Council concurred that Lynden and Christoffersen negotiate the easement with the Johnstons in the most economical way. Christoffersen noted that a "change order" may be needed. Hamline Avenue/Floral Drive Turn Lane Options . Howard Preston, Traffic Engineer (SEH) , reported traffic statistics at Haml~ne/Floral/County Rd. F: 1979-81 - no reported accidents at Hamline/Floral (Ramsey County Sheriff) - seve n at Hamline/County Rd. F - traffic volume - approx. 5000/day on Hamline - no count taken on Floral,esti- mated 400/day - available r.o.w. - 100' width north of Floral 150' width south of Floral - interaection delay 0:00-8:00 a..m.. ) 10-20 seconds (average) to 60 second's (peak) Floral Dr. Tom Rockne, 4104 James Circle, said th ere have been accidents at Floral and Hamline and County F and Ham line, may not have been reported; reported there were two accidents in the las t two weeks , .... one today. A<:1t.<ti!t<.~' Pres t 'n acknow Ie dged that there are problems which can be resolved within the exis ting r.o.w.. In his analysis, reported that no), , significant accident problem was found; traffic volume on Haml ne or Floral are not excessively high; 20-60 second delay is no t unusual, and is f ai r ly typical, at an intersection of a minor street with an arterial. Preston concluded that two lanes can be constructed as des cribed. but are not considered "vitalll at this time; can be included in the upg rade of Hamline. Preston explained that the north bound left lane to Floral Dr. is more costly roadway construction; explained that the new north bound thru-lane would be moved to the eas t, and a right turn lane added to the east of it. Preston explained that the south bound lane taper, north of Floral (to a point south of Floral) can be easily constructed to p rovi de a right turn lane to Floral Drive. Ch ris tof fe rsen explained that Hamline is on the MSA system from County Road F to Hwy. 96; south of Co un ty F is StateHwy. r.o.w. In discussion, Preston noted tha t the 5000 vehicles per day volume on Hamline, includes both north and south; at Hwy. 96 and Hamline, the count was 2600 north bound only; therefore, determined the . Hamline volume is about equal at Floral Dr. and at Hwy. 96. Tom Rockne said the major problem is not the righ t turn onto Floral from the north; feels the two lanes north bound from the sou th to Floral, present a problem for lef t turns onto Floral, especially between 3:00 and 5:30 p.m. I twas noted that the righ t lane into CPI is being used a by-pass lane (north . turn as bound) and cars are constantly running down the sign at the CPI driveway. Preston said the suggested left turn lane would resolve the p ro- blem; does not like the by-pass lane as a solution; another left turn may also be needed at Eide Circle e tc. It was noted by Tim Tuggle that when the 'new road is comp Ie ted to Floral Drive at Floral Park there will be additional traffic at the Floral Dr. /Hamline intersection. Christoffersen said an in- crease in traffic, with the new roada, is recognized. N.oted that -2- ----