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~ . . Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, Page two February 3, 1986 Asked the potential of installation of a semaphore at the intersection of Hamline and I-694, similar to those at Lexington and Rice, Van Wormer felt this was not a viable possibility, since motorists would not be making left turns; those on Lexington and Rice are provided because of large numbers of left turns coming off the ramp. He added that the STH 96 and Hamline intersection has met warrants for installation of a light, but is low on the State's priority list at this time, since there are other locations with higher traffic volumes and accident incidents needing semaphores. In order to encourage the State to move this intersection up in priority, Van Wormer suggested continued close monitoring by the State and by SEH. Council asked if it would be possible to install a "No Left Turn" sign on Highway 96 at Hamline between certain hours? Van Wormer stated MnDOT would first have to agree to it; and it would probably be difficult to defend in court. . Other alternatives for stop signs on Hamline, or a semaphore at "F" were discussed, as well as signage at pedestrian crossings to parks. Concern was also expressed for safety of children boarding and exiting from school buses; suggestion was made that possibly the School District could be encouraged to have bus routes set up so crossing of Hamline by students is not necessary. Motion was made by Hansen, seconded by Hicks, that Council adopt the resolution Ordering Construction of Improvement No. P-85-3, and Ordering Plans and Specifications Therefor, for a 3-lane, 46' road with detached sidewalk on west side. In discussion, Sather asked if motion could include pathway on east side from Karth Lake Circle to Wyncrest, at additional cost of $18,200. It was noted that advantage of this would be safety; disadvantage, more blacktop and less green area. Hamline residents present were asked extent of use of Hamline by bikers, joggers, etc. now -- the three who responded stated there was very little use at the present time; could, of course, increase if sidewalks were available. The engineers were asked if the sidewalk could be narrower than 5'. Their recommendation is that no sidewalk should, for practical purposes, be less than 4'; 5' is recommended. Planner Miller was asked if installation of this sidewalk would decrease opportunities for landscaping; he replied that there is very little opportunity for landscaping on the west side now (snow plowing, salt, etc. would seriously jeopardize any planting attempted), could perhaps have the sidewalk on the east curve somewhat to allow for some shrubbery. It was moved by Sather, seconded by Peck, that the motion be amended to include installation of a sidewalk on the east side of Hamline, from Karth Lake Circle to Wyncrest Court. In discussion, Hicks asked where funding would come from for this walkway; although it is a small percentage of total price, seems like a luxury, would not be highly used; if residents are willing to pay assessment for it, would be willing to consider it; asked if Parks Department would be willing to pay for it. Sather stated the Parks Department would probably be willing to pay to ~ stripe one or two crosswalks to park entrances...foot traffic is probably minimal now because of the condition of the road, would increase if Council provides sidewalks leading to the parks. Queried where people would be "going to and from" with sidewalks, Sather stated they would be collectors, going to the one or two cross walks on Hamline, Christoffersen noted that he could include the east side sidewalk on the plans as an alternate, and Council could defer decision on its inclusion until the time that bids are opened for the project.