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. . Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, December 9 Page six Tom Mulcahy, 3530 Siems Court said he was on the Council when the Engineer was directed to prepare plans for this road; noted that when the design was ordered, it was for a 3-lane road because those residents we heard from at that time wanted a 3-lane road (Mulcahy preferred a narrower road); noted that the cost of a 2-lane road ($690,000) would reduce by about 1/2 the money Council must find, in addition to MSA funds; reported that, as a member of the Parks Committee, he supports the walkway to improve the aesthetics for this road. (Christoffersen concurred with Mulcahy's mathematics re a 2-lane versus 3-lane road.) N. Hansen asked if City can put stop signs on Hamline..can we really cut off Hamline from the freeway interchange? Answer - Van Wormer said he is not sure how the State would respond to that; . said the City would lose its State Aid funds and would have to pay back any funds it has used. Van Wormer said the 9,000 cars on Hamlin~ would have to use other streets, including residential streets. Jean Day said the traffic volume is not generated by the local area. Bill Oberreit said that Hamline is no longer a rural road; it gets lots of traffic; stopping HamUne at County Road F is "silly"; let's make Ham1ine safe - the road is narrow with deep ditches now on either side; noted that an acceleration lane will be constructed as you approach the Interstate. Oberreit asked who plows the sidewalk - Answer - No one. Tim TuKKle. 4126 James Circle said he is for the project; said he'd pay his share to get a safe road; reported quite a few accidents have occurred on HamUne; feels all those who use it should be assessed. Tuggle said we also need a safe place to cross Hamline; need a stop sign somewhere along Hamline. Mike Lynch said he'd like Council to consider a "Stop" sign; suggested one be installed on a temporary basis to see if it reduces the volume of traffic; suggested it be located at Floral and Hamline. Lynch said the City of Orono's philosophy is to never upgrade anything greater than it is now; stated it is a beautiful community and will remain that way. Christoffersen acknowledged that people on the cul-de-sacs, as well as the abutting property owners, use Hamline; noted that the assessment proposal is not to assess people on Hamline any more than those on a 7-ton residential street in Arden Hills. Hicks said if a left-turn lane is necessary for all turns off of Hamline, he doubts that the cost would be cut substantially by building a 2-lane road. After determining that there were no additional comments or questions, the public hearing was closed at 9:50 p.m. Peck moved to table Council action until the December 30 meeting. Motion was seconded by Sather. In discussion, Hicks asked the reason for tabling; feels 3-lane is about as narrow a road as we can build to accommodate turns; asked if Council is re- questing any new information; doesn't want to table if Council feels turn lanes are needed. Christoffersen reported that they were not able to get the survey prior to . the snow, said he wants to get the survey; feels the schedule outlined previ- ously can be met if Council delays its action until December 30. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Adiournment Hansen moved, seconded by Sather, that the meeting adjourn at 9:55 p.m. Motion 122ed unanimo~~ {f ~~k/~~./ :4A Jl AZtt? Charlotte McNiesh Robert L. Woodburn . Clerk-Administrator Mayor Notice of MeetinK The next Special Council Meeting will be on Monday, December 16, 1985 at 7:30 P.M. at the Village Hall.