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MEMO <br /> TO: Jim March, City Administrator <br /> Centerville City Council <br /> FROM: Troy Bonkowske, Intern Alumni <br /> DATE: 1/8/98 <br /> RE: Flashing lights for school crosswalk <br /> FINDINGS <br /> I spoke with Jane Pemble from the Anoka County Transportation Department earlier today about <br /> the traffic study completed late last month on Main Street and Progress Road. The traffic study <br /> was conducted between the times of 8:00 -9:00 a.m. and 3:30 4:30 p.m. and focused on gaps of <br /> traffic for a period of fifty (50) seconds. In addition, the numbers of students crossing the street <br /> were taken in consideration. Results from the study indicated gaps of traffic more than sufficient <br /> for crossing and doesn't meet warrants for flashing lights. Simply put, the County will not <br /> participate in the direct funding for flashing lights at this time. However, the City can ask the <br /> County to conduct another traffic study in the spring. The final written report will be sent to the <br /> City in a week or two. <br /> Interestingly, Ms. Pemble quickly pointed out that the City can still join the school district with <br /> the installation of flashing lights. If this does occur, Anoka County would be willing to enter into <br /> a joint powers agreement with Centerville for the maintenance of the lights, but the City would <br /> need to pay approximately $6.00 a month electricity charge. <br /> Finally, Ms. Pemble stated the County will continue work removing clutter on the public right -of- <br /> way near the crosswalk. These visibility improvements should be completed in the next few <br /> weeks. <br /> Mike Hughes from the Centennial School District and I spoke this afternoon and said he wasn't <br /> surprised the County won't help pay for the lights. With the study completed, however, he can <br /> now ask the County for engineering specifications and get approval for the light installation. <br /> Meanwhile, Mr. Hughes can present the flashing lights to the School Board for funding before the <br /> Hazardous Committee meets in April. He doubts full funding could come before April, but we <br /> discussed the possibility of a cost - sharing plan. If the City Council seriously wants to push this <br /> through quickly, the City could pick up half the cost now and be reimbursed after the Hazardous <br /> Committee meets. The total cost should be approximately $3,000 and the City's portion would <br /> be $1,500.00. Of course, this type of agreement would need to be in writing. <br /> Finally, Mr. Hughes stated the installation of the lights could be completed within six to eight <br /> weeks. Since my last day is Friday, I provided Mike with all of my relevant materials and told him <br /> that Jim will be the main contact on this issue in the future. <br />
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