1997-11-24 - CC Packet - (Admin.)

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Main Street Safety Study Officer Todd Gleason (Circle Pines/ Lexington Police Department) reported the results of the Main Street safety study and video. Officer Gleason suggested Council view the video on the large screen television in the Fire Station. Mayor Wilharber noted if MnDOT performs a traffic study on Main Street and finds the speed is too low, they can request an increase in the speed limit. Therefore, Mayor Wilharber stressed the need for residents to contact area senators and representatives indicating the Main Street concern. Mayor Wilharber announced the Council will adjourn to view the Main Street traffic video at the Fire Station, The Council meeting reconvened at 6:34 p.m. Mayor Wilharber informed the audience the Council and citizens adjourned to the Fire Station to watch the Main Street traffic video presented by Officer Gleason. Officer Gleason reported the school zone notification is visually limited to approaching traffic. Officer Gleason recommended improving signage to give notice to drivers on both sides of Main Street indicating a school zone. Also, Officer Gleason recommended traffic flashing lights between Main Street and Progress Road signifying a school crosswalk. Councilmember Buckbee suggested asking Margaret Langfeld attend the School Board Meeting to ensure action. Mayor Wilharber accepted the video tapes and thanked the Police Officers for their time and input. Snowmobile Issue Officer Mike Jensen (Circle Pines/ Lexington Police Department) briefed the Council on the Main Street snowmobile issue. Officer Gleason recommended the City implement 10 mph speed limit on Main Street by way of ordinance or resolution. Councilmember Helmbrecht questioned the Police Department patrolling with the new snowmobile machine. Officer Jensen reported the Department plans to patrol with one snowmobile and one car. Councilmember Helmbrecht mentioned the Park and Recreation Committee noted problems with snowmobiles in Acorn Creek Park. Officer Jensen said the Department can pay special attention to the park area. MOTION by Councilmember Helmbrecht to approve snowmobile use from Centerville Road to 20th Avenue, and directed Staff to develop a resolution to include snowmobile traffic flow with vehicular traffic. Motion seconded by Councilmember Brenner. Motion carried unanimously. Waterworks Recommendations for CPLPD Mayor Wilharber explained he spoke to Mr. Rich DeFoe (owner of Waterworks Beach Club). Mayor Wilharber added, Mr. DeFoe agreed to the Chiefs recommendations, however, he was 5