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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION DATE: 10/02/00 ITEM: F-1 Department ApprovaL• Manager Reviewed: Agenda Section: �� /1 Reports/Recommendations C��--\�-`� �/ Item Description: Victoria Street/ Roselawn Avenue intersection redesign. Background: As a part of the Dale Street/ Roselawn Avenue Pathway proj ect, we are reconstructing the intersection of Victoria Street and Roselawn Avenue. A public hearing was held on July 26, 1999. The approved design of this intersection is a T-intersection that included one stop sign on northbound Victoria (Alternative 1). Recently, in response to neighborhood comments, we investigated the possibility of changing the intersection from the approved T-intersection (Alternative 1) to a 3-way stop intersection (Alternative 2). The intent of this redesign was to slow east-west traffic on Roselawn Avenue and Victoria Street and to improve the pedestrian crossing at the intersection. Alternative 2 was reviewed with the most impacted property owners. While the parties were supportive of the goal to reduce traffic speeds, no consensus was reached regarding the best alternative. Therefore, staff decided to proceed with the original approved T- intersection (Alternative 1). At the September 25 City Council meeting, two petitions were presented to the Council by neighbors concerning this intersection. One supports Alternative 1. The second supports Alternative 2. The City Council received both petitions and directed staff to put this issue on the October 2, 2000 agenda. The neighbors within 350 feet of the intersection have been notified of the October 2, 2000 meeting with a letter that contains information regarding both alternatives. Financial Implications: There would be no additional costs associated with a decision to construct Alternative 1. Alternative 2 would cost approximately $5000 more to construct than Alternative 1. Schedule: Paving is scheduled for the Roselawn Avenue/ Victoria Street intersection the week of October 2, 2000. The contractor deadline for substantial completion of this project is November 3, 2000. If the Council decides to construct Alternative 2, the overall proj ect may be delayed. Staff Recommendation: Both alternatives meet engineering standards and are a significant improvement over the intersection that existed prior to this proj ect. Alternative 1 is the most standard when compared to traffic engineering manuals. Alternative 2 is better suited to overall neighborhood concerns. RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Motion to reaffirm the approved T-intersection design (Alternative 1) at the intersection of Roselawn Avenue and Victoria Street Or; Motion to approve a 3-way stop (Alternative 2) at the intersection of Roselawn Avenue and Victoria Street. Prepared By: Debra Bloom, Assistant Public Works Director