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Department Approval: _ �� REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION 1�Ianager Reviewed: DATE: 08/12/02 ITEM NO.: �T. C. Agenda Section: Reports/Recommendations Item Description: Discussion of Monuments at Lexington and Larpenteur Relating to Sight Distances Background: Lighted entry monuments were constructed in 2000 at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and Larpenteur Avenue as part of the Larpenteur Avenue Streetscape Improvements Project. These entry monuments were part of the design by Dahlgren, Sharlow, Uban, Inc., which was approved by Council on December 13, 1999. As required by the Mn/DOT State Aid Office, Ramsey County also approved the plans on November 12, 1999. Subsequent to construction there has been concern raised regarding the sight lines to the east when making a right turn on red from southbound Lexington Avenue. All turn movements are controlled by signal at this intersection except the permitted right turn on red. Discussion: Staff has requested Ramsey County Traffic Engineering to review the intersection relating to the sight concerns and make a recommendation to the City regarding right turn movements or any necessary modifications. Our initial conversation with Ramsey County included three potential options. 1. Removal of the three entry monuments adjacent to Larpenteur Avenue, east of Lexington, at a cost of $5,000 to $10,000 2. Installation of a No Right Turn on Red sign on southbound Lexington at Larpenteur at a cost of $100. 3. Do nothing if the Ramsey County recommendation is that enough intersection control is in place. These were preliminary options identified by Ramsey County. An official report will be forwarded at a later date. RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: To have staff report back to Council in September with Ramsey County recommendation on this matter. Prepared by: Duane Schwartz