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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,January 10, 2011 Page 23 a. Consider the Reconstruction of Dale Street between County Road C and South Owasso Boulevard Ms. Bloom advised that staff could research options and come back in the future with recommendations for speed tables or other options for future installation on existing pavement during or after the proposed reconstruction project. At the request of Councilmember Pust, Ms. Bloom again reviewed the construc- tion and concept of speed tables, further addressing drainage issues and the flat space on top for vehicles to transition. Councilmember Pust questioned how they affected bicycle traffic. Ms. Bloom advised that she had ridden by bicycle over the Otis ramp, with no is- sues at average speed. Councilmember McGehee questioned the cost of adding a flasher at the crosswalk where children caught the school bus, with Ms. Bloom responding that they aver- aged $12 — 15,000 depending on the type chosen. Ms. Bloom advised that staff had not recommended installing a flasher at that particular crosswalk, but could do so at the direction of the City Council, noting that State Aid funds may apply. At the request of Councilmember McGehee, Ms. Bloom responded that the cost to grind off a speed table if determined detrimental and/or ineffective would be mi- nimal. Councilmember Willmus questioned how staff evaluated placement of sidewalks. Ms. Bloom reviewed those considerations, including existing pathways, driveway crossings, where the majority of the population is located, and other safety con- siderations. In further addressing flashing lights at crosswalks, Ms. Bloom noted that realistic observations noted that vehicles didn't always stop; and she expressed a prefe- rence to have the sidewalk cross at Dale Street due to the 4-way stop signs in place. In addressing the missing or inoperable light in front of Ramsey Square, Ms. Bloom advised that the light was not on public right-of-way, but was private; and further noted that if residents wanted an additional light installed, they needed to formulate a petition. Councilmember Pust noted the need to develop a policy to move toward under- grounding of utilities now that Rice Street had been done through a CRFS, and some interest in doing so on Dale Street. However, Councilmember Pust noted the need to determine if there was a consensus to develop criteria to determine if