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Special City Council Minutes January 22, 2019 Page 6 of 7 ----------------------------- Chris Lindholm stated with the realignment of 371 we have the opportunity to connect both sides safely. There are no sidewalks. The traffic is gone but it is still not safe. Council Member Seils was unsure how to proceed. Council Member Pederson stated traffic needs to be slowed and suggested use of a boulevard and/or parking along Patriot Avenue. 111(r. Gorr recommended not narrowing the driving lanes to reduce visibility. Discussion ensued regarding removal of the s#op ligfit, long-term maintenance costs of the stop light, and a round-about at the stop light location. Mr. Houle stated traffic counts would be helpful with planning. Cincy Rieck asked the Council whatever the Council decides to do, be sure to involve the community. She felt the City did try to get people invalved with this plan, but obviously didn't reach enough people. When we move ahead, really try to reach everyone; use the Chamber and media. We need a unified approach. Mr. Ronning pointed out Option B includes Patriot Avenue and suggested moving forward with Option B, doing the projects the Ci#y has the money for. Mr. Houle stated Option B is conceptual, keeping Patriot Avenue. He stated he can provide additional information regarding a traffic study for the February or March City Council Meeting. It was,the consensus of the City Council to wait until a traffic study is completed before maicing a decision on a park plan. b. Street& Utility Improvements: Mr. Houle reviewed proposed street and utility improvements. It was the consensus of the City CoUncil to wait on improvement discussions until after the traffic study is complete. B. Rasmussen Raad Project: Mr. Houle reminded the Council that Mr. Gorr had suggested Iooking at Rasmussen Road south of Main. Funding options were discussed including using tumback money and consulting with David Drown and Associates. An updated Street Plan would be useful. It was the consensus of the Council to look at two blocks south of Main Street and one block north of Main Street.