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This item was added to the agenda as it looks like we will have some time
between the beginning of the meeting and Item 5.3. which cannot be held
until 7 p.m. It should be noted that Items 5.1. and 5.2. can be discussed and
decided before 7 p.m. Nonetheless, as the city engineer is in attendance at
this meeting, I thought it would be a good opportunity to discuss any
miscellaneous items or issues that the City Council may want to bring
forward. One item that I do know that Terry will be ready to review is the
signal sequence at Jackson Avenue and School Street.
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13065 Orono Parkway · P.O. Box 490 · Elk River, MN 55330 · (612) 441-7420 · Fax: (612) 441-7425
CONS[LTING ENGINEER~
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St. Paul, MN 55108
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February 23, 1996
File: 230-000-00
Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Elk River
13065 Orono Parkway
P.O. Box 490
Elk River, MN 55330
RE: JACKSON AVENUE/SCHOOL STREET SIGNAL
Dear Council Members:
CIVIL ENGINEERING:
ENVIRONMENTAL
MUNICIPAL
PLANNING
SOLID WASTE
STRUCTURAL
SURVEYING
TRAFFIC
TRANSPORTATION
ELECTRICAL/MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING:
HVAC
POWER DISTRIBUTION
SCADA
SYSTEM CONTROLS
OFFICES IN:
MINNEAPOLIS
PRIOR LAKE
ST. PAUL
WASECA
We have been having ongoing discussions with MnDOT Traffic Division staff regarding
options for the Jackson Avenue/School Street signal. As we understand the problem,
during various times of the morning and afternoon school rush, it is very difficult for
school buses in particular to make left turns at this intersection. Therefore, traffic tends
to back up and delays are caused. The most viable alternative in talking with MnDOT
seems to be to add a left turn bulb to the signal heads and to reprogram the signal
controller to add an additional two to four phases at various times of the day.
If the City Council so desires, we can prepare a relatively simple plan for adding the
necessary equipment and reprogramming the existing hardware to accomplish this. With
this plan prepared, we could solicit bids from contractors and get the work accomplished.
If you have any questions regarding this issue, I will be in attendance at Monday evening's
City Council meeting.
Sincerely,
MSA, CONSULTING ENGINEERS
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