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City Council Meeting Minutes April 5, 2005 Page 4 of 12 Alternatives #1 and #2 are located east of the Recreation Center driveway. Alternative #2 has an enhanced median area on the north side of Via Appia. He estimated the cost of either Alternative #1 or #2 to be approximately $27,000 due to sidewalk work involved. Alternative #3 involves less sidewalk work, but is approximately 400 feet from the Recreation Center entrance. Public Works Director Phare commented that either Alternative #1 or #2 meets the immediate need of getting the public safely across Via Appia. Mayor Sisk requested public comment. Paul Everett, 301 Van Buren Court, Louisville, CO noted with the new Skate Park, there will be increased pedestrian crossing. He asked if the there was any consideration given to placing the crossing between the Recreation Center and the Skate Park. Public Works Director Phare explained the pedestrian crossings in Alternatives #1 or #2 would connect to the trail system. COUNCIL COMMENT Council member Marsella inquired as to the current bike path north of Via Appia connection to the pedestrian crossing. Mr. Woolfall stated the current bike path is higher than the pedestrian crossing and would have to be leveled out. He explained bike traffic would be slowed down to enter into the pedestrian crossing. Council member Keany voiced his concern over the safety with Alternative #3. He favored Alternative #2. Council member Van Pelt noted the crossing at Alternative #1 and #2 would be utilized more. She voiced her preference to Alternative #2. She asked if Alternative #2 would impact the bike paths. Mr. Woolfall stated the median could be enlarged without impacting the bike lane or traffic lanes. Council member Brown suggested consideration of options such as painting or signage to give advance warning to motorists. Council member Levihn voiced his preference for Alternative #2 for the safety of the pedestrians. Council member Keany inquired as to the pedestrian crossing at Canyon & 10th Street in Boulder and noted it appears to have grooves throughout the crossing. He asked if that could be a consideration. Woolfall stated they are referred to a rumble strips, and could be a consideration.