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Louisville City Council Meeting April 6, 2004 Page 5 of 10 David Woolford, Carter Burgess, 707 17th Street, Denver, CO, presented the findings and recommendations of the study. He noted the Via Appia Corridor Study looked at the intersections of Via Appia and McCaslin, Pine and Tyler, and Lafayette and Via Appia. He addressed enhanced pedestrian crosswalks, in lieu of expensive underpasses, bridges and traffic lights. He reviewed the alternatives, which included the installation of a signal at Pine Street, a flashing pedestrian crossing at the Recreation Center, and an enhanced pedestrian crossing at the intersection near Lake Park. PUBLIC COMMENT Michael Gheleta, 995 Estes Way, Louisville, CO thanked Council for commissioning the Via Appia Corridor Traffic Study. He voiced his concern over the number of accidents that occurred on Via Appia in the last calendar year. He recommended a signal light in front of the Recreation Center. He urged Council to prioritize and fund the recommended traffic alternatives. Eva Kosinski, 1301 Jackson Court, Louisville, CO, commented she was in favor of the recommended alternatives, but voiced concern over the pedestrian crossing at Lake Park. Valerie Sundby, 195 W. Elm Street, Louisville, CO, thanked Council for the traffic study. She suggested reducing the vegetation in the medians to increase the vision-clearance. COUNCIL COMMENT Council had several questions relative to the study including: sunlight affecting drivers' sight of vision; rumble bars; additional signage in the crosswalks; and flashing speed limit signs. Council member Van Pelt thanked Woolford for his work on the study and addressed the recommended traffic light on Pine Street and the preferred location of the pedestrian crossing at the Recreation Center. Mayor Sisk voiced his concern relative to the pedestrian crossings and suggested the City conduct a community meeting to get citizen input. Council member Keany voiced his concern that a flashing pedestrian crosswalk might present a false sense of security. Council member Marsella voiced her opinion that the traffic light would be better served at the intersection of Tyler and Pine. PUBLIC COMMENT Ray Sunby, 195 W. Elm Street, Louisville, CO, voiced his opposition to any ribs or speed bumps. He favored a push button pedestrian crosswalk at a stoplight. He was opposed to a reduction in the speed limit along Via Appia. COUNCIL COMMENT Mayor Sisk suggested a community meeting be scheduled and advertised. Council member Van Pelt encouraged Council to proceed with the process and asked Mr. Woolford to be present at the community meeting. Council member Levihn concurred. 5