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STATUS OF PROPOSED TRAFFIC SIGNALS - CITY ENGINEER DAVE BLANCHARD Page - 5 - 11/18/80 of the ordinance, stated that it had been published at an earlier date and had been defeated. Councilman Carnival defended the~ ordinance stating that sig- nalization of South Boulder Road and Main St. appeared to be in the distant future he was concerned with the safety of pedestrians, especially children, cross- ing South Boulder Road. After discussion, Councilman Cummings suggested that City Engineer, Da.ve Blanchard give Council his report on signalization before voting on Ordinance 1f706. Administrator Wurl also advised Council that prepara.tions were being made to contact two property owners on Main St. to realign Main St. to connect with Centennial Drive. These owners would be contacted by the Community Development Director Rupp to attend the Planning Commission meeting regarding the proposal. He suggested Council await the results of the proposal before making a decision. City Engineer, Dave Blanchard advised Council traffic studies had been completed on South Boulder Road and the results of the investigation were that we met the required warrants for traffice light installation at Main St. and very near meeting warrants at Centennial Drive, and since traffic volumes are steadily in- creasing it is anticipated both locations will meet warrants by the time signals can be installed. Engineer Blanchard stated there were 3 alternatives - 1. Signal light at Main St. 2. Signal light at Centennial Drive 3. Signal lights at both locations, tied into one controller. The approximate costs on these alterna- tives are (1) $60,000 (2) $50,000 (3) $95,000. Time and availability of materials - 6 months on poles and materials and 30 days for installation. Engineer Blanchard also advised Council that adequate amounts must be budgeted for maintenance and repair through maintenance contracts or stand-by agree- ments - estimated cost $500 annually per signal location.