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Louisville City Council Meeting January 18, 2005 Page 8 of 11 Council member Brown favored roundabouts for traffic calming devices along Via Appia. He explained the recreation facilities along Via Appia warrant roundabouts. He suggested that the Council look expansively at solving the problem, and ask the citizens if they wish to invest in roundabouts as a solution. Council member Van Pelt agreed there is a need to improve the traffic flow at the intersection of Pine and Via Appia. She stated a traffic signal would cost approximately $250,000 and a roundabout about $500,000, which would be a $300,000 to $400,000 debt. She was not certain the entire community would support a bond issue for roundabouts on Via Appia, nor that a traffic signal for the short term was the best way to approach the problem. Council member Keany asked Public Works Director Phare how much of the cost of a $250,000 traffic signal is recoverable if the signal is moved at a later time. Public Works Director Phare estimated half of the cost could be recovered. Council member Keany suggested the short-term solution of a traffic signal at Via Appia and Pine and striping and signage changes at Tyler and Pine. Council member Levihn reported that at a meeting with the Town of Superior, the Town Manager estimated the cost of the Rock Creek roundabout to be just over $500,000. He agreed that the entire length of Via Appia corridor should be reviewed. He voiced his concern that the Tyler Street residents have not responded to the issue. Mayor Sisk requested additional public comment. Chip Weincek stated that notice was given and the Tyler Street residents had a right to appear and speak at this meeting. Paul Leuthaeuser, 671 W. Pine Street, Louisville, CO voiced his opinion that there are no houses facing Tyler Street. COUNCIL DISCDSSION/DIRECTION Council member Brown stated the most pressing issue on Via Appia is at the Recreation Center. He felt the speed limit is too high, and requested traffic calming devices be implemented. He would not support a traffic light at either intersection of Via Appia and Pine or Tyler. He supported the short-term solution of striping and signage and enhanced pedestrian crossings at the Recreation Center. Council member VanPelt asked if the 2005 Budget includes enhanced pedestrian crossing devices at the Recreation Center. City Manager Simmons stated that the 2005 Budget includes one enhanced pedestrian crossing at the Recreation Center. He suggested the roundabout concept not be considered until the 2006 Budget, so that the revenues can be assessed. He stressed the City has several Capital Projects in progress. 8