WS 2003 04 28CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
APRIL 28, 2003
Mayor Furlong called the work session to order at 5:30 p.m.
~N)UN~IL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Furlong, Councilman Peterson, Councilman
Lundquist, and Councilman Ayotte
~TAFF PRESENT: Todd Gerhardt, Justin ~dler, Kate Aanenson, Todd Hoffman, T~'e, sa
Burgess, and Sgt Jim Olson
DIS(TU~,qIQN QF TH 101 $0I~ T.T~ ~ STI~Y.
Dave Engstrom and Lynn Clarkowski from MnDot presented their findings from a speed study
conducted Highway 101 just south of Highway 5. After providing their findings, MnDot's
recommendation was that the speed limit as post~ at 40 mph was appropria~. Ken Wencl and
Bob Armstrong were present as representatives of the neighbc~hocxt. Ken Wencl stated the
MnDot hadn't taken into account pedestrian traffic and ask~ for a reduction in the speed of 10
mph to 30 mph based on the road conditions, i.e. curves, hillg, and lack of shoulders. Mayor
Furlong asked Mr. Engstrom to respond to Mr. Wencl's concerns. He stated that in regards to
safety, perception may not meet reality. He admitted it wasn't a safe situation for pedezuia~, but
that most accidents ha~ at intersections or dealing with access from driveways onto the
roadway. Councilman Ayotte stated data could be thrown around all day long. He wanted to
know what could be done to address the safety concerns on thiR road. Bob Armstrong outlined
his person~ account of the number and degree of accidents he's witnessed on this stretch of road.
Sgt Olson asked how the accident data for thi~ road compared to other ~ble roads. Mr.
Engstrom stated it was higher, but changing the speed limit would not affect that statistic. It
could make it a more dangerous situation. Teresa Burgess stated that the City and MnDot were
working together in addressing the realignment and access issues for 101. Lynn Clarkowski
stated the 101 south would be realigned in conjunction with the construction of 212, whenever
funding becomes available. Teresa Burgess suggested setting up Project Leadfoot in thig are~
Mayor Furlong summarized that the City needs to address the safety concerns now. Councilman
Ayotte suggested forming a task force to study the problem, and asked staff to come back as soon
as possible with options and solutions.
Todd Gerhardt reviewed the changes made to the KFS sheet and asked for any comments before
putting the item on a future agenda for formal approval. Justin Miller went over the ~
changes that staff had made. Councilman Peterson recommended a couple more specific changes
in wording. Mayor Furlong asked how the Ci~ Council will accomp~ these goals. Todd
Gerhardt stated the council and staff would use the Action Plan as their guide. Kate Aanenson
stated there were industry standard models available to help implement these goals.
Mayor Furlong adjourned the work session at 6:40 pan.
Submitted by Todd Ger~t
City Manager