Chairman Ken Jaeger called the meeting of the Community Development Authority to order at 5:30 p.m. Roll Call: Mayor Claude Lois, Alderman Robert Miller, Jim Peterson, Jim Spiegelhoff. Carol Anderson and Bil Scherrer were absent. Also present were City Administrator, David Torgler; Aldermen James Beardsley and Frank Cannella; Police Chief, David Walsh; Hydro Geologist Linda Fellenz – Kapur and Associates, Inc.; Francesca Bumpurs of RCEDC; DPW Parks and Streets Supervisor, Larry Gobel and DPW Utilities Manager, Connie Wilson. Alderman John Ekes arrived at 6:18 p.m.

Commissioner Miller motioned and Commissioner Peterson seconded to approve the minutes from the August 17, 2004 minutes. All were in favor and the motion carried.

None.

Commerce and Chestnut Street Improvement Project – Mayor Lois reviewed the improvement project with the Community Development Authority (CDA) and those City Council members in attendance – explaining the Commerce Street reconstruction design, intersections and traffic patterns. It was noted that truck route exercises had been performed at 2:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m. with consideration of the possibility of eliminating the one-way streets and that this would be done again in the future. Taken into consideration were such things as moving truck traffic through the community and the feasibility of a truck making a turn and remaining in its lane. Discussion was given to appropriate signage to assist the truck traffic – such as posting of the truck routes at all entrances to the community.

Alderman Cannella voiced concern that with the removal of the island at the intersection of Chestnut Street and Pine Street, and the possibility of westbound traffic entering into the (one-way) loop. Mayor Lois indicated that it would be addressed with signage, further noting that the loop is the only area to remain one-way. He further stated that this could be looked into further.

Mayor Lois then discussed the new intersection for STH 36 (Milwaukee Avenue) and Bridge Street. Discussion was given to traffic lights / signage at this intersection. City Engineer Thomas Foht, of Kapur and Associates, Inc., introduced Ms. Stephanie Olsson, President of Traffic Analysis and Design Inc., who explained how intersection designs are arrived at. Ms. Olson explained the rating system (A-F) which is based on capacity, noting that this intersection has an "E - F" rating, further explaining that this is where motorists begin to take chances and that the new design would bring it up to a "C" rating.

Attorney Bill Phenicie stated that Jim and Darlene Adrian, owners of Adrian’s Custard (also present at the meeting) located at 572 Bridge Street, had contacted him regarding this intersection and its impact on their business. He specifically discussed their concern regarding the restriction of a left turn onto Milwaukee Avenue for traffic exiting their business onto Congress Street between the hours of 2:00 and 6:00 p.m. on weekdays. He further suggested a public hearing before implementing this. Further discussion followed regarding signage/lighting for this intersection.

City Engineer Foht noted that the goal is to have an overall benefit to the majority of the community and that with this project - the intersections of Commerce and Milwaukee, and Chestnut and Milwaukee also improve from "D, E and F" ratings, to "B" and "C" ratings. He also noted that other alternatives, such as another signal, could be looked into.

Following further discussion regarding the 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. timeframe, Mayor Lois stated that the time could be looked into further. Mr. Foht also indicated that the traffic data during the day could be looked at again.

Task Order Number Ten with Kapur and Associates Inc. – Linda Fellenz of Kapur and Associates, Inc. reviewed Task Order Number Ten with Kapur and Associates for the provision of Phase II Environmental Site Investigation services regarding the reconstruction of Commerce Street from Milwaukee Avenue to Chestnut Street and all side road intersections, to include the construction of the Bel-Mur Spur. Ms. Fellenz explained the recommendation for additional fuel investigation along Congress Street before beginning the road construction, as well as other areas of concern.

Commissioner Peterson moved and Commissioner Spiegelhoff seconded to approve Task Order Number Ten. Roll Call: Ayes: Peterson, Spiegelhoff, Jaeger, Miller and Lois. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Other Matters– None.

Alderman Miller motioned and Commissioner Spiegelhoff seconded to adjourn. All were in favor and the meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.

Recording Secretary - Carmen Pedersen