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Residents ask Eagle Lake council to study alley repairs and signage after traffic, emergency access concerns
Summary
Property owners Al and Brett Anderson told the council the alley linking Valley Lane and LeRay Avenue has seen more traffic and has a problematic grade in front of 91 Valley Lane; the council authorized staff to research needed repairs, costs, and options for signage and emergency access.
Al and Brett Anderson urged the Eagle Lake City Council on March 2 to address safety and maintenance problems on the alley connecting Valley Lane to LeRay Avenue, saying increased traffic from nearby development and a steep grade by 91 Valley Lane have made access difficult and raised emergency response concerns.
Lieutenant Mitch Gahler introduced Deputy Ian Compton earlier in the meeting; Compton said he is a resident of Eagle Lake and looks forward to serving the community. During the alley discussion, Fire Chief Spencer Kolles told the council that navigating emergency vehicles in the alley is difficult and that lack of directional signage complicates response.
Administrator Jennifer Bromeland said staff would prefer council direction before spending on engineering and investigations. On a motion by Council Member Garrett Steinberg, seconded by Council Member Anthony White, the council authorized staff to begin preliminary research into the scope of work and potential costs. The motion passed with all members voting in favor.
The Andersons objected to being specially assessed for improvements given the small number of properties they said would benefit; the council did not make a decision about assessments at the meeting. Council Member Steinberg said he would be willing to serve on a community committee should one be formed to pursue the project.
Next steps: staff will gather engineering cost estimates and options (including signage and potential rights-of-way issues where the street abuts railroad property) and report back to council; no construction or assessment decisions were made on March 2.
