LIFT STATION NO. 87:13-34DB COMMUNITY OUTREACH MEETING SRQ MEDIA STUDIO July 26, 2016 Item 1: Call Meeting to Order At 1:30pm Robert Garland, Lift Station 87 Project Manager and Vice President of McKim & Creed, welcomed attendees. He showed appreciation for people's attendance and continued input, and promised to continue to hold meetings until the project reaches a successful conclusion. In attendance were Michelle Robinson, Community Outreach, Mike Crumpton, Manager of Utilities Engineering, Mitt Tidwell, Director of Utilities, Tony Centurione, Project Manager for the City, Blake Peters, McKim & Creed Project Engineer, Peter Turnbull, Project Superintendent, Jack Christie, Project Architect, Daniel Ohrenstein, Assistant City Engineer/Traffic, and members of the public. Item 2: Review of Minutes Robert stated that the Nov. 17, 2015, community outreach meeting minutes were posted to the city's website and asked if there were changes. Hearing none, Robert announced the minutes as approved. Item 3: Project Overview Robert then briefly reviewed Phase 1 (LS 87 microtunneling), Phase 2 (LS 87 structure), and Phase 3 (LS7 demolition and restoration). He outlined projected construction timelines: Phase 1 will be from May 2016 = August 2017, Phase 2 will be from May 2017 - October 2019, and Phase 3 will be from August 2019 - December 2020. Item 4: Architectural Renderings Robert reviewed the series of past public meetings on several different proposed architectural designs. He reminded attendees that the design reflects features ofi the former Hover Arcade and asked for attendees input on whether the brick façade of the new Lift Station structure should be red or beige. The majority in attendance favored red brick. He stated that residents could provide input on the brick color via comment cards, the website liftstation87.com, and the hotline. Item 5: Maintenance of Traffic Robert introduced the updated Phase 1 Maintenance of Traffic plan discussing the safe flow of traffic during construction in terms of directing traffic, pedestrian detours, sidewalk closures, and addressing access to businesses on Osprey Avenue. He stressed the amount of communication between the public and the city about the Lift Station project through neighborhood and development services, the Coalition of City Neighborhood Associations meeting on May 215t 2016, and news articles and press releases, including various social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter. He then addressed sign placement of bridge closings, road closings, and detours. The goal of the plan is to route traffic to U.S. 41 via Hillview and Mound. Robert presented maps of the detours as well as a map of the signage plaçement on and around Osprey Ave. He brought up other traffic control measures including temporary speed tables, traffic light monitoring, and Sarasota Police Department speed enforcement. Item 6: Public Input Michelle Robinson called for public input, informing the audience that the meeting was being recorded and asking speakers to state their name and address for the record. Following is a summary of questions, comments, and answers. Helga Williamson was the first to speak. She brought up concerns about speeding traffic on Orange and Alta Vista, the lack of signage on Alta Vista, the removal of speed bumps, and her predicted increase in traffic flow through her neighborhood. She requested signage at both ends of Alta Vista to deter cut- through traffic. Tony specified that the intent is to detour traffic to US 41 and that they would refer to and pass the concern on to the FDOT. Mitt stated there would be a sign on Bahia Vista and Osprey. Diane Schleicher of Harbor Acres brought up her concerns about predicted heavy traffic going north on Orange and about poor traffic light timing. She also had questions about the purpose of the road closing. Robert stated they could pass the timing issue on to FDOT, and that safety was most important. The Hudson Bayou Bridge must be closed because steel vaults need to be installed and microtunneling is planned. The contractor expects a six day work week and will work to shrink the schedule and minimize impacts. Sally Bailey had traffic concerns about traffic on Alta Vista east of Osprey and asked why no one from FDOT or the city's traffic department was present at the meeting. She expressed concern fori the timing issue with the light at Bahia Vista, speeding and traffic ignoring stop signs. Tony said a temporary speed table will be put on Alta Vista. Janet Cameron also brought up a concern that Alta Vista would have too much traffic and they would be unable to back out onto the street from the driveway. Gordon Hornikel Jr. was concerned that Lift Station 87 is within 150 feet of US 41, and wanted to know why microtunneling would be taking place under Osprey and not 41. Robert responded that a series of discussions on various possibilities, and the outcome was Osprey. Susan Chapman mentioned that the location for microtunneling was addressed in previous studies. She recommended public education as to what route to take, other transportation alternatives, and a lighted walkway. She was also concerned over the wait to get out of her driveway due to the amount of traffic. Jerry Gray explained that the speed tables on Orange Avenue were being removed because the vibration from traffic had damaged his home. He discussed the need for more enforcement of the speed limit and truck restrictions on Orange. He suggested a median and other traffic calming measures. Teresa Carafelli had concerns over traffic on Alta Vista as well. Dan Ohrenstein, City of Sarasota Traffic Engineer, arrived and addressed the public. He mentioned upcoming temporary speed tables to slow traffic, and that it is unlawful to close public roads (with the requested "residents" only sign) ift there is no construction on that road. He stated that the current MOT plan is a starting point, and ifi it is not working, the city will reassess. David Sells had asked for a speed bump to be installed but also wanted radar fixtures placed on Orange Avenue. Anne Lenk was conçerned about people driving through the Central Park subdivision looking for an exit and requested a "no outlet" sign at their entrance. There is a sign at Mound and Osprey. Mitt suggested a' "private property = no outlet" sign at Central Park. Robert stated they will try to mitigate MOT plans as needed and asked that people continue to give their input. Meeting adjourned at 2:40pm.