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CASSCLBCRRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of Octobe4 24, 2022 — Regular Meeting Page 10 of 13 Staff Presentation: Public Works & Utilities Director Kelly Brock stated that he felt this item was quite timely because it was being presented during the week designated as Mobility Week both in the City of Casselberry and the State Florida. He gave a brief history and overview of the item, noting that this study for the Winter Park Drive Complete Street Improvements Project had been underway for almost two years and was a federally funded study with many steps and a lot of engagement along the way. He reminded the City Commission that they had already seen updates on this project twice, but it was getting close to being wrapped up, so a final update was being presented tonight with a draft Corridor Strategies Report and associated Preferred Alternative, which are essentially the capstone deliverables for the project, and staff and the consultant were looking for some final feedback, if any, from the City Commission before completion of the Study. He then introduced Kathrin Tellez with Fehr and Peers, the Consultant Tearn Project Manager, who gave a presentation summarizing the work accomplished since the last presentation to the City Commission, with a particular focus on the Preferred Alternative and draft Corridor Strategies Report. Discussion: Discussion ensued during and after the presentation which included various aspects of the study and the project elements, including public response to proposed roundabouts and educational outreach; impacts of eliminating second northbound receding lane at Red Bug Lake Road to widen the sidewalk; traffic backup issues at Red Bug Lake Road intersection and jurisdictional issues with Florida Department of Transportation and Seminole County in that area and the need for agreement on potential solutions; signal timing; impact of proposed concrete divider in the area of Queens Mirror Circle and traffic challenges during student pick-up and drop-off times; speed cushions and other traffic speed control measures; and addition of a concrete median heading northbound near the intersection of Seminola Boulevard for the purpose of trying to enforce the no left turn out of the convenience store/gas station restriction which is not currently followed well. This is the final of three planned presentations to the City Commission for this Study and presentations summarizing the Study will also be provided in late 2022/early 2023 to the MetroPlan Orlando Committees and Boards, and the Study will wrap up in early 2023. In response to questions from the City Commission regarding the timeline for completion of the project, Dr. Brock advised that lie felt the proposed schedule was realistic, and although he would love to see the project completed in two years, he felt the implementation plan was a good plan, although, of course, they would certainly try to fast track when possible. Each of the City Commissioners expressed appreciation to both Dr. Brock and his team, and the consultants and their team for the work that had been done on the study. Budget Impact: There is no budget impact associated with this item. Recommendation: City staff is seeking feedback from the City Commission regarding the draft Corridor Strategies Report and associated Preferred Alternative for the Winter Park Drive Complete Street and Concept Development Study. Audience Participation: No one came forward to address the City Commission regarding this item. 13. CITIZENS' COMMENTS Mayor Henson announced persons that wished to make comment or make inquiry on any matter not on the agenda, may request to be recognized during Citizens' Comments. Mayor Henson announced the rules of decorum. No one came forward.