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. at 5th & Inca. Mr. Norlinger would also like to see a stop sign at this intersection. He stated the speed issue is ~-1 block away. Mr. Proper reported that 5th St NW was reconstructed four or so years ago and at that time, this street was narrowed to 38 feet wide to assist with "traffic calming." Mr. Proper distributed a stop sign handout which showed the warrants that would need to be met to recommend an all-way stop. Mr. Proper stated this intersection does not meet the warrants and he would not recommend a stop sign. Comm. Elwell agreed and asked about the possibility of lighting the crosswalk with signage. Comm. Kelly added that Sunnyside Elementary puts out a triangle sign with a flashing light in the crosswalk. Mr. Proper stated he can check with Mr. Dan Solar, Ramsey County,~~:~ut this type of a sign. Comm. Bredenbeck asked if the south side of 5th St should be po, .. "no student drop off." He also suggested if it would be possible to come off of 191h Wand access the back parking lot. . Mr. Maas stated he would like to consider the caution lig Representative Moore-Sykes asked about the possibility Mr. Skinner stated the cost of a crosswalk light woul me cilt offering subsidized bussing would be an ongoing cost a~:~ so ...... '. on't want their kids on buses. He, too, would like to explore the light option atthe crosswalk. Comm. Kelly stated she would be willing to go to this area and obsf:+;,e to see what is happening. She stated she could email her findings."" Comm. Tollefson made a motion...~.~..~~r~~~::ist~.tl::.~o ches~ into thc cost and feasibility of a flashing sign for this intersection:a,p;:~..;~lsoenc6" . e school to educate the parents. Comm. Grimshaw seconded. Moti" . arried. Director Jaco noted there wa ne graffiti report where the words "Phil = Jew" were spray painted o.!o the street and then covered in motor oil. There are currently no suspects in this incident. AIIina Medical No report. Volunteers in Public Safetv (VIPS) .