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I I I Council Meeting Minutes October 8, 1996 Page 9 Council Business. continued Motion by Gunderman, seconded by Larson, to REQUEST THE IMMEDIATE INST ALLA TION OF STOP SIGNS AT 14TH AVE. NW NORTHBOUND AT 3RD ST. NW; AND 3RD ST. NW EASTBOUND AT 14TH AVE. NW. No vote taken. Benke said the staff report's intent is for Council to receive the petition and make appropriate recommendations for additional analysis. Williams agrees that appropriate action is to receive the petition, and request a study to concentrate on those corners. Larson supports the Gunderman motion because he feels the need is immediate. Gene Fisher, 1400 - 3rd St., fully supports the sign installation. Because there are no sidewalks, pedestrians use the street to access the park and this creates safety concerns. Gunderman asked if the issue could be accomplished now, subject to research. Benke agrees the agenda clearly states to accept the petition and request a study. Gunderman prefers to follow appropriate policy, but believes action is needed for immediate safety. Benke suggested Gunderman table his motion pending research of stop signs on 3rd St. NW between 14th Ave. NW and Silver Lake Road. Gunderman asked Larson how he felt about tabling the motion. Larson wants to see the signs installed immediately. Motion by Gunderman, seconded by Williams, to TABLE MOTION TO ORDER INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS ON 3RD ST. BETWEEN 14TH AVE. NW AND SILVER LAKE ROAD PENDING RESEARCH OF ENGINEERING STUDY. 4 Ayes - 1 Naye (Larson), Motion Carried. Fisher feels conducting a study at this time will give lower traffic counts than in summer when park usage is high. Fisher and his neighbors have noted high traffic and speed levels at the park entrances, and increased cross traffic and speeds at 3rd St. and 14th Ave. He feels Council has enough information to proceed without an engineering study. Ray DeLamb, 276 - 14th Ave., noted "Murphy's Law," and feels Council could proceed at this time and place stop signs at 3rd St. and 14th Ave. Williams does not need the additional research to make a decision, but because it is not on the agenda as an action item, he suggested deferral. Samuelson feels the signs should be installed, and does not want the issue of the 3rd St. speed levels to be lost. Williams said it would be helpful to receive the traffic counts performed by residents in order to review the other areas at Kimberly Ln., 23rd Ave., and 3rd St. Benke suggested that the Public Safety Commission undertake a Citywide neighborhood speed control study. Mike Meanon, 735 - 3rd St., hopes Council does not forget speed levels concerns on 3rd St., near Kimberly Ln. He suggested a test stop sign at 3rd St. and Kimberly Ln. Council Business Stop Sign Petition - 3rd St. Report 96-226