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~ III I I Council Meeting Minutes August 11, 1987 As Beisswenger would be closing on her property tomorrow, she did not want to table the action; Benke asked City Engineer and City Planner to meet with Beisswenger at her property tomorrow morning to show her just where the additional right-of-way would lie on her property. Motion by Williams, seconded by Blomquist, to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. 4 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried Motion by Williams, seconded by Blomquist, TO WAIVE THE READING AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SUBDIVISION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF NEW BRIGHTON. 4 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried Benke noted receipt of Councilmember Brandt's written comments re- garding the staff report on No Right Turns onto Palmer Drive from Brighton Village. Sinda asked that council accept the petition and stated, if coun- cil wishes, staff can give another recommendation. In response to Benke's question, Proper stated seven years ago he had recommended the signs be removed and, even though there has been a lot of history since that time, he had not changed his recommendation. Benke concurred there has been a lot of history but a commitment had been made that there would be a sign in place. Gunderman reviewed the history and stated the final compromise was the No Right Turn signs; as time goes by he can see why people would want the signs removed; and, in response to petitioners question C'What are we going to do with traffic on Silver Lake Roadll), would like to see the situation again reviewed. Benke stated there is a real concern from those living in the neighborhood that Palmer Drive/Robin Lane is becoming a by-pass for the Silver Lake Road/14th Street Route; may need to take down the signs to see if those concerns are real. Gunderman believed removing the signs may bring other problems; and suggested there may be another way of routing traffic that may be more favorable. Rather than having the signs removed on a trial basis, Gunderman believes all concerned should be invited to a Public Hearing; Benke's concern is that the result would be a matter of opinion rather than reality and indicated a need to get a handle on the realities (what would happen if we take down the signs?). Gunderman asked staff to review Brandt's note and then determine whether or not a public hearing was needed; Benke concurred, and asked the City Engineer to provide input as to criteria that would measure the values of having the signs removed. Page 3 Council Business Right Turn/Palmer Drive exits Report 87-199