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I I I Council Minutes September 25, 1984 Proper had nothing to add; stated the Association had recently met and would discuss the status of the project with the council at this time. Ralph Steiner, 1826 - 26th Avenue NW, stated the Associa- tion had compiled additional data; their concern with the project is that it might not eliminate the concern; they are developing additional information which they believe will provide solutions to the problem (DNR is coming out to look at the situation). Mr. Steiner requested that council table this proposal from Clean-Flo until the Association can come back with a definite proposal. Motion by Benke, seconded by Blomquist, to CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING UNTIL THE NEXT MEETING AT 7:35 P.M., TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1985. Janecek inquired to the length of time. Steiner stated they hope to still move on it this Fall. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried Council Business Sinda has nothing to add to the staff report, concerning a petition the City received about the heavy truck traffic on Fifth Avenue between County Road E-2 and Tenth Street, in which it was suggested that this item be referred to the Engineering Department for a study and a recommendation. Benke stated that, as downtown has residential areas between two interchanges, we need to do something to develop strate- gies for the development of downtown. Benke suggested hiring a consultant to inventory current conditions and problems, do traffic projections, relate that to an evaluation regarding how viable access is to downtown in terms of expectations of future development. Measures needed to control future traffi c problems.in tenns of expectati ons waul d have to be identified. From that Benke would expect to see a traffic access chapter that would go into the marketing plan that the Economic Development Organization would be writing for us. We need to show the citizens that traffic isn't a problem as well as how we intend to manage the situation. Benke also stated that the first study may generate more questions than anS\'Jers . Harcus agreed with Benke, and asked that, on a short-term basis, staff evaluate the petitioners' suggestions as to legality and feasibility. Schmidt questioned lead content in truck's fuel, noting that Chicago abandoned the use of leaded gas. Page Four Lake Diane Improve- ment Report 84-243 Suppl. Council Business PETITION: Truck Traffic on Fifth Ave Report 84-255