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I I. I . . . . . . .- . . . . . . . .- . ARDEN BILLS CITY COUNCIL - AUGUST 28~1995 Ii Councilmember Aplikowski expressed concern that the stop sign would not be the answer. She asked if perhaps all the intersections should have signs. Councilmember Malone questioned if the stop sign makes sense, he felt that stop signs don't always slow down traffic. He noted he would support a traffic study, but not putting in a stop sign. He felt the Council needs a professional opinion. Councilmember Aplikowski noted she understood the intent of the requests, but felt 30 M.P.H. would not slow the traffic down. Mayor Probst indicated the residents expressed concerns to the Public Safety Committee and the Committee has now come before the Council as the City has requested. He noted he did not personally have a problem with the stop sign, he felt it worthy to offer a remedy. Public Works Superintendent Stafford, in response to additional stop signs, noted the Committee felt additional signs would back up traffic even more. This would limit the opportunity for residents to get out of their driveways. Councilmember Hicks noted at the Public Safety meeting the Committee felt additional signs would be too excessive, but he believed the Committee would not disagree with seeking a professional opinion. MOTION: Aplikowski moved and Malone seconded a motion to direct staff to work with the Engineer Consultant and gain a professional opinion and traffic study regarding County Road F West. The motion carried .m"nirnously (5-0). Mr. John Stenglein, 1785 West County Road F, inquired as to what the Council felt would be a solution. He indicated his children were almost hit by a vehicle, even during construction. Mayor Probst indicated a traffic analysis by the City Engineer would faciliate a solution. Mr. Stenglein inquired as to when the results of the Traffic Study would be available and when the Council will make a decision. Mayor Probst indicated he was unsure, but as soon as the information is available, the Council will address the issue. Mr. Stenglein expressed concern that his children may be injmed because of the inability for the City to make a decision. Ms. Elizabeth Garski, 1795 West County Road F, indicated she felt the issue is enforcement of the law of the speed limit The residents have asked the Ramsey County Sheriff to issue more tickets to slow traffic down.