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, Arden Hills Council 5 February 28, 1994 . RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE STREET AND STOP SIGN POLICY FROM THE PUBLIC WORkS/SAFETY COMMITTEE Mr. Winkel stated that the Public Works/Safety Committee drafted a street/stop sign policy for the Council to review. He introduced Dick Roessler, the Chairperson of the Public Works/Safety Committee. Mr. Roessler addressed the Council and outlined the contents of the proposed policy. A copy of the Committee's proposed policy was included in the Council packets. The policy would include the installation or the removal of a street/stop sign. Administrator Person noted that the Council had before them a draft copy of staff's recommended policy. It was noted that Item #I, "Conditions" , remains the same as the Committee had recommended. Under Item II, Procedures, various changes were made. The time frame for making a recommendation to Council was deleted and polling the affected residences/businesses was deleted. Item II, C was deleted in its entirety. Councilmember Hicks noted that polling is important, however, the public is invited to attend the Public . Works/Safety Committee meetings at which time comments can be made. Councilmember Aplikowski stated that feedback from the residents is important, as well as, community notification. She further commented that there should be a time limit set for notifying the concerned party of the decision. (Mayor Sather arrived at 8:30 pm, and presided over the remainder of the meeting) . Administrator Person noted that this is a safety issue, and not to be based on popular support. Mr. Roessler was asked if the Committee would approve of removing the polling issue from the proposed policy. Mr. Roessler stated that would be acceptable. Councilmember Probst stated that polling ~s a cumbersome procedure, and perhaps the Committee members could poll the affected parties, and offer guidance to them. Mr. Roessler stated that this would be an appropriate procedure. .