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Motion bv Council Member Broussard Vickers. seconded bv Council Member Sweeney to approve the agenda with noted additions. Motion carried unanimously. VII. PETITIONS AND COMPLAINTS Stop Sign Reauest - 73rd Street Elizabeth Larson of 1882 73rd Street stated she submitted a petition to the City for the rising flow of high-speed traffic on her street. She stated there has been a couple of close calls with her day care children and the area has been surveyed by the police. Ms. Larson indicated the police surveyed the area on a Friday afternoon and a weekday at noon but the results may not reasonably reflect the actual speed limits. Mike Larson of 1882 73rd Street added that the police car was visible from a distance, which slowed traffic before it reached the area of concern tainting the results of the actual speeds in the area. Ms. Larson stated Brian Drive has a similar situation with stop signs, which would not make her request unreasonable. She stated there has been three near misses in recent memory. Mayor Wilharber asked if the speeding vehicles are local residents. Ms. Larson stated she was unsure of the residency of the drivers. Council Member Nelson asked if a specific time during the day was a concern. Ms. Larson noticed high-speed traffic between 6:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.; and between 4:30 p.rn. and 6:00 p.m. Council Member Nelson explained she offices near this location and agrees with the concerns of the Larsons and would like to see a stop sign at Peterson Trail and 73rd Street. Council Member Sweeney stated he lives on Brian Drive and explained that a vehicle travelling 50 miles per hour struck his home. He indicated that many of the cars on his street do not observe the close stop signs but it is an alternative to the current situation. Ms. Larson understood that not all cars would observe the posted signs but she believed a greater percentage would. Council Member Nelson asked if the residents would prefer a stop sign at Quebec or Peterson Trail. Ms. Larson stated she would like to see a sign posted at Quebec. Dan Bacon of 1876 73 rd Street stated his wife wrote a letter to the City explaining things she has witnessed in this area. Mr. Bacon explained their traffic concerns are between 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and they had seen children almost hit. He stated there are a number of small children in this area with a couple day cares, which draws more concern. Mr. Bacon noted that school bus drivers were also observed skidding on the street. Council Member Broussard Vickers asked that this item be investigated in greater detail with more accurate results to the speed of passing drivers. She stated she would be in favor of a sign in the area. 3