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Forwarded to Council Members ' Via e-mail on 2/1/O1 at 2:46 p.m. Mayor Swedberg explained he had done a- ride along with the police on a snowy morning and witnessed the issue with the stop sign on Main Street first hand. It is not clearly visible and people are going through same. Mr. Palzer explained that the City may not modify or change signs in the County right-of- way. Mr. Palzer referenced a letter from Police Chief Heckman and concurred with his recommendations. Mr. Palzer suggested talking with the County to get flashing lights to alert people of the intersection. Mayor Swedberg stated that the City could requested that the County improve the stop sign or install flashing lights or authorize the City to make the improvements and assume the expenses associated with same. Council Member Capra requested that 5taff obtain costs for installing flashing red lights at the intersection. Mayor Swedberg concurred. Mayor Swedberg suggested sharing the costs of installation and the flashing lights with the County and School District. Mr. DeVine suggested the City contact the County to request that the pavement markings be repainted on the street as they were removed when the pavement was scraped this fall. � Mr. DeVine stated that markings are not visible and felt that it would be helpful if they I were. Council Member Broussard Vickers suggested requesting that the police department to conduct a sting operation at the intersection and ticket individuals that do not stop for the stop sign. Mayor Swedberg stated he was uncomfortable with same, due to the fact that people simply do not see the sign and the problem needs to be resolved. Council Member Capra questioned the number of violations for this particular area of concern and Mayor Swedberg indicated that the information was contained in Council packets. Mr. March stated he would like to see an overhead stoplight at the intersection to improve safety at the intersection and to be used for hanging community banners and holiday decorations. Council Member Broussard Vickers asked Staff to ask the County when they intend to repaint the crosswalks and to request them to do it as soon as possible. Mayor Swedberg directed Staff to prepare cost estimates to install rumble strips, rearrange signs, install an overhead stoplight, and to install overhead flashing lights for Council review and discussion. VIII. CONSENT AGENDA 1. January 10, 2001 Meeting Minutes 2. The City of Centerville January 11, through January 24, 2001 Expenditures Page 11 of 14