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170 Nays: 0 171 Motion carried. 172 173 Ms. Baker urged the commission to consider a simple, practical solutionand 174 strongly advocatedfor a four-way stop at the intersection. She expressed 175 frustration with more complex design alternatives, stating that a four-way stop 176 would be clearer, faster, and more effective at slowing traffic than roadway 177 narrowing or other engineering treatments. 178 179 Ms. Baker emphasized that drivers respond best to straightforward, visible 180 controls and questioned the effectiveness of signage or more subtle measures. 181 She concluded by encouraging decision-makers to prioritize common-sense 182 solutions that are easy for all drivers to understand. 183 184 Mr. Rodenfelt reiterated his support for a simple, practical solution, specifically 185 advocating for a four-way stop at the intersection. He expressed frustration with 186 more complex design or engineering approaches, stating that a four-way stop 187 would be clearer and more effective at slowing traffic than psychological or 188 visual traffic-calming measures. He emphasized that straightforward controls 189 are easier for drivers to understand and comply with, and urged decision-makers 190 to implement a solution that prioritizes simplicity and effectiveness. 191 192 Mr. Holland strongly supported a straightforward solution to the traffic 193 concerns, advocating for the installation of stop signs rather than costly 194 roadway or sidewalk modifications. He argued that stop signs are clear, well 195 understood by drivers, and effective at slowing traffic, especially if paired with 196 a lighted or highly visible “stop ahead” warning. 197 198 Mr. Holland questioned the logic of allocating significant funds to sidewalk 199 construction or roadway narrowing. He suggestedinstalling a stop sign as a 200 trial, with the option to pursue more costly measures only if it proves 201 ineffective. He also supported redirecting traffic from the apartment area, but 202 acknowledged that such changes would require additionallong-term effort. 203 Overall, he urged the commission to apply common-sense, low-cost measures 204 first before committing to major infrastructure changes. 205 206 Member Mueller discussed the four-way stop and the process of presenting it 207 to the council. 208 209 Mr. Freihammer confirmed that Parks will weigh in on all options and present 210 them to the council. 211 212 Acting Chair Hodder and Member Luongo inquired about the next steps and 213 the timeline for presenting recommendations to the council. 214 Page 5of 6 Qbhf!73!pg!271