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Mr. Holland strongly supported a straightforward solution to the traffic <br />concerns, advocating for the installation of stop signs rather than costly <br />roadway or sidewalk modifications. He argued that stop signs are clear, well <br />understood by drivers, and effective at slowing traffic, especially if paired with <br />a lighted or highly visible "stop ahead" warning. <br />Mr. Holland questioned the logic of allocating significant funds to sidewalk <br />construction or roadway narrowing. He suggested installing a stop sign as a <br />trial, with the option to pursue more costly measures only if it proves <br />ineffective. He also supported redirecting traffic from the apartment area, but <br />acknowledged that such changes would require additional long-term effort. <br />Overall, he urged the commission to apply common-sense, low-cost measures <br />first before committing to major infrastructure changes. <br />Member Mueller discussed the four-way stop and the process of presenting it <br />to the council. <br />Mr. Freihammer confirmed that Parks will weigh in on all options and present <br />them to the council. <br />Acting Chair Hodder and Member Luongo inquired about the next steps and <br />the timeline for presenting recommendations to the council. <br />Mr. Freihammer outlined the plan to present the same presentation to the Parks <br />and Rec Commission and then to the council on February 9, 2026. <br />Member Fergus asked if the commission could make a motion on options 1, 2, <br />or 3. <br />Mr. Freihammer confirmed that the commission can make amotion to take none <br />of them or take some other action. <br />Member Brokaw Palalay and Member Luongo discussed the lack of a clear <br />recommendation and the possibility of doing nothing. <br />Mr. Freihammer stated that if no recommendation is made, they can proceed <br />with the four-way stop. <br />Acting Chair Hodder and the commission agreed to proceed with the audience <br />feedback. <br />c. Noise Ordinance <br />Public Works Director Freihammer explained the current noise ordinance, <br />including exemptions for city -led projects and emergencies. The process for <br />requesting noise variances was detailed, including the 30-day timeframe and <br />the need for public hearings. He proposed expanding exemptions to other <br />Page 7 of 10 <br />