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Mayor Gilbertson stated that he also talked with Chief Auspos and was informed that the Department is patrolling and using radar more than before in that area. With only four accidents and the heavier monitoring of the road, Mayor Gilbertson felt that the City would be able to keep the speeders more in tow. Mr. Jankowski stated that the Police Chief indicated he did not feel he could eliminate speeding by the Department's presence, but it does help. Mr. Jankowski stated that the pros and cons of speed bumps and humps were discussed. He added that four-way stops are not particularly effective for speed; they actually increase speed because the driver feels he has to "make up for lost time". Councilmember Peterson questioned if there was room in the right-of-way for a sidewalk to be installed. Mr. Jankowski stated there is room and that a sidewalk would indeed be effective. Mayor Gilbertson inquired if a sidewalk would be an assessment project or if it would be eligible for MSA funding or a combination of both. Councilmember Zimmerman felt, too, that sidewalks might be an acceptable solution. Councilmembe,' Peterson suggested gaining opinions fi'om the residents regarding some of these options. Finance Officer Hart cautioned the Council on the liability relating to sidewalks. Council directed that City Attorney Goodrich check into the liability of City sidewalks. They also directed that City Engineer Jankowski follow up with a memo to Council, or a case on the agenda, as to what degree the City should participate if sidewalks are proposed and to include Mr. Goodrich's findings on the liability of same. Council directed that the cost of the project and where the funding should come from should be included in the memo/case to them. Case #6: Request for an Interim Use Permit for a Temporary Structure; Case of Ciiy Wide Garage Door Company, Inc. Zoning Administrator Frolik stated that Ivan Clauson of City Wide Garage Door has submitted an application for an interim use permit to place a temporary structure at 6845 Highway #1(I N.W. The structure is approximately 648 square feet in size and will be used to replace office space damaged by fire until the principal building on the property is repaired. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on July 5, 1994, and there were no verbal or written comments submitted pertaining to the request. Motion by Cot, ncihnember Zimn~erman and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to adopt Resolution #94-07- 146 adopting Findings of Fact #0365 relating to a request for an interim use permit for a temporary structure from City Wide Garage Door Company. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gilbertson, Councilmembers Zimmerman, Beyer, Hardin and Peterson. Voting No: None. Motion by Councilmember Zimmerman and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to approve the request for an interim use pm'mit for a temporary su'ucture from City Wide Garage Door Company and adopt Resolution 0944)7-147 declaring tm'ms of same. City Council/July 26, 1994 Page 14 of 27