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City Engineer Jankowski stated that a pedestrian crossing sign is usually only placed if there is a path located at the intersection. As for the stop sign, he stated that he did includc the intersection on the limited stop sign control plan. Ms. Peterson stated that she was in support of the limited stop control plan. She also noted that the intersection at 142nd and Neon Street is very busy since it is the primary entrance to Emerald Pond Park. Jim Singewald, resident, questioned what plan Staff was recommending. City Engineer Jankowski stated that he was in favor of the signage plan. Mr. Singewald stated that he is not looking for stop signs at every intersection but, with the size of the development, he feels something needs to be done to slow traffic down and he thinks that speed limit and pedestrian crossing signs would be ignored. He stated that the intersection of 143~d Lane and Potassimn is a very important location that needs to be slowed down as well as 142nd and Neon. Leigh Capy stated that she was almost hit at 143rd and Potassium and that she is in support of a stop sign being placed at 144~h and Tungsten Way also. City Engineer Jankowski stated that it is impossible to slow everyone down even if stop signs are installed. Beth Schriener stated that she lives at 144th Lane and Tungsten Way and that she sees many people slamming on their breaks to avoid an accident and feels that a stop sign needs to be installed at the intersection. Robert Wallace stated that he lives on the comer of 143~ Circle and Potassium and explained that, in the summer, Potassium turns into a speedway and he has had a number of people drive in his yard. Mary Bauer stated that she lives on 144th Lane and Tungsten Way and is experiencing the same problem that the other residents have stated. She noted that she had previously approached a · police officer and she was told that the neighborhood should come up with a petition to have the stop sign installed and that she was under the impression that this had already been done. Chairperson Zimmerman stated that a petition can be signed and brought to the Committee, however, none has yet been brought forward. City Engineer Jank°wski inquired how many stop signs do you want installed in the neighborhood, noting that there are 33 intersections. Public Works Committee/June 15, 1999 Page 2 of 8 I I I I I I I I' I I I I I I I I I I I