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before and after school. Mayor Gamec stated that he would research that issue further. No action was required. Director of Public Works/Fire Chief Kapler noted that staff did meet with the school regarding walking students and they did come up with an agreement on what paths should remain clear. Mayor Gamec asked the City Attorney if it would be appropriate for the City Council to adopt a resolution regarding the speed zone stating that the Council would be in favor of the speed reduced 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to be presented to the County. City Attorney Goodrich replied yes. Mayor Gamec inquired if a 45 mph speed limit 24 hours a day seven days a week would be appropriate. Police Chief Way replied that 45 mph would be adequate. Councihnember Kurak inquired as to where the speed zone would start and stop. Police Chief Way replied that currently it starts and stops right at the property lines. Ideally he would like the speed zone to be from Sunwood to Alpine Drive. Mayor Gamec inquired if the Police Chief would prefer that the speed limit be reduced to 35 mph and that the area be expanded. Police Chief Way replied that 35 mph with an expanded area would be a better situation. Consensus of the Council was to direct staff' to draft a resolution to be presented to the County requesting a 35 mph speed limit and expanded area. Motion by Councihnember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Kurak, to ratify the recommendations of the Public Safety Board. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, and Councilmembers Elvig, Kurak, Pearson, Strommen, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Case #6: Report from Economic Development Authority The EconolniC Development Authority met on January 13, 2003, and discussed the following agenda items: City Council/January 28, 2003 Page 11 of 16