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Mayor Gamec said he did not feel there is a problem with waiving this requirement. Administrator Schnelle stated that there could be a problem where they encounter a critical piece of land, such as in the critical river area. Councilman Mickelson said this is not a case where the dirt is being taken out leaving a big whole. This is just changing the grades and moving the dirt around. Motion by Councilman Mickelson, seconded by Councilman Sorteberg to waive the bonding requirement for excavating the dirt for the preliminary plat approval in Pondvale Estates. Motion carried. Voting yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmen Mickelson, Reimann and Sorteberg. Voting no: None. TRAFFIC STOP SIGN AT THE INTERSECTION OF 1S4TH lANE ~AND KANGAROO STREET Council requested Mr. Mevissen, Public Works Superintendent to do a study and report back in regards to the need of a stop sign at the above intersection. Mrs. Waterman said she talked to the neighbors who signed the petition and they are very upset that the City doesn't want to install a stop sign and when they opened up the road they were not given any notice and many of them were opposed to the blacktopping when it came through because they knew the speed would increase. Council told them at that time if there was a speed problem they would handle it and Mr. Mevissen checked the speed at the deadest times of the day. They have petition for tw~ years .nor for a stop sign in this area and that indicates there must be some problem. The cost of having an officer coming out is much more expensive than putting up a stop sign, Further, 154th wasn't the original exit plan. She agrees that children should not be in the street, she talked to neighbors, they have disciplined them but they don't always think about it and do get into the street. The average kids are just forgetting and end up in the street. She said she feels the lives are worth more than concern of the cost of a stop sign. She would at least like it tested. Mayor Gamec responded that the City Police and Street Superintendent have been out in that area several times and they do not feel a stop sign will solve the problem. If people do not obey the signs the problem'still exists. Councilman Reimann said from his own experience he don't think there is a sign made that will stop someone from speeding. It depends on the persons driving habits and respect. Mrs. Waterman said she felt that people coming off Armstrong Boulevard don't realize that the speed drops and she feels that if they have to stop for a sign, they will decrease their speed. Councilman Sorteberg said he goes along with fl~e recommendation of the Police and Street Superintendent and doesn't feel a stop sign can be used to slow speed. July 23, 1979 Regular Council Meeting Page 6