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requests meet the criteria, which makes it difficult. He asked staff if there are other things that <br />can be done in lieu of the stop sign. <br /> <br />Public Works Superintendent Riemer stated that the City does not install watch for children signs <br />as there are children in every neighborhood. He stated that marked crosswalks are determined by <br />the number of crossings and other criteria, which would not be met in this location. He stated <br />th <br />that even if stop signs were installed, they would be placed on 169 and that would still not stop <br />the traffic on Garnet. He stated that once the school opens, the resident could call the City again <br />to redo the survey. <br /> <br />Chairperson Riley suggested that perhaps staff just schedule to redo the survey maybe one month <br />after the school opens. He stated that additional police enforcement is available. He noted that <br />in the long-term the construction traffic will go away. <br /> <br />Mr. Worts stated that he has thought about calling the police, but they did not want to bother the <br />police, who have bigger issues. <br /> <br />Chairperson Riley stated that it would be encouraged to call the police when there are issues. <br /> <br />Mr. Worts noted that one of the police officers in the neighborhood has begun parking his police <br />vehicle in his driveway in attempt to deter speeding. <br /> <br />Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated that staff could <br />communicate with Capstone Homes to ensure that the message is clearly communicated <br />regarding construction traffic. <br /> <br />Councilmember Shryock stated that there would be opportunities to spread the word that there <br />are children out in the area in the warmer weather, suggesting Night to Unite or neighborhood <br />parties. <br /> <br />Mr. Worts noted that there have been postings on the neighborhood Facebook page as well. <br /> <br />Councilmember Shryock stated that education of the children is also important to ensure that <br />they are watching for traffic as well. She understood the plight of the residents but noted that <br />unfortunately there are guidelines that must be met for those requests. She stated that sometimes <br />having children play equipment in the front yard also alerts some drivers to slow down. <br /> <br />Chairperson Riley stated that although the request does not meet the criteria, they will try to see <br />what else they can do in terms of police enforcement. <br /> <br />Councilmember Shryock stated that perhaps in future editions of Ramsey Resident a blurb could <br />be included warning residents to watch for children in the warmer weather. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember Shryock, to accept staff <br />th <br />recommendation to not install additional stop signs at 169 Lane/Garnet Street based on the <br />traffic counts, visibility, and accident history. <br />Public Works Committee / June 19, 2018 <br />Page 3 of 8 <br /> <br />