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Mr. Blanchard stated that his opinion is that a stop sign would be safer than trimming his trees. <br /> Councilmember Woestehoff stated that placing stop signs at these type of intersections often <br /> provides a false sense of security for pedestrians which is why the criteria were developed. He <br /> stated that he went through a similar situation when he requested a stop sign at Variolite and 16Is' <br /> because the criteria were not met. He stated that if the stop signs were placed, they would be <br /> placed on 13 7th and not Garnet and therefore the trees would still need to be trimmed and that <br /> would not solve that issue. <br /> Chairperson Riley commented that the City has the responsibility to keep the right-of-way clean <br /> and if it is determined trees will need to be trimmed, that will be done to the minimal amount <br /> possible. He stated that in the issue of the stop sign,he does not believe it is warranted. He stated <br /> that the trees would still need to be trimmed within the right-of-way. <br /> Mr. Blanchard continued to provide examples of visibility from his property. He was unsure why <br /> his trees would need to be trimmed when you can see to the corner. <br /> Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Councilmember Musgrove, to accept the staff <br /> recommendation to not install additional stop signs at 137th Lane/Garnet St. based on the traffic <br /> counts and accident history and that trees located in the ROW be trimmed as little as possible to <br /> improve visibility. <br /> Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Riley, Councilmembers Musgrove and Woestehoff. <br /> Voting No: None. <br /> 5.02: Update on Street Light Request for Bear Park <br /> Public Works Superintendent Riemer reviewed the staff report and recommendation to install a <br /> streetlight at 15500 Roanoke St(Bear Park) as requested by the residents in that area. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove commented that she believes this is a good idea and was glad to see <br /> some responses were received back from residents. <br /> Motion by Councilmember Musgrove, seconded by Councilmember Woestehoff, to accept the <br /> staff recommendation and move forward with installation of a streetlight at 15500 Roanoke Street <br /> (Bear Park). <br /> Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Riley, Councilmembers Musgrove and Woestehoff. <br /> Voting No: None. <br /> 6. COMMITTEE/STAFF INPUT <br /> 6.01: Staff Updates on Improvement Projects and Items of Interest <br /> City Engineer Westby provided an update on current and proposed City improvement projects. <br /> Public Works Committee/ September 21, 2021 <br /> Page 4 of 6 <br />