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Ms. Jacobson suggested "watch for children" signs should maybe be posted a couple blocks up from this intersection. Mr. Jankowski stated that warning signs are effective if it is for something unexpected or unusual, and that it certainly would not be unusual to expect to see children in this area. Mrs. Kremer stated that Tungsten is a main vain and maybe people would take Sunfish because of the stop signs. She added that Emerald Pond Park is also four houses down. Councilmember Zimmerman stated that what staff is proposing is more restrictive than what we should be doing. He felt that what the Traffic Review Committee recommended is the way to go and if there is still a problem, then we can review the situation again and try something else. Ms. Bobler asked about speed bumps. Mr. Jankowski stated that speed is not really a problem. Mayor Gamec expressed his dislike for speed bumps. Motion by Mayor Gamec and seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman to recommend Council approve placing a three-way stop at 142nd and Tungsten. Further discussion: Greg Scheir stated that he lives at that intersection and he brought up this problem about three years ago. Mr. Jankowski worked on the issue with him. He complimented Mr. Jankowski on how cooperative he was and how well he handled the situation. However, now there is an increase in traffic and the stop signs will really help. He thanked everyone. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec and Councilmember Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Absent: CouncilmemberHaas Steffen. Case #2: Update on T.H. #47 STP Project (Improvement Project #98-14) City Engineer Jankowski stated that the City was notified back in February that it was successful in its grant application for the T.H. #47 STP Project. The City hired the firm of SRF, Inc. to prepare plans, environmental documents, and for professional services to take the project through to bidding. Work on the environmental document has been initiated, and a project path report has been completed. This report will provide the necessary element along with the scheduled public hearing on Monday, May 4, 1998, which will allow the City to conduct protective buys of needed property for the project. A letter has been sent to the adjacent property owners along the project advising them of the public hearing. Requests for proposals for land acquisition services have been sent out. A selection will be made prior to the May 4, so the consultant will be available at the public hearing to answer questions. The hours of the hearing are from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (open house format). Staff will encourage people to write on the comment cards and comments will be accepted 30 days past the May 4 date. Road and Bridge Committee/April 21, 1998 Page 4 of 8