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MINiITES CITY COUNCIL J7~NUARY 26, 1994 residents in the area is the level of traffic speeds. The Sheriff's Department's traffic deputy did not detect excessive speeds at the intersection for the few hours that it was monitored. The Administrator pointed out the Sheriff's Department's purchase of the smart van, and suggested that this piece of equipment could be used in this area to gather information to present to the County in support of the residents' request. It will be 4 to 8 weeks before the smart van is delivered, however. The Administrator also pointed out that there this equipment is to be shared between 6 cities. The Administrator reported that the request for a 3-way stop sign at this particular location might not be successful without supporting data. Dean Aedlund, 655 Keller Parkway, did not believe the smart van would obtain accurate traffic speed statistics since drivers with radar detectors in their vehicles will slow down. Hedlund reported that he has discussed the issue with Mr. Solar, who has indicated that a stop sign does not reduce traffic speeds. Hedlund disagreed. Hedlund reported that the residents would not be making this request if drivers were traveling at 30 or 35 miles per hour. Hedlund reported that some drivers are going 40 to 60 miles per hour. Hedlund pointed out that the lake is heavily used by walkers, joggers, and children. The road around the lake is narrow and the particular area being discussed is the worst since it is a straight-away resulting in drivers increasing their speeds. Hedlund also pointed out that there is a school bus stop at this particular intersection, and he is worried about the safety of the children using the bus stop. Chris Cardinal pointed out that the residents are only askinq the City Council to forward their request on to the County. Cardinal agreed that the situation was dangerous, pointing out that after school children in the area are dropped off the bus stop at Edgerton and Keller Parkway, and have to walk along the narrow road to their homes. Cardinal pointed out that the residents are only requesting a stop sign. Cardinal indicated that he would not tolerate traffic speeds of 50 miles per hour and greater on Keller Parkway. It was the consensus of the Council to utilize the smart van to gather supporting data to forward to the County along with the residents' petition for 3-way stop sign at Keller Parkway and Lakeside Court. Page 15