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MINU I'ES CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 8, 1997 PROVIDERS STOP SIGNS AT ALLAN AVE. AND DESOTO STR. RESOLUTION N0. 97-10-244 — AUTHORIZING DELIVERY OF THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S LETTER TO THE COUNTY WHICH STATES THE CITY'S POSITION ON THE COUNTY'S POLICY RELATIVE TO THE LEASE OF COUNTY-OWNED FACILITIES TO WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROVIDERS FOR TOWERS AND ANTENNAS The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Scalze. Ayes (5) Morelan, Scalze, Pedersen, Fahey, LaValle. Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. The Council reviewed the reports from the Public Works Director, City Engineer, and Ramsey County Sheriff's Department regarding stop signs at the intersection of Allan Avenue and DeSoto Street. The City Engineer reported that it was his opinion that once Allan Avenue is a through street to Centerville Road, traffic on Allan Avenue should not be stopped at DeSoto Street, but allowed to flow straight through to Centerville Road. The Engineer felt there would be little Allan Avenue traffic turning onto DeSoto Street, and felt from a traffic control standpoint, it would be better to let this traffic flow smoothly through to Centerville Road without the stop sign. Scalze disagreed, pointing out that the residents of the area have requested a three -way stop at this intersection. Fahey felt that the Council should consider the recommendation of the City Engineer, and agreed that it was better not to unduly restrict traffic flow. Morelan agreed, stating that he preferred to take the minimal approach. Morelan felt the stop sign on DeSoto Street at Allan Avenue should remain. If there appears to be a problem with the intersection in the future, the matter can be revisited. Mr. Morelan introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 97 -10 -245 — INSTRUCTING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO REMOVE THE STOP SIGN ON ALLAN AVENUE AT DESOTO STREET AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY ENGINEER AT THE TIME THAT ALLAN AVENUE IS 9 Page 135