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MINUTES <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />JUNE 13, 1995 <br />pointed out that only four homes front on Jackson <br />Street. <br />Scalze recalled that at the time the Jackson Street <br />improvement was being discussed, these property owners <br />were concerned about paying for the improvement of a <br />street that is used heavily by the neighboring <br />condominium development. In exchange for living on a <br />street with this heavy traffic, the property owners <br />were adamant that they wanted the stop sign. Scalze <br />pointed out that there is a City park on Lake Street, <br />and the City is in the process of constructing a trail <br />along the Jackson Street right -of -way which can be used <br />to access the park. The Jackson /Lake intersection is a <br />crossing point to the park. <br />Gorman questioned the number of children that will use <br />the park. <br />Scalze pointed out that the Jackson trail will connect <br />the Australian and Bluwood neighborhoods to the park. <br />Gorman felt that Demont Street was much busier than <br />Jackson, and he did not believe there was a speeding <br />problem on Jackson. <br />Scalze pointed out that there is a great deal of <br />traffic on Jackson. <br />Fahey stated that he would like the benefit of earlier <br />information on this matter, including traffic count <br />information, and a recommendation from City staff. <br />Fahey stated that there should be an underlying safety <br />reason for the stop sign, and noted that the trail to <br />the park on Lake Street may be a justification for the <br />stop sign. Fahey asked that the matter be placed on <br />the next Council agenda for consideration. <br />The City Administrator pointed out that the <br />Jackson /Lake Street stop sign was a compromise. The <br />City had been asked to install stop signs at this <br />intersection as well as the corners of Jackson /Old C <br />and Old C /Lakeshore. Speed bumps were also requested. <br />The Administrator pointed out that the neighborhood had <br />concerns that a 32 foot wide roadway would increase <br />traffic speeds. As a result of these requests, the <br />City agreed to install a stop sign at Jackson /Lake with <br />the indication that the situation would be re- evaluated <br />once the new road is completed. <br />Morelan stated that for him the compelling reason to <br />7 <br />Page 10 <br />