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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MARCH 22, 1994 A property owner asked if the apartments could be required to share in the cost of the road improvement, of if the roads could be left as is. Scalze pointed out that the Council must consider what is best for the entire City. A property owner felt that the curves in the street should be more squared off and no sidewalk improvements made. Bill Bruce, Jackson Street resident, stated that he was in favor of an off - street trail improvement along Jackson Street. Scalze pointed out that the Park & Recreation Commission has discussed a blacktop trail on the west side of Jackson Street. Bruce reported that he was very concerned about traffic speeds in the area. Bruce agreed that the streets need some work, but pointed out that the condition of the streets do slow traffic. Bruce stated that he would like to see a stop sign installed at the intersection of Jackson Street and Lake Street. Bruce did not believe drivers would ignore the stop sign. Bruce reported that the traffic speeds in the area were unbelievable, and reported that people he knows on the Sheriff's Department agree. Bruce asked if the City could place the smart van on Jackson Street once it is available for use. Bruce stated that he would like to see apartment traffic rerouted to Rice Street, and suggested that a stop light is needed at Rice Street and Demont Street in order to help traffic on Demont to make a left hand turn onto Rice Street. Bruce again stated that traffic speeds on Jackson Street are terrible, and something must be done about the situation. Bruce reported that a child on a bike has been hit by a car, property owners in the area have been hit backing out of their driveways, and there is a great deal of pedestrian traffic in the area. Bruce suggested that Jackson Street between Lake Street and Demont be closed to force apartment traffic to Rice Street. Bruce felt the trail along Jackson Street was needed, Page 101