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1 1 1 COUNCIL WORK SESSION APRIL 21, 1993 Petition for a 3 -Way Stop Sign in Reshanau Lakes Estates South. Mr. Volk has received a petition from some residents in the above named subdivision to erect a stop sign at the intersection of Deerwood Lane and Muskrat Run. There are several small children in the area and parents are concerned about the safety of the children as they play. Traffic going south on Deerwood Lane may be going faster than the speed limit. Mr. Volk has prepared a letter to the petitioners and is recommending that the sign not be posted. He indicated that the petitioners should be given the logic of traffic control and told that children should be kept off of the street. Council Member Kuether asked why the residents want the stop sign erected. Mr. Volk explained that the residents have indicated that child safety is their primary concern. However, traffic signs provide a false sense of safety and do not cure traffic problems. Persons driving on Deerwood Lane would be given a false sense that persons traveling on Muskrat Run would stop when in reality, they would probably just make a "rolling" stop. In addition stop signs do not keep people from speeding. Council Member Kuether asked if the street is posted 30 MPH. Mr. Volk said no however, even if it is posted the residents along the street probably will exceed the speed limit. Mr. Volk also said he did not condone "children at play" signs. They also give the neighborhood a false sense of security. In addition, the street is not a playground and parents should teach their children to stay off of the street. Mayor Reinert noted that if stop signs were posted everywhere there was a request, the cost would become a major concern and some citizens would become very irritated because they are posted. Mr. Volk explained that he has been in contact with the residents and they still want to pursue the stop sign. He asked the City Council to give him direction in this matter. The City Council consensus was to support Mr. Volk's decision to not post the stop sign. Reshanau Lake Estates South, Cul -de -Sac Mr. Uhde has brought to Mr. Volk's attention that he is marketing his remaining development (4th and 4th Additions) with center islands in the cul-de-sacs with plantings. The previous Reshanau Lake Estates South developments do have these center islands. This matter was discussed at a PMZ meeting and all staff members feel very strongly that all new subdivisions should follow the PAGE 4