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<br />The suggested use of speed bumps as a means of slowing traffic down is unique to this <br />area. Auburn is one of only a few city blocks in Elk River which exceeds the maximum <br />length for a city block as dictated by ordinance. There are no cross intersections to erect <br />stop signs at and safety concerns prevent us from suggesting a mid-block stop sign from <br />being erected. The only other over size blocks are in areas or developments which do <br />not or will not have heavy traffic patterns or speed problems. We suggest using a <br />criteria for any future requests for speed bumps, that the block exceed the city size <br />limit; traffic flow be high and at excessive speeds and no cross streets exist which would <br />allow use of stop signs. The chances of other similar streets or situations existing is very <br />slim. <br /> <br />In addition, if these bumps do not work during a trial period of several months, they can <br />be removed by milling them off with little noticeable impact to the existing street <br />surface. <br /> <br />In checking other frequent areas of concern, we would request a four way stop be made <br />at Lowell and Highland. Recent reports of speeder in that area by Council Member <br />Farber resulted in targeted enforcement that netted a number of speed violators. A 4- <br />way stop would help insure speeds stay down as well as slowing down traffic at a key <br />area - the north driveway to the junior high. A fairly large number of students cross <br />Highland at the north driveway before and after school as well as during athletic events <br />and after school activities. <br /> <br />Our final request would be to re-evaluate Third and Gates - a frequent area of concern. <br />A traffic study was done last year and we feel that a new study should be done to <br />evaluate the current traffic flow to determine if the warrants exist for a four way stop. If <br />the warrants do not exist there are alternatives which the council may wish to look at. <br />These were brought up several years ago and include redesign of the intersection; <br />closing of the intersection and installation of a new sidewalk. <br /> <br />Submitt79 by: <br />~~ <br />Assistant Chief of Police <br />