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Elk River City Council Meeting October 4, 1993 Page 2 e 4.2. Traffic control Issues The Council discussed the eight traffic control issues which were listed in the memo from Phil Hals, Street/Park Superintendent, dated September 28, 1993. Discussion was held on Item #3, 4th Street and Norfolk Avenue. Police Chief Tom Zerwas indicated that it has been determined by the Police Department, Street Department, and City Engineer, that the traffic flow was not significant enough to warrant a four-way stop at this intersection. He indicated that staff has recommended the installation of a two-way stop sign. Councilmember Farber suggested that the Council concur with this recommendation but requested that the area be monitored by the Police Department. He further indicated that the issue be revisited next summer to see if there is still a problem. Item #4, Gates Avenue and 3rd Street, was further discussed. Councilmember Scheel indicated that she would like to see a four-way stop sign at this intersection. The Police Chief indicated that a traffic count should be taken at that intersection to see if a four-way stop is warranted. Another intersection discussed by the Council was Baldwin Avenue and the entrance to Ron's Foods. It was noted that this is a bad intersection, and the Council requested that this area be patrolled. e The Council discussed the intersection of Freeport Avenue and School Street. Councilmember Farber indicated that the area is getting more hazardous with the growing number of people in the area. The City Administrator noted that Councilmember Holmgren has requested a three-way stop sign in the past. He further noted that the last traffic count was taken approximately two years ago, and, at that time, a three-way stop was close to being warranted. Councilmember Holmgren indicated that the traffic has probably increased approximately 20% and feels that a three-way stop would be warranted at this time. The Council agreed to discuss this issue later in the meeting. The Council discussed the Lion's Park parking lot which is used by the school students. Councilmember Holmgren noted that the placement of signs in the parking lot restricting the number of hours parked would eliminate the students from parking in the area. It was noted that the School District is in the process of constructing another parking lot. The City Administrator suggested that the Council take no action at this time and wait to see whether the new parking lot will eliminate the problem of parking at Lion's Park. Discussion was held regarding signs that could be erected at Park. It was suggested that signs be posted December 1, and effect January 1. It was further noted that signs should limit to four hours during school hours. Lion's go into parking e The Council reviewed and agreed with the Commission's recommendation to have four stalls Lion's Park posted as 2 hour parking. Park and Recreation near Shelter LS in