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City Council Minutes February 16, 2021 Page 4 Mayor Dietz noted the intersection will be reevaluated with the Highway 169 project. He expressed similar concerns and noted there should be a review at that time. Councilmember Christianson questioned the drawback to installing a 4-way stop. Mr. Femrite stated one of the reasons recommendations follow warrants is to establish standards in the driver's mind to expect traffic control in the correct spots. He provided two examples: ■ when installing unwarranted stop signs and drivers doesn't feel like it should be a stop, you get them not following the sign and the area becomes less safe. ■ when signage is installed based on requests, he'll hear back a month later they want them removed because of how noise changes with more acceleration. Councilmember Beyer asked the city to keep an eye on the area and to make sure the pedestrian signage stays in the road. Councilmember Westgaard noted crosswalks in this area are new and it takes driver's time to adjust. He explained the purpose of collector streets and how adding stop signs creates other issues such as traffic stacking in a residential area and a lot of vehicle stops/starts. He suggested other alternatives such as re -striping. He stated the purpose of a collector street is to move traffic in and out of an area efficiently. Councilmember Christianson expressed concerns with the many driveways on the collector street and questioned the balance of efficiency and safety. Councilmember Wagner stated the Council needs to have a broader discussion about crosswalks noting there are options to enhance them for better safety. Mr. Femrite stated this intersection was reviewed against the Council adopted Technology and Enhanced Traffic Control Policy which prescribes where the city installs safety devices. He stated Council could review and update the policy. He noted these options can be expensive and budget is a consideration. Mayor Dietz said Council would leave it as is for now and bring back the policy for further discussion. Staff was asked to follow up with the resident who requested this discussion and if they feel a need to meet with Council, then to bring it back for a work session discussion. 8.4 Temporary On -Sale Liquor License: Aegir Brewing Co. LLC Ms. Allard presented the staff report. Moved by Councilmember Wagner and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to approve a Temporary On -Sale Liquor License to Aegir Brewing Co. LLC for March 18-21, 2021 at their manufacturing location at 19050 Industrial Blvd, with the following conditions: rI 0VIRII BY ATUR�