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278 landscaping; the amount of acreage remaining for park and open space land depending on whether the at-grade or depressed tank is built; and the amount remaining of the $1.8 million of which $82,000 has been spent on levee maintenance, $98,000 is due the Belmont County Water District and $7,500 has been spent on aerators for the oxidation ponds, leaving a balance of $1,612,500. Discussion continued and Mr. Fales commented and re- plied to questions concerning the history, status and difficulties encountered in connection with the appli- cation to the Corps of Engineers for a permit to con- struct the water reservoir on the site originally selected for construction of the initial tank. MOTION: Councilman Norris moved, seconded by Council- ; man Henderson, that the deda.nddthatShores everyWater effortReservoir be constructed below grade possible. made to achieve the maximum landscaping p CLARIFICATION: In seconding the motion, Councilman Henderson stated that it is her understanding that the landscaping referred to in the motion is that displayed in relation to Alternate A--at grade, although the tank is to be constructed below grade. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote . (MINUTE ORDER NO. 75-25) (The Council recessed from 8 :55 to 9:05 p.m.) Report re request for 4-way stop signs at Whipple Avenue and Copley/King intersection • City Manager Fales referred tohhhis report of Public January two reports from the 31, 1975 attaching a report from Works, dated January 29, P Traffic Engineer, dated January 7 and 10, regarding the subject request. Director of Public Works Pusich introduced Adam Gee, Traffic Engineer, to present his reports. Traffic Engineer Gee presented his reports in response to the request for 4-way stop signs, observing that the intersection does not meet the two warrants established by professional traffic engineers for installation of 4-way stop signs. Mr. Gee advised that experience has been that such stops are more likely to increase acci- dents than to prevent them and stated that the accidents in the area, during the past two years which have involved school children involved such children riding bicycles in an unlawful manner. He suggested that bicyclists ' disregard of stop signs and refusal to obey other rules of the road are the source of problems in the subject .0% area and throughout the City, and stop signs will not relieve that kind of problem. Mr. Gee then commented and replied to questions con- cerning details of his report; the conditions which -4- Reg.Mtg. 2/3/75 .. �.