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..�...._,.� � ____ _ __ . . _ __.__ �.:`�� TRAFFIC CONI�iIITTEE RECOMMENDID LIMIT� SPEID ZONE, DICKEY STREET AND RECREATION CENTER. �- The Committee recommends that a speed limit of 10 miles per hour be established upon Dickey Street and upon the grounds at the Recreation Center. Councilman Stout moved that the Commiti;eets recommendation be approved and referred to the City Attorney for the necessary resolution, seconded by �ouncilman l�eiss and � carried. , TRAFFI+� COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED ELIMIVATING PARKING ON JEFFERSON AV�TUE FROM ADAMS TO UPTON STREET BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7:00 TO 9:00 A.M. AND 1}:00 TO 7:00 P.M. THERHBY ALLOWIAIG , FOUR LANES OF TRAFFIC DURING THE PEAK PERIODS. Councilman Stout stated that he did not know the people were going to take this matter. Police Chief Faulstich stated �� that the City is either �oing to have to widen the street or do something to eliminate '� the traffic problem. They think their recommendation is the best plan for the pre- sent. Z'his was followed b9 discussion in regard to making Jefferson Avenue and James Avenue into one way streets. Chief Faulstich stated that this proposed change would not solve the traffie problem because of the fact that there is always the possibility that there will be one car that will park in the street and thus stop the ' flow of traffic. There was considerable discussion in regard to public relations and how it should be handled. Chief Faulstich stated that his men were going to make ihouse to house contact and talk to the people. There was also discu�sion in regard I to budget expenditure of approximately �1, 800 and the length of time it would take to get the signs and have them installed. ' ' Councilman Stout suggested that they hold this up and carry it on the agenda for two �"'"� � weeks and possiblg hold a public hearing on this matter. Councilman Granger stated �� that there was onlq one or two things that could be done and that is to set up the plan lines or install limited parking. Councilman Stout moved that this be deferred for two weeks, seconded by Councilman Weiss. The Mayor asked that the Poliee Depart- ment talk to the people on Jefferson Avenue. Fire Chief Lodi spoke about the traffic problem that occured when there was a fire during the peak traffic hours and asked that the Council give this matter serious consideration. Councilman 4�eymouth amended the motion that the Council approve the recommendation if the Traffic Corarnittee finds the people a�e in favor of the plan. It was decided that this amendment was out of order. The motion lost on roll call with Councilmen Gran�er, Weymouth and Mayor Roger votin� NO and Councilmen Herkner and Spillers being noted absent. ° Councilman Granger moved that the City Attorney be authorized to bring in an ordinanee, � � seconded by Councilman Weymouth. Councilman Weiss amended the motion that the City � Y Attorney bring in the ordinance at the next meeting and furt�her that the notices be published in the paper a.t�d advising the public that �ueh an ordinance will be intro- duced at the next mesting. This was followed by discussion. The m aker of the motion agreed to add that the ordinance be brought in next week. The motion carried with �� Councilman Stout voting NO �� . Councilman Granger moved that the City Manager proceed with the sketch of the pl.acque for the Police Building, seconded by Councilman Weymouth and carried. Councilman �►eiss read the following prepared statement: "I have received several enquires relative to a proposed service station at Qak Knoll and Canyon Road that �iias been granted a use permit by the county authorities. .w...._ ._. ._... �