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� � one-way streets. Councilmari Weiss spoke about one-way streats or a possible alternate of continuing Harrison Avenue and Madison Avenue as through streets. He read the following prepared statement: "As a stop-gap this is the only logical method of approach as I see it. However I want to say that it would be a fallacy to tak e this action and then sit back complacently and await further developments. If the problem is to be solved, we must certainly pursue it until a sound and com- plete solution is evolved. , ' ' I therefor recommend that not only must we adopt this measure, but we must request the City Manager, the P�,anning Commission, the Traffic Committee and the City II1gineer to pursue exploration of the problem as expeditiously as possible to deter- mine whether a logical and feasible one-way street pattern can be evolved, also whether any alternate solutions can be found such as widening and developing Jefferson Avenue into a six lane expressway by purchasing a11 properties on one side � or the other of the thoroughfare. � �� There is no question but that as development in the f o�thills continues, Jefferson Avenue trafi'ic will continue to increase and make a proper solution ever more urgent. Louis Yyeiss, Councilman. Councilman l�eiss offered introduction of the ordinance. �ouncilman Stout was of the opinion that James and Jefferson Avenues should be made one-way streets at a later date. They should give this new idea a chance and if it didnft work then give consideration to the one-way streets. The motion was secDnded by Councilman Herkner. � Councilman Granger spoke about the problem the City might be faced with in regard to �'I the a11ey running from Adams to Fulton Street. He was concerned with the p arking , situation in the alleys. The Traffic Committee will check into this matter and if I, it becomes necessary they will make a recommendation to the Council. The motion ' carried. � ', Councilman 4d�eiss moved that this subject matter not be allowed to lay dormant but � that this matter be refe�red to the City Manager, City En�ineer and Traffic Committee to find a solution looking to the future. The Mayor was of the opinion that the Traffic Committee is already looking and ehecking into this. The only other solution is to widen Jefferson Avenue. Councilman Weiss was of the opinion that they had not �one into this matter completely. The Mayor asked Councilman �eiss if he would give consideration to requesting the Traffic Committee to recommend whether or not theg should hire a traffic expert. Councilman Weiss moved to accept the Mayor�s recom- mendation. `1'his was followed by discussion. Councilman Stout seconded the motion which earried. RffiOLUTION ESTABLISHIidG STOP SICrNS OPT HA.RRISON AT MYRTLE, AND ON JEFFERSON AVENUE AT ALAMEDA DE LAS PUi�'rAS. Councilman Weymouth offered RESOLUTION 2280 ESTABLISHING AND DECIARING CERTAIN DESIGNATED ENTRANCES TO DESIGN ATID INTERSECTIONS TO BE STOP ENTRANCES and � �� moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Granger and carried on roll call, Councilman Spillers bein� noted absent. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE REVISING WATEH COrJNECTION CHARGES. Councilman Herkner moved that the City Attorrtey be instructed to prepare the necessary resolution and bring � same back at the next �ouncil meeting, July 15th, seconded by Councilman �eiss and , ` carried. The proposed ordinance will be studied further before introduction. RESOLUTION GRANTING VARIANCE TO F. ANDERSON ALLOii�JIING FIVE FOOT R�AR YARD. The Clerk read the title of the resolution. Councilman Herl�er offered RESOLUTION 2281 GRANTING VARIt�NCE FROM CERTAIN PRQVISIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THL CITY OF RIDWOOD CITY and moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman �eiss and carried on roll call, Council- man Spillers being noted absent. ,.��,�..�.��a..�-.�.�.. ;.��.:�;�>.,�,��a. �.�r.�.,a ��,� ..T. ..�.� �. �