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month trial at both intersections with traffic counts and speed data being collected before installation and then after six months is recommended. Council questions evolved about the use of chokers and the impact on bicyclists. Public Comment: Kathy Schrenk, McGarvey resident and traffic committee member, thanked the City for support of their block party. She supported the proposed chokers stating that McGarvey is an unusual street, an artery, very hilly, and really steep such that a barrier like the choker is necessary. She explained that she serves on the bike committee and that because McGarvey is so steep when biking down, most times, you are forced to take the lane because you are going at the speed of traffic. If going uphill, there are parked cars at many times. She expressed surprise at the lack of support for the circle and her hope that further consideration will be given at a later time. In conclusion, she was pleased with traffic calming measures on the upper half but cautioned that there is a lot of interest for measures on the downhill half. Mary Brown stated that in 1961 she requested stop signs be installed and she is still waiting for assistance for the kids at McGarvey and something for Roosevelt Avenue. She requested a radar gun after witnessing a driver running through a stop sign at Connecticut. Gerald Nagle stated the difficulty in backing out of residential driveways on Roosevelt because drivers are slowing down to make a left hand turn onto Connecticut, going west on Roosevelt to go south on Connecticut. Drivers go to the curb lane to get by without having to slow down. He stated that while trying to direct traffic after an accident he has almost been hit about three times. He requested officers or a radar gun be provided. Gina Davis, resident at McGarvey and Fernside, representing the other corner that would have the chokers stating that they both oppose them. She does not believe they will limit the flow, or that they will impact bicyclists, and she expressed concern with leaves and debris gathering. She further stated that she does not oppose the stop signs or chokers down below. She concluded with stating that the real fix is to limit access at Farmhill and her hope that Council will revisit the issue. Howard Smith stated he lives on McGarvey and that in April 2006 at a community meeting on the topic City Manager Everett asked the group what they can do about traffic on McGarvey. He continued to explain what the group has done and his disappointment that the only consideration is for two chokers at the top. He stated that there is overwhelming support for some of the other petitions and that the petition requirements need to be reviewed. The concluded, stating that the "elephant in the room" is enforcement asked what the City can do. JOINT CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 10, 2007 PAGE 6