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COUNCIL WORK SESSION
August 28, 2000
4:15 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Anders, Jordan, Krizek, Murphy, Gronen, Getty, Berry.
Moved by Anders, seconded by Gronen that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
The council reviewed a petition received from the residents on Campbell Avenue, from Kimball
to Fletcher, concerning increased traffic, the type and speed of the traffic. The petition asks the
council to consider the following solutions: 1) establish a truck embargo, 2) lower the speed
limit to 25 mph, and 3) make the intersection of Campbell and Clough a four way stop.
Elmer Kortemeyer, representing the residents, stated that Campbell Avenue is very narrow, and
that it was constructed as a residential street. Many drivers use Campbell Avenue as throughway
from six corners to University Avenue. Mr. Kortemeyer stated that the majority of vehicles
speed, and there have been accidents caused by speeding vehicles passing other vehicles. Mr.
Kortemeyer commented that he has been told the Police Department does not have the
manpower to police this area.
Sandie Greco, Traffic Operations, stated that the speed limit could be lowered to 25 mph, and the
city could put a truck embargo on Campbell Avenue, but a truck embargo would not stop
delivery trucks. traveling to businesses. Ms. Greco stated that a four-way stop cannot be used to
slow traffic, and that a traffic study would have to be done to see if the intersection warrants a
four-way stop.
Councilperson Murphy stated that he traveled Campbell Avenue last week, and it is six feet
narrower than most streets, and he feels it would warrant a truck embargo. Councilperson
Murphy commented that he was traveling 30 mph and vehicles were on his bumper or passing
him. Councilperson Murphy stated that he doesn't believe lowering the speed limit will reduce
speeding.
Councilperson Anders stated that the Police Department does not enforce the embargo on Cedar
Bend, and he won't support the embargo on Campbell unless the police enforce it.
Acting Police Chief Tom Jennings stated that he will send additional officers to enforce the
speed limit, and they would patrol the area at different times of the day. They will also use the
trailer "Speedo" to slow down the traffic.
Councilperson Getty stated that the council would like the Police Department to do additional
enforcement of the area and use "Speedo" to slow down the traffic on Kimball and Fletcher
Avenues for 30 days and install additional speed limit sign.
With no further business before the council, it was moved by Jordan, seconded by Gronen that
the meeting be adjourned at 4:35 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk