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EXCERPTS OF THE <br /> MINUTES OF THE MEETING <br /> OF THE <br /> TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION <br /> Wednesday, November 12, 2003 <br /> Engineering Conference Room <br /> Second Fioor, Civic Center <br /> Item#1 Request for stop signs at the intersections of Ellen Avenue and Cushing Street <br /> There have been 7 recorded accidents at this intersection over the past three years, all which are <br /> potentially correctable with stop signs. Newell stated that Ellen Avenue is tfie only northbound <br /> exit from Colonial Mall and traffic is fairly heavy for this reason. The accident rate for this <br /> intersection show that yield signs established at this intersection approximately 13 years ago have <br /> not been beneficial. <br /> Don Wennecker asked if an all way stop would be a better solution to the accident problem than <br /> the two way stop that staff has recommended. <br /> April Veteto suggested that an all way stop might be more noticeable than a two way stop. Both <br /> streets carry close to the same volume of traffic. <br /> Newell said staff would not be opposed to an all way stop, however, typically it is an option that <br /> is worked up to. <br /> Kretsinger asked if the neighborhood citizens normally complained after the installation of stop <br /> signs. <br /> Newell responded that the area residents find the stop signs beneficial. <br /> Kretsinger suggested that a two way stop be installed first. <br /> Newell stated if the two way stop doesn't solve the problem within a year the Commission can <br /> always go back and revisit the issue. <br /> It was moved and seconded (Kretsinger / Wennecker) to follow staff recommendation. Motion <br /> carried unanimously. <br />