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e e Minutes, Regular Meeting and citizens Participation Meeting La Porte City council December 14, 1992, Page 6 Myrtle Creek, which would indicate two-way traffic with no passing allowed. If this is not sufficient to slow traffic, a solid white stripe 8 feet from the curb on each side, with rumble strips can be added at a later date. Traffic control will also be done frequently to see if the plan is working. Mr. Howard Ebow addressed Council expressing concern that the white stripe might encourage people to park on the street, which would pose a problem of children running into the street between parked cars. They just want to solve the problems they have, not create further problems. He understands the City's position as far as liability. Mr. Paul Parks, current president of the Creekmont Homeowners Association, addressed Council indicating his concern over the cost of implementing and maintaining the proposed plan for Myrtle Creek. He still feels stop signs would accomplish their main goal, which is to make the "hump" more safe. Also, stop signs would give residents living on Myrtle Creek a little bit of a "window" to be able to get in and out of their driveway. Councilperson Cooper feels that stop signs on both sides of the "hump" could be seen, and that would be his preference. He quoted a section of Vernon's Statutes, which indicated that municipalities could install stopping devices wherever they deemed them necessary. His position on stop signs has not changed, but the solution depends on what the majority of Council wants to do. Councilperson Maxwell complimented staff and steve Gillett on the survey, and his opinion is that the striping will slow people down. Councilperson Thrower appreciated the efforts that steve and Chief Powell had put into the study, but feels it has been studied long enough. At this point in time the Council should do something to help the people out there. Councilperson Sutherland feels the problem is at its worst right now because of the construction going on. Once Underwood is four-lane and Spencer Highway is through, it will not be a serious problem. It should be a short-term problem, probably two years. If stop signs are put up, they could also be taken down at the proper time. He doesn't think massive controls on city streets, at a cost of a tremendous amount of money, is the answer. He feels focusing a little personal attention and gi ving them backup signage for a short term would be the way to go.