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DISCUSSION STOP SIGNS IN OSLO PARK Public Works Director Davis reviewed the following memo: TO: James W. Davis, P.E., DATE: December 18, 1986 Public Works Director OFC 4 o A 86 w SUBJECT: 19 Avenue sw; FROM: Michael L. Orr,0) REFERENCES: Traffic Engineer At 1638 on 12-17-86, this office was notified by J. Hollingshead of 1685 19 Avenue SW that the stop signs on the subject road were changed to stop 19 Avenue SW at 15 Street and 16 Street. This report was verified by John Butler at 1655. It should be noted that a resident of the street, David Myers of 1535 19 Avenue SW, has been requesting this action but was denied on two occa-, sions. • 4 The signs were restored to their original location at 0805 12-18-86. Director Davis informed the Board that about a month and a half ago staff did contact the Sheriff and request that he increase enforcement of the speed limit in Oslo Park Subdivi- sion. No other complaints have been received since that time, and staff does not recommend any changing of the signage in this area as it has been done.with continuity under an overall signage i plan which is in conformance with national standards. Commissioner Bird believed the plan was that we would leave the signage as it is, monitor it, and then revisit it. Commissioner Eggert inquired about the time period when the signs were changed and was advised that it was only for about 24 hours. David Myers informed the Board that he lives at 1535 19th Ave. SW, Oslo Park Subdivision and this street is a main street in Oslo Park and gets most of the traffic. There are only two stop signs between Vero Highlands and Oslo Road, and when his kids are playing in the yard, he is so concerned he puts traffic JAN 6 1987 17 8001( P3 6