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r� s <br />Community Development Director Bob Keating advised that he has <br />drafted a resolution which is currently being reviewed by the City <br />of Vero Beach for any recommendations. It will then be put in MPO <br />and BCC form. <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Eggert, <br />SECONDED BY Commissioner Bird, to adopt <br />Resolution 95-126 supporting the installation <br />of a traffic signal at the intersection as set <br />forth in the memorandum. <br />Bill Koolage, concerned citizen, raised another issue with <br />respect to Indian River Boulevard. He claimed the speed limits <br />vary from 35 to 45 miles per hour and that the 45 mph limit causes <br />a hazard at the stop light. Also, he commented he has difficulty <br />entering Indian River Boulevard from Vista Gardens. He would like <br />to see a study on the speed limits there. He also felt there <br />should be more cooperation from DOT on this. <br />THE CHAIRMAN CALLED THE QUESTION and <br />Resolution 95-126 was adopted unanimously. <br />RESOLUTION NO. 95- 126 <br />A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY REQUESTING THAT THE FLORIDA <br />DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SIGNALIZE THE INTERSECTION <br />OF BEACHLAND BOULEVARD (S.R. 60) AND RIVERSIDE PARK <br />DRIVE. <br />WHEREAS, the original plans for, and the final <br />construction of, the new Merrill Barber Bridge included left turn <br />lanes at all approaches to the intersection of Beachland Boulevard, <br />Indian River Drive East, and Riverside Park Drive; and <br />WHEREAS, the availability of left turn lanes at all <br />approaches to this intersection is important and necessary for <br />special event traffic and emergency vehicles associated with <br />Riverside Park, the Center for the Arts, Riverside Theater, and the <br />Childrens Theater; and <br />WHEREAS, left turn lanes at all approaches to this <br />intersection will avoid routing unnecessary traffic into the <br />surrounding residential neighborhoods and public parks; and <br />WHEREAS, the intersection of Beachland Boulevard (S.R. <br />60) and Riverside Park Drive was not signalized as part of the <br />Merrill Barber Bridge project; and <br />WHEREAS, the public -parks on both sides of this <br />intersection are utilized by numerous pedestrians, and crossing <br />this intersection without a signal is hazardous; and <br />89 BOOK 96 F'I�GF ��� <br />September 19, 1995 <br />