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Ms. Scribner stated that the reason for placing a four-way stop at this particular -- intersection was to make downtown a pedestrian friendly environment. The economic vitality of downtown is tied to the slower traffic. Ms. Dennis explained that the flashing light does discourage her from using Main Street as a through street. She would prefer the fully functioning light if she were commuting through town. Ms. Dennis believed that the light should remain at the intersection as a flashing light. She did not support the motion. A substitute motion was made by Ms. Scribner, and seconded by Ms. Dennis, that Resolution No. 94-20, be adopted, to leave the traffic signal on flashing red at the Main/Rose/Neal intersection. In response to Mr. Pico's concern, Mr. van Gelder explained that if Council decided to make this an interim/permanent four-way stop, stop signs should be installed. Ms. Scribner amended her motion to include the installation of stop signs and pavement markings at this intersection and to remove the pedestrian walk/don't walk indicators. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Dennis, Scribner and Mayor Tarver NOES: Councilmembers Mohr and Pico ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Item 10c Request for 3-Way Stop at Harvest and Rid_~ewood Roads (SR94:51) Mr. van Gelder presented the staff report. In response to Council's questions Mr. van Gelder described alternative ways to control the hazard of this curve on these streets. He further explained those who are involved in the noted accidents were local people. Ted Young, 1183 Harvest Road, spoke in favor of this request. He explained the problem the neighbors have been having with drivers speeding through the curve on Harvest Road. He believed that many of these drivers are high school age individuals who are basically not paying attention while driving. He requested that a 3-way stop sign be placed at this location to slow down traffic and avoid any more accidents. Mr. Young concluded by reading a letter that the neighborhood's mail carrier wrote in support of placing a stop sign at this location. James Huebner, 1186 Harvest Road, expressed concern of the number of accidents that occur at this location. He believed that the problem is the poor design of the street and was a - potential liability to the City. 02/15/94 9