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Mr. Mercer asked if he wanted a blockage similar to that on Kolln, where there is pedestrian access to Valley. Mr. Bengston said they did not want a break in the wall for security reasons. Gary Tomckins, 4083 Blacow, also supported closing Blacow and presented a map showing the turning difficulties. Mr. Scott Falsby requested no breaks in the soundwall. Mr. Don Loyer, 4074 Blacow, agreed with everything stated and was concerned about safety due to the Valley Avenue traffic. Mr. Bill Beucker, Orloff Street, pointed out there have been many near rear end accidents because of cars turning onto Blacow. It was moved by Mayor Mercer, and seconded by Councilmember Mohr, to close Blacow Street. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Mohr, Tarver, and Mayor Mercer NOES: Councilmembers Brandes and Butler ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Mr. Butler indicated he had a problem with limiting access to this large of an area by closing the street. Mayor Mercer said there have been incidents in other parts of town where streets were closed (Kolln and Secretariat) and there have been no problems. It was determined that a soundwall would be built with a pullout for disabled vehicles. Mr. Elliott indicated all the other residents on Orloff and Kolln did not receive notice of this closure. There was discussion about the need for notice to those affected by the rerouted traffic and Council was uncomfortable about taking action without input from the other neighborhoods. It was moved by Councilmember Tarver, and seconded by Councilmember Mohr, to adopt Resolution No. 89-284 to reconsider the closure of Blacow Street and to discuss the matter further at the meeting of July 18, 1989, as the first item on the public hearing agenda. -15- 6-20-89