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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL M99TINB = N 0V €M @9R 99; 1991 <br />SPATES AVENUE TRAFFIC CONCERNS — CONT. <br />Terry Morse, Spates Avenue, reiterated that the Council had <br />commented that they did not want to encourage a cut off road <br />through the Long Lake subdivision, and here was the same type of <br />situation. He noted there are 7 driveways on the road of 1 block <br />long. He noted there are 10 kids that live on that street and <br />there are about 800 cars a day using the road. He felt these <br />people using the road are only saving minutes by not using the <br />County Road. <br />Callahan noted County Road 51 is very difficult to use at times. <br />Morse stated that the purpose of the road was to be a <br />neighborhood road. <br />Crear noted that if the public is told of the closing, they <br />probably will be against the closing as they are using the <br />roadway. <br />Butler felt that the Crystal Bay residents may be opposed to the <br />closing, but the majority of Orono probably doesn't even know <br />where Spates Avenue is located. <br />Crear noted again the Council's position of not wanting to create <br />a short cut off Highway 12, but they will allow it elsewhere. He <br />noted the road was not intended for this type of traffic load. <br />He noted the police using the road so much, that when there is a <br />problem, they run them down Spates Avenue rather than County Road <br />51. <br />Butler had no problem with blocking off the road, but noted it <br />should be done temporarily at first. She asked if it wouldn't be <br />better to block the road at County Road 15. <br />Morse indicated that had been suggested but the City decided for <br />maintenance purposes it would be better blocked at Brown Road. <br />Butler suggested that prior to the close, signs stating when the <br />road will be closed should be posted. <br />Callahan reiterated that he is not in favor of closing the road <br />and noted that all roads in the area are overused. He stated <br />that is a fact of life. He also noted that Wolf cannot get a <br />curb cut from the State off Highway 12, so that is not an issue. <br />He felt this would be precedent setting. <br />Butler felt if it is a question of public safety, just do it. <br />Jabbour stated that if the property Long Lake is proposing for <br />subdivision were to remain in Orono, the street would be private <br />and that would eliminate the entire issue. , <br />13 <br />