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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING <br />HELD JANUARY 13, 1992 <br />CONSIDERATION OP TEMPORARY CLOSURE OP SPATES AVE AT BROWN RD S - <br />CONT. <br />Callahan felt they should be allowed to use Spates Avenue. <br />Butler also pointed out that most of the problems are during rush <br />hour, which indicates that the City docs not contribute to the <br />major problem. <br />Jabbour reiterated that this is not a <br />problem. <br />valid solution to the <br />Mayor Peterson noted that if this request is allowed, they would <br />be setting a precedent for other roads, such as old Beach Road. <br />She explained that Hennepin County is researchina future <br />improvements for County Road 15. <br />Crear added that the Police Chief has agreed that Spates Avenue <br />is the preferred detour, which amounts to about 800 cars per day. <br />Callahan noted that when that happens, it needs to happen and <br />asked where Crear would suggest they go instead. <br />Mayor Peterson asked if the rate of accidents or near accidents <br />would increase if everyone used the County Road 51 access. <br />Sullivan stated that would be speculation, but noted people take <br />more risks when frustrated. He felt that perhaps it would be <br />premature to make a decision on this matter. <br />Crear asked the Council if they did not intend to do anything <br />about closing the road, then do something to discourage through <br />traffic such as speed bumps. <br />Oerhardson explained that speed bumps create maintenance problems <br />and emergency vehicles and buses do not like them. <br />Callahan noted that perhaps the turn could be narrowed from <br />County Road 15 onto Spates Avenue, thereby requiring motorists to <br />reduce their speed.