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iK <br />f- <br />i'.. <br />:>• <br />,K'ki;-'.' <br />r <br />MINUTES OF THE NBOULAN ONONO COUNCIL NIITINS - NOVIMIIN gSi |§9I <br />SPATES AVENUE TRAFFIC CONCERNS - CONT. <br />T«rry Morsa, 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 Iv1 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 o»* the road was to be <br />neighborhood road. <br />Crear noted that If the public Is tola 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.