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City Council Meeting Minutes August 7, 2007 Page 3 of 14 stated the City has resisted irnplementing sign stops at every intersection due to concern of not knowing what the consequences would be. He noted some of the more aggressive measures discussed are very costly. He stated at this point the recommendation would be status quo. Mayor Sisk stated Council has expressed a desire to have a stop sign at Dahlia and Madison. He inquired why a stop sign could not be utilized on a trial basis. He reported on intersections in other municipalities where stop signs have been implemented as traffic calming measures. He noted there is a police presence along Polk and Dahlia, but requested more pro-active measures be implemented. Public Works Director Phare explained with stop sign applications there is a reduction along the placement of the sign, but not along the entire corridor. Council member Muckle commented on traffic calming measures he has observed. He stated the no-;>olution option is not an option. Council members acknowledged this roadway is very challenging. There was Council support for placing a 3-way stop sign at the corner of Dahlia and Madison on a trial basis. Mayor Sisk directed Staff to install a stop sign. Council member Muckle requested a traffic counting device be placed at this intersection to record the nunnber of cars traveling on Dahlia. City Clerk Varra reported today, August 7, 2007 was the first day candidates who wish to run for Mayor or City Council may pick up a petition packet. Three seats are open for City Council, one in each ward. Petitions must be signed by 25 registered voters from within the municipal ward. Mayoral candidates can collect signatures from all three wards. Completed petitions must be returned on or before 5:00 p.m., August 27, 2007. Interim City Manager Balser reported the US 36 Corridor Environmental Impact Statement Report was released in July. Copies are available in the City Clerk's office, and at the Library. Public hearings are scheduled for 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM for Wednesday, August 29, apt the Double Tree Hotel in Westminster; Thursday, August 30 at the Broomfield Auditorium and Thursday, September 6 at the East Boulder Community Center. ;She also reported that agenda items for the August 14 Study Session will include a meeting with Boulder County on Open Space, Boulder County's transportation tax ballot issue and discussion on business assistance policy incentives. Mayor Sisk reported this wound be Heather Balser's last official City Council meeting as Interim City Manager. He praised Balser for her service to the City of Louisville. The Mayor and City Council presented Balser with a bouquet of flowers in appreciation of her' dedicated service to the City.