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9/18/84 Page -27- Engineer Huson commented that he was aware that Karl Kasch had gone to the meeting and he was going to review it. It was his un- derstanding that the County owned the right- of-way to the south and Mr. Kasch dropped it at that point. Mr. Rupp stated that it has been determined that the right-of-way is in the City of Louisville. Mayor Meier requested that Mr. Rupp get an estimate on how much this will cost, he also felt that generally this is assessed to the property owners and in this case the property to the south belongs to the County. Councilman Cussen Commented that he took exception to the Mayor's wording of kneejerk reaction to the School District. This municipality, not the School District assumes the liability for getting those kids to and from school in a safe and orderly fashion. Then once they step on that schoolground, it is the school's responsibility. But whether it is the County or the City we have to do whatever we can to see that those kids get there safely -- whether it be stop light install- ation, signage or sidewalks. Mayor Meier referred to the stop signs that had been put in place without warrant studies justifying them and said he didn't want this situation to become similar. Still felt that the Public Works Dept. needs to review these issues before there are done. Councilwoman Morris Made the recommendation that staff come back with all of the background and all the information that she has at the next council meeting and include safety factors, liability, and costs involved to resolve this issue. Councilwoman Johnson Inquired if the rest of the council received a letter from a group of residents regarding dropping off and picking up children at the Elementary School as well as where they should park. Mayor Meier and Councilman Fauson had also received the letter. Mayor Meier responded that the first course of action would be to deal through the School District - have them educate their parents and teachers relative to the problems indicated in the letter.