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j.08 THURSDAY, JULY 16, 1998 Spruce Street. He further recommended that Brookdale be made one-way, West-bound only, at the crossover to Spruce Street. Considerable discussion then occurred among Council Members and Commission members concerning the probability of significant new development and growth in the activity within the study area, and the further impact this growth would have on traffic flow and patterns. Speeds and speed enforcement, as well as the issues of large trucks using the area were also discussed. Vice-Mayor Teague noted that this area had become a major thoroughfare into and out of the City, and Mr. Cress suggested that in light of this fact and anticipated growth the City might wish to consider closing off Windsor Street at Spruce Street, to reduce problems there. City Manager Earl Reynolds asked if there was any merit to adding other signals further west on Brookdale, noting concern about trRffic at the intersection of Brookdale Street and Fisher Street, where a large number of heavy trucks and City vehicles must enter and exit Brookdale each day. Commission Chairman David Ashwell observed that the entire area needed to be carefully examined and planned for future development, and Mr. Reynolds agreed, stating that the Traffic Safety Commission needed to be directly involved in this planning process. Mr. Reynolds also mention the possible advent of service roads as an alternative to help avoid future traffic problems as more development occurs. Mayor Crabtree noted that although there were challenges it was good to have traffic flow and development occurring, which demonstrated the economic health of the City. Vice-Mayor Teagne then asked if it was the Commission' s intention to recommend the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Brookdale and Sprucedale, and Chairman Ashwell put this item before the Commission members present. The Commission then voted unanimously to recommend to City Council that a traffic signal be installed at the intersection of Brookdale, Sprucedale, and the entrance to the Spruce Street Station Shopping Center. Mr. Reynolds asked if it would also be acceptable to Council to move ahead on the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Brookdale and Fisher Street, and was told to do so. Mr. Leon Towarnieki, Director of Public Works stated that recommendations for the installation of the traffic signals discussed would be provided to Council at their next regular meeting.