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Session 1675, Minutes August 19, 1996 Page 5 Responding to Mr. Munkel, Mr. Curtis said he understood that TCI will not drop any of the channels carded by Continental, however, that may be discussed when franchise renewal talks are held in 1997. Mrs. Thompson asked if rates, number of channels, and service will change. Deputy City Manager Kim- berley Trombly explained the only matter being considered now is transfer of the franchise; the matters Mrs. Thompson is concerned about will be discussed when the franchise is up for renewal next year. However, an upgrade to 78 channels will be part of the franchise renewal. In response to Mr. Lieberman, Ms. Trombly said hours of service, studio location, programs, rates, service, etc., will not change with the transfer, and this is spelled out in the ordinance. Mr. Curtis said when the franchise renewal is considered in June, there undoubtedly will be other com- panies that will want to serve University City, which may serve to keep rates at a reasonable level. Mayor Adams said his concerns have been customer service, upgrades, and staffing changes that will occur, and how those will affect University City residents. He closed the public hearing at 7:50 p.m. TRAFFIC CONTROL - LYNN/JACKSON The City Manager said residents on Lynn have asked that the yield signs on Lynn at Jackson be changed to stop signs. The Traffic Commission recommended approval, but Mr. Ollendorff decided against a trial with stop signs since he felt they would be ignored and therefore more dangerous than the yield signs. He noted the final decision belongs to the City Council Mr. Lieberman said during the Traffic Commission's workshop last week, one of the points made by the experts was that yield signs generally do not belong on residential streets. Mrs. Thompson moved that stop signs replace the yield signs on Lynn. Mr. Lieberman seconded. Ms. Paula Coleman, 7335 Wayne, said she was in an accident at this intersection, and that prompted her to request the stop signs; however, she would like four-way stop signs. Sheila Clayton, 1550 N. Jackson, said the neighborhood has dealt with this problem for a long time, noting that other areas have handled similar situations in different ways--blocking the street, rerouting traffic, etc. She felt the best solution was a four-way stop. Responding to Mrs. Thompson, Mr. Ollendorff said Council could vote to approve four-way instead of two-way stop signs. Mrs. Thompson amended her motion to include four-way signs. There was no second. Mr. Lieberman said a bill on the City Clerk's docket will replace the yield signs with two-way stop signs; he felt that should be the first step. If it seems the four-way will work better, that may be done later.