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children on Mulberry Lane, between Blackberry Ave and Groby Rd. Mr. Feder is suggesting installation at both end of this block “Slow Down, Children Present” signs and “Speed Bumps.” Mr. Feder is also requesting to reduce the speed limit from 25 to 20 mph. Mr. Feder explained that this block is often used as a bypass for motorists traveling north and south between Blackberry Ave. and Groby Rd. The UCPD will provide speed data for the area at the meeting. “Slow Children Playing” or similar type of signs should not be used. The sign gives a false sense of security to children and parents. Children should never be allowed to play in the street. The MUTCD does not recognize this as a standard sign. The City of University City adopted the MUTCD as the manual for University City’s traffic policy and procedures. Speed bumps are not allowed to be installed on public streets, as they may damage emergency vehicles such as fire trucks and police cars. They are also an impediment for the snow plowing process in the winter months. Mulberry Lane is 950 ft long, and there are no speed limit signs installed in this block, therefore Public Work recommends the installation of speed limit signs indicating the 25 mph restriction one at Groby Rd and one at Blackberry Ave. Additional police monitoring with enforcement could be an effective deterrent. 3. Request to install a stop sign on Teasdale Ave, at Central Ave. Please find attached a traffic request form submitted May 12, 2010 by Ms. Clare Brady, resident at 515 N. Central Ave., requesting a stop sign to be installed on Teasdale Ave at Central Ave. The intersection at Teasdale Ave and Central Ave is a T-intersection, and currently two stops signs are installed for north and southbound Central Ave at Teasdale Ave. Public Works recommends installing a stop sign at the requested location due to the geometry of the intersection. FYI - Traffic calming in the alley at the 6600 block, south of Washington Ave north of 4. Kingsbury Blvd Update. Ms. Susan Terrill, resident at 6675 Kingsbury Blvd., requested the following: a) Installation of Speed Limit signs for the alley. Two – 15 MPH speed limit signs have been installed at both entrances of the Alley. b) For the access to the parking area at 520 Kingsland Ave. be a one way instead of a two way access at the alley. Washington University will make changes to the parking lot layout in the month of June of 2010, when students have moved out of the building. The new layout will be in place for new students/tenants in the same month. Approval of Minutes April 14, 2010 5. Cc: Evelyn Shields-Benford, Director of Public Works Major Ernest Green, Police Department Arthur Sharpe, Jr., Council Liaison