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Mr. Lieuallen, noting the concern for alley traffic, asked why and where these cars were going in the alleys. Mr. Hanks answered that the traffic count on the alleys north of 12th Avenue between Adams and e Monroe had 20-30 cars per day and the alleys south of 12th had 13-49 cars per day. He did not feel that was abnormally high. He did not have a destination study. Mr. Lieuallen responded that any traffic in an alley is undesirable because cars are not expected to use the alleys. Responding to Ms. Smith's question, Mr. Hanks said Police and Fire were asked prior to the implementation of the diverters if there would be a problem; if they do not concur, diverters are not installed. Ms. Miller asked about the success of procedures designed to discourage alley traffic. Mr. Hanks said one possibility would be alley diverters or the already-installed stop signs. The condition of the alleys themselves is a deterrent. The timing of the lights on 11th and 13th has been improved, which makes the alleys less desirable to use. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to adopt the Manager's recommendation and adopt the findings. Mr. Lieuallen felt that in voting for the motion, it would be responding to a problem that would continue to grow more serious. Ms. Miller did not see the issue as a conflict of bicycles and cars, but rather a decision to cut down on through traffic versus going out of the way to reach a destination. In the area she represents, reducing traffic is considered the more favorable situation. e Motion carried 6:1, Mr. Hamel voting no. B. Concurrent Annexation/Rezoning 1. Property located south of Ayres and west of Gilham from County AGT,RA to City R-l/PD (Marvin Knutson) (AZ 79-2) (Map Distributed) 2. Property located south of Ayres and east of Delta from County AGT,RA to City R-l/PD (Dessler/Allen) (AZ 79-5) (Map Distributed) Manager noted that these two properties would be considered at the same time, since the reasons for and against the annexations were similar. Mr. Saul explained that this area represented a total of 102.5 acres, 38.5 in the Dessler/Allen, and 74 in the Knutson. Thirty-five to 40 acres were in a gravel pond which the properties share. The Dessler/ Allen would be a mobile home park and PUD. The Knutson property would be PUD. The standards applicable are the City standards, the availa- bility of services, the administrative rule adopted by the LCDC, and Statewide Goals, as explained in the materials presented to the Council members. 8/13/79--4 ~ ~3L