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e B. Speed Zone Evaluations - Copies of report previously distributed to Council members showed existing speeds on various streets in the city as well as speeds at' which 85% and 50% o'f autos were actually driven.' Manager explained arrangement wit,h t1!e~ State Speed Control Board whereby the city would.do preliminary investigation, the results of which would then be transmitted to the State for review and determination' of speeds to be designated. Councilman Murray asked why the 85 percentile was assumed to be a safe speed. .He wondered why, if the 85 percentile was the test of safety, the posted speed~"were not lowered when the 85 percentile indicated a lower speed on Highway 99N froin Fairfield to Empire - posted at 50 mph, driven at 45 (85%) and 40 mph (50%). Don Allen, public works director, explained that tests had shown on a national basis that 85% of t~e peaRle qrive in a safe manner according to road 'conditions. The 50 percentile was listed for purpose of comparison. With regard, to HighwaV 99N, he said, the 50 mph was more or less the standard posting for that type of facility; it could be brought to the State's attention, but he felt the State would answer that it was a majorhJghway which normally would not be posted less than 50 mph. Councilman Haws 'ilskcd if transmittill to the' State of "the s/,ceds listed would mean the State woula'change tbJ-~ ,signs ilnd speed!; according]'!.' 'Mr. Allcn explained the' lengthy process whereby the .C;tiJte investigated those stIL'ct.'; transmi tted for 'con- sideration after which it 5c't I'ile spec'ds. The city r(,c('iVf;~ formal notice of any" changes in the posted speeds and is given cl chalice to respond before the changes are made. However, the State Speed Control Board has, the ,final authority on all posted speed changes. e . . Councilm.Jn Bradley wondered if conscrvct:ion of fuel should be taken into account in consideration of increasin<[ allOlo/able speeds, whether the national energy conserva- tion policy should be considered. Mr. Allen responded that the puhlic's awareness of the conservation policy and the tendency to reduce speeds accordingly would more or less compensate for that factor. Councilman Williams commented that in the 30/40 mph ranqe con::idcrcd for most of the slreets ,I isted tlJere would pr"obably not, be significant difference in fuel consumption. Manager added that it is generally felt that people will drive at what thi!Y consider a safe speed regardless oE speeds posted. Mr. Murray moved seconded by Mr. Keller to forward,for State Speed Control Board evaludtion thOse streets listed with 85 percentile of 10 mph fa..'ter than 'posted speeds, and include lIigJ-lIo/ay 99N [rom Fairfield to E::rnpil'<-' flOW po:<;ted 50 mph with 85 JX~l'centile drivi~g at 45 mph. Motion carried unanimously. C. Sale, Mahala Drive Right -of-wa,;L - Cop'ies of map showing 'strip of Mahala Drive right-oE-way at West Hillside Drive were previously distributed to Council members. The owner of abutting property, Robert F. Sorenson, 4930 West Hillside Drive, offered $1200 for the 30'x2l2' strip on which $1970.82 assessT(lent for improveme~t of Mahala Drive was deferred because private property did not abut the street. It was noted that if Mr'. Sorenson acquired the :5trip of laJ?d he could combine it with two lots abutting the strip a~? a third in his ownership for subdivision. StaEf recommended sale as presented." Councilman Wi lliams wondered if subdivision wou']d be required as a condition of collecting the deferred assessment. Manager said it was not but if the property was subdivided Mr. Sorenson would have to initiate it. Public Works Director added that Mr. Sorenson did want assurance that a minor subdivisio~ would be per- mitted if he purchased the strip of land. Mr. Murray moved seconded by Mr. Keller to authorize the sale Ear $1200. Motion carried unanimously. e 1/27/75,- 13 2.9 Comm 1,'15/75 Approve Conun 1/15/75 Approve