Tuesday,  Nov. 19, 2013 • Vol. 16--No. 126 • 5 of 37

Slowing down traffic on
2nd Ave. West

• The Curb and Gutter Resolution of Necessity Hearing turned into a request to slow traffic down on Second Avenue West.
• The fear that newly paved roads will make the traffic go even faster was a concern for Wendy Monson and Stan Monson, Sr.
• Wendy Monson said several dogs have been killed on that road because of speedy traffic. "One of these days its going to be a dead kid lying in the middle of the road instead of a dog," Wendy said. Stan added that tickets should be issued and not warning tickets.
• Both of the Monsons suggested putting in speed bumps or dips to help curtail the fast traffic.
• They were also concered about drainage in the area. Stan said that it's pretty hard to drain water uphill and would like to see more storm sewer installed.
• Martha Farmen was also at the hearing and inquired into the payment plan of the curb and gutter.
• The plan is to redo Second Avenue West and Third Avenue West and all connecting streets next year. It was also reported that all of the trees in the boulevard on Washington Street between Second and Third Ave will need to be removed.

Playground equipment on its way

• The Woof (yes, that is woof) fiber was delivered to the city on Monday for the new playground equipment. The playground equipment is en route. Thus far, $12,875.18 has been raised for the new playground equipment and another $700 is needed for the concrete work.
• Engineered "Woof" Fiber is made from specially ground virgin wood fibers that have been screened to yield random-sized particles that generally do not exceed ½" x 2" in size. This longer shape, along with the smaller-size particles, aids in the interlocking process to reduce movement and eliminate splinters.

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