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294 could be added and he felt Council has not looked at this matter fairly.. Mr. Feneli stated that Councilwoman Trask pointed out to him that the report from Ptl. Wheatcroft stated that present traffic flow does not warrant an additional light. Mayor Beebe stated the paper work and time involved to acquire a traffic light is very extensive as the Village has experienced with Heinen's light. .Councilman Carmen stated that Council was open to new suggestions and will continue the investigation to come up with a solution. Mr. Bennett stated he would circulate Mr. Marquardt's letter and reopen the matter later. Mr. Norman Kotoch, 6717 Wildwood Trail, questioned the creditibility of the traffic survey. Police Chief Stevens stated that the survey was taken over a four week period and he realized that further studies would have to be made. - Mr--.-.Kotoch questioned if originally the plan did not show two streets. Mr. Steve Hovancsek stated the two points for ingress and egress were Wildwood/S.O.M. and Zorn Lane. He also stated it could compound problems to make another outlet, and he did not feel it was feasible. Mr. Kotoch stated the problem was going on for too long. Mayor Beebe stated that Council is aware of the problem and capies of the letter will be distributed to all residents affected. Further discussion was held regarding. the addition of stop signs and traffic lights, but a't this time,the intersection does not warrant this. Engineer Steve Hovancsek stated that once the development is complete, signs might be the answer: Mayor Beebe suggested that children not be permitted to play in the' street. Councilwoman Trask questioned about "slow, children" signs and Mayor Beebe stated there were already signs posted,, Councilman Spellman stated that the speeding traffic problem does not only exist on Wildwood Trail exclusively, but throughout the Village.