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The June 22, 1987 meeting of the Residential Neighborhoods
Committee was called to order by its Chairman, Councilman Thomas
Zakrzewski , at 4 : 15 p.m. in the Council Chambers .
Persons in attendance included: Councilmen Serge, Braboy,
Beck, Puzzello, Taylor, Zakrzewski, Barcome, Paszek, and Voorde;
John Leszczynski, members of the news media, Kathleen Cekanski-
Farrand , and many concerned residents .
Councilman Zakrzewski noted that the purpose of the meeting
was to discuss the various traffic problems on Widener Lane.
It was noted that the zoning petition for the developer of
the proposed shopping plaza just north of Widener Lane had been
passed by the Common Council at its last meeting. At that
Council meeting, and at prior Council meetings , various
Councilmen including Councilman Zakrzewski, Councilman Barcome
and Councilman Taylor had expressed concern with regard to the
ongoing traffic problems in this area. The meeting was to
address and hear the residents with regard to their ongoing
concerns .
Mr. John Leszczynski then basically reviewed the various
options available to the residents. It was suggested that a cul
de sac could possibly be constructed. The main objective would
be to hear where the residents would like such a cul de sac
located. There was also discussion with regard to "crash bars"
which would only be used in case of emergency. Mr. Leszczynski
noted that the "crash bar" would be locked at all times and would
not be available except for emergency purposes. In response to
questions with regard to fire trucks and emergency vehicles using
Widener Lane , Mr. Leszczynski noted that access would be more
difficult with the cul de sac installed. He further indicated
that trash trucks could use the road with a cul de sac without
much difficulty .
Several residents then brought various concerns to the
attention of the Committee.
Councilman Zakrzewski noted that in light of the concern
voiced today , the residents should vote as to where the actual
cul de sac should be located .
Councilman Barcome suggested that the residents and the
Council look at the Hildreth closing. He further suggested that
a leader be chosen by the residents to serve as a proper liaison
so as to insure ongoing communication between the City and the
concerned residents .
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Residential Neighborhoods Committee
Minutes/June 22 , 1987 meeting
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Following much discussion and further comments by both the
Council members and the residents, Mr. Leszczynski gave an aerial
map of the area in question and left a sheet of paper for those
present to indicate whether they would like the cul de sac
located at the end of Miami or somewhere toward the middle. It
was further indicated that Mr . Leszczynski , through his
department, would make sure that all residents not present at the
meeting would be contacted directly so that they would have an
opportunity to voice their selection on the cul de sac location .
Following further discussion, the meeting was adjourned at
4 : 50 p. m.
Respectfully submitted ,
Councilman Thomas Zakrzewski , Chairman