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155. Regular Meeting May 10, 2004 Page 10 Mayor Habingreither introduced for consideration Item 30, removed from the consent agenda, approval to authorize Change of Services No. 4 in the amount of $285,000.00 regarding the contract with CH2M Hill, Inc. related to the Wastewater Treatment Plant Modifications Project. Ms. Narvaiz moved for approval to authorize Change of Services No. 4 in the amount of $285,000.00 regarding the contract with CH2M Hill, Inc. related to the Wastewater Treatment Plant Modifications Project and Mr. Taylor seconded the motion. Laurie Anderson, Director of the Engineering Department, stated at the last Regular Council Meeting the Council approved the funding. Mayor Habingreither stated he feels once the contractor has identified the appropriate methodology to be used for this Project, he feels a workshop should be held. The Council then voted unanimously for the approval to authorize Change of Services No. 4 in the amount of $285,000.00 regarding the contract with CH2M Hill, Inc. related to the Wastewater Treatment Plant Modifications Project. Mayor Habingreither introduced a discussion regarding street diverters in the Hughson Heights Neighborhood. Mayor Habingreither stated citizens have signed up to speak regarding this issue. 1) Carlos Rodriguez stated all the traffic studies for this area show there are problems with the volume and speed of traffic. He stated since the diverter was placed, the City has created a problem for the residents of Chaparral and Algarita. 2) Gaylord Bose stated he feels the diverter has been beneficial for Hughson Street. He stated Algarita and Chaparral are neighborhood streets and not collector streets. He feels these streets should also have diverters until Craddock construction is completed. 3) C. Jennings stated she has been a resident on Chaparral since 1970. She stated she feels the children of this neighborhood have been put in jeopardy. She stated she would appreciate anything the Council could do to slow down the traffic in her neighborhood. Mr. Thomaides stated he feels this diverter has had a great impact on Hughson Street. He stated he wants to bring the Ordinance back to add diverters on Chaparral and Algarita. Mayor Habingreither stated he feels this problem should be worked out by Staff and then their recommendation provided to the Council for their consideration. He also inquired whether the Engineering Department foresees a solution to this problem. Sabas Avila stated the construction on the intersection of Ranch Road 12 and Craddock Avenue will begin in the summer of 2005. He stated this Project will be completed 18 months later. He stated he is not opposed to adding two more diverters until the construction is completed. Mr. Thomaides stated he is opposed to the diverters being temporary. Ms. Narvaiz stated after the construction on the intersection is finished, she feels Staff needs to monitor the diverters before they are taken down. Sabas Avila stated Staff will do traffic counts before and after the diverters are installed. Mr. Bose stated the Agenda Request Form in the Council packet shows the increase of traffic volume and speed on these streets. Jane Hughson stated on the map Hughson Street looks like a shortcut, and the traffic has to wait a long time before they can turn left. She feels once the