The Superior Express -

Motorists driving in downtown Superior may soon have to learn new habits.

Monday evening members of the Superior City Council reviewed the sign study report prepared by the city’s engineering consultants. Though no formal action was taken to adopt the suggestions, among the suggestions that seemed to meet with council approval was the one calling for the addition of four-way stop signs in the downtown area.

Proposed locations discussed Monday included the Central Avenue intersections with Fourth and Fifth streets and the intersection of Fourth and Commercial streets. It was said the additional stop signs would be a safety enhancement. Comments noted the speed of motor vehicles and the number pedestrians, including elderly adults and children, frequenting those intersections.

Another proposal calls for adjusting the speed limit on West Eighth Street. Currently the speed limit is reduced at the 3500 Road intersection to 25. The study suggests a 40 mile per hour speed limit at that point reducing to 25 nearer the school zone. However, as the area is outside of the city limits, a change would have to be approved by the county commissioners.

The study proposes some 55 sign changes in the southwest quadrant of the community which was the area of study.

It was reported the contractor hired to build the new water treatment plant has begun work. Equipment is on site and the footings poured for the new building. When completed, the plant will remove any contaminants before the water enters the municipal distribution system. The plant is expected to cost more than $4.5 million to construct.

Housing Development Corporation submitted the results of a random housing survey sent earlier to residents of Superior. Approximately 13 percent of the surveys were returned. Most were from people in the lowest income bracket. Needed repairs on their properties listed in order were 1. Foundation repair, 2. Furnace, water heater and air conditioning, 3. Insulation, 4, Exterior paint and siding, 5. Sidewalks, 6. Plumbing, 7. Wall, ceiling and floor repair and 8. Window and door replacement.

The need for foundation repair was expected as it is a common problem with older homes in rural communities where many foundations have been compromised by age and environment, It is a major concern for all homeowners. If the foundation fails, the home is in a vulnerable state.

Permission was given the Superior Mother’s Club and the Living Faith Fellowship Church to proceed with plans to hold Easter egg hunts Saturday morning in Lincoln Park. Permission was also granted to block motor vehicle travel on some park roads during the events.

The Mother’s Club hunt for toddlers through kindergarten age youngsters will be held in the area between the tank and the Lost Creek bridge over Fourth Street, The event will start at 9 a.m. and Fourth Street will be closed at the bridge.

The Eggstravaganza, sponsored by Living Faith Fellowship, will start following the Mother’s Club hunt at approximately 9:30 and continue for two hours. It will be geared for all ages of youngsters. For that event, the council approved the closing of Lincoln Park Road between the historic bridge and the campground.

The council approved, on first reading, the creation of a city administrator’s position. Following the resignation of the city planner, many of his duties have been assumed by the city clerk and the utilities manager. Once this ordinance is finalized, the utility manager’s title will change to that of city administrator.

The council is also considering the creation of a part-time grant coordinator position. If the position is created, the holder would be responsible for a variety of grant administration and acquisition functions.