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Council gives first reading to ordinance creating Hopewell Avenue school zone
Summary
The council gave unanimous first reading to an ordinance adding a school zone on Hopewell Avenue. Police chief said the zone is intended to address traffic near the school; council members said they will monitor adjacent Criswell area if issues arise.
The Bettendorf City Council gave first reading to an ordinance amending Bettendorf City Code section 6-1-285 to add a school zone on Hopewell Avenue at its July 15 meeting.
Council member Palzinski introduced the ordinance at first reading. During discussion, Council member Adamson asked whether nearby Criswell Avenue would be addressed; Police Chief Scott said the school-zone signage at Hopewell is expected to address traffic where it stops at that intersection, and staff will reevaluate Criswell if pedestrian or traffic issues develop.
Palzinski moved approval of the ordinance at first reading; the council voted unanimously to approve the ordinance at first reading on a roll-call vote. Staff and the police department said they will monitor traffic after the zone is in place and consider further adjustments if needed.
