Spencer, IA (KICD)– Spencer’s Public Safety Committee heard recommendations Monday evening on a recent traffic and speed study on the east edge of town that was conducted based on a safety concern.

The area in question is the stretch of East 18th Street near First English Lutheran Church after leadership for Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School asked for the area to be designated a school zone.

Police Chief Mark Warburton added the study also looked at 10th Avenue East in front of Spencer Middle School with some additional recommendations being made.

Chief Warburton also reminds the public that some changes will be coming to 11th Street Southwest from the South T to 11th Avenue Southwest by the Iowa Department of Transportation.

The Public Safety Committee recommended that new findings go forward for approval by the full City Council at an upcoming meeting.