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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/14/2015 Traffic Safety Advisory Committee City of Apple Valley January 14,2015 7:00 p.m. Municipal Center Minutes 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Secretary Joe Shaw Members Present: John Bermel, Todd Blomstrom, Charles Grawe, Joe Shaw, Laura Turek, Arthur Zimmerman Members Absent: Linda Dolan Consultants/Alternates Present: Dave Bennett Others Present: Jennifer Brustad 2. Approval of Agenda MOTION: Mr. Grawe moved, second by Mr. Bermel to approve the agenda as presented. Motion passed 6-0. 3. Approval of November 12, 2014 Minutes MOTION: Mr. Bermel moved, second by Mr. Grawe, to approve the Minutes of November 12, 2014 as presented. Motion passed 3-0. (Mr. Shaw and Ms. Turek abstained, Mr. Zimmerman not present) Mr. Zimmerman arrived. 4. Audience Items There were no audience items. 5A. Southview Elementary Traffic Concerns Mr. Bennett reported staff studied the intersection of Garden View Drive and Baldwin Drive. After reviewing intersection lighting standards, additional street lighting appears to be appropriate. He suggested relocating the pedestrian crossing sign to that it doesn't potentially obscure the view of pedestrians in the crosswalk. He noted that the intersection is at a narrowing of Garden View Drive. This means that there is no disabled vehicle/parking lane for stacking vehicles waiting to pick up students from the middle school. As a result, the stacking takes place in the drive lane and vehicles are attempting to pass the stacked vehicles by crossing the double yellow line. Mr. Bennett suggested creating a stacking lane from the north through the school site along the ball fields. This would remove the stacking from the street. Mr. Bennett noted that the school district is looking at possible improvements to a number of its facilities, including expanding parking to the west of Southview Elementary. MOTION: Mr. Grawe moved, second by Mr. Bermel, to add lighting, modify the sign location, and work with the school to relocate the vehicle stacking as recommended by the engineer. Motion passed 6-0. 5B.Approve 2014 Annual Report of Accomplishments MOTION: Mr. Grawe moved, second by Mr. Zimmerman, to forward the report to the City Council for receipt. Motion passed 6-0. 5C.Election of Officers MOTION: Mr. Grawe moved, second by Mr. Zimmerman, to elect Mr. Zimmerman as Chair and Ms. Turek as Secretary. Motion passed 6—0. 6A.Other Traffic Concerns Communicated to the City of Apple Valley Police Concerns Mr. Bermel reported no new concerns. Public Works Concerns Mr. Blomstrom reported no new concerns. 6B.Educational Issues Ms. Turek requested ideas for topics for the next Toward Zero Deaths Conference. Mr. Bermel requested estimates on long-term volume projection changes due to significant roadway modifications in the region. 7. Adjourn MOTION: Mr. Bermel moved, second by Mr. Shaw, to adjourn. Motion passed 6- 0. Meeting was adjourned at 7:42 p.m.