HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/08/2025 Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
City of Apple Valley
January 8, 2025
7:00 p.m. Apple Valley Municipal Center
Minutes
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Dave McKenzie.
Members Present: Greg Dahlstrom, Linda Dolan, Charles Grawe, Dave
McKenzie, Arthur Zimmerman (arrived at 7:01)
Members Absent: Matt Saam, Joe Shaw
Consultants/Alternates Present: Evan Acosta
Others Present:
2. Approval of Agenda
MOTION: Mr. Grawe moved, second by Ms. Dolan, to approve the agenda
as presented. Motion passed 4-0 (Mr. Zimmerman not present).
3. Audience Items
There were no audience items.
4. Approval of November 13, 2024 Minutes
MOTION: Mr. Dahlstrom moved, second by Ms. Dolan, to approve the
Minutes of November 13, 2024. Motion passed 4-0 (Mr. Zimmerman not
present).
5A. Request for Animal (White Squirrel) Crossing Signage near Upper 147th Street
West
Mr. Acosta said the City received a request for crossing signage for white
squirrels in the area of 147th Street. Such signage is not supported in the
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and MNDoT has
found deer crossing signs to be ineffective and recommends removal of such
signs. Staff informed the resident that such signs were not supported.
5B. 2024 Annual Report
MOTION: Mr. Zimmerman moved, second by Ms. Dolan, to recommend
approval of the annual report. Motion passed 5-0.
5C. Elect Officers
MOTION: Mr. Dahlstrom moved, second by Ms. Dolan, to elect Mr.
Zimmerman as Chair and Mr. McKenzie as Secretary. Motion passed 5-0.
6A.Other Traffic Concerns Communicated to the City of Apple Valley
Police Concerns
Mr. Dahlstrom said the department is using a systems approach to the patrol
shifts and traffic enforcement efforts.
Public Works Concerns
There were no new Public Works concerns.
6B.Educational Issues
There will be a regional TZD meeting on February 5th.
7. Adjourn
MOTION: Mr. Grawe moved, second by Ms. Dolan, to adjourn. Motion
passed 5-0. Meeting was adjourned at 7:13 p.m.