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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/11/2017 Traffic Safety Advisory Committee City of Apple Valley January 11, 2017 7:00 p.m. Municipal Center Minutes 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Arthur Zimmerman. Members Present: Linda Dolan, Charles Grawe, Fred Puente, Matt Saam, Joe Shaw, Arthur Zimmerman Members Absent: Nick Francis Consultants/Alternates Present: Brandon Anderson, City Engineer; John Bermel, Police Captain Others Present: 2. Approval of Agenda Mr. Grawe requested the addition of 2016 Accomplishments as Item 5C. MOTION: Mr. Saam moved, second by Mr. Grawe to approve the agenda as amended. Motion passed 6-0. 3. Audience Items There were no audience items. 4. Approval of November 9, 2016 Minutes Mr. Saam noted a typo in the meeting date. MOTION: Mr. Saam moved, second by Mr. Puente, to approve the Minutes of November 9, 2016 as corrected. Motion passed 4-0. (Mr. Zimmerman and Ms. Dolan Abstained) 5A. Update on Traffic and Speed Concerns on Haves Rd South of 145th St Mr. Anderson provided a conceptual diagram of proposed parking restrictions. Ms. Dolan requested that the parking restrictions extend to the north of the trail that crosses Hayes Road and connects with Haven Drive. 5B. Elect Officers MOTION: Mr. Grawe moved, second by Mr. Saam, to re-elect Mr. Zimmerman as Chair and Mr. Shaw as Secretary. Motion passed 6-0. 5C.2016 Accomplishments MOTION: Ms. Dolan moved, second by Mr. Shaw, to approve the 2016 accomplishments and forward them to the City Council. Motion passed 6-0. 6A.Other Traffic Concerns Communicated to the City of Apple Valley Police Concerns Mr. Bermel noted there was a fatal accident in which a wrong-way driver was killed. Public Works Concerns Mr. Anderson reported a requested for a stop sign at 142nd Street and Granite Avenue which was reviewed in 2016. 6B.Educational Issues Grant Opportunities Ms. Dolan demonstrated a cell phone slip cover that prevents cell signals from reaching the phone when encased. As part of Distracted Driving Month, AAA is distributing the covers to local police departments. Ms. Dolan suggested writing an AAA mini-grant application for $500 to purchase additional slip covers to distribute at the high schools and possibly for City distribution at Night to Unite and other police events. The group consensus was this was a worthy cause for a grant application. Ms. Dolan announced that April 19th is a regional Toward Zero Deaths conference. 7. Adjourn MOTION: Mr. Grawe moved, second by Mr. Saam, to adjourn. Motion passed 6 - 0. Meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.