HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/14/2018 Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
City of Apple Valley
March 14, 2018
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: John Bermel, Linda Dolan, Charles Grawe, Fred Puente,
Matt Saam, Arthur Zimmerman
Members Absent: Joe Shaw
Consultants/Alternates Present: Brandon Anderson, City Engineer
Others Present: Rick Holtz
2. Approval of Agenda
MOTION: Ms. Dolan moved, second by Mr. Grawe to approve the agenda as
presented. Motion passed 6-0.
3. Audience Items
A resident expressed concern about vehicle noise on County Road 46 between
Diamond Path and Pilot Knob Road. He suggested lowering the speed limit
or adding a stop signal at Diamond Path. The Committee explained the City's
efforts to control speeds on the roadways. The Committee also noted that the
State of Minnesota sets the speed limits on roadways and Dakota County
controls the installation and maintenance of traffic controls on its roadways.
4. Approval of January 10, 2018 Minutes
MOTION: Mr. Saam moved, second by Mr. Bermel, to approve the Minutes
of January 10, 2018. Motion passed 5-0. (Ms. Dolan abstained.)
5A. There were no regular agenda items.
6A.Other Traffic Concerns Communicated to the City of Apple Valley
Police Concerns
In follow-up to a concern from the previous month, Mr. Bermel reported that
the Department's commercial vehicle inspector(CVI) had patrolled Garden
View north of County Road 42, but did not observe any commercial vehicles
using the roadway.
Mr. Bermel said the Department is seeking methods to increase stop-light
enforcement city-wide, but also specifically on Cedar Avenue.
Public Works Concerns
Mr. Saam said the City is investigating the feasibility of flashing yellows on
the traffic light at Garden View Drive and 1401' Street.
6B.Educational Issues and Grant Opportunities
There will be a Toward Zero Deaths meeting in the Metro area on April I81h.
The Minnesota conference will be October 23rd and 24h.
7. Adjourn
MOTION: Mr. Puente moved, second by Mr. Bermel, to adjourn. Motion
passed 6 - 0. Meeting was adjourned at 7:28 p.m.