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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/12/2018 Traffic Safety Advisory Committee City of Apple Valley September 12, 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, Joe Shaw, Arthur Zimmerman Members Absent: Consultants/Alternates Present: Brandon Anderson, City Engineer Others Present: Talla Anderson, Naomi Ehara 2. Approval of Agenda MOTION: Ms. Dolan moved, second by Mr. Saam to approve the agenda as presented. Motion passed 7-0. 3. Audience Items There were no audience items. 4. Approval of July 11, 2018 Minutes MOTION: Mr. Grawe moved, second by Ms. Dolan, to approve the Minutes of July 11, 2018. Motion passed 7-0. 5A. Speed Concern at 8283 131st Street Two residents expressed concern about vehicles speeds, cut-through traffic, and a blind driveway approach in their neighborhood. They requested a lower speed limit and"children at play" sign installations. Mr. Anderson explained that"children at play" signs are not supported in the uniform manual on traffic control devices. However, he also noted the roadway has a steep grade, a relatively tight curve, and heavy vegetation in the right-of-way. He said a speed advisory sign might be warranted and proposed collecting speed data and implementing the driver awareness signs. There was brief discussion about the incentive for traffic from the north to use the roadway as a cut- through route to reach McAndrews Road. 5B. Palomino Deer Crossing Signage Review Mr. Anderson reported receipt of a request for deer crossing signage on Palomino Drive. Because of the relatively high number of deer that cross many different roadways within the City, the policy has been to only install signs at points where there have been abnormally high numbers of deer- vehicle accidents or other unique deer-related issues that would justify placement of a sign. The Committee will monitor this area for deer-related accidents. 5C. 1401h and Granite Designated Right Turn Lane Request Mr. Anderson said he reviewed the projected traffic volumes from before the Legends development was started and continues to monitor actual traffic volumes since its completion. At peak times, three to four cars can potentially cue up to make a right-hand turn. The projection is a maximum of 40 vehicles per day attempting to make a right-hand turn. The standard minimum volume of right-turning vehicles to warrant construction of a right-hand turn lane is 100 per day. While adding a right-hand turn lane would increase safety, there are many other similar intersections with similar or higher traffic volumes and they should all be prioritized before moving forward with a project. 5D. Stop Sign Request at Pennock Avenue and 138th Mr. Anderson said the intersection is a non-conventional T-intersection. There is a stop sign on the leg of the "T"that leads into a cul-de-sac. Pennock Avenue essentially makes a 90 degree turn with no stop sign in either direction. Due to low traffic volume, the intersection does not meet warrants for an all-way stop, but advisory signs may be warranted. Mr. Anderson said he would continue to study the situation. 5E. Crosswalk Request at Pennock Avenue Near Wallace Park Mr. Anderson said there was a request for a mid-block crosswalk. This area does not meet the traffic volumes to warrant a striped crosswalk at an intersection. Due to its proximity to the intersection with 1381h, Mr. Anderson said he would further evaluate the crosswalk with the intersection. 5F. Driver Feedback Signs Requests and Deployment Schedule Mr. Anderson presented a schedule for driver feedback sign deployments. 5G. MSA Traffic Count Updates Mr. Anderson said 74 percent of the roadways were counted. Some counts need to be taken while school is in session to be accurate. 6A.Other Traffic Concerns Communicated to the City of Apple Valley Police Concerns There were no new Police concerns,. Public Works Concerns Mr. Anderson said the signals currently installed at 1401h Street and Garden View Drive can't support a change to the flashing yellow arrow with the signals' current controllers. Staff will look to schedule an upgrade in the Capital Improvement Program (CII'). Mr. Anderson said there have been concerns related to stray golf balls hit from the golf course along 1401h Street. 6B.Educational Issues and Grant Opportunities Ms. Dolan said there would be a School Bus Stop Arm Violation Awareness Event on September 21". October is School Bus Safety Month and schools will distribute educational flyers. September 201h is a recruitment meeting for Dakota County Toward Zero Deaths. The Toward Zero Deaths Minnesota conference will be October 23rd and 24th. 7. Adjourn MOTION: Mr. Saam moved, second by Mr. Zimmerman, to adjourn. Motion passed 7 - 0. Meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.