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City of Apple Valley
September 9, 2020
7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting
Minutes
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Arthur Zimmerman.
Members Present: Greg Dahlstrom, Linda Dolan, Charles Grawe, Fred
Puente, Matt Saam, Joe Shaw, Arthur Zimmerman
Members Absent:
Consultants/Alternates Present: Evan Acosta, Brandon Anderson
Others Present:
2. Approval of Agenda
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Mr. Grawe requested the addition of an item to discuss the November 2020
meeting date.
MOTION: Mr. Saam moved, second by Ms. Dolan, to approve the agenda as
amended. Motion passed Roll Call Vote 7-0.
3. Audience Items
There were no audience items.
4. Approval of July 8, 2020 Minutes
MOTION: Mr. Grawe moved, second by Mr. Zimmerman, to approve the
Minutes of July 8, 2020. Motion passed Roll Call Vote 6-0 (Mr. Puente
abstained).
5A. Dead End Sign at Glendale Ct.
Mr. Anderson said a resident complaint of frequent traffic turning movements
and requested a"Dead End" sign for a cul-de-sac, Glendale Court. The
Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Devices (MUTCD) specifies a"Dead
End" sign as appropriate for situations involving a single roadway, like a cul-
de-sac. The MUTCD specifies "No Outlet" as the appropriate signage when
the situation involves a network of roadways with one outlet and entry.
MOTION: Ms. Dolan moved, second by Mr. Saam, to recommend the City
install a"Dead End" sign at the entrance to Glendale Court as proposed by the
Engineering Division. Motion passed Roll Call Vote 7-0.
5B. Cobblestone Lake Parkway Speed Concerns
Mr. Anderson said there have been concerns over vehicle speeds and
pedestrian crossings on the east side of the lake. A bike trail connects the lake
pathway to Diamond Path. The trail runs between houses and is not very
apparent to drivers on the Parkway. There is no signage on the pathway for
pathway users.
The Police Department increased enforcement activity in the area and the
Public Works Department deployed driver feedback signs. The Engineering
Division is not finished with collecting speed and traffic data. However, Mr.
Anderson noted that there are inconsistencies in how crossings are marked at
different points around the lake and wanted a chance to evaluate the crossings
for the entire Parkway.
Mr. Saam recommended allowing the Engineering Division to finish its data
collection and traffic study prior to issuing a recommendation.
MOTION: Mr. Saam moved, second by Mr. Zimmerman, to table the issue
until the next meeting. Motion passed Roll Call Vote 7-0.
5C. Driver Feedback Sign Status
Mr. Anderson presented the list of locations receiving the mobile driver
feedback signs on a rotational basis in 2020 and a summary of the collected
speed data from completed locations.
6A.Other Traffic Concerns Communicated to the City of Apple Valley
Police Concerns
There were no additional concerns from the Police Department.
Public Works Concerns
Mr. Anderson said he received a new stop sign request that would be
presented at the next meeting.
6B.Educational Issues and Grant Opportunities
Ms. Dolan said roadway deaths were up this summer over 2019.
Ms. Dolan said the annual TZD conference will be on-line this year.
7. November Meeting
Mr. Grawe noted that the November meeting had inadvertently been
scheduled for Veteran's Day.
MOTION: Mr. Shaw moved, second by Mr. Puente, to cancel the meeting of,
November 11, 2020. Motion passed Roll Call Vote 7-0.
8. Adjourn
MOTION: Mr. Grawe moved, second by Mr. Saam, to adjourn. Motion
passed Roll Call Vote 7-0. Meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m.