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Meeting Location: Municipal Center
City of Apple 7100 147th Street West
Valley Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124
TRAFFIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING TENTATIVE
AGENDA
January 13, 2021 - 7:00 P.M.
This meeting will be held virtually. Please see the City's website for a link to participate on-line.
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Audience - 10 Minutes Total Time Limit - For Items NOT on this Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes of November 19, 2020 Regular Meeting
5. Regular Agenda Items:
A. Request for 20 mph Advisory Signs and Speed Concerns on Guild Avenue
B. Request for Stop Sign at 130th and Germane Avenue
C. Parking Issues at 157th Street and Foliage Avenue
D. Elect 2021 Officers
6. Informational Items
A. Other Traffic Concerns Communicated to the City:
1. Police
2. Public Works
B. Educational Issues
7. Adjourn.
NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS:
Wednesday March 10, 2021 7:00 p.m. (Regular)
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
City of Apple Valley
November 19, 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, Arthur Zimmerman
Members Absent: Joe Shaw
Consultants/Alternates Present: Brandon Anderson
Others Present: Mike Lueck, Kiley Simonson, John Stodolka, Donna Willia,
Jim Willis
2. Approval of Agenda
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MOTION: Mr. Saam moved, second by Ms. Dolan, to approve the agenda as
presented. Motion passed Roll Call Vote 6-0.
3. Audience Items
There were no audience items.
4. Approval of September 9, 2020 Minutes
MOTION: Mr. Puente moved, second by Mr. Saam, to approve the Minutes
of September 9, 2020. Motion passed Roll Call Vote 6-0.
5A. Request for Stop Sign at Garden View Drive and Baldwin Drive.
Mr. Anderson said there was a large street construction project on Garden
View Drive in 2020. The project not only included replacement of aging
infrastructure, but also addressed a number of traffic concerns, and
particularly concerns about how traffic was accessing the Valley Middle and
Southview Elementary School properties. The schools had made a number of
improvements and designs on their property in the preceding years and the
City project was designed to work with the school traffic designs.
One of the intended improvements was a flashing pedestrian crossing
adjoining the Valley Middle School driveway. Due to material delays caused
by the COVID-19 pandemic, the flashing signs did not arrive on the intended
date. The construction contractor errantly decided to install stop signs at that
location. The City ordered the stop signs removed, but a number of residents
petitioned the City Council to allow the stop signs to remain until the idea of
allowing the signs to remain could be studied in greater depth.
The flashing pedestrian crossing signs have since arrived and been installed.
The crossing condition at the time of the meeting included both the stop signs
and the flashing pedestrian crossing signs.
Mr. Anderson said that studies show top signs should not be used and are not
effective at controlling speeds. Vehicles tend to end up traveling at a higher
rate a speed shortly after the stop sign. The stop signs have already generated
complaints from neighbors about the increased noise from vehicles
accelerating after the stop sign. The presence of both the stop signs and the
flashing pedestrian sign also create a mixed message confusing drivers. Mr.
Anderson explained that traffic volumes at the school sites have been very low
due to the COVID emergency, but when normal school schedules return and
the full school traffic uses the road, the stop signs are likely to cause stacking
issues. For these reasons, Mr. Anderson recommended removing the stop
signs and allowing the flashing pedestrian signs to function as originally
intended.
Mr. Lueck said that 107 residents signed a petition expressing their feelings
that the stop signs should remain. He said he believes the stop signs make the
school traffic flows work better and improves the intersection with Baldwin.
MOTION: Ms. Dolan moved, second by Mr. Puente, to recommend the City
remove the temporary stop signs and proceed with the intended flashing
pedestrian signs in the project design. Motion passed Roll Call Vote 6-0.
5B. Speed Concerns/ Stop Sign Request at Embry Path & 152nd Street W
Mr. Anderson said there was a request for stop signs on Embry Path at the
intersection with 152nd Street. Speed studies showed the 851h percentile speed
was between 23 and 26 miles per hour. The maximum recorded speeds were
between 40 and 42 miles per hour. These results do not indicate a significant
number of vehicles exceeding the speed limit.
Mr. Anderson said the study also looked at the possibility of cut through
traffic from outside the neighborhood adding to traffic volumes. The study
found that most of the outside traffic was delivery vehicles serving the
neighborhood. The intersection does not meet warrant criteria for a three-way
or all-way stop at this location.
Ms. Simonson expressed concern over the safety of children crossing Embry
Path to reach the park. She also expressed concern for future traffic volumes
as development continues nearby.
Mr. Saam and Mr. Anderson said the Public Works Department would like to
explore additional traffic calming options, including bumpouts.
5C. Stop Sign Request on Dorchester Trail at Driftwood Lane & Dunham Way
Mr. Anderson said this intersection was originally uncontrolled. In 2015, the
Committee recommended creating a two-way stop condition. The residents
are now requesting a four-way stop condition. The roadway has about 1,000
vehicles trips per day. Of that, only about 100 vehicles are from outside the
neighborhood and many of those are delivery vehicles.
No action was taken as the intersection does not meet warrants for a four-way
stop.
5D. Stop Condition Review at Fortino Street& Galante Lane
Mr. Anderson said stop signs were installed before the adjoining properties
were developed based on traffic patterns at that time. However, with the
development of the surrounding properties, traffic patterns and volumes have
changed. This is one of those situations where the stop condition should now
be for the east-west Fortino that is across from a private parking lot at the
intersection and the stop should be removed for Galante which runs both north
and south of the intersection.
MOTION: Ms. Dolan moved, second by Mr. Saam, to recommend the City
remove the stop signs on Galante Lane at the intersection and install a stop
sign on Fortino Street at the intersection. Motion passed Roll Call Vote 6-0.
5E. Stop Si Way Request at Heywood Way and Cooper at Heywood Way and Cooper Lane
Mr. Anderson said there was a request for a stop sign at the intersection. This
meets the right-of-way conditions and provides consistency with the
surrounding streets.
MOTION: Mr. Puente moved, second by Mr. Saam, to recommend the City
install the stop sign as proposed by Engineering. Motion passed Roll Call
Vote 6-0.
5F. Driver Feedback Signs
Mr. Anderson presented a summary of locations that received the temporary
driver feedback signs on a rotational basis.
5G. Set 2021 Meeting Schedule
MOTION: Mr. Saam moved, second by Mr. Puente, to set the meeting
schedule for January 10, March 10, May 12, July 14, September 8, and
November 10, 2021. Motion passed Roll Call Vote 6-0.
6A.Other Traffic Concerns Communicated to the City of Apple Valley
Police Concerns
The Police Department reported concerns with speeding on Guild Avenue.
Engineering will take traffic data once the winter weather has finished.
Public Works Concerns
Mr. Anderson said he has been studying the Cobblestone Lake Parkway
concerns and will present some option in January.
Mr. Anderson recommended a corridor study for Ellice Trail.
6B.Educational Issues and Grant Opportunities
Ms. Dolan noted that the City of Richfield has a Transportation Commission.
Ms. Dolan said that despite COVID,vehicle crashes are up significantly,
possibly due to higher speeds and more impaired driving.
7. Adjourn
MOTION: Mr. Puente moved, second by Ms. Dolan, to adjourn. Motion
passed Roll Call Vote 6-0. Meeting was adjourned at 8:41 p.m.
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City of Apple
MEMO
Administration
TO: Mayor, City Council, and City Administrator
FROM: Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
DATE: January 13, 2021
SUBJECT: 2020 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
The Traffic Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC) held five meetings in 2020. The members of the
Committee in 2020 included: Greg Dahlstrom, Linda Dolan, Charles Grawe, Fred Puente, Matt
Saam, Joe Shaw, and Arthur Zimmerman. Arthur Zimmerman served as Chair and Joe Shaw served
as Secretary.
Major accomplishments and/or undertakings by TSAC during its nineteenth year include:
• Concerns over Parking along Germane Avenue: The City received concerns about sight
line safety issues caused by vehicles parked on the street in close proximity to intersections.
The Committee recommended that the Council approve parking restrictions on the east side
of Germane between 1271h Street and 1301h Street and on the west side of Germane between
1271h Street and 128th Street.
• Concerns over Speed at Fernando Avenue and 134' Street West: The City received
concerns over vehicle speeds and stop sign violations at the intersection. The City Engineer
noted that this intersection was part of a common detour used when Johnny Cake Ridge Road
was closed for reconstruction. Police did not observe any violations at the intersection after
the reconstruction project. The Committee was comfortable monitoring the situation to see if
the problems continued after the construction project.
• Concerns over Cut-Through Traffic on Zvago Property: The City received a concern
over traffic cutting through the Zvago property to access businesses to the north of the
property. The Zvago property is located between two one-way streets. This creates a time
incentive for drivers to cut-through the property rather than using the network of streets to
reach certain properties.
• Request for Stop Sign at Embry Path and 152°d Street West: The City received a
concern about vehicles speeds and a request a stop sign at Embry Path and 152nd Street. The
Committee studied speeds and found that the 85th percentile speed was only 24 miles per
hour, well below the 30 miles per hour limit. A study of traffic also found little evidence of
cut-through traffic and most out-of-neighborhood vehicles were delivery drivers. The
Committee recommended looking at additional traffic calming measures.
• Concerns over Speeds and Stop Sign Violations on 157' Street near Quarry Point
Park: The City received concerns about traffic violations between Pilot Knob Road and
Flagstaff Avenue. The property to the north of much of the roadway is currently
undeveloped, creating a more open feel. The City conducted a speed study and found the
85th percentile speed for west-bound was at the 40 miles per hour the road is currently posted.
The 85th percentile speed for the east-bound speed was under 40 miles per hour.
• Request for Speed Limit Reduction in Briar Oaks Neighborhood: The City received a
request to reduce the speed limit on Gantry Lane. The roadway configuration indicates that
this is almost entirely neighborhood traffic and not cut-through traffic from other areas. The
Public Works Department proposed to study the traffic and install temporary driver feedback
signs.
• Request for Curve Warning Signage on Gossamer Way: The City received a request for
warning signage. The street connects a portion of the neighborhood that was built decades
before the other portion. One portion had sidewalks installed and the other did not. As a
result, the sidewalks stop abruptly in the middle of a curve and many pedestrians leave the
sidewalk to walk in the roadway at that point. The Committee recommended installing a
curve advisory sign that fit Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
(MUTCD) standards and talking with the adjoining neighbors about installing new sidewalk
to create uniformity.
• Concerns over Vehicle Speeds on 142°d Street between Johnny Cake Ridge Road and
Pilot Knob Road: The City has received similar concerns on this roadway for many years.
The Committee recommended adding a speed limit sign and replacing the speed zone sign
with a brighter sign.
• Concerns over Crosswalk at Diamond Path and 145th Street: The City received a
concern over a crosswalk on Diamond Path, which is a Dakota County roadway. Staff
forwarded the concern to the County.
• Concerns over Vehicle Speeds on Cobblestone Parkway: The City received concerns
over speeds and pedestrian crossing safety on Cobblestone Parkway. There is a bike trail
connecting Diamond Path to the bikeway around the lake. This trail is not easily visible to
drivers on the Parkway. The Committee tabled the issue until Public Works could conduct
traffic studies of the area.
• Request for Dead End Sign at Glendale Court: The City received a request for a dead end
sign for this cul-de-sac. Dead end signage is appropriate for conditions involving a single
roadway. No outlet signage is used for situations involving a network of roadways with a
single outlet. The Committee recommended installation of the dead end signage.
• Request for Stop Signs at Garden View Drive and Baldwin Drive: The City implemented
a large street reconstruction project on Garden View Drive. As part of the planning for this
project, the City worked with the School District to design school and roadway
improvements near Southview Elementary and Valley Middle schools. These improvements
were intended to solve issues with pedestrian safety and with traffic management for student
pick-up. One of the planned improvements was a flashing pedestrian crossing sign at a
crosswalk just north of the Middle School driveway. Due to material delays in the project,
the flashing signs did not arrive in time. The contractor errantly installed temporary stop
signs and removed them within days. Residents petitioned the City to allow the stop signs to
remain. The Council allowed the signs to remain on a temporary basis for the Committee to
study. The Committee found that the stop signs will likely increase the traffic stacking
problems once schools open again and that the flashing pedestrian signage is the best solution
for the situation. The Committee recommended removing the stop signs and allowing the
flashing pedestrian signs to function as originally intended.
• Request for Stop Signs on Dorchester Trail at Driftwood Lane and Dunham Way: The
City received a request for stop signs at two intersections. These were originally
uncontrolled, but received two-way stop signs in 2015. The Committee did not recommend
action as warrants for a four-way stop were not met.
• Concerns over Stop Condition at Fortino Street and Galante: The City reviewed the
Central Village area for appropriate signage. Original signage was established about 15
years ago when there were no buildings in the development. Since then, development plans
have changed and traffic volumes on the streets were not as originally project. The
Committee recommended removing stop signs on Galante Lane that do not meet warrants
and installing a stop sign on Fortino Street.
• Request for Stop Sign on Heywood Way and Cooper Lane: The City received a request
for a stop sign. The sign location meets warrants and a stop sign would be consistent with
how similar intersections on the surrounding area are handled. The Committee
recommended to install a stop sign. streets.
• Driver Feedback Sign Review: The Committee continued to receive many requests for the
rotational driver feedback signs.
• Reviewed Traffic Concerns Communicated to City: At each meeting, TSAC reviewed
traffic concerns/issues brought to the Police and Public Works Departments during the
month.
• The City received concerns about speeding on Guild Avenue.
• The City received a concern about cut-through traffic on 152nd Street near Kelley
Park.
• Educational Outreach Efforts: In its twentieth year, TSAC continued to focus on its
educational outreach efforts. Some educational outreach efforts included the following:
• The Committee requested staff create a GIS database of previous issues addressed by
the Committee to help improve issue analysis.
• A member attended the Toward Zero Death's Conference to learn about new and
emerging strategies to increase traffic safety and shared the conference information
with the rest of the Committee.
The Traffic Safety Advisory Committee welcomes direction from the City Council as well as any
recommendations, questions, or concerns.
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
TSAC
January 13, 2021
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