HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/14/2021 Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
City of Apple Valley
July 14, 2021
7:00 p.m. Apple Valley 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, Dave McKenzie, Joe Shaw,
Arthur Zimmerman
Members Absent: Nick Francis, Matt Saam
Consultants/Alternates Present: Brandon Anderson
Others Present:
2. Approval of Agenda
MOTION: Mr. Grawe moved, second by Ms. Dolan, to approve the agenda
as presented. Motion passed 5-0.
3. Audience Items
There were no audience items.
4. Approval of May 12, 2021 Minutes
MOTION: Mr. Grawe moved, second by Mr. Shaw, to approve the Minutes
of May 12, 2021. Motion passed 5-0.
5A. Review of Driver Feedback Sign Data
Mr. Anderson provided a brief review of the collected data. Signs on Guild
recorded 851h percentile speeds between 20 and 23 miles per hour. Signs on
Pennock recorded 85th percentile speeds between 32 and 35 miles per hour,
indicating a speeding issue. They also recorded maximum vehicle speeds of
60 miles per hour. Signs on Whitney recorded 85th percentile speeds of 32 to
33 miles per hour. Whitney also had high maximum vehicle speeds. This
data is being provided to the police department for enforcement efforts.
6A.Other Traffic Concerns Communicated to the City of Apple Valley
Police Concerns
There were no concerns reported by the police department.
Public Works Concerns
Mr. Anderson said he received a request for a crosswalk at 1471h Street and
Haven Drive near WalMart. Engineering will study the intersection for the
next meeting. Engineering will also be studying a crosswalk request at 152na
Street between the Ford dealership and the public parking lot.
Mr. Anderson said he received a request for no parking signs along Diamond
Way. There is currently one sign for this loop roadway and additional signs
would be clearer for drivers all along the road.
Mr. Anderson said he has asked the County to review its slashing yellow
signal configuration at 1401h Street and Pilot Knob. There are concerns that
northbound drivers with the flashing yellow may not have adequate site lines
to see oncoming southbound traffic.
6B.Educational Issues
Ms. Dolan noted there a virtual Toward Zero Deaths webinar on August 3rd
and the statewide conference will be October 131h and 141h. She also noted
that the State now has a seat belt convincer machine to lend to cities for
educational events. The State has several other educational games that can be
used as well.
7. Adjourn
MOTION: Mr. Grawe moved, second by Mr. Zimmerman, to adjourn.
Motion passed 5-0. Meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.