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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/10/2023 Traffic Safety Advisory Committee City of Apple Valley May 10, 2023 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 Arthur Zimmerman. Members Present: Greg Dahlstrom, Charles Grawe, Dave McKenzie, Joe Shaw, Arthur Zimmerman Members Absent: Linda Dolan, Matt Saam Consultants/Alternates Present: Brandon Anderson, Evan Acosta Others Present: Claud Allaire 2. Approval of A eg nda MOTION: Mr. Grawe moved, second by Mr. Dahlstrom, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion passed 5-0. 3. Audience Items There were no audience items. 4. Approval of March 8, 2023 Minutes MOTION: Mr. Grawe moved, second by Mr. McKenzie, to approve the Minutes of March 8, 2023. Motion passed 4-0 (Mr. Dahlstrom abstained). 5A. Review of Findings at 147 h and Garrett Crosswalk (Fit Academy) Mr. Anderson said that a crosswalk had been previously established under conditions that the school provide crossing guards. Fit Academy makes use of the fields across the street and hold three to five classes across the street in spring and fall months. In addition, there are some students who walk to school and cross 147 h Street. Mr. Allaire explained more about how the school activities require crossing the street. Mr. Anderson said a roundabout is schedule for installation at Glazier Avenue and 147 h Street, which will likely impact traffic flows near the school. The current traffic data for 147 h Street shows average daily trips of 8,800 vehicles per day with an 85th percentile speed of 36 miles per hour. The school estimates that it takes about 45 seconds for an entire class to cross the street. There have been seven intersection-related crashes at that location in the past 10 years. Mr. Anderson said Engineering would like to continue to study the best option for this entire section of 147 h Street, which also has stacking issues near Galaxie Avenue. He said some additional enhancements are warranted. Two options he is looking at include enhanced marking and signage. This solution would require restriping and installation of an in-road pedestrian sign that would remain in place April through October. The other option involves a rectangular flashing beacon and enhanced LED pedestrian crossing warning. However, the current four-lane road design makes this option less safe. He would like to further investigate the possibility of reducing the roadway to a three-lane design if this was to go forward. 5B. Request for Stop Sign at Gunflint Path and 1341h Street W Mr. Anderson said the City received a request for a stop sign at this four-way intersection. There are no sight line issues, very low traffic volumes, and no crash history. Similar surrounding intersections also have no control signage. The Committee did not recommend any action as no warrants for stop signs were met. 6A.Other Traffic Concerns Communicated to the City of Apple Valley Police Concerns There were no Police concerns. Public Works Concerns There were no Public Works concerns. 6B.Educational Issues There were no educational issues. 7. Adjourn MOTION: Mr. Dahlstrom moved, second by Mr. McKenzie, to adjourn. Motion passed 5-0. Meeting was adjourned at 7:46 p.m.