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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/09/2007 • • Traffic Safety Advisory Committee City of Apple Valley May 9, 2007 7:00 p.m. Municipal Center Minutes l. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Arthur Zimmerman. Members Present: Dick Asleson, Linda Doland(arrived approx 8:00 p.m.), Harald Eriksen,Neal Heuer, Arthur Zimmerman, Members Absent: Charles Grawe, Michael Marben Others Present: Jack Fenton, Guss Neubert, Cliff Tye 2. Approval of A e� nda MOTION: Mr. Eriksen moved, second by Mr. Asleson, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion passed 4-0 3. A�proval of March 14, 2007 Minutes MOTION: Mr. Eriksen moved, Mr. Zimmerman seconded, to approve the Minutes of March 14, 2007. Motion passed 4-0 4. Audience Items There were no audience items presented. 5. Resident Concerns over Traffic on Pennock Avenue and 142"a Street Mr. Heuer stated the Public Works Department had conducted a review of the intersection based upon resident request for multi-way stop sign installation. The study, which included traffic counts and reviewing accident reports, showed the intersection does not meet warrants for multi-way stop sign installation. The review shows that traffic volumes are below the minimum warrant volumes. Also, a three-year review of accident reports showed that two accidents occurred at this intersection. Neither accident was of a type correctible by a multi-way stop sign installation. • • MOTION: Mr. Asleson moved, second by Mr. Eriksen, that staff send Ms. Brown a letter outlining the results of the multi-way stop sign review and stating that warrants were not met. Motion passed 4—0. 6. Resident Request for Guard Rails Along Palomino Drive Mr. Heuer reported that on May 3, 2007, Tom Sohrweide and he conducted a review(safe curve speed study) on Palomino west of Hunters Way using a Ball Bank Indicator. The purpose of this instrument is to measure the amount of lateral force on the vehicle as it drives through a curve. This study helps the City determine if it should install warning signs (curve) and appropriate advisory speed limit. The results of the review indicated the curve on Palomino Drive west of Hunters Way should be signed with a 35 mph advisory. In addition, it was noted the curve sign should be replaced with a reverse curve sign. A reverse curve sign with 35 mph advisory should also be added for eastbound traffic. Residents from the Hunters Woods Association expressed their concerns related to resident and pedestrian safety and property damage. There have been two accidents, involving vehicles driven by impaired drivers, where vehicles left the roadway and went through their property damaging trees and landscape. It is their opinion that eventually someone is going to get hurt if something isn't done. The pathway is loaded with kids. Mr. Eriksen noted that Highway 3 has guard rails on both sides of the road. The committee requested further comments from the Traffic Engineer related to guard rails - their effectiveness and facts which may support their �installation. Mr. Heuer requested TSAC recommend the placement of chevrons along the west bound curve, removal of the west bound curve sign, and installation of reverse curve signs with 35 mph advisory for west and east bound traffic. MOTION: Mr. Asleson moved, second by Mr. Eriksen, to recommend the placement of chevrons along the west bound curve as well as speed advisory signage as recommended by staff. Motion passed 3 — 1. Mr. Eriksen expressed support for the placement of a guard raiL 7. Traffic Concerns Around Alimagnet Paxk Mr. Heuer indicated to the committee that Public Works was collecting traffic counts on the streets by the south entrance to Alimagnet Park and throughout the neighborhood. Traffic counting will continue through the summer. It is • • Public Works' intention to report finds to TSAC at its September2007 meeting and then forward information to the City CounciL On May 3, 2007, Tom Sohrweide and Mr. Heuer also conducted a review of the Walnut Drive curve between Park Avenue and Redwood Drive using the Ball Bank Indicator. The review showed that it would be appropriate to install curve signs with 20 MPH advisory speed limit signs on Walnut Lane. Based upon the finding of the review, Public Works installed the appropriate signage. 8. Other Traffic Concerns Communicated to the City of A�ple Valley Public Works' Concerns Parking Concerns, 157th Street West. Resident concerned regarding transit station overflow parking. Overflow parking is restricting sight distance at intersections and when attempting to back out of driveways. Resident was also concerned regarding child safety as parked vehicles restrict sight and there are a number of people coming and going all the time. Public Works received a request for handicap warning sign. The resident's concern related to an autistic child. The parent's concern was that the child may unexpectedly run into the street even though he would see a car approaching. Public Works staff reviewed this concern with Tom Sohrweide who found the City of Rochester, Minnesota, was among the first cities in the country to make an"Autistic Child" sign available for residents. Public Works ordered two "Autistic Child"warning signs and installed them. 9. Adj ourn MOTION: Mr. Eriksen moved, Mr. Asleson seconded, to adjourn. Motion passed 5-0. Meeting was adjourned.