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Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
City of Apple Valley
November 10, 2010
7:00 p.m. Municipal Center
Minutes
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Arthur Zimmerman.
Members Present: Todd Blomstrom, Linda Dolan, Harald Eriksen, Charles
Grawe, Jon Rechtzigel, Arthur Zimmerman
Members Absent: Dick Asleson
Consultants/Alternates Present: Tom Sohrweide
Others Present:
2. Approval of A e� nda
Mr. Zimmerman requested an additional agenda item to update the Committee
on the process of appointing Mr. Asleson's replacement.
MOTION: Mr. Blomstrom moved, second by Mr. Grawe, to approve the
agenda as amended. Motion passed 6-0.
3. Approval of September 8,2010 Minutes
MOTION: Mr. Grawe moved, second by Mr. Blomstrom,to approve the
Minutes of September 8, 2010 as presented. Motion passed 5-0 (Mr. Eriksen
abstained).
4. Audience Items
There were no audience items.
5. 153rd Street and Folia�e Avenue Improvements Update
Mr. Blomstrom reported that the Committee recommended installation of an
All-Way Stop and a raised center median at this intersection on September 8,
2010. The City Council approved installation of the All-Way Stop on October
14, 2010 and temporary stop signed were installed the following day. Two
additional vehicle crashes have occurred during preparation of engineering
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plans for modifications to the intersection. Mr. Blomstrom stated that the City
intends to complete construction of the raised median, pavement markings,
and permanent signs in November.
6. Concern for Speedin�Traffic alon Findlay Avenue
Mr. Blomstrom said the City received a request for sidewalk extensions along
Findlay Avenue. Sidewalk installation would require some form of a funding
source. Ms. Dolan noted that another resident at the same general location
had complained several years ago regarding vehicle speeds along the curve of
the street. Mr. Zimmerman requested that staff gauge the interest of the
neighborhood regarding sidewalk installation. City staff will study the radius
of the curve of the road to determine if advisory signs are necessary for the
roadway.
7. Other Traffic Concerns Communicated to the Citv of A�ple Valley
Police Concerns
Mr. Rechtzigel reported no new concerns.
Public Works' Concerns
Mr. Blomstrom provided a status update of the Cedar Avenue improvements
study.
8. Education Issues
The Committee briefly discussed launching a new bicycle education campaign
to help address the increasing number of bicycle and vehicle accidents or near
accidents that appear to be caused by bicyclists not following vehicle traffic
laws.
9. Committee Member Replacement Process
Committee member Dick Asleson passed away in the days following the last
Committee meeting. The City advertised for applications and the City
Council is expected to make an appointment by the end of 2010.
10. Adj ourn
MOTION: Mr. Eriksen moved, second by Mr. Grawe, to adjourn. Motion
passed 6- 0. Meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.