HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/13/2023 Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
City of Apple Valley
September 13, 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: Perry Altendorfer
2. Approval of Agenda
MOTION: Mr. Grawe moved, second by Mr. McKenzie, to approve the
agenda as presented. Motion passed 5-0.
3. Audience Items
Perry Altendorfer expressed concerns over speeding traffic on Palomino Drive
in the area of the 35 mile per hour speed zone. He requested the speed limit
be reduced in that area. Mr. Anderson said that excessive speed has been a
concern on Palomino Drive in the past and the driver feedback signs have
been deployed there in the past and will be again in the future. Because
Palomino Drive is a Minnesota State Aid roadway, the State, not the City, sets
the speed limit. State studies are currently two years out for scheduling and
much of the time, such studies lead to speed limit increases, not decreases.
The City will continue to monitor speeds and deploy the driver feedback
signs.
4. Approval of July 12, 2023 Minutes
MOTION: Mr. Grawe moved, second by Mr. McKenzie, to approve the
Minutes of July 12, 2023. Motion passed 5-0.
5A. Review of 1571h and Galaxie Study Findings
Mr. Anderson said initial findings include recommending a lane reduction and
addition of a roundabout. Adjustments to the angles of the side drive accesses
are also included. This issue will come back at a future meeting with more
details.
6A.Other Traffic Concerns Communicated to the City of Apple Valley
Police Concerns
Mr. Dahlstrom reported no new concerns.
Public Works Concerns
Mr. Anderson said the City is currently reviewing a request for a stop sign at
Griffon Path and Granada Avenue and a request for a crosswalk at Dodd
Avenue and Dunbar Avenue. A request for removing the median on 1471h
Street at Haven Drive will be done with the 1471h Street reconstruction project
in the future.
6B.Educational Issues
There were no educational issues.
7. Adjourn
MOTION: Mr. Grawe moved, second by Mr. McKenzie, to adjourn. Motion
passed 5-0. Meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.