3.1. 05-17-2010 DRAFT MINUTES REGULAR

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City Council Minutes May 17, 2010 6.1. 193r4 Avenue Traffic Counts John Stewart, of BDM presented Mr. Anderson's staff report. He noted the petition submitted by area residents asked for the following: ^ 4-way stop at 1931 Avenue and Tyler Street. ^ 4-way stop at 1931 and Xavier Street. ^ Establishment of a 30 mph speed limit. Page 9 Mr. Stewart stated the Mn/DOT Speed Study would allow fora 30 mph speed limit but the warrants for establishing 4-way stops at the two intersections noted above are not met based on existing traffic volumes, speed, and accident data. Mr. Stewart stated it would be appropriate to put in the following pedestrian walkways at an approximate cost of $2,500: ^ A north south crosswalk crossing 193r4 Avenue on the west side. ^ A crosswalk on the north side of the intersection running east/west. ^ A crosswalk on the south side of the intersection. It was noted a crosswalk on the south side didn't have a destination. Councilmember Gumphrey questioned how often these studies should be completed. He further questioned if this project could be done in-house. Mr. Stewart noted it would depend on development but suggested two years. Staff stated it could be done in-house. Aaron Rasmus, 19298 Xavier Street -Stated the 4-way stops should be installed despite the studies that were conducted. He expressed concern for the safety of his family. Mayor Klinzing stated she is in favor of the 4-way stop signs based on the design of the street. Councilmember Zerwas stated he would need more information from the police department before he could support the 4-way stop signs. He stated the design of the road makes it difficult to speed and that traffic being too fast may be based on perception of the residents as seen in other neighborhoods. Councilmembers Gumphrey, Westgaard, and Motin concurred with Councilmember Zerwas that the 4-way stop signs are not needed at this time but that the city should revisit the counts in the future. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WESTGAARD AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER GUMPHREY TO INSTALL THE CROSSWALKS AND SIGNAGE, NOT TO PROCEED WITH THE 4-WAY STOPS, AND TO CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE COUNTS ON 193RD AVENUE. MOTION CARRIED 4-1. Mayor Klinzing opposed.