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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-04-2011 TRAFFIC COMMISSION MINUTES � , �,-s�� ��� ��w. Caldwell Traffic Commission TC Minutes ��. � ) � _ �,..���tr I .. Apri14, 2011 10:30 a.m. � � Present: Brent Orton, Brian Billingsley, Chief Allgood, Robb MacDonald Secretary: Tamera Frans Old Business 1. Report on traffic signal at Marble Front & Illinois (Robb MacDonald) Please review previous minutes for additional history on this request Robb reviewed the completed drawing details. The drawing proposes finro rapid flashers, one on each side of the road. Cost estimate of flashers is $9,600 for powered and $11,600 for solar. The following concerns were discussed: • Interference with snow removal • Need for a more mountable type curb. Less potential damage to vehicles Possible solutions discussed: • Use color contrast in place of curb • Groove the road instead of curbing • Possible combination of the above suggestions �ct��t �� ° �" d� Proceed as drawn with addition of "Rumble Grooving" up to ...N�... curb and make curb "low Profile". Solicit input from Gordon regarding snow removal. 2. Request "No Parking" signage along Linden between Aviation and the new airport terminal. (Chief Allgood) Chief Allgood made the above request in the interest of public safety. Drivers are parking in the area indicated to watch aircraft take off and land. The area is currently designated as a runway safety area but there is no signage to prevent parking. Brent will send Chief Allgood a link to an exhibit showing the designated runway safety area. A motion was made and the Traffic Commission agreed unanimously to place "No Parking" signs along both sides of the road in the Extension of Runway Safety Area on Linden Road and Ustick Road. �r���'t�: C��', „��t-� Place "No Parking" signs (in each direction) at appropriate intervals in the Extension of Runway Safety Area on Linden Road and Ustick Road. 3. Request redesign of the intersection at 13 Street � Fillmore Avenue (Dr. Royce Wright) Dr. Wright requests the intersection at 13' Street & Fillmore Avenue be redesigned from the current "Y" configuration into a standard T-intersection. A T intersection could be created by extending the existing sidewalk to remove the curved section of roadway on 13 The paved area could be left and converted into parking for the Oasis Worship & Food Center. TC suggests asking the church to participate in the cost if existing pavement is converted into parking since they would be the ones to benefit from the change. A motion was made and the Traffic Commission agreed unanimously to have Robb work with Dr. Wright on parking options or just closinq off the street � �. :: � ��#�[+t��� ; ,. �_,�t�; Contact Dr. Wright for further discussion and planning. New Business 1. Request for traffic calming devices on Airport Ave between Ustick Road and Linden Road (Joe@kwokwit.com ) Joe lives on the above section of road and expressed concern about drivers continually exceeding the speed limit of 25 mph. Joe requested speed bumps or another form of traffic calming. That section of road is classified as a Collector street. A motion was made and the Traffic Commission agreed unanimously to direct the Engineering department to conduct a speed study to determine the appropriate speed limit. The speed limit for that section of road will be set accordingly. �::, d . ` ' Re uest a s eed stud b En ineerin �� :Ro��. ��na� q P Y Y 9 9• . � � � 2. Campbell auto Body/ Blacksheep Towing signs (Chief Allgood) Blacksheep Towing signs need to be removed from the City's "No Parking" signs in front of Campbeii Autobody. �;�� ;. �',�� Ask Street Dept. to remove signs. Added Business 1. Speed Limits on 20126 coming into Caldwell (Chief Allgood) Kevin Sablin of !TD needs written request from the City regarding speed limits coming into Caldwell. Chief Allgood will prepare the written request and have TC members review it before sendin� it to Kevin s� �, �i��,��� l�� Prepare written request to ITD. 2. Request for Curb Painting at Caldwell Event Center (Chief Allgood) It is difficult for cars exiting events at the Caldwell Event Center to see oncoming traffic. A motion was made and the Traffic Commission agreed unanimously to have the Street department paint curbing red in accordance with City site triangle specifications.