HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-18-1998 TRAFFIC COMMISSION MINUTES TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING
August 18,1998
ATTENDING: MAYOR NANCOLAS, GORDON LAW, GARY MAYBON,
LINDA JAMES, and BRUCE ALLCOTT.
OLD BUSINESS:
Followed up on assignments from last meeting. Most had been completed, but a
couple needed further follow-up. Gordon will check on the schedule for permanent no
parking signs on the north side of Stocktrail Drive and to see if the signs are being put up
warning of the crosswalk near the courthouse.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Gordon informed the commission that the requirements for metric signage
might not be happening as soon as had been expected. He will keep us
informed.
2. Request to remove the dead end sign on Larch just west of Indiana. ACTION:
the Step team will look at this and if appropriate will contact Gordon Reed at
the street dept. about removing the sign or moving it to the end of Larch.
3. Request to lower speed limit and or provide dust control or paving on
Marshall between Logan and Ash. Letter indicated that they had petitioned
the city to have it paved. ACTION: Gordon will see if there has been a
petition already filed that could be used to process LID. Otherwise, Gordon
will contact them to explain the process for an LID.
4. Request for 5 additional handicapped parking spaces at the Events Center.
ACTION: Linda will research what should be required for the facility and
will contact Gordon Reed of Streets so he can repaint any needed spaces.
5. Letter with concerns about speeding on Spruce west of Kimball. ACTION:
Step team will contact the author of letter to determine the extent of the
problem. Will advise that speed bumps are not an option due to hindrance for
emergency apparatus and consider other options based on their findings. May
place the radar trailer in the area if needed.
6. Letter requesting paving of Washington north of Spruce and for storm drain
control. Indicated interest in LID. ACTION: Gordon will follow up with
LID information.
7. Letter with concerns about future traffic in the area of Parker and Sunset and
Morrison. Several options discussed. ACTION: Linda will write letter
explaining the need to have Morrison open for Fire dept. and that we will
monitor the situation as the apartments are developed to see how the actual
effects are and that we would consider making Morrison one-way westbound
if warranted. The Step team will also check on the complaint of parking in the
posted no-parking area
8. Letter requesting signs for deaf child playing in the area of 1416 Linden at
each end of the block. ACTION: Bruce will draft letter explaining our policy
that if the person wishes to purchase the signs at the cost of $85 each, the City
would install them.