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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-27-1994 TRAFFIC COMMISSION MINUTES Y / TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING JIILY 27, 1994 Meeting was called to order at 7:00 a.m. by Mike Gable Present: Mike Gable, Schuyler Enochs, Jack Raymond, Gordon Law, Mayor Dick Winder, Jim Reames, Bob Sobba, and Dennis Crooks. Guests: Mrs. W. H. Tucker and Ms. June Gipson. � Absent: Rick Fitzsimons, John Pilote and Gene Enebo MOVED by Gable to approve minutes from last meeting. MOTION CARRIED Old Business: * Nampa/Caldwell Boulevard Wideninq - Gordon Law related to the Commission that some progress had been made on descriptions, but no legals had been done and he had heard nothing from the State. * Removal of Stop Siqn on IIstick and Makinq Rimball a Tee Intersection with Stop Siqn - Mike read a letter from Sid Bright, stating the County's approval. There was discussion on whether a public hearing was necessary in order to proceed with the change or if it was even in the jurisdiction of the City. Bob reflected that the complaints received were from City people. Gordon mentioned the Fire Chief's concern over shortened response time if a stop sign were placed on Kimball. Mike gave background information supporting the Commission's opinion in slowing traffic and providing more safety. Jack said he would like to see a turn lane on in-bound traffic to facilitate flow. Mike said the issue would be discussed further at the Roads and Street Meeting on Monday. * Intersection - Linden/Ri.mball and Airport/Beech - Gordon introduced Mrs. Tucker (2524 Airport) and Mrs. Gipson (2504 Airport). Gordon explained that some of their issues could be addressed by the Commission while others couldn't. Mrs. Tucker stated she had lived on Airport for years and there were problems with: 1) Numerous accidents at Kimball and Linden intersection; 2) Poor visibility on corner because of shrubs; '� 3) Cars parking in front of new house on corner; 4) Increased traffic from Manchester Subdivision; 5) Excessive speed on Airport. Mrs. Gipson also stated that dust was a severe problem because Airport was not paved and people did not obey the r . � speed limit. Mike explained that the speed limit in the area was 20 mph unless otherwise posted and that he knew of other residential areas that had speed limit signs posted. MOVED by Bob and seconded by Schuyler to put a 20 mile per hour sign on Airport south of Linden and on Airport north of Beech. � Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Gable, Raymond, Law, Sobba, Enochs and Crooks. Those voting no: None. Absent and not voting: Fitzsimons, Enebo and Pilote. MOTION CARRIED Chief Sobba said he would send a Neighborhood Police Off icer to visit with Mrs. Gipson and Mrs. Tucker about forming a Neighborhood Watch Program. � Gordon stated that he fely a 4-Way Stop at the Kimball/Linden intersection would solve some of the traffic problems at that location. He said the Fire Chief felt the stop signs would slow response in the event of a fire, but that Chief Allcott did prefer that particular location over others. Gordon said there had been 1 accident on Kimball/Beech, 16 on Kimball/Linden and 14 at Kimball/Logan in the last 5 years. Without stop signs Mike was concerned with getting the kids on bikes across the intersection. He stated that Jim Oates on the corner of intersection, was amiable about removing vegetation to open up visibility. Dennis felt left turn pockets would improve traffic flow immensely. Schuyler felt the over-growth in the right of way was a major problem. Bob said that hopefully a 4-way stop would help, but many citizens did not like to be slowed down and stops reduce problem at that corner, but often create them at others. He said it was a"six-of-one and a half- dozen of the other" situation. In place of a 4-way stop Mike would like to see the right-of-way cleared and left- turn lanes painted. Schuyler did not want to hinder people getting to downtown businesses and felt improvement in visibility would be beneficial. The Mayor said impatient drivers are the biggest problem, but said something should be done before the commencement of the school year. MOVED by Gordon and seconded by Crooks to recommend that Council approve the installation of a 4-way stop at . Kimball and Linden before school starts. Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Gable, Raymond, Law, Sobba and Crooks. Those voting no: Enochs. Absent and not voting: Fitzsimons, Enebo and Pilote. MOTION CARRIED , � * Intersection at Sth and Chicaqo - Jim Reames suggested in addition to the larger stop signs there needed to be a turning lane onto Chicago. Jack said because of the width of 5th it appeared to be a through street. Bob agreed and said because it was a through street f or years habits were hard to break. Mike said to check to see if white bars had been painted on street and the issue would be discussed at next meeting. * Beech/Airport Intersection - Crooks stated that people living on corner were in violation of the vision triangle and that the need for pruning had been brought to their attention by the Code Enforcement officer. Because of the rapid changes in the area, the City offered to help the owner's alleviate the problem. Gordon stated that Airport will eventually be a through connector, but the change in elevation going onto Linden increases the problem. The intersection will be on August's agenda, for more discussion. * Sears Buildinq Request for Diaqonal Parkinq - Gordon conveyed Council felt if adequate space were available and the Fire, Police and Engineering were in agreement, diagonal parking would be allowed on Dearborn, 5th and 6th upon approval of design. * Golden Rule Auto Mall - Street crew has been notified to place no parking signs in front of business. New Business * State Statutes Reqardinq Open Meetinq Law - Mike asked the Mayor if the Commission was complying by posting the Agenda within 48 hours of the meeting. The Mayor felt they were, but would also like to have both the radio and the press notified of the agenda. He wanted more public input and broader community participation. Bob Sobba reinstated his desire for the radar traffic control device that had been requested during prior meetings. Boise has purchased 2 of these stations and he said they would be valuable tools in taking care of the traffic problems mentioned earlier. The Mayor suggested he come to the Council Budget Workshop tonight and enlighten the members on the advantages of the unit. Mayor Winder informed the Commission that he had asked the City Attorney to review pedestrian crossinqs because�of e lack of r�gard by some motorists to slow down when ople a e c ssing the street. . The meeting was adjourned at 9:35. Signed: �