HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 4, 2002OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS TRAFFIC COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 4, 2002
The meeting of the Traffic Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Commissioner
Goodman.
i. ROLL CALL
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Anderson, Goodman, Stumpf
Carlson, Sturdevant
Staff Present: Kathyjean Young, Assistant City Engineer
Bill Roddy, Police Captain
ii. APPROVAL OF AUGUST 5, 2002 MINUTES
Motion by Anderson, second by Stumpf, to approve the minutes of the August 5, 2002
meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
iii. OLD BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARING FOR REQUEST TO RESTRICT PARKING ON BOTH
SIDES OF 4TM STREET AT 4220 AND 4226 4TM STREET.
A public hearing was held to determine whether parking on both sides of 4th
Street at 4220 and 4226 4th Street should be restricted.
BFi has requested "No Parking" be designated on both sides of 4th Street at the
driveways for 4220 and 4226 4th Street. The trucks are unable to turn into these
driveways to service the apartment buildings when vehicles are parked across
from and adjacent to these driveways. BFI has requested the restriction be about
20' on each side of the driveway and the recommended time frame is from 7:00
a.m. to 11:00 a.m. A BFI representative, Mr. B. Chris Van Hofwegen, was present
The Police Department observed the street on seven different days over a three-
week period. Four different vehicles were parked on the street at various times.
All were registered to one of the apartment buildings or to a location other than 4th
Street.
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An option presented at the August meeting, was to have staff determine costs to
widen the existing curb and gutter and driveway aprons. The cost for 4226 is
higher because of the joint location in the curb and gutter.
Address 16' Wide Apron 20' Wide Apron
4220 4th Street $1,120 $1,240
4226 4th Street $1,300 $1,420
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VII.
The Public Hearing notice was published in the Focus newspaper and notices
were sent to neighboring residents. No one in the area called in favor or against
the parking restriction or attended the hearing.
Motion by Anderson, second by Stumpf, to recommend the City Council
designate "No Parking on Wednesday from 7:00 a.m. to 11 a.m." on the east side
of 4th Street from 20' south of the driveway at 4220 4th Street to 20' north of
driveway at 4226 4th Street and on the west side of 4th Street from 10' south to 10'
north of each driveway at 4220 and 4226 4th Street. Motion carried unanimously.
OTHER OLD BUS1NESS
None.
NEW BUS1NESS
None.
OTHER NEW BUSINESS
None.
REPORTS
A. CITY ENG1NEER
The December holiday dinner meeting will be held on Monday, December 2nd, at
6:30 at the Timber Lodge Restaurant.
B. POLICE CHIEF
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C. COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Goodman asked if signage could be placed at Parkview Villa
basement driveway entrance onto 40th Avenue. Bicyclists are speeding down the
sidewalk on 40th hill and cars leaving Parkview Villa basement are approaching
the street with no way of seeing them coming. Captain Roddy explained that this
happens so infrequently that he doesn't think signage would do any good. It is
hard to enforce. The City Ordinance does not prohibit bicyclists from riding on
the sidewalks.
Commissioner Goodman also asked about the alley to the west behind Parkview
Villa. He indicated that every Thursday the alley is blocked five hours. Captain
Roddy indicated the alley is part of the shopping mall and is privately owned
property. Any access provided Parkview Villa is at the discretion of the mall
owner. Questions such as when was it made a one-way and who installed the "no
parking-fire lane" signage were asked. Staff will check into it.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Stumpf, second by Anderson, to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m. Motion
carried unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joanne Baker
Traffic Commission Secretary