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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. Official Proceedings Columbia Heights Traffic Commission September 4, 2002 Page 2 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 IV. VI. 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 Official Proceedings Columbia Heights Traffic Commission September 4, 2002 Page 3 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