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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 5, 2002OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS TRAFFIC COMMISSION AUGUST 5, 2002 The meeting of the Traffic Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairperson Ed Carlson. I. ROLL CALL Members Present: Anderson, Carlson, Goodman, Stumpf Members Absent: Sturdevant Staff Present: Kathyjean Young, Assistant City Engineer Bill Roddy, Police Captain II. APPROVAL OF MAY 6, 2002 MINUTES Motion by Goodman, second by Anderson, to approve the minutes of the May 6, 2002, meeting. Motion carried unanimously. III. OLD BUSINESS None. IV. OTHER OLD BUSINESS None. V. NEW BUSINESS TH A. REQUEST TO RESTRICT PARKING ON THE EAST SIDE OF 4 STREET TH ACROSS FROM 4220 AND 4226 4 STREET Jean Kuehn, Special Projects Coordinator, explained the problems that the trucks th are having when entering and exiting 4220 and 4226 4 Street. BFI has requested th “No Parking” be designated on the east side of 4 Street across from the th driveways for 4220 and 4226 4 Street. The trucks are unable to turn into these driveways to service the apartment buildings when vehicles are parked across from the driveways. BFI has requested the restriction be about 20’ on each side of the driveway. Official Proceedings Columbia Heights Traffic Commission August 5, 2002 Page 2 It was suggested that the Police Dept. determine who owns the parked vehicles across from the driveways. Other options were discussed such as approaching the apartment building owners with the possibility of widening the driveway curb cut. Staff was asked to determine the costs of widening the existing driveway entrances. Commissioner Carlson felt that no parking from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. was too long and suggested that BFI be contacted to determine the best length of time to restrict parking. Staff recommended calling a public hearing to restrict parking on the east side on th 4 Street for the day of the week that BFI has pick-ups to determine if the residents/owners object to the parking restriction. Motion by Goodman, second by Stumpf, to call a Public Hearing for September 4, 2002, to designate “No Parking on Wednesday from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on thth the east side of 4 Street from 20’ south of the driveway at 4220 4 Street to 20’ thth north of driveway at 4226 4 Street and on the west side of 4 Street from 10’ th south to 10’ north of each driveway at 4220 and 4226 4 Street. Motion carried unanimously. VI. OTHER NEW BUSINESS None. VII. REPORTS A. CITY ENGINEER As Labor Day falls on the regular Traffic Commission Meeting day, the date was changed to Wednesday, September 4, 2002. th B. Captain Roddy updated the Commission on the congestion of 7 Street with the heavy use of on-street parking surrounding the Islamic Center. The situation has been assessed and parking has been monitored. The parking lot of St. Matthews Church is being used for parking and there is adequate space for fire trucks to pass through. He felt it was not necessary to pursue further discussion on this situation and does not endorse parking restrictions in the residential area. Official Proceedings Columbia Heights Traffic Commission August 5, 2002 Page 3 C. COMMISSIONERS Chairperson Carlson asked about the status of the request to review permit st parking on 41Avenue. Staff indicated that the City Engineer had discussed the issue with the City Manager and that no action would be initiated by staff. Ms. Pribula was informed by letter to address the issue with the City Council at Open Mike. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Goodman, second by Anderson, to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ___________________________ Joanne Baker Traffic Commission Secretary