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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
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A. REQUEST TO RESTRICT PARKING ON THE EAST SIDE OF 4 STREET
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ACROSS FROM 4220 AND 4226 4 STREET
Jean Kuehn, Special Projects Coordinator, explained the problems that the trucks
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are having when entering and exiting 4220 and 4226 4 Street. BFI has requested
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“No Parking” be designated on the east side of 4 Street across from the
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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.
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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
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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
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the east side of 4 Street from 20’ south of the driveway at 4220 4 Street to 20’
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north of driveway at 4226 4 Street and on the west side of 4 Street from 10’
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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.
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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.
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C. COMMISSIONERS
Chairperson Carlson asked about the status of the request to review permit
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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,
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Joanne Baker
Traffic Commission Secretary