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AGENDA
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS TRAFFIC COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
MONDAY, JULY 13, 2009
5:30 P.M.
I. ROLL CALL
II. APPROVAL OF JUNE 1, 2009 MINUTES
III.OLD BUSINESS
A.PUBLIC HEARING TO INSTALL YIELD OR STOP SIGNS AT THE INTERSECTION OF
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5 STREET AND 52 AVENUE, YIELDING OR STOPPING TRAFFIC ON 52
AVENUE
The Traffic Commission called for the public hearing at the June 1 meeting. The attached
Public Hearing Notice was sent to property owners and residents within 300’ of the intersection
and to Ms Holmberg.
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Ms Marie Holmberg of 5132 4 Street NE has requested stop signs at the intersection of 5
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Street and 52 Avenue. Ms Holmberg’s concern is the safety of the intersection as it is the
only uncontrolled intersection in the area.
Visibility at the intersection is good; southbound traffic has a partially obstructed view because
of shrubs at the corner.
Police Chief Nadeau researched the accident history at this intersection and surrounding
intersections for two blocks. The information is shown on the table below.
Intersection 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Total
4 ST NE/50 AVE NE 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
4 ST NE/52 AVE NE 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
4 ST NE/53 AVE NE 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3
5 ST NE/51 AVE NE 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3
5 ST NE/52 AVE NE 1 0 1 0 0 3 1 1 0 0 7
5 ST NE/53 AVE NE 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2
6 ST NE/50 AVE NE 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
6ST NE/51 AVE NE 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
6 ST NE/53AVE NE 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
7 ST NE/50 AVE NE 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2
7ST NE/51 AVE NE 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 3
7 ST NE/53 AVE NE 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 4
Total 3 2 10 4 1 6 2 2 1 0 31
Traffic Commission Agenda
July 13, 2009
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The total number of accidents at the intersection of 5 Street and 52 Avenue is low, however,
there have been more accidents at this intersection compared to other intersections in the area.
All other intersections are controlled by two-way stop signs. Motorists may be anticipating a
controlled intersection because of the surrounding intersections.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to recommend the City Council install stop signs at the
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intersection of 5 Street and 52 Avenue, stopping traffic on 52 Avenue.
IV. OTHER OLD BUSINESS
V. NEW BUSINESS
None.
VI. OTHER NEW BUSINESS
VII. REPORTS
A.CITY ENGINEER
B. POLICE CHIEF
C. COMMISSIONERS
VIII.ADJOURNMENT
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its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in
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