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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS TRAFFIC COMMISSION
MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 2016
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Ed Carlson at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members present: Commissioners Ed Carlson, Brian Clerkin, Kevin Doty, and Leonard Olson
Members absent: Commissioner Charles Tyler
Staff Present: Kathy Young, Assistant City Engineer
Lenny Austin, Police Captain
Sue Schmidtbauer, Public Works Secretary
Council Liaison: Donna Schmitt
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Doty, seconded by Olson, to approve the minutes of December 7, 2015, as presented. Motion
passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING TO DESIGNATE LOOKOUT PLACE AS NO PARKING
Residents present:
Veronica Johnson, 351 Jolly Lane
Mohamed Botan, 401 Lookout Place (arrived late)
Kathy Young, Assistant City Engineer, advised that at the Traffi
2015, Commissioners called for a Public Hearing to consider restricting parking on Lookout Place.
Ms. Veronica Johnson submitted a request for No Parking on the
concern being the combination of intersections close together and the width of
during the winter months.
Several area residents attended the Traffic Commission meeting o The Commissioners and
residents discussed the No Parking request. All residents in attendance agreed with no parking on the
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Street. Resident opinions were split concerning
south side of Lookout Place from Bakken Boulevard to 5
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no parking on the north side of Lookout Place. Visibility of traffi Street is an issue when vehicles
are parked on the north side of Lookout Place. The private strein the area have no street parking on
either side.
At the December meeting, the Traffic Commission called for a pub
the south side of Lookout Place and No Parking for 30 from eaout
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Place between Bakken Boulevard and 5Street.
Ms. Veronica Johnson faces Lookout Place. She was concerned about pthe south side of
Lookout Place and other residents were concerned about parking on the north side. Mr. Mohamed
Botan stated he lives on the corner, so this is the only place to park in front of his house. Olson explained
that there is a visibility issue at the corners and we want to make it safe for both sides of the street. That
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is why no parking will be allowed 30 from the corner on the north side.
Motion by Olson to designate No Parking on the south side of Lookout Place between Bakken
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Boulevard and 5Street and designate No Parking 30 feet from each corner on the north side of
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Lookout Place between Bakken Boulevard and 5 Street. Motion seconded by Clerkin. Motion passed
unanimously.
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Explained to residents that motions will be on the January 11 council meeting agenda.
OLD BUSINESS
None
OTHER OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
REQUEST TO REMOVE NO PARKING DESIGNATION ON THE EAST SIDE OF JACKSON STREET
On behalf of Immaculate Conception Church, Mr.Steve Smith has requested the No Parkingsigns for
Saturday and Sunday be removed. The signs are on the east side of Jackson Street near the north end.
The church feels there is no longer a need for a no parking restriction.
In checking with the Fire and Police Chiefs, there are no concer the No Parking signs.
Staff considers a Public Hearing necessary to discuss removing the No Parking designation as residents
may object to on street parking. For example, the streets adjac
No Parking on Sundays based on resident request.
Motion by Olson to call a Public Hearing for the next Traffic Commission meeting to remove No Parking
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Sunday and No Parking Saturday signs on the east side of Jack Avenue to
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approximately 230 feet south of 41 Avenue.Seconded by Carlson. Motion passed unanimously.
OTHER NEW BUSINESS
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Commissioner Clerkin requested no parking 20 from the southeast corner of 5 Street and 40 Avenue
so it is possible to see around trucks. There is a daycare center there now andno stores. He stated he
has almost been hit many times coming from that intersection and would like it addressed at the ne
meeting. Young stated she will put it on the agenda.
REPORTS
A.CITY ENGINEER
None
B.POLICE
Captain Austin reported the speed survey for Huset Parkway showe
anticipated, but nothing close to 50 mph. Speeds shown are averages with the
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around 37 or 38 mph. He stated that the curve in the road will However,
in a residential area 37 or 38 is getting up there. Olson statedthat with the park nearby he can see
the concern. The plan is to mark the pedestrian crossing more clearly once the weather clears up.
C.COMMISSIONERS
Doty questioned what a long time meant regarding removing the No Parking signs on Jackson
Street. He stated he has parked across from the person in quest
person does come out in good weather and when in good health. Doty saw him last year and two
years ago. He can still protest. Captain Austin stated he has not received a police call in years. The
commissioners agreed that they need to revisit this at the next meeting when someone from the
church is present.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Olson, seconded by Doty, to adjourn the meeting at 5:54 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Sue Schmidtbauer
Public Works Secretary