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<br />requirements for posting of the chevrons to determine whether the number used can be reduced <br />from the current number posted. <br /> <br />Chairperson Zimmerman commented the chevrons seem to be high. <br /> <br />Public Works Supervisor Riemer explained the chevrons are required to be seven feet off the <br />ground for the case when a car hits them. The codes state there should be two chevrons visible at <br />all times. <br /> <br />Assistant Public Works Director Olson advised it is also noted in the case that there was a speed <br />reduction. Staff does not necessarily believe the reduction was relevant to the signage~ and over <br />time drivers wi11likely end up going back to the same habits. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec.commented this has gotten to be a neighborhood problem with many of the <br />residents complaining about the looks ofthechevrons. It seems that cars coming in off of <br />Highway 47 are not picking up that much speed. <br /> <br />Assistant Public Works Director Olson stated stafftbllowed the guidelines in placing the <br />chevrons. <br /> <br />Councilmember Cook commented the chevrons are placed as they should be~ but someone <br />traveling at 30 miles per hour should not need a chevron to tell them there is a curve. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec suggested some the chevrons that are viewed when coming in from Highway 47 <br />be removed. <br /> <br />Public Works Director Kapler advised Police Chief Way would disagree with that suggestion; he <br />believes there is an issue coming in from Highway 47 also. <br /> <br />Scott Baumgartner~ resident~ stated everyone going in the area lives there and knows there is a <br />curve there. The problem with his neighbor is not with people missing that curve; the problem is <br />people in the low lying ditch~ specifically a black truck of a kid in the neighborhood. The <br />problem is not the turn. He agrees that the chevrons are inappropriate in this area. He stated the <br />location where the speed register was placed does little to determine the speed coming in. He <br />can hear the drivers coming in, and it is the people coming in and doing it on purpose and <br />making the marks. He appreciates the fact that the committee addressed an individual's concern. <br />It was addressed quickly without any thought. A sign should serve a purpose, and these signs <br />serve no purpose; they are not deterring anyone from doing what they are doing because it is an <br />intentional act. He bought a beautiful home on a golf course and came home one day with spray <br />painting~ and now signs. When you drive into the neighborhood the first thing you see are eight <br />of these signs~ and it looks like a trailer park. These signs serve no purpose and they are ugly. <br />One person wanted these signs, but it is not doing anything to rectify his problem. <br /> <br />Assistant Public Works Director Olson noted the property owner that complained initially is not <br />here to respond. He suggested more infonnation be distributed and a public meeting held. The <br /> <br />Public Works Committee/November 16, 2004 <br />Page 8 of 12 <br />