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CASE REPORT FROM PUBLIC WORKS By: Public Works Staff Background: The Public Works Committee met on Tuesday, March 16, 2004 and discussed the following two casI~s~ Case #1 Consider Establishing Vision Clearance Triangle into City Code Background: City Engineer Jankowski explained at the November 2003 and January 28, 2004 Public Works Committee meetings there was discussion of establishing a vision clearance triangle to enhance intersection safety. In November, the Committee reviewed similar policies and ordinances from twelve nearby communities. At that meeting it was apparent that the River Falls model was the Most comprehensive of those reviewed. At the January meeting the River Falls policy was drafted for inclusion into section 9.11.01 of the City Code. However, prior to recommending introduction of the proposed ordinance, the Committee requested that staff show the impact of the triangle on adjacent properties in circumstances which typically might be found in the City. City Engineer Jankowski noted the Committee has been supplied with a figure which illustrates areas of private properties that would be impacted as a result of adopting this ordinance. This ordinance would have the greatest impact on comer lots in which the intersecting streets are uncontrolled. In most cases, the area of impact to private property could be greatly reduced and usually eliminated altogether by posting a stop condition on one of the streets. He explained the proposed ordinance also applies to alleys and commercial drives. There would also be an impact to private property from this provision which would range from a 5 to 10.5 foot triangle depending on whether it intersected a minor or MSA Street. Motion to forward the draft ordinance to the City Council for introduction and that it be reviewed by the City Attorney, Community Development and the Police Department. The draft ordinance should include the suggested provision that existing properties will be handled on a case by case basis. Action: Ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee. Case#2: Consider Placement of Stop Sign on Unity Street at Intersection with McKinley Street Background: City Engineer Jankowski stated that a request has been received by Mr. Doug Jones requesting placement of a stop sign for south bound Unity Street at its intersection with McKinley Street. This intersection is located in the Business Park 95 commercial district. The following information was reviewed when considering this request: Accident history, Traffic volumes, and Sight Distance.