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CASE <br /> <br />REVIEW PLACEMENT OF CHEVRONS AT THE CORNER OF <br />169TM AVENUE AND NEON STREET <br /> By: Steven J. Jankowski, City Engineer <br /> <br />I/ackground: <br /> <br />Last fhll the City approved the posting ora series of chevron Wamii~g markers at the <br />colqlcr Of 169th Avenue and Neon Street. This posting was the result of a request by the <br />resident at this corner (5866 169th Avenue) to remedy the problem of having vehicles <br />si idc off the roadway and into his yard. Subsequent to the placement of these chevrons <br />there was a complaint regarding the aesthetics of these warning devices by Mr. Scott <br />[3 ao mgartner who resides at 5850 169th Avenue (immediately east of the comer <br />property). <br /> <br />Thc l'ublic Works Committee recommended at their November 16, 2004 meeting that a <br />review of' the situation be made at the May 2005 Public Works Committee meeting. <br />Notice that this agenda issue is being considered has been sent to both of the property <br />(~wncrs identi fled above. <br /> <br />Recommendation: <br /> <br />Since thc posting of the chevrons the Police department has not received notice of <br />accidents at this location. A speed study performed subsequent to the placement of the <br />chevrons showed a slight decrease of 3 miles per hour in the average maximum speed. <br />The chevrons are a proper warning device and comply with.the recommendations for <br />their use as outlined in the Manual On Uniform Traffic Control Devices In Minnesota. <br />Staff theref'ore recommends that no further action be taken. <br /> <br />Action: <br /> <br />None required <br /> <br />Reviewed By: <br />P~,blic Works Director/Fire Chief <br />Assistant Public Works Director/Principal Engineer <br />Public Works Street Supervisor <br />I'()iice Chief' <br /> <br />PW: 05/I '7/05 <br /> <br />17 <br /> <br /> <br />