Agenda - Public Works Committee - 10/19/2021

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Motion by Councilmember Woestehoff, seconded by Councilmember Musgrove, to approve the following minutes: Regular Meeting Minutes dated July 20, 2021 Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Riley, Councilmembers Woestehoff and Musgrove. Voting No: None. 5. COMMITTEE BUSINESS 5.01: Consider Stop Sign Installation at Garnet St and 137'Lane Public Works Superintendent Riemer reviewed the staff report and recommendation to not install additional stop signs at this intersection, based on the traffic counts and accident history. Staff would recommend that the trees located in the ROW be trimmed back to improve visibility. Matt Blanchard resident, stated that he did not see a need to trim the trees further and wondered what the City Code states related to the required distance from the corner needed to provide visibility. He stated that it would be better to place the stop sign north/south rather than east/west as most of the traffic speeds coming into the development,not leaving the development. He stated that there are children at the intersection riding their bikes as there is a little library at the corner. He believed it would be safer to place stop signs. He stated that there has been a lot of money put into deciding whether to place a stop sign when installing a stop sign would not have a large expense. Public Works Superintendent Riemer estimated about 150 feet would be needed to provide visibility when traffic is moving at 30 mph. Mr. Blanchard stated that those trees do not even start until 75 feet from the corner, and he has the trees trimmed to see the intersection at 137th Avenue. He stated that trimming the trees further would impede upon his privacy. He believed that it would be safer to place a stop sign. He noted that if the trees are trimmed there would still be an issue with vehicles traveling too fast and not stopping. He stated that he has lived in his home for nine years and the trees have been mature throughout that time. He noted that there have only been two accidents during that nine-year period. Councilmember Musgrove clarified the locations proposed by the resident for stop signs, which would stop north and south traffic. She also asked for clarification on the location of the little library. Mr. Blanchard identified the location of the little library,which is on private property. Councilmember Musgrove asked if there has been any consideration for a yield sign rather than a stop sign, or a crosswalk. Public Works Superintendent Riemer replied that there has not been consideration to a yield sign. Public Works Committee/ September 21, 2021 Page 2 of 6