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RB CASE DISCUSSION OF NORTHFORK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION LETTER CONCERNING TRAFFIC ISSUES By: Steve Jankowski, City Engineer Background: Attached is a letter, dated July 28, 1997, from Mr. Jon Tincher, Vice President of the Northfork Homeowners Association which raises five issues relating to traffic and safety concerns within the subdivision. Mayor Gamec responded to Mr. Tincher on August 1, stating that the letter would be forwarded to the Road and Bridge Committee for discussion. Observations: The issues outlined within the letter are as follows: 1) Speeding: The Association indicates that speeding on Andrie Street is problematic. An Association survey of citizens shows that many are unaware of the posted 30 mile per hour speed limits. Furthermore, heavy trucks associated with construction activity are particularly problematic. The Association requests police patrol and additional speed limit signs to be posted. Staff concurs that police patrol would be beneficial in addressing the speeding concerns. With regard to posting of speed limit signs, it has been the practice of the City to post residential speed limit signs (30 mph) at the entrances of subdivisions from State, County and City collector roadways. In the case of Northfork, current posting at 153rd Avenue and Andrie and Jarvis Street and Andrie are consistent with this policy. Andrie street is unusually long for a residential street, over two miles, and perhaps it would be appropriate to place an intermediate reminder posting midway through the roadway. However, posting of speed limit signs is unlikely to have a significant impact on reducing speeds. 2) Traffic Control Signs: The Association is requesting consideration of an all-way (three- way) stop sign at Andrie Street and 160th Lane. The draft policy for handling requests for traffic signage establishes a procedure for such request which requires a report from the staff Traffic Review Committee and subsequent approval by the Road and Bridge Committee. Staffwill attempt to have a recommendation by the time of the meeting. 3) Northfork Park: Although no action is being requested by the Association, this issue deals with the posting of warning signs advising of the presence of parks and playground. It is City policy to post park/playground warning signs (graphic sign illustrating children on a teeter-totter). We have such signs posted on Andrie Street, and will arrange for a similar sign to be posted on 160th Lane as previously promised. 4) Tornado Siren: The leaning siren pole, located at 160th Lane and Andrie, which was damaged in the July 1 storm, has been straightened.