TSC MInutes-Tracker 9.21.22
MINUTES
September 21, 2022
1:30pm – 3:00pm
Fountain Conference Room
Part I: Call to Order
Attendees:
X Erik Henricksen X Charlie Howley X George Bender
X Stacy Osen X Charlie Burke Bob Generous
X Lance Pearce Priya Tandon X Amanda (Lance)
Part II: Review of Action Items from Previous Meetings
• Review the TSC website updates and discuss progress and other potential improvements:
o Ari has been out of the office -will check back in a couple of weeks
• Review ‘No Parking’ signage assessment completed by intern and compared to past resolutions for said signage:
o Based on what is in Cartegraph
o Engineering will investigate further
• Discuss the citywide speed assessment that was conducted. TSC will need to evaluate and form recommendation
o Collecting data--Speed studies, findings of comparable cities, Flash vote
o Council work session Oct. 24 to present findings
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Part III: Business & Information
Agenda Item:
• Review of Cases: review cases and assess
o The group reviewed case #s 226-229 – Also revisited old cases #221, 223, 225 & 207, and officially closed
cases #216 & 217–Updated to Concern Tracker.
o See Attachment for details on these cases.
• S.A.F.E. Crosswalk Policy: review the crosswalk policy’s draft flowchart for finalization, this now includes a second
chart for controlled legs of intersections. Review and discuss narrative to the policy. Discuss next steps for
recommending policy to City Council.
o Carried over from last meeting.
o Made some additional comments to policy language.
Part IV: Member Comment
• Discussed rescheduling next month meeting date.
Part V: Adjournment
Next Meeting Date – 10/18/22 (Rescheduled from original date of 10-19-22)
CASE
# DATE AREA OF
CONCERN SUMMARY OF CONCERN TSC COMMENTS & RECOMMENDATIONS ACTION
TAKEN
216 5/19/22
Pipewood
Curve
References Case #197 in concern. Would
like two 20 MPH speed limit signs and
'Children at Play' signs installed at the
beginning of Pipewood Curve and at the
intersection of Pipewood Curve and
Pipewood Circle. Also update the old
'Winter Parking' signage. Asking for City to
implement by June 15, 2022.
No improvements warranted at this time, this appears to
be a neighborhood speeding issue due to the surrounding
road network and an educational campaign will be
conducted for the neighborhood as well as the speed
trailer deployed. Speed study conducted and found no
speeding issues, average speed is 24MPH, 85th percentile
is 26MPH, volume is 66 VPD. "Children at Play" signage
request is guided by specialty warning signage practice
and are not warranted. New "Winter Parking" signs will
also be installed to replace faded ones.
Closed
217 6/16/22
Great Plains
Blvd & W
79th Street
Evaluate any minor stripping and/or
signage that can limit cars from blocking
turning movements.
Scoping meeting with PWKS/Eng setup scheduled for
7/25/2022. EH working on plans per meeting on 7/25.
Initial plan finalized 8/30/2022, see case folder for plans.
Discuss with TSC for September 2022 meeting. Final
plans complete, signage and striping ordered for
installation by end of October at the latest.
Closed
207 2/17/22
Flying Cloud
Drive and
Stoughton
Ave
Vehicles coming off Flying Cloud Drive are
speeding through intersection and along
the corridor after road was rehabilitated.
The pavement markings, signage and
enforcement are not adequate to
eliminate the issue. Request for speed
feedback too. There is a lot of traffic on
this road and speeds are getting worse.
There are buses that drop kids off too.
UPDATE: Speeders still occurring; however
update is regarding vehicles passing others
now if driving speed limit and skip lines
allow. Request to have double line. Also
request for increased enforcement in the
interim.
Left resident a voicemail letting him know the TSC
determined that more data is necessary to evaluate the
concern. A speed data collector will be installed and the
TSC will re-evaluate after this information is collected.
Increased enforcement has been issued upon resubmittal
from same resident about concern. Speed study still
pending, goal is set for completion by next meeting for
TSC evaluation for September 2022 meeting.
Speed study results show 85th at 39MPH, posted limit is
30MPH. Second speed study being conducted with sign
feedback displaying to assess difference/change in driver
behavior. Re-evaluate at October meeting.
Pending
221 7/27/22
Coulter Blvd
& Harvest
Lane
Representing the Autumn Ridge
subdivision/HOA about speed concerns
along Coulter Blvd, specifically at the
crosswalk at Harvest Lane. Mentioned a
single motorcycle crash that raised
additional concerns. Would like to meet
with staff to address possible solutions
Issue was previously raised from closed Case #195
regarding speeding and request for speed signage.
Corridor was evaluated to have adequate speed signage,
the speed trailer was deployed, and the case was also put
on the Crosswalk Policy review for when the policy is
complete. In response to this case, the TSC will set up
meeting with concerned resident in response to the
meeting request.
Meeting was held and as a result a speed study was
conducted. Results are that the 85th percentile is 35
MPH. The TSC recommends the use of fog lines to diet
the road as well as the installation of in-road bollards (R1-
6A signage) at the trail crossing to curb speeding. A
follow-up speed study will be conducted to evaluate
speeds after the improvements.
1. Follow-up
speed study
after
improvements
223 8/8/22 Lake Susan
Hills Dr
A SCF concern was given regarding parking
near a curb ramp to access the trail. Staff
would like to assess the need for "No
Parking" in such areas. Erik is reaching out
to ADA office to confirm any other
potential issues.
Research into State Statutes and ADA compliance
completed. The area the vehicle is parking is legal by
State Statute and there is no violation of ADA. Based on
these findings, TSC will evaluate in the September 2022
meeting whether these types of curb ramps should be
considered for "No Parking" resolutions/signage, as well
as assessment of other unique areas found from research
(e.g., across from fire station egress points).
TSC recommended that the Engineering Department
initiate a "No Parking" guideline/practice city wide which
will also incorporate the atypical issue brought by this
case. Upon completion, Engineering will present the TSC
findings for their final recommendation.
X -
Engineering
Dept.
Assessment
225 8/12/22
Lake Susan
Hills Drive &
Powers Blvd
Concerns regarding the intersection of
Lake Susan and Powers Blvd. regarding
pedestrian safety and the speed limit in
the area. While signed 45, he believes that
50-55 is more of the average speed along
this corridor by drivers. Has almost been
hit 2 times. States that a similar letter was
provided but ignored by City and County.
City and County met regarding the issue to discuss
potential path forward. The County will have their traffic
consultant look at the specifics and will be preparing a
technical memo. Also, increased enforcement will be
provided for the next two weeks. TSC will evaluate in the
September 2022 meeting assessing any updates.
Update was provided - case is still in progress awaiting
tech memo from consultant and assessment by Carver
County.
Pending
226 8/18/2022
Near
Mountain
Blvd &
Pleasant View
Rd
"The entry/exit at Near Mountain blvd has
become congested daily as a result of
people parking along Near Mountain blvd.
These are not residents but have begun
treating this stretch as a Park and Ride for
their daily commute. The cars are regularly
parking there all day every week day in the
last few weeks and the intersection has
become a series of close calls for cars
passing each other as well as the
pedestrians with no sidewalk to seek
safety."
After consultation with city staff it was determined that
the parked vehicles are associated with construction
activities in the area. Impacts due to construction
activities, while at times may be an inconvenience, are
temporary. As such there are no permanent
improvements that are recommended at this time,
however the city being aware of the concern will monitor
to ensure parking in the area is legal.
Closed
227 8/23/22 River Rock Dr
N
There are many speeders on River Rock Dr
N. Someone is going to get hurt or killed on
this road. There are a lot of complaints in
our neighborhood. Can we get a speed
tracker? (speed tracker is in reference to a
speed study)
A speed study will be conduced in the area. Results will
be evaluated by the TSC to determine if any
improvements or actions are warranted at this time.
Follow-up will be provided to the concerned residents
once complete.
Pending
228 9/12/22
Hazeltine
Blvd (near
Tanadoona
Drive)
Residents at private drive had from the
eastern side of Hazetline Blvd near
intersection of Hazeltine Blvd &
Tanadoona have concerns with vehicles
traveling too fast off Hazeltine into private
drive might have conflict with pedestrians
on trail. Concern raised in conjunction
with short term rental discussions
currently being addressed by PC, specific
to 7331 Hazeltine Blvd Air B&B.
This is a unique private drive configuration along a
segment of public trail and County road. The issue was
evaluated as a need for potential crosswalk
improvements, which can be evaluated with the approval
of the upcoming Crosswalk Policy. This area may warrant
custom signing due to the uniqueness. Resident was
notified of pending evaluation - resident notified of site
line issues with vegetation at Long Acres & Hazeltine
during follow-up communication, assess in October
meeting.
1. Crosswalk
Policy
229 9/13/22 Lake Lucy Rd
& Devonshire
Concerns with speeds on Lake Lucy Rd
between Powers Blvd & Yosemite and is
requesting a speed radar sign similar to the
two installed with Lake Lucy Rd
Improvement Project.
Speed study to be conducted to evaluate speed for
historical purpose, indications are speed limit and speeds
are acceptable. For substantial improvements (+$10k)
practice is to evaluate if speed radar signs should be
installed with road projects. Will track for future project.
1. Pending
Lake Lucy
Road
Improvement
Project