TSC Minutes-Tracker 7.19.23
MINUTES
July 19, 2023
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 X Bob Generous
X Lance Pearce X Priya Tandon
Part II: Review of Action Items from Previous Meetings
• Review pending and tracked items of interest from previous cases and discuss updates.
o Crosswalk Policy: multi-use path signage in association with the crosswalk policy compared to the County’s
practice and Park Department preference.
• County’s preference is unclear, inconsistent use.
• Waiting on input from Park Dept.
o Review before and after speed studies conducted the past 30 days.
• A minimal percentage decrease was noted will continue to check in other areas and
consider if lane width plays a role.
o Review city-wide crosswalk evaluation.
• Reviewed intern project -ongoing.
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Part III: Business & Information
Agenda Item:
• Traffic Accidents: review accidents during the past 30-day period for discussion and tracking.
o The CCS reports crash level up a bit from previous month.
• TH101 & 61 Roundabout is significant number of crashes-discussed communication with
County to update signs/pavement markings -will monitor the area. (expected to reduce
once TH41 construction is finished)
• Roll over accident at Powers and Utica-Truck w. Trailer
• Review of Cases: review cases and assess.
o The group reviewed new cases #254 - #256. See Attachment for details on these cases.
Part IV: Member Comment
Part V: Adjournment
Next Meeting Date – 8/16/23
CASE
# DATE AREA OF
CONCERN SUMMARY OF CONCERN TSC COMMENTS & RECOMMENDATIONS ACTION
TAKEN
254 6/30/2023 Market Blvd &
Main Street
"The section of Market Blvd which runs in
front of the entrances to Lake Susan
Apartments and St. Huberts Church
frequently experiences high speeds from
motorists. Entering onto Market Blvd
from Lake Susan Apartments can be
difficult, due to limited visibility from cars
running north to south. Cars commonly
pass through this area exceeding the 45-
mph limit. I have witnessed two accidents
from cars either entering or exiting the
Lake Susan Apartments parking lot, but
am uncertain if there have been other
incidents. There is a 30-mph zone as
Market Blvd nears Hwy 5 and a 40-mph
zone upon reaching HWY 212. It feels
dangerous to enter the section of road
between these two speed zones, when
cars are running above 45 mph. I would
appreciate this area be reviewed for
speed safety. Thank you for your
consideration!"
Relayed concern to County for their consideration as well
as the Sheriff's Department (department regularly
frequents area as is).
No
255 7/9/23
Powers
Boulevard
(Hwy 5 to
Pioneer)
"The speed limit on Powers Blvd between
Pioneer and Hwy 5 changes multiple
times from 50 to 45 to 40. Cars are often
speeding. Perhaps they don't notice the
speed limit changes. Has there been any
consideration of having a single limit (40?
45?) in that area…"
The City cannot set speed limits on County or State
highways, however this concern has been brought before
the County multiple times which enacted the County to
collect speed data along portions of Powers Blvd where
speed limits change. Ultimately, the data noted that the
posted speed limits are still valid and recognizing that
MnDOT is responsible for establishing speed limits along
County roads. Lastly, this concern will also be relayed to
the Sheriff's Department as an enforcement concern
regarding potential speeding.
No
256 7/13/23 W 78th Street
Pedestrian signal times along W 78th
Street have changed from 27 seconds to
20 seconds which does not allow enough
time for senior/children pedestrians to
cross.
CB – will review programming along corridor to see if
timing reset. Timing provided, see case file, evaluate with
TSC (4.0 ft/s is average adult 2.8 ft/s is senior)
https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/research/safety/
pedbike/05085/pptchapt8.cfm
Pending