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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – AUGUST 29, 2016 10 Councilmember Holmes asked if the City had any additional “No Parking” signs to post. Mayor Grant understood that staff had more signs available. Councilmember Holden recommended the City address the parking concerns on Prior Avenue from Jerrold Avenue to County Road D. In addition, “No Parking” signs should be posted along Jerrold Avenue to the end of the cul-de-sac. Mayor Grant indicated he has driven these streets since the State Fair began and he supported this recommendation. Councilmember Wicklund also supported the recommendation. MOTION: Mayor Grant moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to direct staff to post “No Parking” signs for the duration of the State Fair on the west side of Pine Tree, the south side of Harriet all the way to Lexington Avenue, the east side of Prior and the south side of Jerrold Avenue. The motion carried (5-0). E. County Road 96 and Hamline Avenue “No Turn on Red” Sign Councilmember Holden expressed concern with the wait times for traffic at the intersection of County Road 96 and Hamline Avenue. She requested a formal letter be written and sent by the City Council to recommend the sign be posted again. She recommended that the Sheriff also be asked to patrol this intersection more heavily. Mayor Grant commented on a conversation he had with Jim Tollis. It was his understanding that 75% of the population was not observing the “No Turn on Red” sign. For this reason, the sign was removed. Some believe there was not a safety issue making a right turn on a red at this intersection, however, it was disrupting the flow of traffic on Hamline Avenue. He guessed that when Hamline Avenue was complete the traffic volumes along this roadway would increase. He supported the City Council drafting and sending a letter to the County. Councilmember McClung stated it was unacceptable to him that the sign was removed simply because a portion of the population was not observing the sign. Councilmember Wicklund wanted to learn more about the number of cars turning right onto Hamline Avenue each morning. It was his opinion the sign should not be replaced given the fact the traffic concerns were limited to such a small portion of the day. Councilmember McClung believed the sign was needed given the fact there was a double turn from westbound County Road 96 onto Hamline Avenue. He stated he has witnessed several near accidents in recent months. Councilmember Wicklund suggested the “No Right on Red” sign only be enforced during certain hours of the day, such as 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.