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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – AUGUST 14, 2017 4 <br /> <br />criteria looked at include crashes, vehicular volumes, pedestrian and bicycle volumes, vehicular <br />speeds; and sight distance. The study concludes that although an all-way stop is not warranted, <br />stop signs are recommended for northbound and southbound Chatham Avenue. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes asked if the school bus stop should be changed instead of installing a <br />stop sign. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant discussed how the neighborhood was turning over and noted there were more <br />children present. He explained the school district has reported a concern to the City that cars were <br />going around the bus stop, which was dangerous, especially during in climate weather. He stated <br />in the interest of public safety, he did not want to see anyone getting hurt. For this reason, he <br />supported the stop signs, as recommended by staff. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes feared that people would not be stopping for the stop sign. She <br />supported the school bus stop being moved. <br /> <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka explained her recommendation was based on sight <br />lines and not strictly because this was the location of a bus stop. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden agreed with Councilmember Holmes and believed Chatham Avenue <br />was a busy street and should not have a stop sign. She suggested the stop sign be placed on <br />McCracken Lane. <br /> <br />Councilmember Scott recommended the City Council receive feedback from the Mounds View <br />School District transportation department. <br /> <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka commented she had spoken with the transportation <br />department and there was concern with the safety and traffic control at this intersection. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung stated he was familiar with this intersection and recommended the <br />Council defer to the recommendation of the traffic engineer. <br /> <br />MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a <br />motion to authorize the Public Works Director to have stop signs installed on <br />northbound and southbound Chatham Avenue at the intersection with <br />McCracken Lane. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden asked if there would be two busses at this intersection at the same time. <br /> <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka stated this would not be the case. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung reviewed the location and times for the school districts bus stops and <br />noted there was no overlap. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant supported the stop signs being placed on Chatham Avenue as this roadway had the <br />best sight lines. He noted that students in this area have dual bussing options and could attend <br />either Mounds View or Irondale High Schools.