CC 06-13-1994 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

I, I. I I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I ARDEN IJTJ.T .l:l CITY COUNCIL - JUNE 13, 1994 7 Mayor Sather noted that the Planning Commission is not meeting until July, and by consensus of the Council it was agreed to postpone tilling vacancies to the next Council meeting. DISCUSSION OF HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION STATUS Mayor Sather stated that considerable time has been spent deliberating the status of the Human Rights Commission over the last several Council work sessions. At one time the City was required by stale law to have a Human Rights Commission. That requirement is no longer in effect. The Council has discussed changing the commission to a committee that would serve at the pleasure of the Council. The question to be decided is whether to take formal action to abolish the Human Rights Commission and reinstate it as a committee. Probst stated that he has had the opportunity to serve as Council liaison to that commission, and it is appropriate to redefine its role. With the changes in state statutes regarding mediation of human rights cases, the need no longer exists for this commission to continue as a statutory commission of the City. He recommended that the City Administrator submit a formalized resolution for Council approval. MOTION: rocks moved, seconded by Malone to adopt Resolution No. 94-38. Motion carried unanimously (4-0). ARDEN HILLS TRAFFIC SIGN POLICY Mayor Sather stated that the proposed traffic sign policy would formalize a procedure for traffic signs. When residents express concern about various intersections or traffic problems, a process would be in place to pursue the issue. Probst stated that the proposed policy reflects ideas from prior discussion of the City Council and the Public Works Committee, who solidly supports the policy. It defines a clear process for adding or removing a traffic sign. MOTION: Probst moved, seconded by Malone to adopt the Traffic Sign Policy as presented. Discussion: Malone stated that the policy addresses locations where traffic signs are required by law. In order to put up a traffic sign, the location must meet state criteria that warrant it, which can be very stringent. He asked if a certain location does not meet the warrants, would that mean automatic denial for 'placement of a traffic si~. Winkel responded that the City can evaluate each situation, and there are sometimes special circumstances for exceptions to be made to the rule.