1E, Draft Revised Traffic Sign Policy

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EN HILLS MEMORANDUM Item 1.E DATE: September 21, 2009 TO: Mayor and City Council Ron Moorse, City Administrator FROM: Greg Hoag,Public Works Director SUBJECT: Draft Revised Traffic Sign Policy/Dellview Glenview Intersection Update BACKGROUND In May of this year the Public Works Director received a request to install stop signs at the intersection of Glenview Avenue and Dellview Avenue. After reviewing the intersection the Public Works Director had stop signs installed on two legs of this intersection. The decision was based on safety for drivers as the intersection is a 4-way uncontrolled intersection. Shortly after the installation the City Engineer and members of the City Council inquired as to why these signs were installed. At the time of installation the Public Works Director was not aware that the City had a Traffic Sign Policy which was adopted in 1994. (See Attachment A.) In July the City Council ordered the signs be removed. Council also asked staff to schedule a discussion with the City Council regarding sign requests. DISCUSSION Staff has reviewed the current traffic sign policy. Staff feels the current policy is in need of revision. Attachment B is a new draft policy for City Council review and comment. The City Engineer has reviewed the draft policy and City Attorney is currently reviewing it. (We should have his comments before the Work Session.) FURTHER DISCUSSION The City Engineer has completed a warrant analysis and speed study of the Glenview /Dellview intersection. The warrant analysis shows that there is not a need for a stop sign at that location. This could be brought to the City Council's September 28, 2009 meeting for formal action not to install stop signs at the intersection. The Council may elect to also discuss it this evening and provide staff with direction not to reinstall the signs. RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION Council review and discussion of the revised traffic sign policy for the City of Arden Hills.