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City of Roseville - City Council Minutes for February 27, 2006 Page I of2 10. Consider a Traffic Safety Committee Ordinance Public Works Director Duane Schwartz provided staff research for past practices in determining the need for and placement of traffic control signage within the City. Mr. Schwartz noted that State statute designated the City Council, or governing body, as the road authority; with staff operating under Resolution 6946, dated April 28, 1980, delegating the investigation, study, implementation, instaliation or other corrective measures for all matters relating to vehicular traffic conditions to the Traffic Safety Committee. Mr. Schwartz further noted, that following Council and staff discussion on January 23, 2006, the City Attorney recommended that the resolution-outlined practice be codified; and staff and the City Attorney had prepared the proposed ordinance amending City Code, by adding Section 601.05 entitled, "Traffic Control Devices," capturing the intent of Resolution 6946. City Attorney Anderson concurred with staff's comments; noting the codification clarified and provided consistency for the process; noting delegating to the Traffic Safety Committee and for staff's expertise and use of recognized standards of national guidelines, provided the City the greatest protection. Councilmember Kough proposed the addition of three citizens for their input, due to potential impacts to neighborhoods; and opined his preference for City Council authorization of traffic control devices. Public Comment John Kysylyczyn, 3083 N Victoria Street Mr. Kysylyczyn opined that the City's Public Works, Environment and Transportation Commission's input be sought. Councllmember Ihlan concurred with Councilmember Kough's comments regarding public representation; and opined her agreement with review by the PWET. Councilmember Ihlan further opined her preference to amend the proposed ordinance by adding language to Paragraph B to specify, "Upon Council approval, to implement and provide for the installation...;" noting that the City Council was designated by State Statute as the road authority. Further discussion included Council authority and responsibility. Mayor Klausing questioned why complaints regarding violations became City Council problems, when staff was charged with implementation of Council policy and subsequent enforcement using their expertise and resources; and the City Council was charged with policy level implementation. Klausing moved, Maschka seconded, enactment of an ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Adding Section 601.05, Traffic Control Devices." Mayor Klausing spoke in support of the motion; approving the ordinance to codify practices; then allowing the PWET to review the ordinance and offer their comment. Ihlan moved, Kough seconded an amendment to the proposed ordinance, Paragraph B to insert, "[Upon City Council approval,] to implement and provide for the installation..." Councilmember Pust questioned City Attorney Anderson as to the Council delegating their authority. City Attorney Anderson opined that the Council had the option to delegate their authority; and in this case, he recommended they do so to avoid potential liability ramifications in the Council making decisions arbitrarily and creating potential negligence claims related to road http://www.ci.roseville.rnn.us/council/meetings/minutes/2006/mn060227.htm 03/24/2006