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<br />6. Citywide Traffic Model Discussion <br /> <br />Member Neprash said that he works for a consulting firm and discussion <br />on this topic may present a conflict of interest. Duane Schwartz said that <br />the discussion tonight was very general, and there shouldn't be a problem. <br /> <br />Schwartz gave some background information on this topic and explained <br />what the city is trying to accomplish with creating a traffic model. <br /> <br />Chair Wilke asked how this would tie into other communities. Schwartz <br />said it would be designed in consideration of other traffic models, such as <br />the Met Council's model. <br /> <br />Schwartz said he'd like to take this to the Council in May to get approval <br />to send it out for proposals. <br /> <br />Member Fischer asked where the funding was coming from. Schwartz <br />said the currently budgeted $25,000 is coming from general tax funding. <br />Where the rest of the money is coming from is still under discussion. <br /> <br />Chair Wilke moved to recommend proceeding with development of a <br />citywide traffic model concept through request for proposal. Member <br />Neprash seconded. <br /> <br />Ayes: 4 <br />Nays: 0 <br />Motion carried <br /> <br />7. Neighborhood Traffic Policy <br /> <br />Deb Bloom presented information on what some other communities are <br />doing and asked the Commission if they feel this is a city policy issue that <br />should be addressed. Member Neprash said it seems to be a parallel <br />discussion to traffic modeling. Chair Wilke said in his job at MnlDOT he <br />had fielded a lot of resident complaints and his impression was that one or <br />two cars speeding down the road seemed to turn it into a freeway in the <br />minds of the residents. He wondered if there's a way to filter out those <br />complaints. Bloom said because we don't currently have an established <br />policy we don't have any way to define what a traffic problem is. <br /> <br />Chair Wilke said he looked through the current Blaine policy that was <br />provided as an example and said he thought it was very informative and <br />complete. Duane Schwartz said there are other policies out there that have <br />more infOlmation on other aspects of the problem. <br /> <br />Chair Wilke suggested that staff explore other cities' policies and plans <br />and report back to the Commission. <br /> <br />Page 3 of 5 <br />