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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983 MAYOR'S SAFETY COMMITTEE November 10, 1983, 4:30 p.m. Mayor's Conference Room Members present: Jay, Hahn, Burt, Kaus Also present: Larry P. Burger, Captain Beener, Temeyer It was reported that there were no major incidents within the City on Halloween night. Theoia Jay commended local organizations for sponsoring activities for youths on Halloween night. Captain Beener reported that the City curfew hours are being enforced with the cooperation of local merchants. The Police Department is preparing an ordinance requiring the registration/licensing of all bikes. Potential benefits and problems were discussed. The ordinance dealing with leaf burning was briefly reviewed. Burning must be on private property and not on city right-of-way and controlled at all times. The entrance to Payless Cashways, Inc. , generally located at the intersection of West Ridgeway Avenue and U.S. Highway 63, was discussed, together with the need to stripe Ridgeway Avenue between U.S. Highway 63 and the bridge crossing Black Hawk Creek to the west. Jack Kaus presented the following list of concerns: 1. Exit rdup from Highway 218 South to Ridgeway. The one-way signs should be moved from present position to a different location. 2. Speed advisory sign should be placed on curve sign approaching the end of Ridgeway by Crossroads. 3. Zebra stripe lane on Commercial Street between West First and West Mullan could be turned into a left turn only lane and keep two lanes of traffic moving toward Deere's. 4. Right turn only lane on Westfield approaching Rainbow Drive has green arrow for straight ahead only; needs to be a right turn arrow. 5. On Sycamore Street approaching llth Street, signs on center island are confusing. Painted lane arrows would be a better way. 6. West Sixth Street needs a center line yellow marking painted on street. 7. East Sixth Street needs to have the center line marking moved so lane isn't squeezed so tight against the angle parked cars. 8. On Highway 20 West approaching junction of Highway 63 South, there needs to be a sign informing drivers that they need to be in the left lane to turn on Highway 63 South. 9. On Highway 63 North approaching West Malian Avenue by Young Lumber Company, the sign informing drivers following Highway 63 North to be in the left lane needs to be located further up the hill. It is now placed at the bottom of the hill at West Malian Avenue and is not able to be seen by the driver until it's too late to make a lane change safely. MAYOR'S SAFETY COMMITTEE May 12, 1983, 4:30 p.m. Mayor's Conference Room Members present: Jay, Lawrence, Fortune, Berg & Temeyer Bob Stevenson, Transportation Program Manager, reviewed the City's Highway Substitution Program. This included the location of intersection improvements, street widening, and time table of various projects. Past discussions of the intersection of Highway 412 and La Porte Road and turning movement was updated by Mr. Stevenson 's presentation. In light of future improvements at this intersection, the Committee delayed any further recommendations. In discussion of bicycle safety, the Deputy City Clerk was instructed to invite Jim Winegarden, Safety Director from the Waterloo Community Schools, to serve on the Mayor's Safety Committee. His imput will assist the Committee in knowing the school 's role in safety matters. The school stop signs on Mitchell Avenue near St. Edward 's School was discussed. Additional precautions may be necessary. With no further business before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned. Michelle Temeyer Deputy City Clerk SAFETY OOMMITTME MEETING April 14, 1983 4:30 p.m. Jury Room Members present: Russell Burt, Theola Jay, Linda Marshall, Dennis Gentz, Jim Lawrence, Lt. Dwyer, John Kaus, Michelle Temeyer Moved by Jay, seconded by Kaus that the minutes of the January 1983 meeting be approved. Motion carried. Linda Marshall, Community Development Rehab Specialist reported that there was no change in the Block Grant application for sidewalk programs. Discussion was held on improving the intersection of LaPorte Road and Highway 412 for those vehicles attempting left hand turns. Discussion was heard that the solution may be to paint stripes and install arrows indicating the lane (s) that may legally make left turns. The Sign and Traffic Department had painted the stripes at the intersection of W. Mullan and Franklin; thus eliminating the left turn lane problem. The chairman instructed Michelle to prepare a letter to the Sign and Traffic Department making the suggested changes for Highway 412 and T.aPorte Road. The poor street conditions were discussed. The Street Department has been attempting street repairs, but has been hampered with inclimate weather. Mr. Lawrence complimented the City on their attempts to make further repairs. It was reported that some street sweeping had been accomplished. Chairman Burt reported that Bicycle Safety will be discussed, in upcoming months. New members were informed of the Oral Presentations of the Agenda and that it allows the public imput. Members are encouraged to solicit imput from concerned citizens. With no further business before the Committee, it was Moved by Jay, seconded by Lawrence, to adjourn. Michelle Temeyer, Deputy Clerk/Auditor SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING JANUARY 13, 1983 4: 30 p .m. Members Present : Burt, Kaus , Jay Also Present: Dale Mercer, Linda Marshall, Larry Berg, and Michelle Temeyer. Under old business , it was moved by Jay, seconded by Kaus to formally dispose of the subject of school bus safety, as briefly discussed at the December , 1982 meeting . Motion carried. New business was brought to the floor for discussion. The allocation of block grant funds for sidewalk construction was the main topic of discussion. The proposed ninth year CDBG application does not include an allocation for sidewalk repair . Dale Mercer, Community Development Administrator, was present and reported on the block grant regulations . Many regulation changes have developed. In the past, money allocated for sidewalk construction has not been spent in the program year, a practice which is not favorable . Additionally, priorities change for projects throughout the City. Chairman Burt asked that funds be allocated for sidewalk construction. After discussion, the Committee decided that a goal setting session be undertaken to prioritize those areas in need of sidewalks and to contact the adjoining property owners for their consent prior to spending money for engineering services . This method would allow for the highest and best use of funds . The Clerk was instructed to contact the Chamber of Commerce and Police Department for representatives to the Committee . With no further business before the Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 5 : 45 p .m. Michelle Temeyer Deputy City Clerk