2015.02.23 Public Safety Commission Packet

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Public Safety Commission January 26, 2015 Attending: Commissioner Allen, Commissioner Boyd, Commissioner Eichers, Commissioner Hollimon, Commissioner Lamp, Commissioner Schumann, Director Jacobson, and Council Member Burg Absent: Commissioner Donohue, Commissioner Kerns, Commissioner Kocon Call to Order/Roll Call Commissioner Allen called the January meeting to order at 6:30 pm and roll call was taken. November Meeting Minutes The November meeting minutes were reviewed. Commissioner Lamp made a motion to approve the November meeting minutes; Commissioner Hollimon seconded. Motion carried. Public Hearing/Presentation A. Review of Parking Concern on Poppyseed Drive East of Long Lake Road Director Jacobson introduced the parking concern on Poppyseed Akve, east of Long Lake Road, when vehicles are parked on both sides of the street during schoots, particularly football games, making it difficult to impossible for emergency vehicles to p Director Jacobson introduced Mr. Craig Schlichting, Director of Community Assets and Development. Mr. Schlichting noted this area is a public safety concern, particularly during football games, when vehicles park on both sides of the street. After a short presentation showing the area of concern, Mr. Schlichting stated his recommendation is to add "No Parking" signs on the south side of Poppyseed Drive and on the west side of Brittany Court during school events. Mr. Dan Berkland, resident on Foxwood Ct, briefly spoke about his concerns regarding parking on Poppyseed Drive. Mr. Berkland also noted the Irondale High School band event is also a time when vehicles are parked on both sides of the street. Mr. Schlichting suggested the posting of temporary No Parking signs for this one event. Commissioner Lamp made a motion to accept Mr. Schlichting's recommendation to add "No Parking" signs on the south side of Poppyseed Drive and on the west side of Brittany Court; Commissioner Eichers seconded. 5 Ayes, 1 Nay (Schumann); Motion Carried B. Crosswalk Study Update Mr. Craig Schlichting, Director of Community Assets and Development, gave a brief review of the history of the crosswalk on the 400 block of 10th Street NW. Mr. Schlichting also gave a brief update on the proposed intersection modifications which will include the extension of the multi -use trail, LED lighting, and a safer crosswalk.