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<br /> <br />intersection since 2012, with two of these being recent where the drivers did not obey the <br />existing yield signs. For multiway stop signs to be installed at an intersection it must meet <br />several criteria. According to the State Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices <br />(MUTCD), stop signs are warranted under conditions. These conditions were discussed in <br />further detail with the Commission and staff requested direction on how to proceed. <br /> <br />Discussion included: <br /> The level of traffic along this roadway was discussed. <br /> Staff reviewed the location of the existing yield signs and proposed stop signs be <br />installed instead. <br /> Further discussion ensued regarding the accidents that occurred at this intersection, <br />noting they were due to driver error. <br /> <br />Motion by Wagner, seconded by Boyd recommend the yield signs be replaced with stop <br />signs at the intersection of Forestdale Road and Redwood Lane. Motion carried 5-0. <br /> <br />B. Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) – Sergeant Matt Farmer <br /> <br />Sergeant Farmer stated he previously provided the Commission with information on UAV’s <br />(drones) back in October of 2021. He reported UAV’s were an aircraft that was unmanned <br />that can have cameras, lights, speakers and controllers. He estimated there were over 100 <br />departments that had drones at this time. He discussed how drones can help officers do their <br />job in an efficient and safe manner. He commented further on how drones can be used for <br />search and rescue, at accident scenes, crime scenes and for building inspections. It was noted <br />drones cannot be weaponized in the State of Minnesota. He further discussed on the drones <br />the department would like to purchase and asked for comments or questions. <br /> <br />Discussion included: <br /> The Commission asked how the drone may be used by other departments in the City. <br />Sergeant Farmer stated the most common uses were for building inspections, police <br />and fire calls, or for City promotion materials. <br /> Staff commented on the steps that must be followed, which included taking public <br />comment, in order to move forward with a drone program. Staff described the <br />numerous ways in which they plan to gather public comment. <br /> The Commission requested further information regarding the pilot training that would <br />be required. Staff described the training the pilots would have to go through. He <br />estimated he would have 10 trained pilots within the police and fire departments. <br /> Staff commented on the price, funding and ongoing maintenance that would be <br />needed for the drones. It was noted the City had federal funds set aside for this <br />purchase. <br /> The Commission requested further information on when warrants would be necessary <br />with respect to the drone use. <br /> The Commission believed this would be a valuable tool for the police and fire <br />departments. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />