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I I Council Meeting Minutes July 12, 1988 Special Order of Business, continued Mayor Benke introduced Les Proper, Director of Public Works, to present the Palmer Drive Traffic Study. A note was added that the Study was handed out to the Council at the meeting. Les explained this study originated from a petition by the Brighton Square resi- dents regarding the "NO RIGHT TURN" signs coming out of the Brigh- ton Square Shopping Center. In the report, it contains the minu- tes from an informational meeting attended by the residents of Pike Lake, Brighton Square shopping center, and Brighton Square Townhouse Complex held January, 1988. After reviewing study with council, any suggestions or questions will be forwarded to another informational meeting with residents sometime late July or early August, and then bring any petition action back to the council for final approval. Les introduced Robert Morast, Traffic Manager, Orr, Schelen, Mayeron & Associates, Inc. 1 Robert Morast's presentation consisted of a quick review of the report which covered the history of the "NO RIGHT TURN" signs. He stated there had been a public hearing and had several meetings with City officials, representatives of Brighton Square Townhouse Organization, and several phone conversations with citizens in that area. The Pike Lake residents feel removal of these signs would make traffic problems worse, however, the residents of the Brighton Square Townhouses claim these signs are causing conges- tion problems at the signalize intersection which makes it diffic- ult to get on Silver Lake Road. He reviewed the findings and rec- ommended the following actions to be taken: 1. The City not alter the existing "NO RIGHT TURN" sign- ing. 2. The Police Department provide random spot-enforcement of speeding and lISTOPlI sign violations. 3. The City install advisory "STOP AHEADlI and advisory curve signs on various residential streets in the Pike Lake residential area. Mayor Benke acknowledged that an excellent job was done, but sug- gested since there has been a long history of this problem and the large amount of data, that there should be a follow-up meeting be- fore it is brought back to council. Councilmember Williams asked whether a public hearing or an informational meeting is required. Mayor Benke thought an informational meeting to contact people in- volved and meet them formally to present the results. Councilmem- ber Williams agreed with this suggestion. Les will mail out and Mr. Mac Meade from the Bulletin will publish a notice to the citi- zens stating that they can check out copies of the study. Council- member Gunderson is very pleased with actions recommended. Coun- cilmember Brandt has not had a chance to read the report but is looking forward to the opportunity. Mayor Benke thanked Robert Morast for his presentation and will contact him when the next me- eting will be scheduled. Page 2 Palmer Drive Traffic Study