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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989 Mins Traffic Board FINALx CITY OF LANSING PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE TRAFFIC BOARD OF THE CITY OF LANSING MEETING OF DECEMBER 20, 1989 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7 : 30 p.m. by Chairperson Smith. Roll Call Board Members Present: Arambula, Cook, Linhart, Person, Smith, Board Members Absent: Riddle, Weis, Wilkinson Motions for Excused Absences Visitors Mr. Ronald E. Cole, 1819 Maplewood, Lansing Items for Suspension of Rules Mr. Berridge recommended all Reports from the Secretary be considered as action items. Person moved, Mr. Arambula seconded, to concur. Carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr . Person moved the minutes of the November 8 , 1989 Traffic Board meeting be approved. Mrs . Linhart seconded. Yea - 5 Nay - 0 Carried. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: MAPLEWOOD AVENUE AND NORMAN STREET ( 489- 55) Mr. Ronald E. Cole, of 1819 Maplewood, spoke. He stated he had written a request for stop signs at Maplewood and Norman. He stated that vehicles don' t even slow down for the yield signs. He is concerned about the neighborhood children' s safety. Mr. Cole feels they have heavy traffic from Cedar and Mt. Hope. He also stated he hoped that stop signs would be installed. 1 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCLtMINGS: DECEMBER 20, 1989 12/21/89 COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 1 . Newspaper clipping form November 22, 1989 , Lansing State Journal regarding "Unnecessary Stop Signs" written by Harold J. Bell. 2 . Minutes from the Committee on Public Safety meeting held October 25 , 1989. 3 . Minutes from the Committee on Public Safety meeting held November 15 , 1989 . All Communications and Petitions were received and placed on file. REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY 1. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: DEERFIELD AVENUE AND HILLCREST STREET ( #89-52 ) Mrs. London presented this report and the Transportation Division's recommendation that the yield signs on Hillcrest at Deerfield be changed to stop signs. No discussion. Person moved, Linhart seconded, CARRIED, to install stop signs on Hillcrest Street at Deerfield Avenue. 2. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: HILLCREST STREET AND WAINWRIGHT AVENUE ( #89-53 ) Mrs. London presented this report and the Transportation Division's recommendation that the yield sign on Hillcrest at Wainwright be changed to a stop sign. Arambula moved, Person seconded, CARRIED, to install a stop sign on Hillcrest Street at Wainwright Avenue. 3 . TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: GRANT STREET AND GREENLAWN AVENUE ( #89-54) Mrs. London presented this report and the Transportation Division' s recommendation Cook moved, Arambula seconded, CARRIED, to deny a request for a four-way stop at Grant Street and Greenlawn Avenue but advise Lansing Police Department of the speeding problems and request this area receive special enforcement. 2 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDINGS: DECEMBER 20, 1989 12/21/89 4 . TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: MAPLEWOOD AVENUE AND NORMAN STREET ( #89-55 ) Mrs. London presented this report. No discussion followed. Linhart moved, Person seconded, to concur with the recommendation of the Transportation Division. CARRIED, to install stop signs on Maplewood Avenue at Norman Street. 5 . TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: EASTLAWN DRIVE AND HAZELWOOD DRIVE ( #89-56 ) Mrs. London presented this report. Discussion followed: traffic volumes, cut-through, number of residents, assignment of right- of-way were the topics. Linhart moved, Person seconded, to concur with the Transportation Division' s recommendation. CARRIED, to install a yield sign on Eastlawn Drive at Hazelwood Drive. 6. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: DOUGLAS AVENUE AND GARY AVENUE ( #89- 57 ) 7. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: BENJAMIN DRIVE AND DOUGLAS AVENUE ( #89-58 ) Mr. Berridge presented these reports. No discussion followed. Arambula moved, Linhart seconded, to concur with the recommendations of the Transportation Division. CARRIED, to make the temporary stop signs on Douglas Avenue at Gary Avenue permanent. CARRIED, to make the temporary three-way stop at Douglas Avenue and Benjamin Drive permanent. 8 . NO PARKING REQUEST: 1400 TO 1900 BLOCKS ELIZABETH STREET ( #89-59 ) Mrs. London presented this report. Discussion followed: location of the fire hydrants was the topic. Person moved, Linhart seconded, to concur with the Transportation Division' s recommendation. CARRIED, to prohibit parking on the south side of the 1400 to 1900 blocks of Elizabeth Street, except on Sundays, 7 : 00 AM to 12: 00 PM in the 1800 and 1900 blocks. 3 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDINGS: DECEMBER 20, 1989 12/21/89 9 . TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE AND JOLLY ROAD ( #89-60) Mr. Berridge presented this report. No discussion followed. Linhart moved, Arambula seconded, to concur with the recommendation of the Transportation Division. CARRIED, to install a separate left turn phase on Pennsylvania Avenue at Jolly Road to operate as permissive/protected. ACTION ITEMS TABLED ITEMS 1 . NO PARKING REQUEST: RIVER STREET ( #89-49 ) Mr. Berridge presented this report. Discussion followed regarding the number of vehicles in the area, alternate parking and potential objections from the businesses. Linhart moved, Arambula seconded, FAILED, to prohibit parking on the east side of River Street from 65 feet north of Main Street to 165 feet north of Main Street (across from the storage area) . Yea - 4 Nay - 1 (Mr. Cook) INFORMATIONAL ITEMS TRAFFIC BOARD EVALUATION Cook moved, Person and Smith seconded, to mail the Traffic Board members a copy of the Traffic Board Evaluation and then the Traffic Board would approve or reject the evaluation by phone. CARRIED, to mail copy and receive a phone vote for approval. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Chairperson Smith wished everyone Happy Holidays. Mrs. Linhart asked what the name of the road was that used to be Edgewood. Mrs . London informed her it was Sawyers. Mr. Person asked if the completion of the new garage was still in the fall of 1992 . Mr. Berridge stated that that was correct at this time . Mr. Berridge also stated that two options for the new garage were to provide more office space and more parking. 4 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDINGS: DECEMBER 20, 1989 12/21/89 Mrs. Linhart asked about the signal at Cedar Street and Edgewood Boulevard. Mr. Berridge informed her that new timing and phasing -for the light were being discussed. This change would not warrant the approval of the Mayor or Council. The goal is to complete the plans this week but the weather will be a factor. Mr. Berridge also stated that this would offer relief for now but there may be additional changes in the future. Mr. Berridge stated that warrant for a signal at Edgewood Boulevard and M.L. King Blvd. /Logan Street are close. Mr. Berridge is please with the growth. He stated that we cannot do traffic counts at this time because of the cold weather. Mr. Person asked who was performing traffic counts at Grand River and Marshall. Mr. Berridge informed him that it was the State. ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF THE RULES PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Cook moved, Linhart seconded, to adjourn the meeting. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8 : 21 PM. Respectfully submitted, LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD David A. Berridge Secretary 5 CITY OF LANSING PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE TRAFFIC BOARD OF THE CITY OF LANSING MEETING OF NOVEMBER 8, 1989 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Vice-Chairperson Arambula. Roll Call Present: Arambula, Cook, Linhart, Person, Riddle, Weis Absent: Smith, Wilkinson Motions for Excused Absences Mrs. Linhart made the motion to excuse Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Wilkinson from tonight's meeting. Mr. Cook and Mr. Person supported the motion. Yea - 6 Nay - 0 Carried. Visitors Mr. Wayne Wudyka, P.O. Box 11007, Lansing Mr. David A. Shappell, 2227 Spikes Lane, Lansing Mr. Robert Sanford, 1715 Ohio Street, Lansing Items for Suspension of Rules Mr. Berridge requested that Report from the Secretary #89-51, which was not on the agenda, be considered an action item. Mr. Berridge also recommended that all Reports from the Secretary be considered action items. Mr. Weis made a motion to concur, supported by Mr. Riddle. Yea - 6 Nay - 0 Carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Person made a motion that the minutes for the September 13, 1989, Traffic Board meeting be approved. Mrs. Linhart supported the motion. Yea - 6 1 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDINGS: NOVEMBER 8, 1989 11/13/89 Nay - 0 Carried. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS 6. NO PARKING REQUEST: SPIKES LANE (089-45) Mr. Wayne Wudyka representing Stearns Investments spoke. He is a property owner on Spikes Lane. He stated that there is a problem with semi-trucks backing into loading docks and extending into the roadway. He had talked to the businesses in that area and the majority were in favor of no parking on Spikes Lane. He also stated he had worked with Planning Division and Council on this issue. Mr. David Shappell representing Shappell Corporation spoke. He is the owner of Shappell Corporation. He stated that from four to eight different common carriers use Spikes Lane. His corporation has a new contract with Meijer's and he knows there will be more problems with the semi-trucks backing up and making turns. He feels the long-term solution is no parking on Spikes Lane. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 1. Minutes from Committee on Public Safety meeting held September 27, 1989. 2. Letter from Mr. David Shappell, Shappell Corp. , 2227 Spikes Lane requesting no parking on Spikes Lane. 3. Letter from Mr. David A. Nussdorfer, 2511 Dustin Road, Okemos requesting parking within the right-of-way on Haco Drive. 4. Letter from B-O-C Lansing Automotive Division requesting that a segment of William Street be changed from one-way to two-way operation. . All Communications and Petitions were received and placed on file. REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY 1. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: ALPHA STREET AND MAPLEHILL AVENUE (#89-40) Mr. Berridge presented this report. No discussion followed. Mr. Person made a motion to concur with the Transportation Division's recommendation that stop signs be installed on Alpha Street at Maplehill Avenue. Mr. Riddle supported the motion. Yea - 6 Nay - 0 Carried. 2. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: IRVINGTON AVENUE AND WILDWOOD AVENUE (089-41) Mr. Berridge presented this report. No discussion followed. ;` 2 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDINGS: NOVEMBER 8, 1989 11/13/89 Mr. Riddle made a motion to concur with the Transportation Division's recommendation that the yield signs on Wildwood Avenue at Irvington be changed to stop signs. Mr. Weis supported the motion. Yea - 6 Nay - 0 Carried. 3. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: CLEMENS AVENUE AND VINE STREET (#89-42) Mr. Berridge presented this report. No discussion followed. Mr. Cook made a motion to concur with the Transportation Division's recommendation that a stop sign be installed on Vine Street at Clemens Avenue. Mrs. Linhart supported the motion. Yea - 6 Nay - 0 Carried. 4. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: CLEMENS AVENUE AND FERNWOOD STREET (089-43) Mr. Berridge presented this report. No discussion followed. Mrs. Linhart made a motion to concur with the Transportation Division's recommendation that a stop sign be installed on Fernwood Street at Clemens Avenue. Mr. Weis supported the motion. Yea - 6 Nay - 0 Carried. 5. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: SHEFFER AVENUE AND WILSON AVENUE (#89-44) Mr. Berridge presented this report. No discussion followed. Mr. Cook stated he was impressed with the crosswalk recommendations. Mr. Cook made a motion to concur with the recommendation of the Transportation Division to install a stop sign on Wilson Street at Sheffer Avenue and to paint crosswalks on Sheffer Avenue at Wilson Street and mark with school crossing and advance school crossing signs. Mrs. Linhart supported the motion. Yea - 6 Nay - 0 Carried. 6. NO PARKING REQUEST: SPIKES LANE (089-45) Mrs. London presented this report. No discussion followed. 3 'TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDIn- ;i: NOVEMBER 8, 1989 11/13/89 Mr. Weis commended the Transportation Division on their study and recommendation. Mr. Cook made a motion to concur with the Transportation Division's recommendation that parking be prohibited from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday on both sides of Spikes Lane from North Grand River Avenue to the dead end of Spikes Lane. Mr. Person supported the motion. Yea - 6 Nay - 0 Carried. 7. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: HEALD PLACE AND LARNED STREET (#89-46) Mrs. London presented this report. No discussion followed. Mr. Cook made a motion to concur with the recommendation of the Transportation Division to install a stop sign on Larned Street at Heald Place. Yea - 6 Nay - 0 Carried. 8. HACO DRIVE PARKING REQUEST (#89-47) Mr. Cook commended the Transportation Division on its study. Mrs. Linhart made a motion to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation that 90 degree angle parking on the south side of Haco Drive from 105 feet west of Pennsylvania Avenue to 355 feet west of Pennsylvania Avenue be installed. Mr. Person supported the motion. Yea - 6 Nay - 0 _..Carried. 9. PARKING REQUEST: HILLSDALE STREET (#89-48) Mr. Cook made the motion to support the recommendation of the Transportation Division that the four-hour meters on Hillsdale Street between Washington Avenue and Grand Avenue be replaced with one-hour meters 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the north side of Hillsdale Street and two-hour meters 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the south side of Hillsdale Street. Mr. Weis supported the motion. Yea - 6 Nay - 0 Carried. 10. NO PARKING REQUEST: RIVER STREET (#89-49) Mr. Cook was opposed to the proposed parking regulations. He stated that there is currently a shortage of parking and does not want to prohibit any parking. 4 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDINGS: NOVEMBER 8, 1989 11/13/89 Mr. Berridge stated that the boat storage was not the main issue in the proposed parking regulations. Tie stated that it was for Lansing Police Department's boat security and access. Mr. Cook asked the size of the police boat. Mr. Berridge stated it was a power boat 25 feet to 35 feet long on a trailer. Mr. Berridge stated that the area is confined and it is like storing a boat in a private driveway. Mr. Cook questioned the frequency of use of police's boat. Mr. Cook referred to the parking resolution by the Committee on Physical Development regarding the shortage of parking. Mr. Cook than asked that the parking remain until other alternatives are found. Mr. Riddle made a motion to table this item. Mr. Person supported that motion. Yea - 6 Nay - 0 Carried. 11. PARKING REGULATIONS: HILLSDALE AND SYCAMORE AREA 0 89-50) Mr. Cook questioned the map on page 3 of this report. Mr. Berridge stated that it was accurate. Mr. Cook stated he had checked the area. He said he had found signs that were confusing and there did not appear to be a problem .in that area. Mr. Cook then referred to the parking resolution by the Committee on Physical Development. Mr. Cook also stated that he did not concur with this report. Mr. Berridge stated that the proposed parking regulations are to prevent any problems. Mr. Berridge also stated that the streets are for safe movement not storage of vehicles. Mr. Cook stated that the State of Michigan recognizes there is a problem with available parking. He stated he felt this would add to the problem. He stated he could not support losing parking spaces. Mr. Cook made the motion to oppose the proposed parking regulations, there was -" no second to the motion. Mr. Person made a motion to concur with the recommendation of the Transportation Division to adopt the following proposed parking regulations and rescind the existing regulations: 1. No parking at any time on the north side of Hillsdale Street from Pine Street to Sycamore Street. 2. No parking at any time on the south side of Hillsdale Street from Sycamore Street to 120 feet east of Sycamore Street. 3. Two-hour parking on the south side of Hillsdale Street from 120 feet east of Sycamore Street to 70 feet west of Pine Street. 4. No parking at any time on the south side of Hillsdale Street from 70 feet west of Pine Street to Pine Street. 5 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDINGS: NOVEMBER 8, 1989 11/13/89 5. No parking at any time on the west side of Sycamore Street from Hillsdale Street to St. Joseph Street. 6. No parking at any time on the east side of Sycamore Street from St. Joseph Street to 70 feet north of St. Joseph Street. 7. Two-hour parking on the east side of Sycamore Street from 70 feet north of St. Joseph Street to 65 feet south of Hillsdale Street. 8. No parking at any time on the east side of Sycamore Street from 65 feet south of Hillsdale Street to Hillsdale Street. Mrs. Linhart supported the motion. Yea - 5 Nay - 1 (Mr. Cook) Carried. 12. WILLIAM STREET: TWO WAY CONVERSION (#89-51) Mr. Berridge presented this report. Mr. Weis questioned if this had any thing to do with the parking shuttle. He asked if it. was part of a package. Mr. Berridge stated that B-O-C had indicated that this is an additional issue. This issue has its own merit and it is not necessarily a condition to the shuttle lot operation; however, the two-way street would improve the shuttle operation. Mr: Cook questioned the cost of the street widening. Mr. Berridge gave a rough estimate of $20,000 to $60,000 if the pavement is up to current standards. If it is not up to current standards and needs to be brought up to current standards, then an additional $10,000 would be needed. Mr. Person asked to compare taxes with the downtown mall. Mr. Berridge stated it would probably be funded through the parking system. Mr. Berridge stated the correlation between creating a new lot for the shuttle ($400,000) and using B-O-C lot (1/10 of cost) . Mr. Berridge also stated it could be funded from two sources, Act 51 and parking system. Mr. Weis stated he felt this issue did have its own merit. Mr. Weis than made the motion to concur with the Transportation Division's recommendation to convert William Street to a two-way operation between northbound and southbound Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. /Logan Street. Mr. Person supported the motion. Yea - 6 Nay - 0 Carried, ACTION ITEMS 1. Chairperson to appoint members to two subcommittees: A. Annual Evaluation Subcommittee 6 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDINGS: NOVEMBER 8, 1989 11/13/89 B. Transportation Issues Subcommittee Mr. Arambula questioned when these were due. Mr. Berridge told him that the Annual Evaluation Subcommittee should be done by December 8, 1989 and that the Transportation Issues Subcommittee would meet on demand. A. Annual Evaluation Subcommittee: Mr. Weis Mr. Person Mr. Riddle B. Transportation Issues Subcommittee: Mr. Person Mrs. Linhart Mr. Arambula All volunteered, no appointments were required. TABLED ITEMS 1. NO PARKING REQUEST: AMERICAN ROAD (#89-34) Mr. Berridge presented this report. Discussion followed regarding speeding and the low traffic volume on Edgewood Boulevard. Mr. Person made a motion to support the recommendation of the Transportation Division that parking be prohibited on American Road from Edgewood Boulevard to Cedar Street. Mr. Weis supported the motion. Yea - 5 Nay - 1 (Mr. Cook) Carried. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Municipal Parking System Annual Financial Statement - June 30, 1989 Mr. Berridge stated he wanted to bring to the attention of the Traffic Board that the Parking System is operating at a profit. (The last page of the report. ) 2. Traffic Board Meeting Schedule for 1990 3. Traffic Board Addresses and Phone Numbers There is a change to Mr. Cook's work phone number, it should be 334-6365. 4. 1988 Advisory Board Evaluation 5. Parking Development Policy Resolution Mr. Berridge stated this was a very comprehensive plan and that a lot of time 7 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDINGS: NOVEMBER 8, 1989 11/13/89 had been spent on development of this report. Mr. Berridge stated his concerns with the shuttle plan (lack of utilization) . Mr. Berridge also spoke about the funding inequities. He stated that the shuttle has his full support. Discussion followed regarding the State shuttle and utilization of the State lots. 6. Traffic Board Meeting Attendance Report Mrs. Linhart asked a correction be made to the attendance report. She requested that the May 10, 1989 meeting show that Mr. Arambula, Mrs. Linhart, Mr. Person and Mrs. Smith were present even though there was no quorum. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Mr. Arambula and Mrs. Linhart asked Mr. Berridge what the status of Main Street was. Mr. Berridge stated it was scheduled for completion next spring. Mr. Arambula asked Mr. Berridge about the Jolly and Pennsylvania turn signal study. Mr. Berridge stated it was scheduled for completion in December. ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF THE RULES PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Mr. Arambula adjourned the meeting. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:53 PM. Respectfully submitted, LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD 2)zo_j� A+ David A. Berridge Secretary _ 8 ,� �F ���► Public Service Department TRANSPORTATION DIVISION 219 N.Grand Ave. * _ * Lansing, Michigan 48933 (517)483-4240 October 9 , 1989 Honorable Terry J . McKane City Hall Lansing, Michigan Re: Traffic Board Meeting Cancellation Dear Mayor McKane : The regular Traffic Board meeting for October 1989 has been cancelled due to lack of agenda items . The next meeting is scheduled for November 8 , 1989 . A special meeting will be called during the interim to review critical items if required. If you have any questions , please feel free to contact me . Sincerely, 74 IIIIIIttdc David A. Berridge Secretary DAB/ek cc : Howard McCaffery Rita Bauman c: \wp\tb89\cancel . ltr "Equal Opportunity Employer_',' CITY OF LANSING PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE TRAFFIC BOARD OF THE CITY OF LANSING MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 13, 1989 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairperson Smith. Roll Call Present: Arambula, Cook, Linhart, Person, Riddle, Smith, Weis Absent: Wilkinson Motions for Excused Absences Visitors Mr. Christopher P. Albright, 2304 Barstow , Lansing Mr. Jon E. Smalley, 522 N. Foster Ave. , Lansing Mr. Tim Poxson, 2000 Kingswood, Lansing Items for Suspension of Rules Mr. Berridge recommended that all Reports of the Secretary be considered action items. Mrs. Linhart made a motion to concur, supported by Mr. Arambula. Yea - 6 Nay - 0 Carried. Election of Officers Mr. Cook made a motion to suspend the rules and hold the election of officers at the end of the meeting. Mr. Riddle supported the motion. Yea - 6 Nay - 0 Carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Arambula made a motion that the minutes for the August 9, 1989, Traffic Board meeting be approved. Mrs. Linhart supported the motion. 1 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDINGS: SEPTEMBER 13, 1989 09/14/89 Yea - 6 Nay - 0 Carried. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS 3. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: BARSTOW AND CUMBERLAND (#89-36) Mr. Christopher P. Albright, of 2304 Barstow spoke. He stated he was representing Ms. Linda Hartman. He stated that they did not agree with the Transportation Division's recommendation. He spoke about their concern with vehicles speeding and the safety of the children in the neighborhood. They believe that stop signs will slow traffic. Mr. Cook asked Mr. Albright if Cumberland was used as a diversion. Mr. Albright stated he felt it was. 1. NO PARKING REQUEST: AMERICAN ROAD (#89-34) 2. NO PARKING REQUEST: AMWOOD DRIVE 0 89-35) Mr. Tim Poxson, of 2000 Kingswood spoke. He was representing the Saint Michael's Episcopal Church at 6500 Amwood Drive. He expressed their appreciation of the Transportation Division's recommendation for prohibiting parking on American Road and Amwood Drive. Mr. Person arrived 7:37 PM. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 1. Letter from Ms. Linda K. Hartman to Councilmember Creamer requesting stop signs on Cumberland Road at Barstow Road. Received and place on file. _- 2. Request from Mr. Robert S. Moye, Refuse Supervisor requesting No Parking 7AM - 6PM on Wednesdays on Greenwich Court. Received and place on file. 3. Letter from Mr. Jon Smalley requesting four-way stops at Foster and Fernwood and Foster and Vine. Received and place on file. 4. Letter from Capt. Richard L. Fox requesting changing the yield signs on Wildwood at Irvington to stop signs. Referred to the secretary. REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY 1. NO PARKING REQUEST: AMERICAN ROAD (#89-34) 2 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDINGS: SEPTEMBER 13, 1989 09/14/89 -Mr. Berridge presented this report. Discussion followed. Mr. Cook, Mrs. Linhart, Mr. Person and Mr. Berridge spoke regarding development of the area, and the need for contractor parking. Mr. Cook made a motion to deny the staff recommendation for no parking on American Road from Edgewood Boulevard to Cedar Street. Discussion continued regarding placement of a U.S. Post Office mailbox on Edgewood Boulevard. Mr. Cook made a motion to deny the request for no parking on American Road from Edgewood Boulevard to Cedar Street. Mrs. Linhard supported the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Yea - 4 Nay - 2 (Mr. Riddle and Mr. Weis) Abstain - 1 (Mr. Person) Failed. Discussion continued. Mr. Cook made a motion to table this matter. Mr. Person supported the motion. Yea - 3 Nay - 1 (Mr. Weis) Failed. Another roll call vote was taken. Yea - 6 Nay - 1 (Mr. Weis) _ Carried. Chairperson Smith stated that Mr. Jon Smalley had arrived late but would like to speak on an agenda item. Mr. Person made a motion to suspend the rules and allow Mr. Smalley to speak. Mr. Riddle supported the motion Yea - 7 Nay - 0 Carried. 5. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: FERNWOOD AND FOSTER (089-38) 6. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: VINE AND FOSTER (#89-39) Mr. Jon Smalley of 522 N. Foster Ave. spoke. He stated he has been a resident of 522 N. Foster since 1986. He spoke of his concern with speeding vehicles. He stated he disagreed with the Transportation Division's recommendations. He feels that the police department should spend their time with drug enforcement, etc. instead of traffic control. He feels that 4-way stops on Fernwood and Foster and Vine and Foster is the best way to slow traffic. 3 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDINGS: SEPTEMBER 13, 1989 09/14/89 2. NO PARKING REQUEST: AMWOOD DRIVE (#89-35) Mr. Berridge presented this report. Mr. Cook stated he had driven in the area. He observed that University Olds has overgrown it's lot and Amwood Drive is not wide enough to accommodate two parking lanes and two travel lanes. Mr. Cook made a motion to concur with the Transportation Division's recommended changes in parking regulations on Amwood Drive: 1. Parking be prohibited on west side from Edgewood Boulevard to American Road. 2. Parking be prohibited on the east side from American Road to a point 100 feet north of American Road. 3. Parking be prohibited on the east side from Edgewood Boulevard to a point opposite the Target store driveway (about 450 feet) , Mrs. Linhart support the motion. Yea - 7 Nay - 0 Carried. 3. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: BARSTOW AND CUMBERLAND (#89-36) Mr. Berridge presented this report. No discussion followed. Mr. Person made a motion to support the Transportation Division's recommendation to install yield signs on Barstow Road at Cumberland Road. Mr. Riddle support the motion. Yea - 7 Nay - 0 Carried. 4. NO PARKING REQUEST: GREENWICH COURT (089-37) Mr. Berridge presented this report. Discussion followed. Mrs. Linhart questioned if this area was used for parking by Provincial House employees. Mr. Berridge stated he did not think it was. Mr. Arambula made a motion to concur with the Transportation Division's recommendation that parking be prohibited on both sides of Greenwich Court from 14 feet west of the dead-end to and including the dead-end on Wednesdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mrs. Linhart supported the motion. Yea - 7 Nay - 0 Carried. 4 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDIdGS: SEPTEMBER 13, 1989 09/14/89 • 5. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: FERNWOOD AND FOSTER (#89-38) 6. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: VINE AND FOSTER (089-39) Mr. Berridge presented these reports. Discussion followed regarding unwarranted stop signs and speed bumps. Mr. Person made a motion to concur with the recommendation of the Transportation Division to deny the request for a four-way stop at the intersections of Fernwood and Foster and of Vine and Foster and advise the Lansing Police Department of the speeding problems and request special enforcement. Mrs. Linhart supported the motion. Yea - 6 Nay - 1 (Mr. Cook) Carried. ACTION ITEMS 1. REQUEST FOR LEFT TURN ARROW: PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE AND MT. HOPE AVENUE (#89- 25) The Mayor had requested that the Traffic Beard take action on this issue. (Last month's 4-1 vote was neither positive nor negative action. ) Mr. Berridge presented this report. Discussion followed regarding the Cedar Street project, median removal and traffic diversions. Mr. Cook made a motion to concur with Transportation Division's recommendation that the signal operation remain 3-phase. Mr. Riddle supported the motion. Yea - 5 Nay - 2 (Mr. Arambula and Mr. Weis) Carried. 2. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: KENNEDY DRIVE AND SELFRIDGE BOULEVARD (#89-32) The Mayor had requested that the Traffic Board take action on this issue. (Last month's 4-1 vote was neither positive nor negative action. ) Mr. Berridge presented this report. No discussion followed. Mr. Weis made a motion to support the Traffic Division's recommendation that stop signs be installed on Kennedy Drive at Selfridge Boulevard. Mr. Person and Mr. Cook supported the motion. Yea - 6 Nay - 1 (Mr. Arambula) Carried. TABLED ITEMS INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Mr. Berridge gave the following informational items: 5 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDI-3: SEPTEMBER 13, 1989 09/14/89 1. The October 11, 1989, Traffic Board meeting will be cancelled. The Transportation Division staff is working on the Kalamazoo Street and Washington Mall conversion. These projects must be completed by October 1, 1989. 2. Permanent garage sites: sites E-1 or E-2 (south of Kalamazoo Street) and site B-1 (by Lansing Community College)and acquisition of the "Triangle, " are being reviewed by Council. 3. There is no approved parking plan as yet. Mr. Berridge asked the Traffic Board members to contact Council in support of the Mayor's Parking Report. 4. The restoration is going well. The South Capitol garage restoration will hopefully be completed this year. Completion depends on the temperature and rain. North Capitol garage has two (2) levels out of service. There are plans to have just one (1) level out of service when school starts. Restoration to North Capitol is scheduled to re-start in the spring but South Grand's restoration may start in the spring allowing North Capitol re-start June 1, 1990. 5. Holy Cross changeable school speed limit signs are up and operational. 6. The Transportation Division is short staffed in the clerical section but hopefully it will be fully staffed this fall. OLD BUSINESS Mr. Person stated a new stop sign had been installed on Bolley and Greenbriar while he was on vacation. He stated a number of people are upset and the people that were in favor of the stop control do not have to use that intersection. He also stated that 7 out of 10 vehicles don't fully stop. He stated there is now a problem with a shrub located at the southeast corner of Bolley and Greenbriar which, with the stop control, makes it difficult to see on-coming traffic. Mr. Berridge said he will check into this. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF THE RULES 4. Election of Officers. Mr. Arambula made a motion to retain the present Traffic Board officers: Ms. Smith, Chairperson and Mr. Arambula, Vice-Chairperson. Mr. Person supported the motion. Yea - 7 Nay - 0 Carried. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS 6 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDINGS: SEPTEMBER 13, 1989 09/14/89 Mr. Jon Smalley of 522 N. Foster Ave. spoke. He stated that the Transportation Division recommendation failed to note that the speed limit on Foster Avenue, Fernwood Street, and Vine Street is 25 mph. He stated that the Report from the Secretary made note that vehicles travel 32 - 35 mph. He stated that this area needed some type of speed control, with vehicles speeding and heavy traffic. He questioned what it took to get traffic control. Mr. Berridge responded to Mr. Smalley. Mr. Berridge stated the recommendation from the Transportation Division was for special enforcement. Traffic enforcement is important. Mr. Berridge also stated that the report did not state there was not a speeding problem in that area, the report stated the way to correct the speeding problem was with enforcement not stop controls. Mr. Cook stated that this time is for the public to comment on non-agenda items. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Cook made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mrs. Linhart supported the motion. Yea - 5 Nay - 0 Carried. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:07 PM. Respectfully submitted, LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD David A. Berri Agge Secretary 7 CITY OF LANSING PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE TRAFFIC BOARD OF THE CITY OF LANSING MEETING OF AUGUST 9, 1989 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairperson Smith. Roll Call Present: Arambula, Cook, Linhart, Riddle, Smith Motions for Excused Absences Mr. Cook made the motion to excuse Mr. Person, Mr. Weis and Mrs. Wilkinson from tonight's meeting. Mr. Riddle supported the motion. Yea - 5 Nay - 0 Carried. Visitors Mr. Ed Eckart of 450 West Street, Lansing Ms. Lynda L. DaFoe of 5230 Blazer, Lansing Ms. Glenda Brooks of 5223 Balzer, Lansing Ms. Lynne Campbell of 6401 Lerner Way, Lansing Ms. Joanne Manshum of 6335 Marscot Drive, Lansing Mr. Daniel K. Tarno of 6012 Selfridge Boulevard, Lansing Ms. Beth Hill of 635 W. Dunlap Street, Lansing Ms. Jeannette McGill of 633 W. Dunlap Street, Lansing Mr. Brian Horton of 627 Loa Street, Lansing Ms. Terry Horton of 627 Loa Street, Lansing Ms. Cindy Eby of 1126 W. Michigan Avenue, Lansing Mr. Larry Campbell of 618 Dunlap Street, Lansing Ms. Cheryl Campbell of 618 Dunlap Street, Lansing Ms. Andrea Spata-Merrill of 3001 Atlas Avenue, Lansing Mr. Richard Spata-Merrill of 3001 Atlas Avenue, Lansing Ms. Terry Schumacher of 800 Loa Street, Lansing Mr. Timothy Schumacher of 800 Loa Street, Lansing Ms. Brenda Morin of 713 Loa Street, Lansing Mr. Lewis Morin of 713 Loa Street, Lansing Ms. Jean Foess of 3019 Atlas Avenue, Lansing Mr. . Vince Foess of 3019 Atlas Avenue, Lansing Ms. Ellen Quick of 1247 Leeward, Lansing Ms. Valerie Thompson of 300 Western Avenue, Lansing Mr. Rick Meredith of 6009 Selfridge, Lansing 1 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDIh-S: AUGUST 9, 1989 08/14/89 Ms. Judy Meredith of 6009 Selfridge, Lansing Mr. Mark L. Lewis of 6039 Selfridge, Lansing Ms. Paula Marrah of 5402 W. Michigan Avenue, Lansing Items for Suspension of Rules Mr. Berridge recommended that all Reports of the Secretary be considered action items. Mrs. Linhart made the motion to concur, supported by Mr. Arambula. Yea - 5 Nay - 0 Carried. Election of Officers Mr. Cook and Mrs. Linhart made the motion to hold the election of officers at the end of the meeting. All supported the motion. Yea - 5 Nay - 0 Carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Cook moved that the minutes for the June 14, 1989, Traffic Board meeting be approved. Mrs. Linhart supported the motion. Yea - 5 Nay - 0 Carried. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS 2. REQUEST FOR LEFT TURN ARROW: PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE AND MT. HOPE AVENUE 089- 25) Ms. Ellen Quick of 1247 Leeward spoke. Ms. Quick stated she had been working with Councilmember Schmidt. She disagreed with the Report from the Secretary (#89-25) . She stated that she had 767 signatures on a petition and these people agreed with her that the 4-phase signal is needed. She stated that because of the present situation people run the red light. She suggested a sensor light. She questioned the need for a number of accidents before it is warranted. She stated that it should be warranted to avoid any accidents. Mr. Cook stated that the three (3) minute time limit had passed. Ms. Valerie Thompson of 300 Western Avenue spoke. Ms. Thompson stated she is employed at Lansing General Hospital. She stated she disagreed with the 2 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDIN-j: AUGUST 9, 1989 08/14/89 need for a set number of accidents to warrant a traffic control change. She asked that it be reconsidered. She thanked the Traffic Board. 5. KING BLVD. /LOGAN ST. (SAGINAW-OAKLAND) : INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS (#89-28) Mr. Ed Eckart of 450 West Street spoke. He stated he was representing the West Side Neighborhood Association along with Ms. Cindy Eby. He spoke of the Association's organization. He stated the Public Service Board had tabled this issue. He stated what he felt were the problems and what the solution is. Ms. Smith stated that the three (3) minute time limit had passed. Mrs. Linhart made the motion to extend the time limit. Mr. Riddle supported the motion. Yea - 5 Nay - 0 Carried. Mr. Eckart continued. He stated that the solution was bigger than the problem. FIe requested he be given time to prepare a formal report. Ms. Cindy Eby of 1126 W. Michigan spoke. Ms. Eby stated her concern that the City has this improvement for $3 million and some residents can't get a stop sign installed. She requested that the City listen to the residents. 7. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: BALZER STREET AND FERLEY STREET (089-30) Ms. Lynda L. DaFoe of 5230 Balzer Street spoke. She stated there is a need to cut traffic down in that area. She also stated that a portion of Balzer is gravel and vehicles traveling on the gravel -,If ish-tail", etc. She stated that the way the vehicles are driven has created a dangerous situation. 8. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: LERNER WAY AND WAYCROSS DRIVE (#89-31) Ms. Joanne Manshum of 6335 Marscot Drive spoke. Ms. Manshum gave a brief description of Lerner Way and Waycross Drive intersection. She stated there were many accidents in this area. She told about a boy 15 years of age being hit on his bike. She believes a stop sign will slow the traffic. She stated that there are no sidewalks on Norburn and Marscot. She requested two (2) additional slow children signs be installed. Ms. Lynn Campbell of 6401 Lerner Way spoke. Ms. Campbell supported Ms. Manshum. She stated there are scrubs at that intersection that make it difficult to see around the intersection. She requested the traffic control for safety purposes. 9. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: KENNEDY DRIVE AND SELFRIDGE BOULEVARD (#89-32) Mr. Daniel Tarno of 6012 Selfridge Boulevard spoke. Mr. Tarno gave a brief 3 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDINGS: AUGUST 9, 1989 08/14/89 description of the intersection, and stated there was a lot of non- residential traffic in that area. He stated his concern for the children in that neighborhood. He requested a stop sign or a 4-way stop be installed on Selfridge Boulevard at Kennedy Drive. He believes this will slow traffic down. Mr. Mark Lewis of 6039 Selfridge Boulevard spoke. Mr. Lewis stated there is heavy traffic in that area. He supported Mr. Tarno. Ms. Judy Meredith of 6009 Selfridge spoke. Ms. Meredith supported Mr. Tarno. She stated Maplegrove elementary school is at the end of Kennedy Drive. P'or the safety of the children attending Maplegrove she requested the stop sign be installed on Selfridge Boulevard at Kennedy Drive. 10. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUESTS: LOA/DUNLAP AREA (089-33) Ms. Terry Horton of 627 Loa Street spoke. Ms. Horton stated she was not pleased with the Report From the Secretary's (#89-33) recommendations. She stated there was an accident at 924 Loa Street and by the time the police arrived both vehicles that were involved had left the scene of the accident. She stated that this area has large traffic volumes caused by Casa Nova's, Federal Drop Forge and Montry's. Ms. Brenda Morin of 713 Loa Street spoke. She stated she feels the Transportation Division misunderstood the request for traffic control in that area. (The urgency and the problems in the area. ) She stated the area's need for several 3-way stops. Mr. Vince Foess of 3019 Atlas spoke. He stated he feels stop signs are needed in the area not yield signs. He feels the stop signs will slow down the traffic. Mr. Lewis Morin of 713 Loa Street spoke. Mr. Morin is a City of Lansing, Parks and Recreation employee. He stated before working for Parks and Rec. he had worked for the City of Lansing, Sign Shop. He feels, from working at the Sign Shop, that the stop sign demands more respect than a yield sign. He said he has relatives that live in the Lowcroft Street area and the stop signs installed in that area had helped. He requested slow children signs also. Mr. Brian Horton of 627 Loa Street spoke. Mr. Horton stated he feels that Montry's drivers cause a big part of the problem in that area. He stated he had contacted the manager of Montry's and City Attorney. He feels Federal Drop Forge employees cause a problem by using Dunlap to "hurry" home after work. He told the Traffic Board he would appreciate any help they could give. Mr. Timothy Schumacher of 800 Loa Street spoke. Mr. Schumacher stated he had talked to Lansing Police Department officer that was monitoring speeds traveled at Washington and Loa. The officer told Mr. Schumacher that traffic was not speeding that they were traveling 30 to 33 mph. Mr. Schumacher 4 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEED-L_.,;S: AUGUST 9, 1989 08/14/89 stated that he thought the speed limit in residential areas was 25 mph. Mr. Richard Spata-Merrill of 3001 Atlas Avenue spoke. Mr. Spata-Merrill stated that there is a park on the north side and a trailer park on the south side. He worries about the children on their way to the park. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 1. Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Clark D. Hartwig of 2709 Greenbriar, regarding KGB Neighborhood Watch traffic control request. Received and place on file. 2. Letter from Mr. Lawrence P. Burrill of 2712 Greenbriar, regarding KGB Neighborhood Watch traffic control request. Received and place on file. 3. Letter from Mrs. Gene Panel of 2726 Greenbriar, regarding KGB Neighborhood Watch traffic control request. Received and place on file. 4. Letter from Mr. and Mrs. William Hudson of 2701 Greenbriar, regarding KGB Neighborhood Watch traffic control request. Received and place on file. 5. Letter from Ms. Aleta Mineo of 2401 Kerry, regarding KGB Neighborhood Watch traffic control request. Received and place on file. 6. Resignation letter from Mr. William F. Wrobel. Received and place on file. 7. Letter from Ms. Linda Hartman of 2311 Barstow Road, regarding installation for stop signs on Cumberland Road at Barstow Road. Referred to the secretary. 8. Minutes from Committee on Public Safety meeting, June 7, 1989. Received and place on file. 9. Minutes from Committee on Public Safety meeting, June 28, 1989. Received and place on file. 10. Application and resume for membership on Traffic Board of Mr. John N. Weis. 5 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDINGS: AUGUST 9, 1989 08/14/89 Received and place on file. REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY 1. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: MILLER ROAD AND PLEASANT GROVE ROAD 089-24) Mr. Berridge presented this report. No discussion followed. Mr. Cook made the motion to concur with the Transportation Division's recommendation that the current two-way stop control at Pleasant Grove and Miller be upgraded to a four-way with a supplementary overhead flashing beacon. Mr. Arambula supported the motion. Yea - 5 Nay - 0 Carried. 2. REQUEST FOR LEFT TURN ARROW: PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE AND MT. HOPE AVENUE (#89- 25) Mr. Berridge presented this report. Discussion followed. Mr. Cook questioned the difference in the number of accidents between southbound and northbound vehicles. Mr. Berridge stated southbound averaged 2 accidents and northbound averaged 2.3 accidents annually over the last five (5) year period. Mr. Cook questioned what the impact on the residents was, i.e. residential routes used as cut through. Mr. Berridge stated a portion of the traffic was doing this now and the more congested an area the more likely this would occur. Discussion continued between Mr. Arambula, Mrs. Linhart and Mr. Berridge regarding the widening of the street, adding a left turn lane, expense, and traffic delay. Mr. Arambula stated he felt that the 4-phase was warranted. Mr. Cook stated his concern that this may cause problems for the residents in that area. Mr. Cook made the motion to concur with the Transportation Division's recommendation that the signal operation remain 3-phase. Mr. Riddle supported the motion. Yea - 4 Nay - 1 (Mr. Arambula) Failed. 3. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: BROOK STREET AND STATE STREET (#89-26) Mr. Berridge presented this report. No discussion followed. Mr. Arambula made the motion to support the Transportation Division's recommendation that a stop sign be installed on Brook Street at State Street and no parking signs be installed on the east side of State Street from 30 feet south of Brook Street to 30 feet north of Brook Street consistent with the City Traffic Code which prohibits parking within 30 feet of an intersection. Mrs. Linhart supported the ►notion. 6 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDINGS: AUGUST 9, 1989 08/14/89 Yea - S Nay - 0 Carried. 4. REPORT OF THE MAYOR'S PARKING ADVISORY COMMITTEE (#89-27) Mr. Berridge presented this report. No discussion followed. Mr. Cook made the motion to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation to approve the recommendations in their entirety: Short-term Parking Solution: Adherence to the following policy regarding the management of the parking system. 1. The allocation of existing parking resources should be re-directed to serve the "short-term customer parking needs" as the single highest priority. a. A management program to be implemented to ensure that demand for short- term parking during peak demand periods is fully satisfied in each of the four major downtown ramps i.e. , South Grand, South Capitol, North Grand,' North Capitol. b. Periodic management review of short-term parking demand in order to ensure proper allocation. 2. The most convenient (premium) spaces within the ramps should be used to satisfy the short-term customer parking need. a. Premium spaces are defined as ground level and as close to ground level as practical. b. In the North Grand Ramp premium spaces are defined to include all spaces in the original ramp (except roof) . Spaces in the new ramp (North Grand East) are more appropriate for monthly parking demand. 3. The parking system management should take the appropriate enforcement steps to ensure that the premium spaces within the ramp are available to meet the short-term customer parking needs. a. Space within the parking ramps must be segregated through the adoption of a "cluster" parking system. b. Intensification of information regarding the cluster parking system in order to encourage positive voluntary compliance. Implementation of a positive marketing campaign informing the public of the availability of short-term parking within the core district of downtown. Interim Gap Parking Solution: 7 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDINGS: AUGUST 9, 1989 08/14/89 1. Continuation of the long successful policy of the City of Lansing in utilizing the expanding parking system as a vehicle for acquisition of land for potential future long-range development while providing temporary relief to the expanding parking demand. 2. Acquisition and implementation of the following areas for immediate use as surface parking for downtown employees. a. Diamond Reo - 1,000 spaces. b. "Paul's Automotive" - 470 spaces. C. "Triangle" - 400 spaces (bordered by Washtenaw on the north, Grand Avenue to the west, Kalamazoo Street on the south and Grand River on the east. ) 3. Implement a shuttle service to the Diamond Reo property. 4. Develop a pricing mechanism for these surface lots which serve to encourage their use to the financial benefit of the user i.e. , $15.00 per month for the Diamond Reo parking facility which includes free shuttle service. Long-term Parking Solution: 1. Long-term parking solution is predicated on certain assumptions. a. Energetic development of the downtown core area has imposed a need for an additional 2,000 spaces per Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc. b. Land within the downtown core district has been subject to increasing scarcity as a consequence of development. c. Future parking development should allow for the opportunity to joint venture projected parking sites for multiple use. d. Lansing Community College lacks adequate parking facilities which in turn serves to unduly burden adjacent neighborhoods. 2. Immediate steps should be taken to implement development efforts for construction of a parking ramp in the Washtenaw/Grand area. (Site C-2) a. Provides approximately 1,030 spaces. 3. Immediate steps should be taken to facilitate the development of a new ramp at the Shiawassee/Capitol location (Site B-1) a. Provides approximately 1,000 parking spaces. 4. The development of Sites B-1 and C-2 and the further development of any additional parking ramps should be preceded by a 60-day window for the purpose of encouraging private developers to participate in a multi-use facility. 8 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDINGS: AUGUST 9, 1989 08/14/89 . 5. City should encourage the development of sites A, B and G by Lansing Community College as permanent surface parking facilities. Parking Systems Future: 1. Rapid development of the downtown core district has placed a severe strain on existing parking facilities for all users. 2. Proper utilization of existing facilities and planning for future needs has become management intensive. 3. The existing parking system cannot operated effectively without recognition of the need for disparate pricing of all parking facilities driven by demand. 4. The current parking system is financially capable of meeting the increasing demand through proper allocation of existing revenues and financing techniques. It is a financially self-sufficient system. 5. A permanent- Mayor's Committee should be established for the purpose of assisting in the delivery of a management intensive effort. Mrs. Linhart supported the motion. Yea - 5 Nay - 0 Carried. 5. KING BLVD. /LOGAN ST. (SAGINAW-OAKLAND) : INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS (#89-28) Mr. Berridge presented this report. Mr. Cook questioned construction of a left turn lane and creating a one-way pair using the alley. Mr. Berridge stated that that this not been studied but the transition would-be too constricted at Lapeer. Mr. Arambula made the motion to concur with the recommendation of the consultant and Transportation Division staff to construct Alternate 2. (A 40-foot median cross-section with two lanes northbound, two lanes southbound, a dedicated left turn lane at Oakland and a dedicated left turn lane at Saginaw. In addition to the left turn lanes, a right turn lane for northbound Logan to Saginaw Street. ) Mr. Cook supported the motion. Yea - 5 Nay - 0 Carried. 6. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: BROOK STREET AND SYCAMORE STREET 089-29) Mr. Berridge presented this report. No discussion followed. Mr. Cook made the motion to support the Transportation Division staff's recommendation that a stop sign be installed on Sycamore Street at Brook Street. Mr. Riddle supported the motion. 9 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDINGS: AUGUST 9, 1989 08/14/89 Yea - 5 Nay - 0 Carried. 7. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: BALZER STREET AND FERLEY STREET (#89-30) Mr Berridge presented this report. Discussion followed. Mr. Arambula questioned the amount of time that was spent researching this request. Mr. Berridge stated that staff did a 24 hour traffic count and accident research, that he had done a field check, but the length of time was not known. Mr. Arambula questioned the public about vehicle travel. Mr. Cook stated he felt it was an enforcement problem. Mr. Cook made the motion to concur with the Transportation Division staff's recommendation that the request for traffic control be denied. Mr. Riddle supported the motion and requested that an amendment be added for additional enforcement in that area. Mr. Cook supported the amendment. Yea - 5 Nay - 0 Carried. 8. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: LERNER WAY AND WAYCROSS DRIVE (#89-31) Mr. Berridge presented this report. No discussion followed. Mr. Arambula made the motion that stop signs be installed on Waycross Drive at Lerner Way and 2 additional slow children signs be installed. Mr. Cook supported the motion. Yea - 5 Nay - 0 Carried. 9. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: KENNEDY DRIVE AND SELFRIDGE BOULEVARD (#89-32) Mr. Berridge presented this report. Discussion followed. Mrs. Linhart asked if there were any problem at Kennedy and Woodgate. Mr. Berridge stated there were no problems. Mr. Arambula questioned why the recommendation was to install the stop sign on Kennedy Drive instead of on Selfridge Boulevard. Mr. Berridge explained that a stop sign is used to assign the right-of-way not to control speed. Mr. Riddle made the motion to concur with the Transportation Division staff's recommendation that stop signs be installed on Kennedy Drive at Selfridge Boulevard. Mr. Cook supported the motion. Yea - 4 Nay - 1 (Mr. Arambula) Failed. 10 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEED—jS: AUGUST 9, 1989 08/14/89 10. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUESTS: LOA/DUNLAP AREA (089-33) Mr. Berridge presented this report. Discussion followed regarding enforcement problems, and the lack of curbs, gutters and sidewalks in that area. Mr. Cook made the motion to install a stop sign on Dunlap at Atlas, a yield sign on Atlas at Loa, a stop sign on Dunlap at Stirling, and a stop sign an Loa at Stirling, to contact Parks and Recreation Department about removing the sight obstructions at Loa and Stirling and to install speed limit signs on both Loa and Dunlap. Discussion continued. Mr. Riddle stated that stop signs may cause problems i.e. , walking stops making it more hazardous. Mr. Riddle also stated that lack of enforcement was a problem too. Mr. Berridge stated that Mr. Cook's stop sign recommendations would not meet with driver expectations. Mr. Cook made the motion to install a 3-way stop at Stirling and Dunlap, 3-way stop at Atlas and Dunlap, a yield sign on Atlas at Loa, and a stop sign on Loa at Stirling, to contact Parks and Recreation Department about removing the sight obstructions at Loa and Stirling and to install speed limit signs on both Loa and Dunlap. Mr. Riddle supported the motion. Mr. Arambula suggested adding installation of slow children signs. Mr. Cook accepted the addition to the motion and Mr. Riddle seconded. Yea - 5 Nay - 0 Carried. ACTION ITEMS TABLED ITEMS INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. TRAFFIC BOARD MEMBERSHIP LIST. Mr. Berridge stated that the current Traffic Board membership list was included in their agenda package for reference purposes. OLD BUSINESS Mr. Arambula asked Mr. Berridge about the study at Jolly and Pennsylvania. Mr. Berridge stated that it is in progress. 4. Election of Officers Mr. Cook made the motion that the election of officers be tabled until the full Traffic Board was present. Mr. Arambula supported that motion. 11 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDINGS: AUGUST 9, 1989 08/14/89 Yea - 5 Nay - 0 Carried. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF THE RULES PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Daniel Tarno of 6012 Selfridge Boulevard spoke. lie asked what was the next step after the Traffic Board. He stated his concern for the children's safety in his neighborhood and raised an issue about school children crossing Selfridge. Mr. Rick Meredith of 6009 Selfridge spoke. He stated his concern for the children's safety. Mrs. Judy Meredith of 6009 Selfridge spoke. She stated her concern for the children's safety. Mr. Riddle suggested they contact the principal of Maplegrove Elementary School. Mr. Berridge responded to the public questions. He suggested installation of painted school crosswalks on Selfridge at Kennedy. He explained the advantages of these crosswalks and the crosswalk sign installation. He also stated that - the Traffic Board was not the final step. The next steps for this request included referral of this issue to the Mayor and then to Council. Mr. Berridge also stated that he will contact Mr. Tarno when this request is on the agenda for the Public Safety Committee meeting. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Cook made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Mrs. Linhart supported the motion. Yea - 5 Nay - 0 Carried. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:44 PM. Respectfully submitted, LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD (; �fw� David A. Berridge Secretary 12 QFI LA�' Public Service Depa, ..rent TRANSPORTATION DIVISION 919 K Orend Ave. �) Lansing, Michigan 48933 �c * (517)483-4240 c July 7 , 1989 Honorable Terry J . McKane City Hall Lansing, Michigan Re : Traffic Board Meeting Cancellation Dear Mayor McKane : The regular Traffic Board meeting for July 1989 has been cancelled due to lack of agenda items . The next meeting is sclieduled for August 9 , 1989 . A special meeting will be called during the interim to review critical items if required. if you have any questions , please feel free to contact me . Sincerely , David A. Ber(ge Secretary DAB/ek cc : Howard. McCaffery Rita Bauman c: \wp\tb89\cancel . ltr "Equal Opportunity Employer" CITY OF LANSING PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE TRAFFIC BOARD OF THE CITY OF LANSING MEETING OF JUNE 14, 1989 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairperson Smith. Roll Call Present: Arambu.la, Cook, Linhart, Person, Riddle Smith, Wilkinson, and Wrobel Motions for Excused Absences Visitors Mr. Lawrence P. Burrill of 2712 Greenbriar, Lansing Mr. Clark Hartwig of 2709 Greenbriar, Lansing Ms. J. Aleta Mineo of 2401 Kerry, Lansing Mr. Gerald Hough of 2607 Montego, Lansing Mr. Robert Stebbins of 2807 Montego, Lansing Mr. Scott Walker of 2832 Greenbriar, Lansing Items for Suspension of Rules �t Mr. Berridge recommended that all Reports of the Secretary be considered action items. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Person moved that the minutes for the March 8, 1989, Traffic Board meeting be approved. Mr. Arambula supported the motion. Yea - 8 Nay - 0 Carried PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: BOLLEY DRIVE AND GREENBRIAR AVENUE (#89-10) TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: BOLLEY DRIVE AND DARIEN DRIVE (089-11) Ms. Aleta Mineo of 2401 Kerry Street spoke. She spoke of her concern for the safety of the children in the neighborhood. She stated that they have trouble with emergency services locating them. She also read her prepared statement. 1 r TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDI JUNE 14, 1989 06/16/89 • Ms. Mineo read a letter from Janice M. Hudson and William Hudson of 2701 Greenbriar. Ms. Mineo explained that they could not attend the meeting. Their letter stated they support the efforts of the Kerry/Greenbriar/Bolley Neighborhood Watch. They feel it is an effort to try to insure the safety of the children. Ms. Mineo read a letter from Betty Pangle of 2726 Greenbriar. She also supports the Kerry/Greenbriar/Bolley Neighborhood Watch. She requested that something be done before something serious happens to the children in this area. Ms. Mineo then told of a little girl's fear of crossing the intersection. Mr. Lawrence Burrill of 2712 Greenbriar spoke. (He gave the Traffic Board members a letter he had written. ) He stated he has lived there 21 years. He also stated he had seen a yearly increase in the traffic in that area. He feels the stop sign is warranted. Mr. Gerald Hough of 2607 Montego spoke. He stated he has lived in that area since 1966. He is the retired State Police Director. He opposes the stop sign at Bolley and Greenbriar. He feels the stop sign is unwarranted. Mr. Robert Stebbins of 2807 Montego spoke. He agrees with Mr. Hough. He feels the stop sign is unnecessary. He stated he counted cars. While counting cars he noticed around 85% of the vehicles coming in to the neighborhood did not come to a complete stop at Kerry and Greenbriar. They did rolling stops. He stated • he felt there was a need for crosswalks and safety patrols but no need for a stop sign. Mr. Scott Walker of 2832 Greenbriar spoke. He stated he was in favor of the stop sign. He also stated the City should be more sensitive and not be concerned about the expense. He made comments regarding non-residents and rolling stops. He than stated this was a busy residential neighborhood with a lot of children. He gave an example of an intersection (Chester and Kingswood) where the traffic had been slowed down and sensitized the drivers. Aleto Mineo read a letter for Mr. Clark Hartwig and Mrs. Ila Mae Hartwig of 2709 Greenbriar. In it they stated their concern of the increase in traffic and the danger to many small children in their neighborhood. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 1. Minutes from Committee on Public Safety meeting, February 15, 1989. 2. Minutes from Committee on Public Safety meeting, March 1, 1989. 3. Minutes from Committee on Public Safety meeting March 89 1989. 4. Minutes from Committee on Public Safety meeting, March 29, 1989. 5. Minutes from Committee on Public Safety meeting, April 5, 1989. • 2 s TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEED! 3: JUNE 14, 1989 06/16/89 • 6. Letter from Ms. ALeta Mineo to KGB (Kerry Street, Greenbriar Avenue and Bolley Drive) Neighborhood Watch regarding traffic control in that area. 7. Letter from Mr. Paul Southwood of 2825 Greenbriar requesting traffic control at Bolley and Greenbriar. 8. Letter from Mr. Darrel E. Johnston of 2819 Greenbriar Avenue in regard to traffic control in the Greenbriar-Bolley neighborhood. 9. Letter from the Luedtkes of 2619 Montego Drive in regards to the Kerry- Greenbriar-Bolley neighborhood traffic control. 10. Letter from Mr. Jim Person of 2801 Montego Drive in regards to the Kerry- Greenbriar-Bolley neighborhood traffic control. 11. Unofficial proceedings of the Traffic Board meeting (May 10, 1989) . All communications were received and placed on file. REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY 1. NO PARKING REQUEST: KALAMAZ00 STREET (#89-18) Mr. Berridge presented this report. No discussion followed. • Mr. Person made the motion to concur with the Transportation Division's recommendation for the following Kalamazoo Street parking regulations: 1. No parking at any time from Pine Street to 60 feet east of Pine Street. 2. Two hour metered parking from 60 feet east of Pine Street to 35 feet west of Chestnut Street. 3. No parking at any time from 35 feet west of Chestnut Street to 115 feet east of Chestnut Street. 4. Two hour metered parking from 115 feet east of Chestnut Street to 65 feet west of Walnut Street. 5. No parking at any time from 65 feet west of Walnut Street to Walnut Street. Mr. Arambula supported the motion. Yea - 7 Nay - 1 (Mr. Cook) Carried. 2. OUTLYING MONTHLY PERMIT POLICY WAIVER (089-19) Mr. Berridge presented this report. Discussion followed. Mr. Person questioned 3 i TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEED-L_.,S: JUNE 14, 1989 06/16/89 • the purpose of this waiver and stated his concern for the short-term parker. Mr. Berridge assured him that the waiver is for outlying lots and not the busier downtown facilities. Mrs. Wilkinson made the motion to concur with the Transportation Division's recommendations: 1. Monthly parking be made available in the City parking lots where a demand is demonstrated and when it won't impede the use of the lot by transient customers. 2. Management will administratively determine the mix of monthly and transient spaces in each facility to maximize the use of the facility considering the concerns of all types of potential parkers. 3. Other policies affecting monthly parkers be maintained. Mrs. Linhart and Mr. Person supported the motion. Yea - 8 Nay - 0 Carried. 3. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: CENTER AND PEARL (089-20) • Mr. Berridge presented this report. He stated that the stop sign has already be installed on a temporary basis. Mr. Wrobel made the motion to support the Transportation Division's recommendation that a stop sign be installed (made permanent) on Pearl Street at Center Street. Mrs. Linhart supported the motion. Yea - 8 Nay - 0 Carried. 4. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: FOUR-WAY STOP AT HUGHES AND MOFFITT (089-21) Mr. Berridge presented this report. No discussion followed. Mr. Cook made the motion to concur with the Transportation Division's recommendation that additional speed limit signs be installed on Hughes Road between Logan Street and Jolly Road and that the four-way stop control at Hughes and Moffitt be denied. Mrs. Wilkinson supported the motion. Yea - 8 Nay - 0 Carried. 5. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: FOUR-WAY STOP AT CHESTNUT AND MADISON (#89-22) • 4 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDINGS: JUNE 14, 1989 06/16/89 Mr. Berridge presented this report. No discussion followed. Mrs. Wilkinson made the motion to concur with the Transportation Division's recommendation that the request for a four-way stop control at the intersection of Chestnut Street and Madison Street be denied. Mrs. Linhart supported the motion. Yea - 8 Nay - 0 Carried. 6. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: FOUR-WAY STOP AT KENNEDY AND VALENCIA (#89-23) Mr. Berridge presented this report. No discussion followed. Mr. Arambula made the motion to support the Transportation Division's recommendation that speed limit signs be installed on Valencia Boulevard between Toaan. St.r.eet and Miller Road and the request for a four-way stop control at the intersection of Kennedy Drive and Valencia Boulevard be denied. Mr. Riddle supported the motion. Yea - 8 Nay - 0 Carried. ACTION ITEMS TABLED ITEMS Mr. Cook made the motion that the tabled items from the March 8, 1989, Traffic Board meeting be considered action items. Mrs. Linhart supported the motion. Yea = 8 Nay - 0 Carried. 1. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: BOLLEY AND GREENBRIAR (#89-10) Mr. Berridge presented this report and updated it. Discussion followed. Mr. Berridge stated that crosswalks will be painted as soon as the contract begins. He also stated signs will be installed alerting drivers of the crosswalk. Mr. Person spoke. He is in opposition of the stop sign. He stated he had not observed excessive problems. He feels there is not a problem with non-local traffic. He feels the stop sign is unwarranted. He is concerned about the children but recommends crosswalks not a stop sign. Mr. Arambula stated that the last paragraph of the "Facts About Controlling Traffic" was a good reference. It reads: Most drivers are reasonable and prudent. But, when confronted with 5 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDINGS: JUNE 14, 1989 06/16/89 unreasonable restrictions, they frequently violate them and develop a general contempt for all traffic controls - often with tragic results. Mr. Arambula than stated he supported Mr. Person. Mr. Cook stated that East Lansing had blocked off the street similarly situated and that this was an inconvenience but he supported it. Mr. Cook made the motion to support the Transportation Division's recommendation that the yield sign on Bolley at Greenbriar be changed to a stop sign. Mrs. Wilkinson supported the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Yea - 3 (Cook, Wilkinson, Wrobel) Nay - 5 (Arambula, Linhart, Person, Riddle, Smith) Defeated. 2. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: BOLLEY AND DARIEN (#89-11) Mr. Berridge presented this report. No discussion followed. Mr. Person made the motion to support the Transportation Division's recommendation that a yield sign be installed on Darien at Bolley. Mr. Arambula and Mr. Cook supported the motion. Yea - 8 Nay - 0 Carried. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Mr. Berridge introduced Mrs. Beth London, the Transportation Division's new Principal Traffic Engineer. Mr. Berridge reported on the Parking Study Addendum. A brief discussion followed. He stated the results of the analysis indicate that sites C2 (Grand Avenue west north and south of Washtenaw) and D3 (Grand Avenue east side between Washtenaw and Kalamazoo) would be optimal locations for garage development to serve the south section of the business district. Site B1 (City lot 02, Shiawassee and Capitol) continues to be the best location for garage development to serve the north section of the business district. The Mayor's Parking Committee is considering C2 (Grand Avenue east side between River and Kalamazoo) or D3 (Grand Avenue east side between Washtenaw and Kalamazoo) . Mr. Berridge stated the Transportation Division, Mayor and Council's concern for the loss of short-term parking in the downtown business district. Mr. Berridge then reported on the Mayor's Steering Committee. He stated some of the plans of this special committee. He spoke of the options being studied: shuttle bus from the Diamond Reo parking lot; reduction of parking demand in the downtown area by rate increases; acquisition of all land in the triangle area: River -- 6 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEED.T 'S: JUNE 14, 1989 06/16/89 Street, Kalamazoo Street and the Grand River which would provide 450 spaces; 470 spaces possible on the Paul Automotive site on Larch Street; and a series of other recommendations under consideration. Mr. Berridge stated the City plans to go forward with B1 (City lot 02, Capitol and Shiawassee) and C2 (southwest and northwest corners: Washtenaw and Grand) . Mr. Berridge reported the Washington Mall change will go before Council next Monday, June 19, 1989. The proposed changes to the Washington Mall are very similar to what the Traffic Board passed three (3) years ago. Mr. Berridge told the Traffic Board if they wanted any additional copies of the "Facts About Controlling Traffic" to contact the Transportation Division. OLD BUSINESS Mrs. Linhart stated that there is still a problem on Wainwright Avenue at Jolly Road. Vehicles are parked on both sides of Wainwright and two vehicles can't get down the street. She asked that the signs be checked. Mr. Arambula asked about Douglas Street. Mr. Berridge informed him that the Transportation Division is studying Douglas at this time. Mr. Arambul.a asked about Pennsylvania Avenue and Jolly Road. Mr. Berridge informed him that it was not on the schedule yet. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Wrobel announced that he was moving to Holt and would no longer serve on the Traffic Board. Mr. Berridge spoke for himself and the Traffic Board thanking Mr. Wrobel. He told Mr. Wrobel that he would be missed and it has-been a pleasure working with him. Mr. Wrobel had been on the Traffic Board for 17 years. Mr. Cook made the motion that Mr. Wrobel be allowed to take his name-plate and holder. Mrs. Linhart supported the motion. Yea - 8 Nay - 0 Carried. Chairperson Smith asked about the election of a new Chairperson and Vice- Chairperson on the Traffic Board. It was decided the election would be held at the July 12, 1989 meeting. ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF THE RULES PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS 7 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDL.,S: JUNE 14, 1989 06/16/89 ADJOURNMENT Mr. Arambula made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Cook supported the motion. Yea - 8 Nay - 0 Carried. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:06 PM. Respectfully submitted, LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD David A. Berridge Secretary 8 CITY OF LANSING PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DIVISION UNOFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE TRAFFIC BOARD OF THE CITY OF LANSING MEETING OF MAY 10, 1989 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was cancelled at 7:45 p.m. by Chairperson Smith. There was no quorum. Visitors Mr. Chester Wright, 1214 Center St. , Lansing Mrs. Billie Wright, 1214 Center St. , Lansing Mr. Richard LaPoint, 1300 Center St. , Lansing Mr. Larry Burrill, 2712 Greenbriar Ave. , Lansing Mrs. JoAnne A. Burrill, 2712 Greenbriar Ave. , Lansing Ms. Aleta Mineo, 2401 Kerry St. , Lansing Ms. Phyllis M. Chaphalkar, 2813 Greenbriar Ave. , Lansing Mr. John A. Ingraham, 2807 Greenbriar Ave. , Lansing PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS Chairperson Smith allowed the public to comment on the agenda items. 3. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: CENTER AND PEARL (#89-20) Mr. Richard LaPoint of 1300 Center Street spoke. He stated there are stop signs all up and down Center Street except at Center and Pearl. He also stated the stop sign at Center and Pearl had been removed for construction and never put up again. Mrs. Billie Wright of 1214 Center spoke. She stated she had written a letter stating the no parking here to corner sign had faded. Also she wants a new stop sign. Mr. Chester Wright of 1214 Center spoke. He stated he patrols Center Street day and night. He also stated Pearl used to have a stop sign until the curb and gutter was repaired. He feels that the stop sign should be installed for the safety of the children in the neighborhood. He stated he has seen vehicles traveling too fast. Respectfully submitted, LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD David A. Berridge Secretary 1 \ 1 03/10/89 CITY OF LANSING PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE TRAFFIC BOARD OF THE CITY OF LANSING MEETING OF MARCH 8, 1989 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairperson Smith. Roll Call Present: Arambula, Cook, Linhart, Person, Smith, Wilkinson, and Wrobel Absent: Riddle Motions for Excused Absences Mr. Wrobel made the motion to excuse Mr. Riddle's absence from tonight's meeting. Mrs. Wilkinson supported the motion. Yea - 6 Nay - 0 Carried Visitors Ms. 'Kate Young, 301 Allen Street, Lansing Mr. Robert Hull, 425 S. Holmes Street, Lansing Ms. Maureen Holbrook, 3200 Avalon, Lansing Items for Suspension of Rules Mr. Berridge recommended that all Reports of the Secretary be considered action items. Mr. Arambula made the motion to concur. Mr. Wrobel supported the motion. Yea - 6 Nay - 0 Carried. Mr. Person arrived. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDINGS: MARCH 8, 1989 03/10/89 Mrs. Linhart inquired if the sign location on Mt. Hope should have been detailed more in the minutes. Mr. Berridge and Mr. Ransom assured her that the description was fine. Mr. Arambula stated the minutes needed to be amended. It does not show Mrs. Wilkinson present and she was. Mrs. Wilkinson made the motion to support the amendment. Mr. Person supported the motion. Yea - 7 Nay - 0 Carried Mr. Person made the motion that the amended minutes for the February 8, 1989 Traffic Board meeting be approved. Mrs. Linhart supported the motion. Yea - 7 Nay - 0 Carried. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 1. Letter from Robert Wirtz to the Mayor complementing the Parking System. Mr. Person stated he had talked to Mr. Emerson Ohl and that he had complemented the Parking System staff and everyone involved also. Received and placed on file. REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY 1. EASTSIDE TRANSPORTATION STUDY (089-04) Mr. Berridge presented this report. Discussion followed between Mr. Cook, Mr. Arambula and Mr. Berridge. The discussion was regarding the narrowing of Aurelius Street, and the 1986 Bond Issue. Chairperson Smith asked to allow the public to speak. Mr. Person made the motion to suspend the rules and allow them to speak. Mr. Aramubla supported the motion. Yea - 7 Nay - 0 Carried. Mr. Robert Hull of 425 S. Holmes Street spoke. He is the chairperson of the Eastside Transportation Study Committee. He spoke about Lansing Police 2 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDINGS: MARCH 8, 1989 03/10/89 Department's participation in trying to alleviate the vehicles speeding. He also spoke about the accidents; a particular house has been hit three (3) times, another house was hit and its porch was taken off and a gas main was broken, and a the number of accidents where people were injured and lay in front yards. He asked the Traffic Board to please help. Ms. Kate Young of 201 Allen Street spoke. She is the president of the Eastside Neighborhood Organization. She stated there are terrible problems in that area and stated the residents need relief. She said this was a well studied effort and a fair amount of compromise was given. She hopes to see the study this spring and something done to help solve the problems. Mr. Person stated he agreed with Mr. Arambula that this would be regression. Mr. Person made the motion to concur with the Transportation Division's recommendation that the improvements be implemented in a two-phase approach as described below: Phase I: The present operation would be studied for speeds, volumes and accidents (Before Study) . Lane closures would be made using temporary construction barricades. Due to other construction projects scheduled this summer, the study period will last 60 days and the major emphasis will be on studying the change in speeds. Phase II: Near the end of the 60-day trial period speeds, volumes and accidents will be restudied (After Study) to determine the impacts of the temporary lane closures on speeds. Mrs. Wilkinson supported the motion. Yea - 6 Nay - 1 Mr. Arambula Carried. 2. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: BOLLEY DRIVE AND GREENBRIAR AVENUE (089-10) Mr. Berridge presented this report. Mr. Arambula made the motion to concur with the Transportation Division's recommendation that the yield sign on Bolley at Greenbriar be changed to a stop sign. Mrs. Linhart supported the motion. Mr. Person said he wanted to discuss this. Discussion followed regarding the sight obstruction, who was the KGB (Kerry-Greenbriar-Bolley Neighborhood Watch Group) that wanted this, was it due to the robberies more than a traffic necessity, were there children in the neighborhood. Mr. Berridge responded to the questions and discussion continued. 3 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDINGS: MARCH 8, 1989 03/10/89 Mr. Cook made the motion to table TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: BOOLEY DRIVE AND GREENBRIAR AVENUE (#89-10) and the TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: BOLLEY DRIVE AND DARIEN DRIVE (#89-11) . Mr. Person supported this motion. A roll call vote was called. Yea - 5 Nay - 2 Mrs. Wilkinson and Mr. Wrobel Carried. Chairperson Smith requested that the rules be suspended to allow the visitor to speak. Mr. Cook made the motion to suspend the rules. Mrs. Wilkinson supported the motion. Yea - 7 Nay - 0 Carried. Ms. Maureen Holbrook of 3200 Avalon spoke. She stated there was a need for a stop sign at the intersection of Avalon and Herrick. 4. NO PARKING REQUEST: STABLER STREET (089-12) Mr. Ransom presented this report. Discussion followed. Mr. Cook stated he had spoken with Dr. Goodman of the medical center regarding a 2-hour parking zone rather than a no parking zone. Would a 2-hour parking zone eliminate employee parking. Mr. Cook made the motion for a 2-hour parking zone for the west side of Stabler Street from Willard Street to Dunlap Street. Discussion continued regarding the availability of parking in the area. The motion was not supported. Discussion continued regarding the width of the street, the lack of need for residential parking and the staff position that parking should be eliminated. Mrs. Wilkinson made the motion to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation for a no parking zone for the west side of Stabler Street from Willard Street to Dunlap Street. Mr. Wrobel supported the motion. Yea - 6 Nay - 1 Mr. Cook Carried. 5. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: AVALON STREET AND HERRICK DRIVE (089-13) 4 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDINGS: MARCH 8, 1989 03/10/89 Mr. Berridge presented this report. No discussion followed. Mr. Person made the motion to concur with the Transportation Division's recommendation that stop signs be installed on Avalon Street at Herrick Drive. Mr. Arambula and Mrs. Linhart supported the motion. Yea - 7 Nay - 0 Carried. 6. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: SAMANTHA AVENUE AND SOUTHGATE AVENUE (089-14) Mr. Berridge presented this report recommending that yield signs be placed on Southgate Avenue at Samantha Avenue. Discussion followed. Mr. Cook made the motion that the yield signs be installed on Samantha Avenue at Southgate Avenue. Mr. Person supported the motion. Discussion continued regarding whether the yield signs should be placed on Samantha Avenue or on Southgate Avenue. Mr. Berridge indicated either location would be satisfactory for different reasons. Yea - 7 Nay - 0 Carried. 7. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: OTTAWA STREET AND SPENCER STREET 0 89-15) Mr. Berridge presented this report. No discussion followed. Mr. Cook made the motion to support the Transportation Division's recommendation that the existing stop signs be retained on Spencer Avenue at Ottawa Street and that the request for a four-way stop be denied. Mrs. Wilkinson supported the motion. Yea - 7 Nay - 0 Carried. 8. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: BELAIRE DRIVE AND EDWIN PLACE (089-17) Mr. Berridge presented this report. No discussion followed. Mr. Person made the motion to support the Transportation Division's recommendation that the existing yield signs be retained on Belaire Drive at Edwin Place. Mrs. Wilkinson supported the motion. Yea - 7 Nay - 0 5 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDINGS: MARCH 81 1989 03/10/89 Carried. ACTION ITEMS TABLED ITEMS INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Mr. Berridge stated there will be a meeting on March 16, 1989, 7:30 PM at the Radisson Hotel regarding the Parking Study. The consultant will present the Parking Study to all interested parties. Chairperson Smith stated she had received an invitation from the Downtown Merchants Association to attend a two (2) day workshop, March 28, and 29, 1989. Mr. Berridge told the Board members that March 29, 1989 would be the meeting that pertained to the Traffic Board. He than asked who planned to attend and stated he would make the necessary arrangements. Ms. Smith and Mrs. Wilkinson stated they planned to attend. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Mr. Wrobel stated he felt there was a need for a sidewalk in the City parking lot adjacent to St. Lawrence Hospital. Mr. Berridge staged that the Transportation Division would consider a request from the hospital if it was forthcoming. Mr. Arambula had three (3) items to discuss: 1. The Traffic Board needs to be consistent in its treatment of visitors. The rules provide for public input at the beginning of the meeting. The rules should be followed. 2. Douglas Drive between Benjamin Avenue and N. Turner Street needs to be reviewed by the Transportation Division staff for proper signing and pavement markings. 3. He would like a study done on the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Jolly Road. There are number of accidents at that intersection and he would like a recommendation from the Transportation Division staff at the next Traffic Board meeting. Mr. Berridge stated that the Transportation Division was short staffed and asked the Traffic Board to take that into consideration. He also stated that there may be a need to defer the April Traffic Board meeting and there also may be a need for a special meeting on the Parking Study. He asked for convenient dates for the Traffic Board members to attend. April 5, 1989, at 5:30 PM and March 22, 1989, at 5:30 PM were tentative dates. 6 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDINGS: MARCH 8, 1989 03/10/89 ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF THE RULES PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Mr. Cook made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Person supported the motion. Yea - 7 Nay - 0 Carried. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9: 14 PM. Respectfully submitted, LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD David A. Berridge Secretary 7 CITY OF LANSING PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE TRAFFIC BOARD OF THE CITY OF LANSING MEETING OF FEBRUARY 8, 1989 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairperson Smith. Roll Call Present: Board members: Cook, Linhart, Person, Riddle, Smith, and Wrobel Motions for Excused Absences Mrs. Linhart made the motion to excuse Mr. Arambula's absence from tonight's meeting. Mr. Wrobel supported the motion. Yea - 6 Nay - 0 Carried Visitors Mr. Dennis Hardy, 2517 Greenbelt Drive, Lansing 882-7153 Items for Suspension of Rules Mr. Berridge requested all Reports of the Secretary be considered action items. Mrs. Wilkinson made the motion to concur. Mr. Person supported the motion. Yea - 6 Nay - 0 Carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Person made the motion that the minutes for the December 14, 1988 Traffic Board meeting be approved. Mrs. Wilkinson supported the motion. Yea - 6 Nay - 0 Carried. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS 2. NO PARKING REQUEST: GREENBELT DRIVE (089-02) Mr. Dennis Hardy of 2517 Greenbelt Drive spoke briefly. He spoke about the problem with vehicles parking on the north side of Greenbelt Drive, with vehicles parked there the resident's mail is not delivered. 1 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDING. FEBRUARY 8, 1989 02/09/89 Mr. Riddle arrived. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 1. Minutes from Committee on Public Safety meeting held January 25, 1989. Received and placed on file. 2. Letter from Ervin and Joyce Schirado of 716 Samantha requesting stop signs on Southgate Avenue at Samantha Street. Referred to the Secretary. 3. Letter from Maureen Holbrook of 3200 Avalon requesting stop signs at Avalon Street and Herrick Drive. Referred to the Secretary. REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY 1. NO PARKING REQUEST: CLIFTON AVENUE (089-01) Mr. Berridge presented this report. No discussion followed. Mrs. Wilkinson made the motion to concur with the Transportation Division' s recommendation that the no parking restriction on the east side of Clifton Avenue from Mt. Hope Avenue to the entrance of Scott Woods Park be made permanent. Mrs. Linhart supported the motion. Yea - 7 Nay - 0 Carried. 2. NO PARKING REQUEST: GREENBELT DRIVE (089-02) Mr. Berridge presented this report. No discussion followed. Mr. Person made the motion to concur with the Transportation Division's recommendation to establish a no parking at any time zone on the north side of Greenbelt Drive from Richmond Street to Ingham Street. Mrs. Wilkinson supported the motion. Yea - 7 Nay - 0 Carried. 3. NO PARKING REQUEST: BUTLER BOULEVARD (#89-03) Mr. Berridge presented this report. Discussion followed between Mr. Cook, Mr. Riddle., Mr. Berridge, Mr. Ransom, Mr. Person, Mrs. Smith regarding the loss of parking, and the locations where State employees are parking. Mr. Cook made the motion not to reduce parking. He strongly disagreed with the Transportation Division's recommendation. Discussion continued. 2 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDING-: FEBRUARY 8, 1989 02/09/89 Mr. Cook withdrew his motion due to lack of support. Mrs. Linhart made the motion to concur with the Transportation Division's recommendations. 1. Establish a No Parking Zone on the west side of Butler Boulevard 94'-rlm Michigan Avenue to 182 feet south of Michigan Avenue. 2. Establish a No Parking Zone on the south side of Michigan Avenue from Butler Boulevard to 90 feet west of Butler Boulevard. Mr. Person supported the motion. Yea - 6 Nay - 1 Mr. Cook Carried. 4. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: JOSHUA STREET AT KAYNORTH STREET (089-05) Mr. Berridge presented this report. Mr. Person commented that he had been in the area and there was virtually no traffic. Mr. Cook also commented that the area was wide open. Mr. Cook made the motion to concur with the Transportation Division's recommendation that the request for yield control be denied and that the intersection of Joshua Street and Kaynorth Street remain uncontrolled. Mrs. Wilkinson supported the motion. Yea - 7 Nay - 0 Carried. 5. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: JOSHUA STREET AT LOUISA STREET (#89-06) Mr. Berridge presented this report. Discussion followed between Mr. Cook, Mr. Berridge, Mr. Riddle, Mr. Wrobel, Mr. Spagnolly and Mr. Ransom. The discussion was regarding switching the stop control on Louisa Street to Joshua Street instead of a four-way stop. Mrs. Wilkinson made the motion to concur with the Transportation Division's recommendation that the intersection control of Joshua Street at Louisa Street be upgraded to a four-way stop. Mrs. Linhart supported the motion. Yea - 7 Nay - 0 Carried. 6. SPEED BUMP/TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: GENESSEE STREET (#89-07) Mr. Spagnolly presented this report. No discussion followed. Mr. Cook made the motion to concur with the Transportation Division's recommendations that the request for speed bumps on Genessee Street be denied and that the request for the installation of a four-way stop at the intersection of 3 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDINGo: FEBRUARY 8, 1989 02/09/89 Genessee Street and Sycamore Street be denied. Mr. Wrobel supported the motion. Yea - 7 Nay - 0 Carried. 7. TRAFFIC SIGNAL REQUEST: LAKE LANSING ROAD AT N. HIGH STREET (089-08) Mr. Spagnolly presented this report. Brief discussion followed in support of the recommendation. Mr. Cook made the motion to concur with the Transportation Division's recommendation that the request for signalization at High Street and Lake Lansing Road be denied, that the stop control be retained on High Street, and that parking be prohibited on the east side of High Street from Lake Lansing Road to 200 feet south of Lake Lansing Road. Mr. Person supported the motion. Yea - 7 Nay - 0 Carried. S. TRANSPORTATION DIVISION BUDGET (Ik89-09) Mr. Berridge presented this report. Discussion followed regarding fringe rates, and location of the new parking spaces. Mrs. Linhart made the motion to approve the Transportation Division's budget summary. Mr. Wrobel and Mr. Riddle supported the motion. Yea - 7 Nay - 0 Carried.. Mrs. Wilkinson questioned the entry for Mall Opening. Mr. Ransom explained that this was different. ACTION ITEMS TABLED ITEMS INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Mr. Berridge reported that the Parking Study was near completion and it should be ready for the Traffic Board review in late February or early March. Mr. Berridge also reported that Mr. Floyd resigned from the Transportation Division and now is with Washtenaw County Road Commission. OLD BUSINESS Mrs. Linhart inquired about the stop for school bus sign on west bound Mt. Hope Avenue. NEW BUSINESS 4 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDI. FEBRUARY 8, 1989 02/09/89 Mr. Person ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF THE RULES PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Mr. Cook made the motion that the meeting be adjourned. Yea - 6 Nay - 0 Carried. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:26 PM. Respectfully submitted, LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD David A. Berridge Secretary 5 q�s Public Service Department TRANSPORTATION DIVISION 219 N.Grand Ave. Lansing,Michigan 48933 �( (517)483-4240 �►�CNI p� January 6 , 1989 Honorable Terry J. McKane City Hall Lansing, Michigan Re : Traffic Board Meeting, January 11 , 1989 Dear Mayor McKane : There is an insufficient number of items on the agenda, and so there was a decision made to cancel the Traffic Board meeting that was to be held January 11 , 1989 . The February, 1989 meeting is still as scheduled. It will be held February 8 , 1989 at 7 : 30 P .M. Thank� you. Sincerely, deer- -e David A. Berridge Secretary DAB/ek cc : Lansing City Council Howard McCaffery City Clerk c : \wp\tb89\cancel . ltr "Equal Opportunity Employer"