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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991 Mins Traffic Board FINAL ATTENDANCE RECORD 1991 TRAFFIC BOARD 12-02-93AI 0 : 1 P = Present A = Absent E = Excused Absence C = Canceled = No Ouorum MONTH/DAY NAME 01/09 02/13 03/27I04/10105/08 06/12I07/10 08/14 09/11 10/09 11/13 12/11 J. Arambula P P P P P CT P E E E P E E. Cook P P P E P C P P P P P P C. Fleck E P C P P P P A P B. Linhart P P P P P C P P P P P P J. Person P P P P E C P E P P P P R. Riddle E P P P P C P P P P E P G. Smith P P P P E C E A P P P E J. Weis A P E P P C P P E P E P TOTAL 5 7 6 6 6 -0- 7 5 6 7 5 6 **March's Traffic Board meeting date was changed from 03/13/91, to 03/27/91. c:\Wp\data\tb\attend91(pc151) CITY OF LANSING PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE TRAFFIC BOARD OF THE CITY OF LANSING MEETING OF DECEMBER 11, 1991 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Vice-chairperson Linhart. Roll Call Board Members Present: Cook, Fleck, Linhart, Person, Riddle, and Weis Board Member Absent: Arambula, and Smith Motions for Excused Absences Cook moved, Fleck seconded, CARRIED, to excuse Mr. Arambula and Ms. Smith from tonight's Traffic Board meeting. Visitors Sarah F. Rapp, Robert R. Graff, and Austin E. Luke Items for Suspension of Rules Mr. Berridge recommended that all Reports from the Secretary be considered as Action Items. e Weis moved, Riddle seconded, L CARRIED, to consider all Reports from the Secretary as Action Items. =� r- APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Person arrived at 7:03 p.m. Cook moved, Person seconded, c-3 CARRIED, to approve the minutes from the meeting held November 13, 1991. ca PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS 1. Traffic Control Request: Staten Avenue and Trudy Lane (#91-50) The following resident stated that she was thankful for the installation of yield signs, however, she would rather stop signs be installed. Sarah Rapp, 2902 Staten Avenue 3. Traffic Control Request: Newark Avenue and Piper Avenue (#91-52) 4. Traffic Control Request: Piper Avenue and Webster Street (#91-53) Traffic Board Proceedings - December 11, 1991 Page 2 of 5 The following resident requested emergency action be taken for everyone's safety. Robert R. Graff, 5748 Piper Road COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS None. REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY 1. Traffic Control Request: Staten Avenue and Trudy Lane (#91-50) Mrs. London presented this report and the Transportation Division's recommendation. No discussion. Cook moved, Fleck seconded, CARRIED, to install yield signs on Trudy Lane at Staten Avenue. 2. . Traffic Control Request: Christiansen Road and Pierce Road (#91-51) Mrs. London presented this report and the recommendation of the Transportation Division. No discussion. Weis moved, Cook seconded, CARRIED, to deny the request for traffic control at Christiansen Road and Pierce Road. 3. Traffic Control Request: Newark Avenue and Piper Avenue (#91-52) Mrs. London presented this report and the Transportation Division's recommendation.. Discussion followed regarding the use of Newark Avenue as a cut-through. Cook moved, Fleck seconded, CARRIED, to install yield signs on Piper Avenue at Newark Avenue and check in one year to see if any revisions are needed. 4. Traffic Control Request: Piper Avenue and Webster Street (#91-53) Mrs. London presented this report and the Transportation Division's recommendation. No discussion. Weis moved, Riddle seconded, CARRIED, to install stop signs on Piper Avenue at Webster Street. 5. Traffic Control Request: Blueriver Drive, Windward Drive and Sheffield Boulevard (#91-54) Mrs. London presented this report and the Transportation Division's recommendation. Traffic Board Proceedings - December 11, 1991 Page 3 of 5 No discussion. Person moved, Fleck seconded, CARRIED, to install stop signs on Blueriver Drive and Windward Drive at Sheffield Boulevard. Discussion followed regarding the origin of this request. 6. Traffic Study: Rundle Avenue (#91-55) Mrs. London presented this report and the Transportation Division's recommendation. No discussion. Cook moved, Fleck seconded, CARRIED, to change the yield signs on Cooper Avenue at Rundle Avenue, Poxson Avenue at Rundle Avenue, and Gordon Avenue at Rundle Avenue to stop signs; and to deny the request for installation of multi-way stop signs at Cooper Avenue and Rundle Avenue, Poxson Avenue and Rundle Avenue and Gordon Avenue and Rundle Avenue. 7. Parking Regulation Change: Reo Road (#91-56) Mr. Berridge presented this report and the Transportation Division's recommendation. No discussion. Fleck moved, Cook seconded, CARRIED, to make the temporary parking regulation change that prohibits parking on both sides of Reo Road from Pleasant Grove Road to a point 240 feet west of Pleasant Grove Road permanent. 8. Parking Regulation Change: Verlinden Street (#91-57) Mr. Berridge presented this report and the Transportation Division's recommendation. Discussion followed regarding the further study of other traffic issues in the area. Cook moved, Riddle seconded, CARRIED, to make the temporary parking regulation change of "No Stopping, Standing, Parking School Bus Load Only" zone directly in front of Verlinden Elementary School, on the west side of Verlinden Street from N. Genessee Street to 120 feet south of N. Genessee Street permanent. ACTION ITEMS 1. Annual Traffic Board Evaluation. Mr. Berridge presented the report and offered to answer questions. Discussion followed regarding the sign inventory system delay. Mr. Berridge explained that funding was approved in July 1990 and bids were opened in December 1990 or January 1991. However, the low bidder was not qualified. New professional service proposals were opened in July 1991. Based on having to bid the project twice six to seven months were lost in the progress. Traffic Board Proceedings - December 11, 1991 Page 4 of 5 Mr. Riddle commended the Traffic Board Evaluation Sub-committee. Riddle moved, Weis seconded, CARRIED, to adopt and forward the Advisory Board Evaluation to the Mayor and City Council. TABLED ITEMS None. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. HRC's Traffic Tips, Volume 1 Issue 3, November 1991 2. TSA Newsletter, Volume 26, No. 4, September - October 1991 3. 1992 Traffic Board meeting schedule OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS 1. Cavanaugh Road West of Cedar Street Mr. Cook asked if there is a problem with vehicles parking on both sides of Cavanaugh Road. Mr. Berridge stated that the road is the same width as before and parking is prohibited on the south side. The centerline has been painted incorrectly and will be corrected in the future. 2. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard - Logan Street and Jolly Road Mrs. Linhart stated that there may be a problem with the left turn phase at Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard - Logan Street and Jolly Road. She stated that at around 1:30 p.m. she sat through four lights before she was able to turn. It was only green long enough for two westbound vehicles to complete their turn. Mr. Berridge stated he would bring it to Mr. Spagnolly's attention. 3. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard - Logan Street and Holmes Road Mr. Fleck stated that there may be a problem with the signal at Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard - Logan Street and Holmes Road. The left turn arrow never turned green. Mr. Berridge stated that phases may be skipped if the equipment is defective. Mr. Berridge stated he would bring it to Mr. Spagnolly's attention. 4. Holmes Road and Waverly Road Mr. Fleck stated that the light does not change at Holmes Road and Waverly Road at 6:00 a.m. He stated he waited six to seven minutes prior to making the left turn. Mr. Berridge stated he would bring it to Mr. Spagnolly's attention. Traffic Board Proceedings - December 11, 1991 Page 5 of 5 5. Pacific Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue Mr. Weis asked about the timing plan for the light at Pacific Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue. Mr. Berridge stated it is actuated and coordinated with the light at Mount Hope Avenue to favor traffic progression on Pennsylvania Avenue. ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF THE RULES None. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Austin Luke of 2126 Webster Street spoke in support of Mr. Graff. He thanked the Board for their help and stated that if they needed him for anything to let him know. He stated that Selfridge and Piper needed traffic control also. Mr. Robert R. Graff of 5748 Piper Road spoke. Requesting that emergency action be taken to possibly save a life. Mr. Berridge stated that due to the holidays, that he would authorize temporary installation of the recommended traffic control until City Council can take final action in January of 1992. ADJOURNMENT Cook moved, Fleck seconded, CARRIED, to adjourn the meeting. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD David A. Berridge Secretary CITY OF LANSING PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE TRAFFIC .BOARD OF THE CITY OF LANSING MEETING OF NOVEMBER 13, 1991 CALL TO ORDER ' The meeting was called to order at 7:08 p.m. by Chairperson Arambula. ' v-n Roll Call N Board Members Present: Arambula, Cook, Linhart, Person, and Smith, -o Board Member Absent: Fleck, Riddle, and Weis r Motions for Excused Absences p Cook moved, Person seconded, CARRIED, to excuse Mr. Riddle and Mr. Weis from tonight's Traffic Board meeting. Visitors George R. Vasilenko, Mary Brown, Tina Gordon, Officer Don Christy, and Dale Goodrich Items for Suspension of Rules Mr. Berridge recommended that all Reports from the Secretary be considered as Action Items. Linhart moved, Cook seconded, CARRIED, to consider all Reports from the Secretary as Action Items. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Cook moved, Smith seconded, CARRIED, to approve the minutes from the meeting held October 09, 1991 . PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS 1. Traffic Control Request: Oak Street and New York Avenue (#91-42) 2. Traffic Control Request: Massachusetts Avenue and Oak Street (#91-43) The following member of the Grand River Parent Teacher Association spoke in favor of installation of stop signs for the safety of the children. Tina Gordon, 1563 Ballard Street 7. Traffic Control Request: Eureka Street and Hosmer Street (#91-48) 8. Traffic Control Request: Eighth Street and Eureka Street (#91-49) Traffic Board Proceedings - November 13, 1991 Page 2 of 5 The following individuals spoke in favor of multi-way stop signs. This neighborhood has business districts on each side. The change in the neighborhood was addressed; there are new homeowners with young children have moved into the neighborhood. The big issue of this neighborhood is not prostitutes or drug enforcement, but the need for stop control to slow traffic. They all expressed their appreciation to the Board for their consideration. Dale Goodrich, 108 S. Hosmer Officer Don Christy, 120 W. Michigan George R. Vasilenko, 800 z E. Michigan COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS None. REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY 1. Traffic Control Request: Oak Street and New York Avenue (#91-42) Mrs. London presented this report and the recommendation of the Transportation Division. No discussion. Smith moved, Linhart seconded, CARRIED, to install a stop sign on Oak Street at New York Avenue. 2. Traffic Control Request: Massachusetts Avenue and Oak Street (#91-43) Mrs. London presented this report and the recommendation of the Transportation Division. No discussion. Cook moved, Linhart seconded, CARRIED, to change the yield signs on Oak Street at Massachusetts Avenue to stop signs. 3. Parking Regulation Change: West Street (#91-44) Mrs. London presented this report'and the recommendation of the Transportation Division. No discussion. Cook moved, Smith seconded, CARRIED, to remove the parking restriction and allow parking on the west side of West Street between Allegan Street and Washtenaw Avenue. 4. Traffic Control Request: Kaynorth Road and Latham Street (#91-45) Mrs. London presented this report and the recommendation of the Transportation Division. No discussion. Traffic Board Proceedings - November 13, 1991 Page 3 of 5 Smith moved, Person seconded, CARRIED, to install an 80 foot double yellow centerline from the traffic island at Kaynorth Road and Cedar Street to the north on Kaynorth Road and to deny the request for the installation of traffic control for southbound Kaynorth Road at Latham Street. 5. Traffic Control Request: Hamilton Avenue and Lyons Avenue (#91-46) Mrs. London presented this report and the recommendation of the Transportation Division. No discussion. Cook moved, Smith seconded CARRIED,to deny the request for installation of multi-way stop signs at Hamilton Avenue and Lyons Avenue. 6. Traffic Control Request: Claremore Drive and Coulson Court (#91-47) Mrs. London presented this report and the recommendation of the Transportation Division. No discussion. Person moved, Cook seconded and Smith seconded, CARRIED, to deny the request for installation of traffic control on Coulson Court at Claremore Drive. 7. Traffic Control Request: Eureka Street and Hosmer Street (#91-48) Mrs. London presented this report and the recommendation of the Transportation Division. Mr. Person asked if the Lansing Police Department had been notified. Officer Christy stated that the police had been notified, however, that the enforcement would be a temporary solution not a long term one. Cook moved, Linhart seconded, CARRIED, to deny the request for multi-way stop signs at Eureka Street and Hosmer Street; to install a stop sign on Eureka Street at Hosmer Street; and to install 25 mph speed limit signs on Hosmer Street north of Kalamazoo Street and south of Michigan Avenue. 8. Traffic Control Request: Eighth Street and Eureka Street (#91-49) Mrs. London presented this report and the recommendation of the Transportation Division. Discussion followed regarding Eureka Street being used as a "cut through." Cook moved, Linhart seconded, CARRIED, to deny the request for installation of multi-way stop signs at Eighth Street and Eureka. Traffic Board Proceedings - November 13, 1991 Page 4 of 5 Officer Don Christy, Dale Goodrich, and George Vasilenko thanked the Board. ACTION ITEMS None. TABLED ITEMS None. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Mr. Berridge stated he would answer questions. There were no questions. 1 . Traffic Board Rules of Administrative Procedure and Resolution #619. A copy of the approved Traffic Board Rules of Administrative Procedure and Resolution #619 are enclosed for your file. 2. Traffic Board members roster. 3. Traffic Board members attendance record. Mrs. Linhart was congratulated on her perfect attendance. Mr. Arambula requested the Board's consideration. He will be unable to attend December's Traffic Board meeting; he will be out of the state. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS 1. Annual Traffic Board Evaluation. Mr. Berridge asked for volunteers to serve on the Traffic Board Evaluation Sub-committee. The Traffic Board Evaluation Sub-committee members will be as follows: Mr. Person, Ms. Smith, and Mr. Fleck. (Mr. Fleck was recommended for this sub-committee, Mr. Person and Ms. Smith volunteered. ) Mr. Berridge stated that they will be notified of the meeting- date. He would like the evaluation presented to the Traffic Board at the December meeting. ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF THE RULES None. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS None. Traffic Board Proceedings - November 13, 1991 Page 5 of 5 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:34 p.m. Respectfully submitted, LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD (DJ- David � A. Berridge Secretary CITY OF LANSING PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DIVISION "- OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF TIIE '91 JUL 12 PR 2 26 TRAFFIC BOARD OF TIIE CITY OF LANSING MEETING OF MAY 08, 1991 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairperson Arambula Roll Call Board Members Present: Arambula, Cook, Fleck, Linhart, Riddle, Weis Board Member Absent: Person, Smith Motions for Excused Absences Riddle moved, Linhart seconded, CARRIED, to excuse Mr. Person and Ms. Smith from tonight's Traffic Board meeting. Visitors David R. Reed, Robert B . Teed, Julie M. Teed, Millie Caesar, Jay Siegel, Lee Adelson, Pam Foster, John Wojack, Joseph Slavik, and Randy Eberbach Items for Suspension of Rules Mr. Berridge recommended all Reports from the Secretary be considered as Action Items. Linhart moved, Weis seconded, CARRIED, to consider all Reports from the Secretary as Action Items. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Linhart moved, Weis seconded, CARRIED, to approve the minutes from the meeting held April 10, 1991. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS 2. Traffic Control Request: Shelter Lane and Stonewood Drive (#91-22) The following residents spoke in favor of multi-way stop control at Shelter Lane and Stonewood Drive. There was objection to the time (weekdays instead of week-end) that the study was conducted by the Transportation Division. They felt a week-end study would have been more accurate regarding vehicle speeds. They also stated a multi-way stop would slow traffic and create safety for the children in the neighborhood. Lee Adelson, 3307 Stonewood Drive Jay Siegel, 1151 Shelter Lane TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDINGS - MAY 08, 1991 Page 2 of 5 4. Baker Street Commercial Traffic Study (#91-24) Baker Street Traffic Study (#91-18) The following residents and concerned citizens spoke in favor of closing Baker Street to commercial traffic servicing the old John Bean Plant; the proposal to build an access road north of the old John Bean Plant; and multi-way stops in the Baker Street area. They spoke about the children's safety; damage caused by the semi-trucks; drug trafficking; inflated cost to construct the access road; creation of a park for the children; and beautifying the neighborhood. Julie M. .Teed, 701 Baker Street Randy Eberbach, 253 Horton Joseph Slavik, 5515 Marsh Road John Wojack, 1416 Lyons Avenue Millie Caesar, 1436 Ada Street Robert B. Teed, 701 Baker Street A request was made to temporarily install stop control. Joseph Slavik, 5515 Marsh Road COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS None. REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY 1 . Traffic Signal Request: Grand Avenue and Lenawee Street (#91-21) Mr. Spagnolly presented this report and the Transportation Division's recommendation that a traffic signal not be installed at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Lenawee Street and an additional pedestrian crossing sign be installed on the east side of Grand Avenue at Lenawee Street to bring the signing up to proper standards. Discussion followed regarding the type of sign (pedestrian crossing symbol) , safety of the Journal employees, and driver expectation for mid-block crossings. Weis moved, Riddle seconded, CARRIED, to deny the request to install a traffic signal at Grand Avenue and Lenawee Street and to install a pedestrian crossing sign on the east side of Grand Avenue at Lenawee to bring the signing up to proper standards. 2. Traffic Control Request: Shelter Lane and Stonewood Drive (#91-22) Mrs. London presented this report and the recommendation of the Transportation Division to deny the request for multi-way stop control at Shelter Lane and Stonewood Drive and to install a stop sign on Shelter Lane at Stonewood Drive. Discussion followed regarding the dates and times of the study and volume warrants. TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDINGS - MAY 08, 1991 Page 3 of 5 Discussion continued, after the motion was made and seconded, regarding the distance between Shelter Lane and Coolidge Road on Stonewood Drive. Cook moved, Fleck seconded CARRIED, to deny the request for multi-way stop control at Shelter Lane and Stonewood Drive and to install a stop sign on Shelter Lane at Stonewood Drive. 3. Traffic Control Request: Clifton Avenue and Riley Street (#91-23) Mrs. London presented this report and the Transportation Division's recommendation to install stop signs on Riley Street at Clifton Avenue. No discussion. Weis moved, Cook seconded, CARRIED, to install stop signs on Riley Street at Clifton Avenue. 4. Baker Street Commercial Traffic Study (#91-24) Mrs. London presented this report and the recommendation made by the Transportation Division to deny the request to close Baker Street between South Pennsylvania Avenue and South Cedar Street, and Lyons Avenue north of Baker Street to commercial traffic servicing the old John Bean Plant; and to deny the request to construct an access.road to the north of the old John Bean Plant to service the commercial traffic generated by the old John Bean Plant. Discussion followed regarding reasons for the neighborhood decline; the traffic changes between the time when the John Bean Plant was open and now since it is closed; "opening" dead-end streets in the area; and re-routing the trucks to the old John Bean Plant. Cook moved, Linhart seconded, CARRIED, to deny the request to close Baker Street between South Pennsylvania Avenue and South Cedar Street, and Lyons Avenue north of Baker Street to commercial traffic servicing the old John Bean Plant; and to deny the request to construct an access road to the north of the old 'John Bean Plant to service the commercial traffic generated by the old John Bean Plant. ACTION ITEMS None. TABLED ITEMS 1 . Baker Street Traffic Study (#91-18) Mrs. London presented this report and the Transportation Division's recommendation to deny the requests for multi-way stops at Baker Street and Linval Street, Bailey Street and Baker Street, Baker Street and Lyons Avenue and Baker Street and Donora Street. Discussion followed regarding the decrease in commercial traffic volume. TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDINGS - MAY 08, 1991 Page 4 of 5 Discussion continued, after the motion was made and seconded, regarding installation of a stop control instead of multi-way stop control; increase in rear-end accidents; percentage of the accidents stated in the report that were rear-end accidents (majority) . Cook called for a vote on the motion. Cook moved, Weis seconded, CARRIED, to deny the requests for multi-way stops at Baker Street and Linval Street, Bailey Street and Baker Street, Baker Street and Lyons Avenue and Baker Street and Donora Street. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Parking Development Plan - Project Cost Summaries and Building Authority Bond Issue - Bond Amortization Schedule A parking development plan ($32 million bond project) and debt service schedule were distributed at the beginning of the meeting. Mr. Berridge summarized and explained the information. The four major projects are 1) Cedar/Larch corridor; 2) D-4 triangle: Kalamazoo Street on the south, the Grand River on the east, and Grand Avenue on the west; 3) B-1 site: Shiawassee/Capitol parking garage; 4) E-1/E-2 site: parking garage near the Lansing State Journal. The costs include land acquisition, except the B-1 site (which is City-owned) , and construction costs. Mr. Berridge brought the cost of the payment for the bonds to the Board's attention. He also gave a schedule.of the events: 10/89 - parking plan-adopted; 5/90 - bonds sold; 02/91 - start of buildings being demolished; next spring - start of construction projects. 2. Water Main Break - Pennsylvania Avenue Mr. Berridge reported at approximately 10:00 a.m. , this morning, there was a water main break on Pennsylvania Avenue. One-half million gallons of water were lost. Traffic (25,000 vehicle per day) will be diverted to various locations. (Northbound traffic will be diverted to Aurelius Road via Cavanaugh Road and southbound through traffic will be diverted to Cedar Street via Mt. Hope Avenue. ) The Board of Water and Light may have the water main repaired tonight, however, the extent of the damage that was caused to the area is uncertain. It may be a week before the road is opened to traffic. A temporary gravel road may be utilized until the reconstruction is completed. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS None. ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF THE RULES None. TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDINGS - MAY 08, 1991 Page 5 of 5 PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS None. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:06 p.m. Respectfully submitted, NSING TRAFFIC BOARD David A. Berridge Secretary s , CITY OF LANSING PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENV: TRANSPORTATION DIVISION'91 FEB 15 PN 3 02 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE TRAFFIC BOARD OF THE CITY OF LANSING MEETING OF JANUARY 09, 1991 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.in. by Chairperson Arambula. Roll Call Board Members Present: Arambula, Cook, Linhart, Person, Smith Board Members Absent: Riddle, Weis Motions for Excused Absences Person moved, Linhart seconded, CARRIED, to excuse Mr. Riddle from tonight's meeting of the Traffic Board. Visitors John H. Grant, Judy Jones, Ed Eckart, and Kevin Wilson Items for Suspension of Rules Mr. Berridge recommended all Reports from the Secretary be considered as action items. Linhart moved, Smith seconded, CARRIED, to consider all Reports from the Secretary as action items. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Linhart moved, Smith seconded, CARRIED, to approve the minutes from the Traffic Board meeting held November 14, 1990. Person moved, Linhart seconded, CARRIED, to approve the minutes from the special Traffic Board meeting held December 04, 1990. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS 1. REQUEST TO REMOVE SKYWALK LOCATED AT DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BOULEVARDMOGAN STREET AND WASHTENAW STREET (#90-52) 1 t TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDINGS - JANUARY 9., 1991 01/10/91 The following Lansing School District representative spoke in favor of rebuilding the skywalk for the safety of the children in that area. John Grant, 2800 Chamberlin Drive 2. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: STAFFORD AVENUE AND SYRINGA (#91-04) 3. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: POTTER AVENUE AND STAFFORD AVENUE (#91-05) The following resident spoke in favor of traffic control on Stafford Avenue for the children's safety and to control the problem with vehicles speeding. Judy Jones, 4908 Stafford Avenue COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 1. Minutes of Public Safety Committee meeting held October 11, 1990. Received and placed on file. 2. Minutes of Public Safety Committee meeting held October 25, 1990. Received and placed on file. 3. Minutes of Public Safety Committee meeting held November 08, 1990. Received and placed on file. 4. Minutes of Public Safety Committee meeting held November 15, 1990. Received and placed on file. Discussion followed. Mr. Cook stated his concern that the Public Safety Committee does not always follow the Traffic Board's recommendation. He feels that the Committee ignores the Traffic Board. Mr. Person stated he had the same concern, but added that 97% of the time the Public Safety Committee did agree with the Traffic Board's recommendation. REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY 1. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: STRATHMORE AVENUE AND WAKEFIELD AVENUE (#91-01) Mrs. London presented this report and the recommendation of the Transportation Division to install yield signs on Wakefield Avenue at Strathmore Avenue. No discussion. 2 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDINGS - JANUARY 9, 1991 01/10/91 Smith moved, Cook seconded, CARRIED, to install yield signs on Wakefield Avenue at Strathmore Avenue. 2. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: GRANT STREET AND RILEY STREET (#91-02) Mrs. London presented this report and the recommendation of the Transportation Division to install stop signs on Grant Street at Riley Street and to install speed limit signs on Riley Street between Cedar Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. Discussion followed regarding the merits of installing stop signs on Riley Street at Grant Street. Person moved, Linhart seconded, CARRIED, to install stop signs on Grant Street at Riley Street and to install speed limit signs on Riley Street between Cedar Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. Chairperson Arambula recessed the meeting at 7:15 p.m. and reconvened at 7:19 p.m. 3. SPEED LIMIT CHANGE REQUEST: AURELIUS ROAD (1191-03) Mrs. London presented this report and the recommendation of the Transportation Division to reduce the speed limit along Aurelius Road to 35 MPH between Willoughby Road and 1-96; to retain the 45 MPH speed limit on Aurelius Road between I-96 and Jolly Road; and to install the appropriate transitional speed limit signing for southbound traffic, north of I-96. No discussion. Smith moved, Cook seconded, CARRIED, to reduce the speed limit along Aurelius Road to 35 MPH between Willoughby Road and I-96; to retain the 45 MPH speed limit on Aurelius Road between I-96 and Jolly Road; and to install the appropriate transitional speed limit signing for southbound traffic, north of I-96. 4. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: STAFFORD AVENUE AND SYRINGA DRIVE (#91-04) Mrs. London presented this report and the recommendation of the Transportation Division to install a yield sign on Syringa Drive at Stafford Avenue and to install speed limit signs on Stafford Avenue between Jolly Road and Graham.Avenue. Discussion followed. Cook moved, Smith seconded, to install stop signs on Stafford Avenue at Syringa Drive; to install "Slow Children Playing" and speed limit signs on Stafford Avenue. Discussion followed regarding the right-of-way, driver's expectation, "Slow 3 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDINGS - JANUARY 9, 1991 01/10/91 Children Playing" signs, speed limit signs and vehicles speeding. Cook amended his motion, Smith seconded, CARRIED, to install three-way stop control at Stafford Avenue and Syringa Drive. 5. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: POTTER AVENUE AND STAFFORD AVENUE (#91-05) Mrs. London presented this report and the recommendation of the Transportation Division to deny the request for stop signs on Stafford Avenue at Potter Avenue and to install speed limit signs on Stafford Avenue between Jolly Road and Graham Avenue. No Discussion. Cook moved, Smith seconded, CARRIED, to deny the request for stop signs on Stafford Avenue at Potter Avenue and to install speed limit signs on Stafford Avenue between Jolly Road and Graham Avenue. 6. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: HARDING AVENUE AND RILEY STREET (#91-06) Mrs. London presented this report and the recommendation of the Transportation Division to install yield signs on Riley Street at Harding Avenue. No discussion. Cook moved, Person seconded, CARRIED, to install yield signs on Riley Street at Harding Avenue. 7. TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUEST: MILLER ROAD AND PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE (#91-07) Mr. Berridge presented this report and the recommendation of the Transportation Division to deny the request for a left turn green arrow phase on Miller Road at Pennsylvania Avenue. Discussion followed regarding different options for timing the left turn green arrow. Smith moved, Linhart seconded, FAILED, to deny the request for a left turn green arrow phase on Miller Road at Pennsylvania Avenue. Yea - Arambula, Linhart, Person, Smith Nay - Cook 8. NO PARKING REQUEST: HOLMES STREET (#91-08) 4 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDINGS - JANUARY 9, 1991 01/10/91 Mr. Ransom presented this report and the recommendation of the Transportation Division to permanently establish a two-hour parking time zone, 8 AM to 6 PM, on Holmes Street between Jerome Street and Michigan Avenue. No discussion. Person moved, Cook seconded, CARRIED, to permanently establish a two-hour parking time zone, 8 AM to 6 PM, on Holmes Street between Jerome Street and Michigan Avenue. 9. HANDICAPPER PARKING REQUEST: CAPITOL AVENUE (#91-09) Mr. Ransom presented this report and the recommendation of the Transportation Division to install a handicapper parking space in the recessed area, on the east side of Capitol Avenue, from 65 feet south of Kalamazoo Street to 86 feet south of Kalamazoo Street. Discussion followed regarding off-street handicapper parking, the safety of the recessed area for the handicapper parking, and utilization of the temporary handicapper parking space. Person moved, Linhart seconded, FAILED, to install a handicapper parking space in the recessed area, on the east side of Capitol Avenue, from 65 feet south of Kalamazoo Street to 86 feet south of Kalamazoo Street. Yea - Arambula, Linhart, Person, Smith Nay - Cook ACTION ITEMS Cook moved, Person seconded, to suspend the rules and allow the public to speak at this time on non-agenda items. Person amended the motion, Cook seconded, CARRIED, to suspend the rules and address Action Item #2 first. 2. REQUEST TO REMOVE SKYWALK LOCATED AT MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BOULEVARD / LOGAN STREET AND WASHTENAW STREET (1190-52) Mr. Berridge presented this report and the recommendation of the Transportation Division staff that the skywalk located at Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard / Logan Street and Washtenaw Street be permanently removed and that if there is a demonstrated need for an additional pedestrian crossing on Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard / Logan Street once the seven (7) block area east of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard / Logan Street is completely developed, that a pedestrian actuated signal be considered for installation at Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard / Logan Street and Washtenaw Street. 5 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDINGS - JANUARY 9, 1991 01/10/91 Discussion followed regard.irig children's safety, location of the proposed Capitol Park, and creation of a pedestrian tunnel. Cook moved, Smith seconded, CARRIED, to table this report so that the Transportation Division staff may study the possibility of a pedestrian tunnel. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS None. 1. PROPOSED RULES OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE FOR THE CITY OF LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD Discussion occurred regarding the Reports from the Secretary and the official title of the Board. Corrections are to be made. Cook moved, Linhart seconded, CARRIED, to change page 1, line 10: as set forth in Article 5.105 and 5.106 of the 1978 City Charter, ANNEX HERETO: Discussion followed regarding removal of the Transportation Engineer as an ex-officio member of all committees due to a possible conflict of interest. Cook moved, Person seconded, CARRIED, to change page 2, line 18: The Vice Chairperson shall enforce the three (3) minute rule for public comment at the Traffic Board meeting, PER SECTION 3.7.3. Cook moved, Smith seconded, to change page 3, line 27: Public Act 267 of 1976, as amended. $-Y-PUBiz€G-ACrT €61-OF'198€— Cook moved., Smith seconded, CARRIED, to change page 7, line 22: ordered by the Chairperson. Every member preeent—ll-voteinlese-dim qualified-dne-to-weot ct-ofinterest-mid excu-se&upon 44ie--vot a€-five-(S}-members-present-of-#$card Cook moved, to adopt the City of Lansing, Traffic Board, Rules of Administrative Procedure Discussion followed. Linhart moved, Smith seconded, FAILED, to have Mr. Berridge submit a draft of the proposed Rules of Administrative Procedure to the City Attorney for further review. Yea - Arambula, Linhart, Person, Smith Nay - Cook 6 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDINGS - JANUARY 9, 1991 01/10/91 3. ANNUAL TRAFFIC BOARD EVALUATION Mr. Berridge stated that he would be happy to answer any questions regarding the Advisory Board Evaluation. No discussion. Person moved, Linhart seconded. CARRIED, to adopt and forward the Advisory Board Evaluation to the Mayor and City Council. TABLED ITEMS None. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. 1990 TRAFFIC BOARD ATTENDANCE REPORT Mr. Arambula congratulated Mrs. Linhart for perfect attendance in 1990. Mr. Arambula gave Mr. Riddle honorable mention. 2. LANSING MUNICIPAL PARKING SYSTEM FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING: JUNE 30, 1990. Mr. Berridge presented this information. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS 1. SNOW REMOVAL AROUND PARKING METERS Mrs. Linhart asked who was responsible for the removal of snow from around the meter posts. The snow is too high and it causes a problem for people using the meters. The area was around the Civic Arena on Allegan. Mr. Berridge stated he would look into this problem. 2. PEDESTRIAN STREET MARKING ON ALLEGAN STREET Mrs. Linhart stated it had been brought to her attention that the pavement marking (crosswalk) was missing on Allegan Street, by the Civic Arena. Mr. Berridge stated that there never was a crosswalk pavement marking, there are signs to remind people to not jay-walk. 3. ANN ARBOR "USER FRIENDLY NOTICE" Mr. Cook informed the Board about a newspaper article regarding Ann Arbor 7 TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDINGS - JANUARY 9, 1991 01/10/91 parking. The article stated that notices were sent to the residents of Ann Arbor requesting vehicles not be parked on the city street. This was a change in their current ordinance. Some people were out of town at the time the notice was sent, so they parked their vehicles on the street as usual. Tickets were issued and vehicles were towed. People disputed the action. The City of Ann Arbor is refunding roughly $300.00 to people that had incurred the cost of a ticket and towing. 4. MILLER ROAD SPEED LIMIT Mr. Arambula requested Mr. Berridge study the area of Miller Road east of Pennsylvania Avenue to upgrade the speed limit. Mr. Berridge stated that Council has already passed 30 MPH for that area. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:42 p.m. Respectfully submitted, --J�ANSING TRAFFIC BOARD David A. Berridge Secretary 8 CITY OF L.ANSING PUI31,IC SERVICE llEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF TIIE TRAFFIC I3OARD OF TIIE CITY OF LANSING MEETING OF OCTOBER 09, 1991 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Vice-chairperson Linhart. Roll Call Board Members Present: Cook, Fleck, Linhart, Person, Riddle, Smith, and Weis Board Member Absent: Arambula Motions for Excused Absences Mr. Cook inquired about Mr. Arambula. Mr. Berridge st.nted that Mr. Arambula had spoken to him regarding his new job. The new job requires him to cover a five state area for Ameritech. Ile hopes that after two to three months it will not require him to travel as much, and lie will be able to attend the meetings. Mr. Arambula also told Mr. Berridge that if he is in town, he will attend the meeting. Ile asked for the Board's consideration in this matter. Cook moved, Fleck seconded, CARRIED, to excuse Mr. Arambula from tonight's 'Traffic Board meeting. Visitors Chris Baryames, Betty Baryames, and Linda Iluckins Items for Suspension of Rules Mr. Berridge recommended that all Reports from the Secretary be considered as Action Items. Cook moved, Smith seconded, CARRIED, to consider all Reports from the Secretary as Action Items. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Cook requested an ameiidmeiit be made to the rnintttes on page 5, "OLD BUSINESS." Discussion followed regarding the interpretation of Mr. Knot's statement and the amendment. Cook moved, Fleck seconded, and Riddle seconded, CARRIED, to approve the minutes as amended from the meeting held September 11, 1991; the amendment was on page 5: OLD BUSINESS �uc� t�T (' T6 R Traffic Board Proceedings - October 09, 1991 Page 2 of 5 1. Traffic Board Rules of Administrative Procedure Mr. Knot presented his clients' (City Cot.tncil and the Mayor) view on abstention. The Council and Mayor are opposed to abstention; they feel it is not an acceptable standard. Discussion followed regarding obligation of the Board to vote on issues; the Board's intention for abstention; the number of Board members allowed to abstain; the right to abstain; 5.106 of the Charter was read; legal conflict (receipt of financial benefits) or receipt of indirect financial gain) or appearance of conflict (appears to be in conflict, nothing illegal but could be eaneeieeel perceived as ielir•eti1t€ilral�eifll-g�Iin conflict) ; approval of rules and procedures as to form; and forwarding the Traffic Board Rules of Administrative Procedure to City Council. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS 1. Parking Regulation Change: Kalamazoo Street (#91-40) The Board was asked for their t.uiderstanding and approval of the proposed metered parking spaces on Kalamazoo Street. Their consideration was appreciated. Chris Baryames, 1731 Nottingham 2. Parking Regulation Change: Wainwright Avenue (#91-41) The following resident spoke in favor of restricting parking on Wainwright Avenue for safety reasons. Linda Huckins, 4514 Stillwell COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS None. REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY 1. Parking Regulation Change: Kalamazoo Street (#91-40) Mr. Berridge presented this report and the recommendation of the Transportation Division. Mr. Person arrived at 7:15 p.m. Discussion followed regarding the 65 Foot measurement west of Grand Avenue; why three more metered parking spaces were not to be installed. The distance is taken from the center line of Grand Avenue not from the curb line. Maximum metered parking would be installed. Cook moved, Fleck seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the recommendation of the Transportation Division: North Side Traffic Board Proceedings - October 09, 1991 Page 3 of 5 '► "No Stopping Standing or Parking" on the north side of Kalamazoo between Grand Avenue and Capitol Avenue. South Side ♦ "No Parking At Ariy 'rime" on the soutli side of Kalamazoo Street from Capitol Avenue to a point 85 feet east of Capitol Avenue. ('Phis section is utilized as a shuttle bus stop. ) ♦ "90 Minute Parking 8AM - 611M" (metered) on the south side of Kalamazoo Street from 85 feet east of Capitol Avenue to a point 185 feet east of Capitol Avenue. ♦ "No Parking At Any 'Time" on the south side of Kalamazoo Street from 185 feet east of Capitol Avenue to a point 145 feet west of Waslington Avenue. (This section occupied by curb cuts and is utilized as a CATA bus stop. ) ♦ "90 Minute Parking 8AM - 61"M" (metered) on the south side of Kalamazoo Street from 80 feet west of Washington Avenue to a point 145 feet west of Washington Avenue. ♦ "No Parking At Any Time" oti the soutli side of Kalamazoo Street from Washington Avenue to a point 80 feet west of Washington Avenue. ♦ "No Parking - Truck Load Zone" on the south side of Kalamazoo Street from Washington Avenue to a point 180 feet east of Washington Avenue. (This section has a high curb and therefore can not be used for metered parking. ) 4 "No Parking At Any Time" on the south side of Kalamazoo Street from 180 feet east of Washington Avenue to a point 190 feet west of Grand Avenue. (This section is occupied by a curb cut. ) ♦ "90 Minute Parking 8AM - 61IM" (metered) on the south side of Kalamazoo Street from 65 feet west of Grand Avenue to a point 190 feet west of Grand Avenue. ♦ "No Parking At Any Time" on the south side of Kalamazoo Street from Grand Avenue to a point 65 feet west of Grand Avenue. 2. Parking Regulation Change: Wainwright Avenue (#91-41) Mr. Berridge presented this report and the Transportation Division's recommendation. Discussion followed regarding the automobile repair business and zoning. Cook moved, Fleck seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division's recommendation to prohibit parking on the east side of Wainwright Avenue from Jolly Road to 85 feet north of Jolly Road and on the west side of Wainwright Avenue from Jolly Road to 60 feet north of Jolly Road. Linda Huckins thanked the Board. Traffic Board Proceedings - October 09, 1991 Page 4 of 5 ACTION ITEMS None. TABLED ITEMS 1. Traffic Control Request: Maryland Avenue and May Street (#91-30) Mr. Berridge presented the supplemental report and the 'Transportation Division's recommendation. Discussion followed regarding the residents' response aii4 compliment to Mr. lRerridge's and Mrs. London's attention to their request. The letter complimenting Mr. Berridge and Mrs. London was circulated among the Board members. Fleck moved, Cook seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the 'Trarrshortation Division's recommendation to deny the request for the installation of stop signs on Maryland Avenue at May Street. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Mt. Hope Avenue and Cedar Street. Mr. Flecked asked about the left turn lane oil Cedar Street at Mt. Hope Avenue. Mr. Berridge explained that the left turn lame was being modified.• It was improperly aligned, they are in the process of lengthening the lane so that 'it will store eight to ten vehicles. The pavement markings will change and no signal changes are planned. 2. Traffic Counts Mr. Weis asked why traffic count-, were being taken at Pennsylvania Avenue, Health Care Court and Pacific Avenue_. Mr: Ber•r•idge exllained that the counts were being taken for informational purposes not fora specific study. Courits,ar.•e taken .each year at different locations. These counts had not beery taken for 4 to 5 years. Mr. Person then added that counts were being taken at Oakland Avenue and (,rand River Avenue. Mr. Berridge stated that the State takes those counts on nn nrrnual basis. i'he Transportation Division receives the State's counts in May or, June of the following year. The State's counts are taken for a one week period while the City's counts are taken for a 48 hour period. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS 1. Paint for Pavement Marking Traffic Board Proceedings - October 09, 1991 Page 5 of 5 Mr. Person asked what type of paint the City uses for the lot markings and where is the paint purchased. Mr. Berridge stated that lie would direct Mr. Person to Mr. Spagnolly. Mr. Berridge believes that small quantities of the paint can be purchased from Silver Lead. 2. Aurelius Road Mrs. Linhart asked that the damaged no parking signs oil northbound Aurelius Road south of Mt. Hope Avenue be repaired. Mr. Berridge stated lie would have it done. 3. Forrest Road and Aurelius Road Mrs. Linhart stated that the lot oil the corner of Forrest Road and Aurelius Road had been barricaded off by the school board. This causes a problem with vehicles parking on the side of the road. She requested tliat this area possibly be a no parking zone. Mr. Berridge stated that for special religious ceremonies this type of regulation is generally waived. Discussion regarding adequate parking for religious organizations continued. Churches are not generally forced to solve parking problems caused by special events held occasionally each year. ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF THE RULES None. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS None. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m. Respectfully submitted, LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD David A. Berridge Secretary CITY OF LANSING PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE TRAFFIC BOARD OF THE CITY OF LANSING MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 11, 1991 CORRECTED CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Vice-chairperson Linhart. Roll Call c l; -: Board Members Present: Cook, Fleck, Linhart, Person, Riddle, Smite Board Member Absent: Arambula, Weis cN.D _. Motions for Excused Absences 3 3 -_ Person moved, Cook seconded, CARRIED, to excuse Mr. Arambula and Mr. Weis from tonight's Traffic Board eting. 0 Visitors Michael B. Farrell, Lisa Preston, Judy Lunde, and Al Knot Items for Suspension of Rules Mr. Berridge recommended that all Reports from the Secretary be considered as Action Items. Person moved, Smith seconded, CARRIED, to consider all Reports from the Secretary as Action Items. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Cook moved, Fleck seconded, CARRIED, to approve the minutes from the meeting held August 14, 1991. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS 1. Traffic Signal Request: Capitol Avenue and Lenawee Street (##91-33) An attorney whose office is at 501 S. Capitol Avenue spoke. He complimented Mr. Spagnolly on his prompt attention to his request. However, he disagreed with the recommendation of the Transportation Division. He is in favor of a traffic signal for the safety of the pedestrians. He stated that crosswalks are insufficient; Michigan law does not protect pedestrians in the crosswalks. Michael Farrell, P. O. Box 40699 5. Traffic Control Request: Ray Street and Riley Street (#k91-37) Corrected Traffic Board Proceedings - September 11, 1991 Page 2 of 6 The following residents spoke in favor of a multi-way stop at Riley Street and Ray Street. Both were in favor for the safety of the children in the neighborhood. The 85th percentile speed of 30 mph to 34 mph was questioned; traffic appears to be traveling faster. A crossing guard was suggested to help the children cross safely. Ms. Smith asked when the traffic was the heaviest, all day or certain times during the day. The traffic is lighter mid-day, mornings and after school is dismissed is when the problem occurs. Lansing Police Department rarely patrols that area. Ms. Smith asked if the Lansing Police Department had been contacted. The Lansing Police Department was contacted, but they do not regularly patrol the area for speeding problems. Judy Lunde, 615 Riley Street Lisa Preston, 566 Riley Street COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS None. REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY 1. Traffic Signal Request: Capitol Avenue and Lenawee Street (#91-33) Mr. Berridge presented this report and the recommendation of the Transportation Division to deny the request to install a traffic signal at Capitol Avenue and Lenawee Street; and to install crosswalk lines on both the north and south legs of Capitol Avenue. Mr. Berridge added that he disagreed with Mr. Farrell statement that crosswalk did not have a legal standing in Michigan; it is Mr. Berridge's understanding that they do. Discussion followed. The crosswalks would not be like the crosswalks on the Washington Mall. The crosswalks would be painted north and south of Lenawee Street on Capitol Avenue. Cook moved, Smith seconded, CARRIED, to deny the request to install a traffic signal at Capitol Avenue and Lenawee Street; and to install crosswalk lines on both the north and south legs of Capitol Avenue. 2. Parking Regulation Change: Chestnut Street (#91-34) Mr. Ransom presented this report and the Transportation Division's recommendation to change the parking regulations in the 500 block of Chestnut Street from two-hour parking 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. to no parking on the west side of the street and from no parking to two-hour parking 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on the east side of the street. Discussion followed regarding the State workers parking in the area and the renovation of the apartment buildings. Corrected Traffic Board Proceedings - September 11, 1991 Page 3 of 6 Smith moved, Fleck seconded, CARRIED, to change the parking regulations in the 500 block of Chestnut Street from two- hour parking 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. to no parking on the west side of the street and from no parking to two-hour parking 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on the east side of the street. 3. Traffic Control Request: Maplewood Avenue and Rockford Road (#91-35) Mrs. London presented this report and the recommendation of the Transportation Division to install multi-way stop signs at Maplewood Avenue and Rockford Avenue and remove the adult crossing guard. No discussion. Fleck moved, Smith seconded, CARRIED, to install multi-way stop signs at Maplewood Avenue and Rockford Avenue and remove the adult crossing guard. 4. Traffic Control Request: Riley Street and Teel Avenue (#91-36) Mrs. London presented this report and the recommendation of the Transportation Division to deny the request for multi-way stop control at Riley Street and Teel Avenue. No discussion. Person moved, Smith seconded, CARRIED, to deny the request for multi-way stop control at Riley Street and Teel Avenue. 5. Traffic Control Request: Ray Street and Riley Street (#91-37) Mrs. London presented this report and the Transportation Division's recommendation to deny the request to install a multi-way stop control at Ray Street and Riley Street. Discussion followed regarding signs ("Slow Children Playing," speed limit) ; placement of a crossing guard; installation of a crosswalk; and the signing for a crosswalk (one sign in advance of the crosswalk and one at the crosswalk for each direction of traffic) . Person moved, Cook and Riddle seconded, CARRIED, to install a crosswalk and signing on Riley Street. yea - Cook, Linhart, Person, Riddle, Smith Discussion followed regarding crosswalks as a viable option; the volume was compared to other locations; and Lansing Police Department enforcement of the crosswalk. yea - Fleck 6. Traffic Control Request: Beaujardin Drive and Trappers Cove Trail (#91-38) Mrs. London presented this report and the recommendation of the Transportation Division Corrected Traffic Board Proceedings - September 11, 1991 Page 4 of 6 to install a yield sign on Trappers Cove Trail at Beaujardin Drive. No discussion. Cook moved, Fleck seconded, CARRIED, to install a yield sign on Trappers Cove Trail at Beaujardin Drive. 7. Parking Regulation Change: Wayburn Road (#91-39) Mrs. London presented this report and the recommendation of the Transportation Division to prohibit parking from 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. , except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, on the south side of Wayburn Road between Washington Avenue and Kensington Road. Discussion followed regarding this being the last block that is effected by Ingham Medical Center employees parking. (This is not the last block where it could be a problem.) The changes in parking regulations are done based upon citizen requests, that is why the entire area is not all changed at once. Fleck moved, Smith seconded, CARRIED, to prohibit parking from 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. , except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, on the south side of Wayburn Road between Washington Avenue and Kensington Road. yea - Fleck, Linhart, Person, Riddle, Smith nay - Cook ACTION ITEMS None. TABLED ITEMS 1. Traffic Control Request: Maryland Avenue and May Street (#91-30) (Staff to meet with citizens on September 18, 1991.) Person moved, Fleck seconded, CARRIED, to leave Traffic Control Request: Maryland Avenue and May Street (#91-30) , tabled for another month, or until the new studies could be completed. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Nighttime Parking Operation Mr. Berridge informed the Board about the changes in the Parking System. The nighttime parking operation will begin September 16, 1991. Lot #2's rate will be $1.00 upon entry and the garages will charge the normal daily rate of 700/hour. One full-time position was eliminated; two full-time positions were created; and six part-time positions were created. The estimated net income is $135,000. The Transportation Division is trying to inform everyone of the changes by placing notices on vehicles and in night notice envelopes, and Corrected Traffic Board Proceedings - September 11, 1991 Page 5 of 6 a media advisory is to be issued. Discussion followed regarding the number of vehicles that would be in the facilities (prior to implementation the North Capitol Garage has been full) ; the time Lot 2 entry fee would be charged (5:00 p.m. ) ; and the affect on the permit parkers (no permit spaces would be held back, but if the permit parker does not leave, the permit will be valid with no evening parking fee) . OLD BUSINESS 1. Traffic Board Rules of Administrative Procedure Mr. Knot presented his clients' (City Council and the Mayor) view on abstention. The Council and Mayor are opposed to abstention; they feel it is not an acceptable standard. Discussion followed regarding obligation of the Board to vote on issues; the Board's intention for abstention; the number of Board members allowed to abstain; the right to abstain; 5.106 of the Charter was read; legal conflict (receipt of financial benefits or receipt of indirect financial gain) or appearance of conflict (appears to be in conflict, nothing illegal but could be perceived as conflict) ; approval of rules and procedures as to form; and forwarding the Traffic Board Rules of Administrative Procedure to City Council. Fleck moved, Person and Smith seconded, CARRIED, to change paragraph 3.9 VOTING of the Traffic Board Rules of Administrative Procedure to: Voting shall be recorded by verbal yeas and nays, unless other-wise ordered by the Chairperson. Every member present shall vote unless disqualified due to a conflict of interest. The Board members thanked Mr. Knot for attending the meeting and answering questions. NEW BUSINESS 1. Jolly Road Mrs. Linhart asked about speed limit signs on Jolly Road. She stated she saw only one in the mile stretch just east of Aurelius Road. She was not sure if Dunckel Road was posted correctly. She requested one be installed eastbound on Jolly Road east of Aurelius Road and one east of Dunckel Road. 2. Collins Road Mrs. Linhart suggested a bike path on Collins Road for the safety of bikers. There is a rise in the road beyond Motor Wheel and this creates a possible safety hazard for someone on a bike. She asked if the road was wide enough. Mr. Berridge told her he would check into it. ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF THE RULES 5 Corrected Traffic Board Proceedings - September 11, 1991 Page 6 of 6 None. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS None. ADJOURNMENT Cook moved, Smith seconded, CARRIED, to adjourn the meeting. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:52 p.m. Respectfully submitted, LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD David A. Berridge Secretary 6 CITY OF LANSING PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE TRAFFIC BOARD OF TIIE CITY OF LANSING MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 11, 1991 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Vice-chairperson Linhart. t� C-0 Roll Call Board Members Present: Cook, Fleck, Linhart, Person, Riddle, Smith Board Member Absent: Arambula, Weis Motions for Excused Absences CID Person moved, Cook seconded, • ~ CARRIED, to excuse Mr. Arambula and Mr. Weis from tonight's Traffic Board meeting. Visitors Michael B . Farrell, Lisa Preston, Judy Lunde, and Al Knot Items for Suspension of Rules Mr. Berridge recommended that all Reports from the Secretary be considered as Action Items. Person moved, Smith seconded, CARRIED, to consider all Reports from the Secretary as Action Items. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Cook moved, Fleck seconded, CARRIED, to approve the minutes from the meeting held August 14, 1991 . PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS I . Traffic Control Request: Maryland Avenue and May Street (#91-30) An attorney whose office is at 501 S. Capitol Avenue spoke. He complimented Mr. Spagnolly on his prompt attention to his request. However, he disagreed with the recommendation of the Transportation Division. IIe is in favor a of a traffic signal for the safety of the pedestrians. Ile stated that crosswalks are insufficient; Michigan law does not protect pedestrians in the crosswalks. Michael Farrell, P. O. Box 40699 5. Traffic Control Request: Ray Street and Riley Street (#91-37) Traffic Board Proceedings - September 11 , 1991 Page 2 of 6 The following residents spoke in favor of a multi-way stop at Riley Street and Ray Street. Both were in favor for the safety of the children in the neighborhood. The 85th percentile speed of 30 mph to 34 mph was questioned; traffic appears to be traveling faster. A crossing guard was suggested to help the children cross safely. Ms. Smith asked when the traffic was the heaviest, all day or certain times during the day. The traffic is lighter mid-day, mornings and after school is dismissed is when the problem occurs. Lansing Police Department rarely patrols that area. Ms. Smith asked if the Lansing Police Department had been contacted. The'Lansing Police Department was contacted, but they do not regularly patrol the area for speeding problems. Judy Lunde, 615 Riley Street Lisa Preston, 566 Riley Street COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS None. REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY 1. Traffic Signal Request: Capitol Avenue and Lenawee Street (#91-33) Mr. Berridge presented this report and the recommendation of the Transportation Division to deny the request to install a traffic signal at Capitol Avenue and Lenawee Street; and to install crosswalk lines on both the north and south legs of Capitol Avenue. Mr. Berridge added that he disagreed with Mr. Farrell statement that crosswalk did not have a legal standing in Michigan; it is Mr. Berridge's understanding that they do. Discussion followed. The crosswalks would not be like the crosswalks on the Washington Mall. The crosswalks would be painted north and south of Lenawee Street on Capitol Avenue. Cook moved, Smith seconded, CARRIED, to deny the request to install a traffic signal at Capitol Avenue and Lenawee Street; and to install crosswalk lines on both the north and south legs of Capitol Avenue. 2. Parking Regulation Change: Chestnut Street (#91-34) Mr. Ransom presented this report and the Transportation Division's recommendation to change the parking regulations in the 500 block of Chestnut Street from two-hour parking 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. to no parking on the west side of the street and from no parking to two-hour parking 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on the east side of the street. Discussion followed regarding the State workers parking in the area and the renovation of the apartment buildings. Traffic Board Proceedings - September 11, 1991 Page 3 of 6 Smith moved, Fleck seconded, CARRIED, to change the parking regulations in the 500 block of Chestnut Street from two- hour parking 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. to no parking on the west side of the street and from no parking to two-hour parking 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on the east side of the street. 3. Traffic Control Request: Maplewood Avenue and Rockford Road (#91-35) Mrs. London presented this report and the recommendation of the Transportation Division to install multi-way stop signs at Maplewood Avenue and Rockford Avenue and remove the adult crossing guard. No discussion. Fleck moved, Smith seconded, CARRIED, to install multi-way stop signs at Maplewood Avenue and Rockford Avenue and remove the adult crossing guard. 4. Traffic Control Request: Riley Street and Teel Avenue (#91-36) Mrs.' London presented this report and the recommendation of the Transportation Division to deny the request for multi-way stop control at Riley Street and Teel Avenue. No discussion. Person moved, Smith seconded, CARRIED, to deny the request for multi-way stop control at Riley Street and Teel Avenue. 5. Traffic Control Request: Ray Street and Riley Street (#91-37) Mrs. London presented this report and the Transportation Division's recommendation to deny the request to install a multi-way stop control at Ray Street and Riley Street. Discussion followed regarding signs ("Slow Children Playing," speed limit) ; placement of a crossing guard; installation of a crosswalk; and the signing for a crosswalk (one sign in advance of the crosswalk and one at the crosswalk for each direction of traffic) . Person moved, Cook and Riddle seconded, CARRIED, to install a crosswalk and signing on Riley Street. yea - Cook, Linhart, Person, Riddle, Smith Discussion followed regarding crosswalks as a viable option; the volume was compared to other locations; and Lansing Police Department enforcement of the crosswalk. yea - Fleck 6. Traffic Control Request: Beaujardin Drive and Trappers Cove Trail (#91-38) Mrs. London presented this report and the recommendation of the Transportation Division Traffic Board Proceedings - September 11, 1991 Page 4 of 6 to install a yield sign on Trappers Cove Trail at Beaujardin Drive. No discussion. Cook moved, Fleck seconded, CARRIED, to install a yield sign on Trappers Cove Trail at Beaujardin Drive. 7. Parking Regulation Change: Wayburn Road (#91-39) Mrs. London presented this report and the recommendation of the Transportation Division to prohibit parking from 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. , except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, on the south side of Wayburn Road between Washington Avenue and Kensington Road'. Discussion followed regarding this being the last block that is effected by Ingham Medical Center employees parking. (This is not the last block where it could be a problem. ) The changes in parking regulations are done based upon citizen requests, that is why the entire area is not all changed at once. Fleck moved, Smith seconded, CARRIED, to prohibit parking from 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. , except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, on the south side of Wayburn Road between Washington Avenue and Kensington Road. yea - Fleck, Linhart, Person, Riddle, Smith nay - Cook ACTION ITEMS None. TABLED ITEMS 1 . Traffic Control Request: Maryland Avenue and May Street (#91-30) (Staff to meet with citizens on September 18, 1991 . ) Person moved, Fleck seconded, CARRIED, to leave Traffic Control Request: Maryland Avenue and May Street (#91-30) , tabled for another month, or until the new studies could be completed. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Nighttime Parking Operation Mr. Berridge informed the Board about the changes in the Parking System. The nighttime parking operation will begin September 16, 1991 . Lot #2's rate will be $1 .00 upon entry and the garages will charge the normal daily rate of 700/hour. One full-time position was eliminated; two full-time positions were created; and six part-time positions were created. The estimated net income is $135,000. The Transportation Division is trying to inform everyone of the changes by placing notices on vehicles and in night notice envelopes, and Traffic Board Proceedings - September 11 , 1991 Page 5 of 6 a media advisory is to be issued. Discussion followed regarding the number of vehicles that would be in the facilities (prior to implementation the North Capitol Garage has been full) ; the time Lot 2 entry fee would be charged (5:00 p.m. ) ; and the affect on the permit parkers (no permit spaces would be held back, but if the permit parker does not leave, the permit will be valid with no evening parking fee) . OLD BUSINESS 1. Traffic Board Rules of Administrative Procedure Mr! Knot presented his clients' (City Council and the Mayor) view on abstention. The Council and Mayor are opposed to abstention; they feel it is not an acceptable standard. Discussion followed regarding obligation of the Board to vote on issues; the Board's intention for abstention; the number of Board members allowed to abstain; the rights to abstain; 5.106 of the Charter was read; legal conflict (receipt of financial benefits) or appearance of conflict (appears to be in conflict, nothing illegal but could be conceived as indirect`financial gain) ; approval of rules and procedures as to form; and forwarding the Traffic Board Rules of Administrative Procedure to City Council. Fleck moved, Person and Smith seconded, CARRIED, to change paragraph 3.9 VOTING of the Traffic Board Rules of Administrative Procedure to: Voting shall be recorded by verbal yeas and nays, unless other-wise ordered by the Chairperson. Every member present shall vote unless disqualified due to a conflict of interest. The Board members thanked Mr. Knot for attending the meeting and answering questions. NEW BUSINESS 1 . Jolly Road Mrs. Linhart asked about speed limit signs on Jolly Road. She stated she saw only one in the mile stretch just east of Aurelius Road. She was not sure if Dunckel Road was posted correctly. She requested one be installed eastbound on Jolly Road east of Aurelius Road and one east of Dunckel Road. 2. Collins Road Mrs. Linhart suggested a bike path on Collins Road for the safety of bikers. There is a rise in the road beyond Motor Wheel and this creates a possible safety hazard for someone on a bike. She asked if the road was wide enough. Mr. Berridge told her he would check into it. ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF THE RULES 5 Traffic Board Proceedings - September 11, 1991 Page 6 of 6 None. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS None. ADJOURNMENT Cook moved, Smith seconded, CARRIED, to adjourn the meeting. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:52 p.m. ., - Respectfully submitted, LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD David A. Berridge g Secretary 6 Iu CITY OF LANSING PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENtDY .- - — TRANSPORTATION DIVISION '91 SEPl? PM 2 30 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE TRAFFIC BOARD OF THE CITY OF LANSING MEETING OF AUGUST 14, 1991 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Vice-Chairperson Linhart. Roll Call Board Members Present: Cook, Fleck, Linhart, Riddle, Weis Board Member Absent: Arambula, Person, Smith Motions for Excused Absences Cook moved, Riddle seconded, CARRIED, to excuse Mr. Arambula and Mr. Person from tonight's Traffic Board meeting. Visitbrs Steve Kimball, Linda Kimball, Theron Smith, Helen Smith, Trisha Lack, Janice Whitlock, Gordon Harder, Lisa Harder and Lee Canterbury Items for Suspension of Rules Mr. Berridge recommended that all Reports from the Secretary be considered as Action Items. Weis moved, Cook seconded, CARRIED, to consider all Reports from the Secretary as Action Items. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Cook moved, Fleck seconded, CARRIED, to approve the minutes from the meeting held July 10, 1991 . PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS 1. Traffic Control Request: Maryland Avenue and May Street (#91-30) The following residents spoke in favor of installation of a four-way stop. They feel the four-way stop would slow traffic and provide safety for the children in the neighborhood. The neighborhood is changing from elderly residents to young families. Mrs. London was complimented on answering all their questions. However, concerns were raised regarding the traffic volume; (volume was reduced because school is out, and no ball game was being played in the park on the day the study was performed) ; the speed study; (equipment for the speed study was placed to close to the intersections, traffic would be traveling slower) ; and the reason for stop signs on all cross-streets at May Street except Maryland Traffic Board Proceedings - August 14, 1991 Page 2 of 5 Avenue. (Maryland Avenue is the only street that does not have stop signs. ) Helen Smith, 805 Maryland Avenue Linda Kimball, 721 Maryland Avenue Janice Whitlock, 1502 May Street COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS None. REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY 1. Traffic Control Request: Maryland Avenue and May Street (#k91-30) Mrs. London presented this report. She responded to the public's questions regarding the volume study and speed study. She stated that the'volume count was taken July 24 and 25, 1991, so school would not be in session; she did not know if a ball game was played or not. The counters used in the speed study should have been placed approaching the intersection. Mrs. London had not checked the placement. Mrs. London than presented the recommendation of the Transportation Division that the existing stop signs on May Street at Maryland Avenue remain in place and the request for the installation of stop signs on Maryland Avenue at May Street be denied. Discussion followed regarding the volume of traffic to warrant a four-way stop (500 vehicles per hour for eight consecutive hours entering all legs; the volume may be lowered 70 percent for 40 mph speeds) ; the speed limit; the traffic volume at intersections that warrant four-way stop signs (volume doubled compared to Maryland Avenue, around 3500 or higher on both May Street and Maryland Avenue) ; the intent of the Transportation Division to make Maryland Avenue a "cut-through" from Saginaw Street to Oakland Avenue (result of one-way street network) ; and the reason stop controls were installed on Mahlon Street, Clark Street, Cleveland Street, and Johnson Avenue and not on Maryland Avenue. Cook moved, Riddle seconded, to concur with the Transportation Division's recommendation that the existing stop signs on May Street at Maryland Avenue remain in place; the request for the installation of stop signs on Maryland Avenue at May Street be denied; and to study the area and consider removal of the other stop signs. Discussion continued regarding traffic using Maryland Avenue to get to the golf course; another volume count after school is in session; warranted stop signs on other streets; and the need to research the reasons the other stop signs were installed. FAILED, to concur with the Transportation Division's recommendation that the existing stop signs on May Street at Maryland Avenue remain in place; the request for the installation of stop signs on Maryland Avenue at May Street be denied; and to study the area and consider removal of the other stop signs. yea - Cook, Linhart, Riddle, Weis nay - Fleck Traffic Board Proceedings - August 14, 1991 Page 3 of 5 Cook moved, Fleck seconded, CARRIED, to reconsider Report from the Secretary (#91-30) Cook moved, Fleck seconded, CARRIED, to table the Report from the Secretary (#91-30) , Traffic Control Request: Maryland Avenue and May Street until additional research is completed. 2. Parking Regulation Change: Moores River Drive (#91-31) Mrs. London presented this report and the recommendation of the Transportation Division to prohibit parking on both sides of Moores River Drive from Mt. Hope Avenue to 392 feet east of Mt. Hope Avenue,'and to prohibit parking from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. from 392 feet east of Mt. Hope Avenue to Westgate Road. No discussion. Cook moved, Riddle seconded, CARRIED, to prohibit parking on both sides of Moores River Drive from Mt. Hope Avenue to 392 feet east of Mt. Hope Avenue, and to prohibit parking from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. from 392 feet east of Mt. Hope Avenue to Westgate Road. 3. Traffic Control Request: Cedar Court and Louis Street (#91-32) Mrs. London presented this report and the recommendation of the Transportation Division to install a stop sign on Cedar Court at Louis Street. Discussion followed regarding the sight obstruction. Cook moved, Weis seconded, CARRIED, to install a stop sign on Cedar Court at Louis Street. ACTION ITEMS None. TABLED ITEMS None. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Traffic Board member roster. 2. H R C's Traffic Tips (Volume 1, Issue 2, July 1991) . 3. T S A Newsletter (Volume 26, No. 3, May-June 1991) . OLD BUSINESS 1 . Traffic Board Rules of Administrative Procedure Traffic Board Proceedings - August 14, 1991 Page 4 of 5 Mr. Berridge made the announcement that Mr. Knot, City Attorney, had volunteered to attend tonight's Traffic Board meeting to discuss the rules of administrative procedure with the Board members. Mr. Berridge requested he reschedule and attend the September's meeting since some of the Board members would be absent from tonight's meeting. Mr. Knot will be attending next month's Traffic Board meeting. NEW BUSINESS 1. Cedar Street Speed Limit Mr. Cook requested Mr. Berridge to investigate the feasibility of increasing the speed limit on Cedar Street between Elm Street and Jolly Road. Mr. Berridge stated that Cedar is a State trunkline, but he would write a request to the State to increase the speed limit. He went on to explain some of the problems with increasing the speed limit: exiting driveways, turning movements, and traffic signal timing. 2. Mt. Hope Avenue Pavement Markings Mrs. Linhart stated that the white pavement markings are not visible on Mt. Hope Avenue between Cedar Street and Herbert Street. Mr. Berridge stated that Mt. Hope Avenue is scheduled to be remarked both east and west of Cedar Street. 3. Forest Road and Aurelius Road Mrs. Linhart informed the Board that guardrails had been installed at the parking lot entrances on Forest Road and Aurelius Road. The guardrails were installed to eliminate vehicles cutting through the parking lot. 4. Traffic Board Rules of Administrative Procedure Mr. Riddle inquired about the City Attorney attending the September Traffic Board meeting. He asked how the Board should prepare for regarding his visit. Mr. Cook felt Mr. Knot should prepare a brief and send it to the board members. Mr. Berridge stated that the real issue is the abstention rule. Mr. Berridge than explained Mr. Knot's responsibilities as the City Attorney. He stated that Mr. Knot may need to address two issues: the Charter; and how to get the Traffic Board Rules of Administrative Procedure to City Council if Mr. Knot does not agree with them. Cook moved, Fleck seconded, to direct Mr. Berridge to write Mr. Knot a memo and request a written response regarding the Rules from him to be circulated for Traffic Board review prior to the next meeting. Discussion continued regarding the City Attorney's role in the process of approving the Traffic Board Rules of Administrative Procedure; the Charter; the delay in approval as to form; the visit producing a positive result; the Rules that the Board is now functioning under; the possibility of a violation of the Charter; and the Board's responsibility regarding the Rules. FAILED, to direct Mr. Berridge to write Mr. Knot a memo and request a written response from him to be circulated for the Traffic Board review. Traffic Board Proceedings - August 14, 1991 Page 5 of 5 yea - Cook, Fleck, Linhart nay - Riddle, Weis Discussion continued regarding the Traffic Board's role and responsibilities; the Traffic Board creating and having a powerful presence; the City Attorney's responsibilities; the Charter; and whether the Traffic Board's function has been "watered down" or not. ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF THE RULES None. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS None. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:26 p.m. Respectfully submitted, LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD �at4 4, � David A. Berridge Secretary Traffic Board Proceedings - July 10, 1991 Page 2 of 6 William D. Badgero, 3839 Stimson Road, Eaton Rapids 3. Parking Regulation Change Request: Washington Avenue (#91-27) A Learning Care Center, Inc. representative stated he was there to answer any questions the Board may have on this issue. Dan Stouffer, 700 W. Willow 4. Speed Hump Installation Request and Installation and Removal Process (#91-26) Mr. Berridge recommended that the Board consider the Ms. Susan Elms-Barclay letter read in its entirety. Linhart moved, Riddle seconded, CARRIED, to consider the Ms. Elms-Barlcay's letter regarding the speed hump installation report read in its entirety. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 1 . Letters from Mr. D. D. Wood and Mr. W. D. Badgero, regarding "No Standing, Stopping or Parking" prohibition on Division Street. Received and placed on file. 2. Survey results from The Urban Transportation Monitor, March 29, 1991 . Received and placed on file. 3. Letter from Mr. Dan Stouffer, regarding day care center drop-off and pick-up on S. Washington Avenue. Received and placed on file. 4. Letter from Ms. Susan Elms-Barclay regarding speed humps. Received and placed on file. Discussion regarding Communications and Petitions #2: Mr. Berridge stated it is from a private publication. Professional Engineers are surveyed around the country on various issues. This survey reflects the Professional Engineers' opinions on neighborhood traffic control techniques. REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY 1. Parking Regulation Change Request: Johnson Street (#91-25) Mrs. London presented this report and the recommendation of the Transportation Division staff to prohibit parking on the west side of Johnson Street north of Oakland Avenue. Traffic Board Proceedings - July 10, 1991 Page 3 of 6 No discussion. Cook moved, Riddle and Linhart seconded, CARRIED, to prohibit parking on the west side of Johnson Street north of Oakland Avenue. 2. Speed Hump Installation Request and Installation and Removal Process (#91-26) Mrs. London presented this report and the recommendation of the Transportation Division staff to not install speed humps on any residential city street because of the potential hazard speed humps create and the high installation cost; and to adopt the speed hump installation and removal process. Discussion followed regarding speed humps: damage caused by speed humps; Mrs. London was complemented on her report (how thorough and well written it was) ; speed humps are attractive nuisances; snow removal; noise vibrations caused by speed humps. The positive aspects of speed humps were discussed and given for the reason for having the installation and removal process. Weis moved, Person seconded, CARRIED, to not install speed humps on any residential city street because of the potential hazard speed humps create and the high installation cost; and to adopt the speed hump installation and removal process. 3. Parking Regulation Change Request: Washington Avenue (#91-27) Mr. Ransom presented this report and the Transportation Division recommendation to amend the parking regulation from 90-minute Metered Parking 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM to No Parking 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and No Parking 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM and 90-minute Metered Parking 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM for the five parking spaces in the 400 block South Washington Avenue, in front of the Learning Care, Inc. No discussion followed. Cook moved, Linhart seconded, CARRIED, to amend the parking regulation from 90-minute Metered Parking 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM to No Parking 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and No Parking 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM and 90- minute Metered Parking 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM for the five parking spaces in the 400 block South Washington Avenue, in front of the Learning Care, Inc. 4. No Stopping, Standing, Parking Request: Division Street (#91-28) Mr. Berridge presented this report and the Transportation Division recommendation to install a "No Stopping, Standing or Parking" prohibition on the west side of Division Street between Main Street and William Street. No discussion. Fleck moved, Riddle and Linhart seconded, CARRIED, to install a "No Stopping, Standing or Parking" prohibition on the west side of Traffic Board Proceedings - July 10, 1991 Page 4 of 6 Division Street between Main Street and William Street. 5. Parking Regulation Change Request: Kalamazoo Street and Allegan Street (#91-29) Mr. Berridge presented this report and the recommendation of the Transportation Division staff: ► "No Parking Any Time" on the north side of Kalamazoo Street from Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard - Logan Street (southbound) to a point 255 feet west of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard - Logan Street (southbound) . ► "No Stopping, Standing, or Parking 7AM - GPM Except Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays" on the north side of Kalamazoo Street from Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard - Logan Street (northbound) to a point 305 feet east of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard - Logan Street (northbound) . ► "No Parking 7AM - 6PM Except Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays" on the south side of Kalamazoo Street from Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard - Logan Street (northbound) to a point 115 feet west of Butler Street. (This will affect eight houses during the business day. Parking will be permitted evenings and weekends. ) ► "No Parking At Any Time" on the north side of Allegan Street from Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard - Logan Street (southbound) to a point 260 feet west of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard - Logan Street (southbound) . Discussion followed regarding the measurements, the difference in the reference point, and the difference in the parking prohibitions. Weis moved, Linhart seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division's recommendations: ► "No Parking Any Time" on the north side of Kalamazoo Street from Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard - Logan Street (southbound) to a point 255 feet west of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard - Logan Street (southbound) . ► No Stopping, Standing, or Parking 7AM - 6PM Except Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays" on the north side of Kalamazoo Street from Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard - Logan Street (northbound) to a point 305 feet east of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard - Logan Street (northbound) . ► No Parking 7AM - 6PM Except Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays" on the south side of Kalamazoo Street from Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard - Logan Street (northbound) to a point 115 feet west of Butler Street. ► "No Parking At Any Time" on the north side of Allegan Street from Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard - Logan Street (southbound) to a point 260 feet west of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard - Logan Street (southbound) . Traffic Board Proceedings - July 10, 1991 Page 5 of 6 ACTION ITEMS 1 . Election of Traffic Board officers. Mrs. Linhart nominated Mr. Arambula for Chairperson, Mr. Person seconded, and Mr. Arambula accepted the nomination. Cook moved, Linhart seconded, CARRIED, that the nominations be closed and a unanimous ballot be cast. Mr. Person nominated Mrs. Linhart for Vice-chairperson, Mr. Cook seconded, and Mrs. Linhart accepted the nomination. Cook moved, Person seconded, CARRIED, that the nominations be closed and a unanimous ballot be cast. TABLED ITEMS None. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1 . Traffic Board member roster. One correction: Mr. Fleck's home phone number is 374-7113 Mr. Berridge brought Mrs. Linhart's reappointment to the Board's attention. 2. Traffic Board attendance record. OLD BUSINESS 1 . Traffic Board Rules of Administrative Procedure Mr. Weis asked what the status was on the Traffic Board's Rules of Administrative Procedure. Mr. Berridge stated that the rules were not approved as to form by the City Attorney. The Board may write or instruct Mr. Berridge to write a letter to Mr. Knot. No further action taken or discussion by the Board. 2. Pennsylvania and Saginaw Traffic Signal Mr. Person asked if the Transportation Division was aware that the signal at Pennsylvania and Saginaw was out of sequence. Mr. Berridge stated that the Transportation was experiencing problems with telecommunications prior to the storm Sunday and that the storm compounded the problems. However, the Transportation Division is aware of the problems and working to correct them as soon as possible. NEW BUSINESS 1 . Excused Absence for Mr. Person Traffic Board Proceedings - July 10, 1991 Page 6 of 6 Mr. Person announced that he would be out-of-state for the August Board meeting and asked for an excused absence. ITEMS FOR. SUSPENSION OF THE RULES None. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS None. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:46 p.m. Respectfully submitted, LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD �Y David A. Berridge Secretary CITY OF LANSING PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DIVISION cA OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE c�fl •' TRAFFIC BOARD OF THE CITY OF LANSING MEETING OF APRIL 10, 1991 c� r- CALL TO ORDER Z-3The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by Chairperson Arambula N G? Roll Call rn Board Members Present: Arambula, Linhart, Person, Riddle, Smith, Weis Board Member Absent: Cook, Fleck Motions for Excused Absences Weis moved, Smith seconded, CARRIED, to excuse Mr. Cook and Mr. Fleck from tonight's Traffic Board meeting. Visitors Mervin Eyer, Julie Teed, Randy Eberbach, Yvette E. Bryant, Robert Teed, Millie Caesar, Kathy Scieszka, Janet Pohl, and Joseph M. Slavik Items for Suspension of Rules Mr. Berridge recommended all Reports from the Secretary be considered as Action Items. Smith moved, Person seconded, CARRIED, to consider all Reports from the Secretary as Action Items. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Smith moved, Linhart seconded, CARRIED, to approve the minutes from the meeting held March 27, 1991 . PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS 1. Traffic Control Request: Kensington Road and Wayburn Road (#91-14) 2. Parking Regulation Change Request: Kensington Road (#91-15) 3. Parking Regulation Change Request: Wakefield Avenue (#91-16) The following resident stated a stop sign is preferred on Wayburn Road at Kensington Road but was satisfied with the Transportation Division's recommendations. Mrs. London was complimented, he feels she does an excellent job. Mervin Eyer, 326 Kensington Road 5. Baker Street Traffic Study (#91-18) The following spoke in favor of four-way stop control at Baker Street and Linval Street, at Bailey Street and Baker Street, at Baker Street and Lyons Street, and at Baker Street and TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDINGS - APRIL 10, 1991 Page 2 of 5 Donora Street. It is believed stop controls would provide speed control; safety of the children in the neighborhood; reduce accidents; and decrease drug trafficking in the area. Mrs. London was again complimented for doing an excellent job. A petition with an estimated 660 signatures was presented. Julie Teed, 701 Baker Street Robert Teed, 701 Baker Street Millie Caesar, 1436 Ada Street Joseph Slavik, 5515 Marsh Road Randy Eberbach, 253 Horton 6. Lenore Avenue Area Traffic Study (#91-19) The following residents spoke in favor of "No Through Traffic" signs; multi-way stop control; speed enforcement; speed limit signs; "No Trucks" signs; and turning restrictions at the alley in the Lenore Avenue area. They feel these are necessary for the safety of the children and elderly in the neighborhood; and to keep the neighborhood clean. The accuracy of the traffic count conducted by the Transportation Division was questioned. Janet Pohl, 2100 Quentin Avenue Kathy Scieszka, 1619 Lenore Avenue COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS None. REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY 1. Traffic Control Request: Kensington Road and Wayburn Road (#91-14) Mrs. London presented this report and the Transportation Division's recommendation to install yield signs on Wayburn Road at Kensington Road. No discussion. Person moved, Smith seconded, CARRIED, to install yield signs on Wayburn Road at Kensington Road. 2. Parking Regulation Change Request: Kensington Road (#91-15) Mrs. London presented this report and the Transportation Division's recommendation to prohibit parking from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. , except Saturdays and Sundays, on Kensington Road between Washington Avenue and Wakefield Avenue; and to change the parking regulation on Kensington Road between Wakefield Avenue and Wayburn Road to no parking 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. , except Saturdays and Sundays. Discussion followed regarding the regulations on Strathmore Avenue, elimination of hospital employee parking with the 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. parking restriction (excellent idea) and the hospital's plan to increase parking. Smith moved, Linhart seconded, CARRIED, to prohibit parking from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. , except Saturdays and Sundays, on Kensington Road between Washington Avenue and Wakefield Avenue; and to TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDINGS - APRIL 10, 1991 Page 3 of 5 change the parking regulation on Kensington Road between Wakefield Avenue and Wayburn Road to no parking 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. , except Saturdays and Sundays. 3. Parking Regulation Change Request: Wakefield Avenue (#91-16) Mrs. London presented this report and the recommendation of the Transportation Division to change the parking regulations on the west side of Wakefield Avenue between Kensington Road and Strathmore Avenue to no parking from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. , except Saturdays and Sundays. No discussion. Riddle moved, Linhart seconded, CARRIED, to change the parking regulations on the west side of Wakefield Avenue between Kensington Road and Strathmore Avenue to no parking from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. , except Saturdays and Sundays. 4.. Parking Regulation Change Request: Rulison Street (#91-17) Mrs. London presented this report and the Transportation Division's recommendation to prohibited parking on the west side of Rulison Street between West Lenawee Street and West Hillsdale Street. No discussion. Weis moved, Smith and Linhart seconded, CARRIED, to prohibited parking on the west side of Rulison Street between West Lenawee Street and West Hillsdale Street. 5. Baker Street Traffic Study (#91-18) Mrs. London presented this report and the recommendation of the Transportation Division to deny the request for multi-way stops at Baker Street and Linval Street, Bailey Street and Baker Street, Baker Street and Lyons Avenue and Baker Street and Donora Street. Discussion followed regarding the Michigan Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices volume warrants (500 vehicles per hour or 5 right-angle accidents in one year) conducting a speed study, impact on residents if this issue is delayed, number of signatures on the petition, and length of time needed to complete a speed study. Smith moved, Riddle seconded, CARRIED, to table this report until after a speed study was completed. 6. Lenore Avenue Area Traffic Study (#91-19) Mrs. London presented this report and the recommendation of the Transportation Division to deny the request for "No Through Traffic" signs and multi-way stop control at Lenore Avenue and Quentin Avenue; to deny the request for speed limit signs and increased enforcement on Lenore Avenue (speed limit signs are already in place) ; to install a "Trucks - No Left Turn" sign at the alley exit on Boston Boulevard; and to install a "Trucks - No Right Turn" sign at the alley exit on Pattengill Avenue. Discussion followed regarding the accuracy of the traffic counts and how counters are set TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDINGS - APRIL 10, 1991 Page 4 of 5 up. It was stated the counts are accurate. Weis moved, Smith and Linhart seconded, CARRIED, to deny the request for "No Through Traffic" signs and multi-way stop control at Lenore Avenue and Quentin Avenue; to deny the request for speed limit signs and increased enforcement on Lenore Avenue (speed limit signs are already in place) ; to install a "Trucks - No Left Turn" sign at the alley exit on Boston Boulevard; and to install a "Trucks - No Right Turn" sign at the alley exit on Pattengill Avenue. 7. Adult Crossing Guard Request: Oakland Avenue and Walnut Street (#91-20) Mr. Spagnolly presented this report and the Transportation Division's recommendation to place an adult crossing guard at the intersection of Oakland Avenue and Walnut Street. No discussion. Linhart moved, Smith seconded, CARRIED, to place an adult crossing guard at the intersection of Oakland Avenue and Walnut Street. ACTION ITEMS None. TABLED ITEMS None. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1 . Traffic Board membership application - Charles A. Fleck. 2. Traffic Board member updated address list. 3. H R C's "Traffic Tips", volume 1, issue 1, March 1991 . 4. Mr. Berridge informed the Traffic Board of the Michigan Safety Conference plans: CATA's involvement, utilization of the Fast Trak lot, 4500 additional parkers in the downtown area over a two day period, and advance plans made to create a framework for other events. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Person stated that the traffic signal at N. Larch Street and Oakland Avenue seemed to be out of sequence. Mr. Spagnolly stated that it had been out of sequence and was being corrected. (The technician that maintains the signals was vacationing last week. ) Chairperson Arambula asked about a left turn lane at Cavanaugh Road and Cedar Street. TRAFFIC BOARD PROCEEDINGS - APRIL 10, 1991 Page 5 of 5 Mr. Spagnolly stated that Cavanaugh Road had recently been reconstructed, there is a left turn lane, but the pavement needs to be remarked. Mr. Weis questioned the Baker Street issue. Mr. Berridge stated that Baker Street is a class "B" truck route, which means it has a spring load restriction. It is a major street, a through street, and the last escape route for over-height trucks on Pennsylvania, so it would be difficult to grant the residents their requests to prohibit truck traffic. ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF THE RULES None. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS None. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:51 p.m. Respectfully submitted, LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD David A. Berridge Secretary CITY OF LANSING PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE TRAFFIC BOARD OF THE CITY OF LANSING MEETING OF DULY 10, 1991 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Chairperson Arambula Roll Call Board Members Present: Arambula, Cook, Fleck, Linhart, Person, Riddle, -Weis Board Member Absent: Smith co Motions for Excused Absences __)D i C= Fri D G Person moved, Cook seconded, ear CARRIED, to excuse Ms. Smith from tonight's Traffic Board meeting. Visitors :3 j c N c:; William D. Badgero and Dan Stouffer Items for Suspension of Rules Mr. Berridge recommended that all Reports from the Secretary be considered as Action Items; that the letter from Susan Elms-Barclay be received as a Communications and Petitions; and that the revised Report from the Secretary #91-28, dated July 10, 1991, be substituted for the previous report. Cook moved, Fleck and Linhart seconded, CARRIED, to consider all Reports from the Secretary as Action Items; to receive the letter from Susan Elms-Barclay as a Communications and Petitions; and to substitute the revised Report from the Secretary #91-28, dated July 10, 1991 . APPROVAL OF MINUTES Person moved, Riddle seconded, CARRIED, to approve the minutes from the meeting held May 08, 1991 . PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS 4. No Stopping, Standing, Parking Request: Division Street (#91-28) A representative of B .O.C. thanked the Transportation Division for their prompt attention; stated the information presented by the staff reflected the problem; and that this restriction would help against any liability and free the traffic lane (prevent vehicles turning from the incorrect lane) .