TRAFFIC COMMISSION
Monday,
September 25, 2006
7:00 PM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice-Chairperson Carol Macaux,
Brad Hopp, Lt. Brad Florence (in place of Cmdr. Arts), Ald. Gary Kriescher,
Matt Kuepers, and George Hoell
MEMBERS ABSENT: Chairperson Judy Kuiper
(excused); Cmdr. Jim Arts (excused)
OTHERS PRESENT: Ald. Theisen; Ald. DeWane;
Ald. Wery; Ald. Wiezbiskie; Ald. Fradette; Ald. Nicholson; Recording Secretary
and Traffic Engineer Dave Hansen
1. Approval of the minutes from the August 28, 2006 Traffic
Commission
meeting.
A
motion was made by Mr. Kuepers, seconded by Mr. Hoell and carried to approve
the minutes of the August 28, 2006 Traffic Commission meeting.
2. Request by Ald. DeWane to install NO LITTERING signs on both
sides of
Moon Valley
Drive, from Castle Hill Drive to Baird Creek Road.
Mr. Hansen noted the area surrounding this roadway
segment is heavily wooded and without homes or businesses. Litter was present during a site visit. He recommends NO LITTERING FINES UP TO $500
signs placed at each end.
Ald.
DeWane met with a resident to pick up litter along the roadway, and returned
three days later to find more litter.
A
motion was made by Ald. Kriescher, seconded by Mr. Hopp and carried that the
Department of Public Works be directed to install NO LITTERING FINES UP TO $500
signs at each end of Moon Valley Drive from Castle Hill Drive to Baird Creek
Road.
3. Request
by Ald. DeWane to evaluate the NO PARKING DURING ATHLETIC EVENTS DURING THE
SCHOOL YEAR zone on Alpine Drive, from Sherry Road to Newberry Avenue, to
determine if they are still needed since Edison Middle School soccer games are
now played at Preble High School.
Mr.
Hansen clarified that there are actually two separate restricted parking zones
on Alpine Drive between Sherry Lane and Newberry Avenue. One is a NO PARKING DURING ATHLETIC EVENTS
zone approximately from Sherry Lane to Malcore Drive. The other is a NO PARKING DURING SCHOOL HOURS BUS LOADING ZONE
ONLY approximately from Malcore Drive to Newberry Avenue.
Ald.
DeWane stated residents within the NO PARKING DURING ATHLETIC EVENTS zone
recently received warning tickets, and questioned the City’s definition of an
athletic event.
A
motion was made by Ald. Kriescher, seconded by Mr. Kuepers and carried to that
the Director of Traffic, Parking & Operations be directed to explain to
Ald. DeWane the definition of an “athletic event” as it pertains to a NO
PARKING DURING ATHLETIC EVENTS zone.
4. Request
by Ald. Nicholson to review on-street parking on Edgewood Drive south of East
Mason Street and north of Robinson Avenue.
Mr.
Hansen stated he has received many phone calls from residents and visitors of
residents along this segment of Edgewood Drive that oppose the NO PARKING THIS
SIDE OF STREET zone on the east side of Edgewood Drive. This zone was recently established as a
90-day trial. Their overall concern is
that there is no available on-street parking during most of the week on both
sides.
A
motion was made by Ald. Kriescher, and seconded by Mr. Kuepers to suspend the
rules and allow interested parties to speak.
Scott
Vanidestine (961 Edgewood Drive) spoke in favor of a NO PARKING THIS SIDE OF
STREET zone on the west side of the street.
A
motion was made by Ald. Kriescher, and seconded by Mr. Hopp to return to
regular order of business.
Mr.
Kuepers doesn’t want this request to return to the Traffic Commission if they
make a motion to establish a NO PARKING THIS SIDE OF STREET zone on west side
of street.
Ald.
Nicholson agrees with Mr. Kuepers statement.
He acknowledged that residents are requesting NO PARKING on the west
side of Edgewood Drive and to allow parking on the east side.
A
motion was made by Ald. Kriescher, seconded by Mr. Hopp and carried that, on a
90-day trial, to establish a NO PARKING zone on the west side of Edgewood Drive
from East Mason Street to a point 90 feet north of Robinson Avenue.
5. Request
by Ald. Nicholson to add a right turn lane on Lime Kiln Road at the
intersection of Main Street.
Mr.
Hansen presented an aerial map showing the existing intersection lane
configuration. He summarized the
northbound right-turn volume for a typical weekday as follows:
1. 225 vehicles over a 12-hour period (10% approach volume)
2. 14 vehicles during the morning peak
(12% approach volume)
3. 26 vehicles during the mid-day peak
(15% approach volume)
4. 33 vehicles during the evening peak
(10% approach volume)
Mr.
Hansen did not recommend any changes to the existing lane configuration.
A
motion was made by Ald. Kriescher, seconded by Mr. Hopp and carried that the
request by Ald. Nicholson to add a right turn lane on Lime Kiln Road at the
intersection of Main Street be postponed until the next Traffic Commission
meeting on October 23, 2006.
6. Request
by Ald. Nicholson to review the speed limit zones on Hillside Lane, St. Bernard
Drive, Mary Queen Road and Wayfarer Way.
Mr.
Hansen stated that the speed limit of these roads is 25 mph. He presented an aerial map showing these
roads in proximity to St. Bernard church and school, and provided a second map
showing school zone related signing locations in the area. He summarized the Federal and State laws and
guidelines regarding speed limits in school zones, and stated these roads are
signed appropriately.
Ald.
DeWane stated that concerned parents have contacted him, although this school
area is not in his District. He has
observed the traffic and pedestrian conditions during school hours. St. Bernard School is near Preble High
School, which explains the higher number of teenage drivers on these
roads. He stated that local pedestrians
may not be aware of the City’s jaywalking ordinance, as children are darting in
and out of the streets, especially where no fencing exists, mostly on Hillside
Lane.
Ms.
Macaux suggests there be an announcement by schools to High School students to
educate them on rules of the road near school zones.
Mr.
Hopp stated that the City of Oshkosh does speeding crackdowns and requests
speed programs be expanded in the City of Green Bay.
Mr.
Theisen stated that more signs wouldn’t improve the situation.
Ald.
Kriescher stated that the media usually does a good job every fall in getting
the message out that the speed limit in a school zone is 15 mph. He believes enforcement is needed.
Mr.
Kuepers stated that enforcement is needed for motorists and pedestrians to obey
school zone traffic laws.
A
motion was made by Mr. Hopp, seconded by Mr. Kuepers and carried to refer the
request to review the speed limit zones on Hillside Lane, St. Bernard Drive,
Mary Queen Road and Wayfarer Way to the Police Department for enforcement.
7. Request
by Ald. Nicholson to establish a 4-WAY STOP condition at the intersection of
Manitowoc Road and Bader Street.
A
motion was made by Ald. Kriescher, seconded by Mr. Hopp and carried that the
request to establish a 4-WAY STOP condition at the intersection of Manitowoc
Road and Bader Street be referred to the Department of Public Works for
warrants.
8. Request
by Ald. Nicholson to review the traffic problems at Teresa Drive and Wilder
Court.
Based
on conversations with Ald. Nicholson and a resident at 2570 Teresa Court, Mr.
Hansen learned that vehicles are driving on a sidewalk that connects the Teresa
Court and Wilder Court cul-de-sacs. To
discourage and prevent this activity, he recommends placing end-of-road object
markers on each side of the sidewalk at the end of each cul-de-sac.
A
motion was made by Mr. Kuepers, seconded by Mr. Hopp to suspend the rules and
allow interested parties to speak.
Keith
Lens (2573 Teresa Court) prefers placing boulders on each side of the
sidewalk. Mr. Lens would like something
more decorative than signs.
A
motion was made Mr. Hopp, seconded by Ald. Kriescher to return to regular order
of business.
Ms.
Macaux suggests using boulders because they look better.
Mr.
Hopp suggested placing juniper bushes at the end of each cul-de-sac.
Ald.
Kriescher likes the end-of-road marker signs better than bollards.
Mr.
Theisen says there is an example of bollards on the Cass Street dead end by the
river on the south side right-of-way.
Mr.
Hansen had concerns about placing boulders next to the sidewalk.
Ald. Nicholson suggests referring this request to the Improvement and Services
Committee.
A
motion was made by Mr. Hopp, seconded by Lt. Florence and carried that the
request to review the traffic problems at Teresa Drive and Wilder Court be
referred to the Improvement and Services Committee.
9. Request
by Ald. Nicholson to establish a 2-HOUR PARKING DURING SCHOOL HOURS zone on
Huth Street.
Mr.
Hansen stated that this request most likely is due to the ongoing Preble High
School on-street parking restrictions and issues. On May 22, 2006, the Traffic Commission made a motion to
establish a 2 HOUR PARKING 7AM TO 4PM ON SCHOOL DAYS zone on the east side of
Huth Street between Melon Street and Newberry Avenue (just north of the subject
proposed zone), which may have “pushed” the students further south on Huth
Street.
Ald.
Nicholson stated he has received complaints of students parking on the street.
A
motion was made by Ald. Kriescher, seconded by Mr. Kuepers and carried that, on
a 90-day trial, establish a 2-HOUR PARKING DURING SCHOOL HOURS zone on both
sides of Huth Street from Hillside Lane to Oakdale Avenue.
10. Request
by Ald. Theisen to synchronize and actuate the traffic signals on South Monroe
Avenue at East Mason and Chicago Streets.
Mr.
Hansen stated that the two signalized intersections are synchronized and
actuated. More specifically, the East
Mason Street signals at the ramp approaches and the southbound left onto
eastbound Mason Street onramp are actuated.
The Chicago Street signals are actuated only in the left-turns bays on
South Monroe Avenue. The
synchronization between the two intersections could be improved, but would
require the installation of (a) loop detectors on Chicago Street at Monroe
Avenue, (b) pedestrian push buttons on Chicago Street to cross Monroe Avenue,
and (c) a new controller and cabinet.
Total cost of these improvements is estimated at $10,000.
Ald.
Theisen asked why South Monroe Avenue turns red when there are no vehicles on
the East Mason Street off ramps.
A
motion was made by Mr. Hopp, seconded by Mr. Hoell and carried that the request
to synchronize and actuate the traffic signals on South Monroe Avenue at East
Mason and Chicago Streets be referred to Department of Public Works for study.
11. Request
by Charlotte Butterfield (112 N. Jackson Street) to remove the NO PARKING zone
on the east side of North Jackson Street between East Walnut Street and Cherry
Street.
A
motion was made by Ald. Kriescher, seconded by Mr. Kuepers to suspend the rules
and allow interested parties to speak.
Charlotte
Butterfield (112 N. Jackson Street) wants the NO PARKING signs removed since
there are only two houses on the block.
A
motion was made by Ald. Kriescher, seconded by Mr. Kuepers to return to regular
order of business.
A
motion was made by Ald. Kriescher, seconded by Mr. Kuepers and carried that, on
a 90-day trial, remove the NO PARKING zone on the east side of North Jackson
Street between East Walnut Street and Cherry Street.
12. Request
by Ald. Wery, on behalf of Darwin Bohm (1245 Biemeret Street), to establish a
4-WAY STOP condition at the intersection of Spence and Biemeret Streets or to
reverse the STOP condition sign placements.
Mr.
Hansen stated that this same request was considered by the Traffic Commission
on January 13, 2006. The motion was
made and carried that this request be received and placed on file and that
Department of Public Works continue to monitor the intersection. He summarized the data collected and the
methodology used for evaluating the intersection. Stop criteria using Manual of Uniform Traffic Control (MUTCD) –
crash data, count data, and field evaluation does not support a 4-way stop
condition. He stated that traffic on
Biemeret Street currently has five STOP conditions between Ridge Road and
Twelfth Avenue. Traffic conditions have
not changed significantly enough to continue the consideration of 4-WAY STOP
control. Reversing 2-WAY STOP control
is not recommended, as it confuses motorists, and, in this case, would STOP a
higher volume street for a lower volume street.
A
motion was made by Mr. Hopp, seconded by Mr. Kuepers and carried that the
request to establish a 4-WAY STOP or to reverse the STOP condition at the
intersection of Spence and Biemeret Streets be denied.
13. Request
by Ald. Wery, on behalf of Frank Gracer (1013 South Oneida Street), to improve
pedestrian safety at the intersection of Lore Lane and Oneida Street.
Mr.
Hansen stated that South Oneida Street is currently under construction through
the Lore Lane intersection.
Improvements to the intersection include a reduction in the number of
lanes on Oneida Street, which should reduce vehicle speeds; enhanced pedestrian
facilities including sidewalks, painted crosswalks with epoxy paint; improved
curb ramp locations; new and better sign locations; and detectable warning
fields. He recommends postponing any
consideration of pedestrian improvements until conditions can be monitored
under new enhancements and when the road is open to traffic.
Ald.
Wery stated that he received six to ten phone calls last year concerning
pedestrian safety at the intersection.
A
motion was made by Mr. Hopp, seconded by Mr. Kuepers to suspend the rules and
allow interested parties to speak.
Frank
Gracer (1013 South Oneida Street) stated that his primary concern for
pedestrian safety is when students are arriving and are leaving Franklin Middle
School. He is also concern with
pedestrian safety near the Boys and Girls Club.
A
motion was made by Mr. Hoell, seconded by Ald. Kriescher to return to regular
order of business.
A
motion was made by Ald. Kriescher, seconded by Mr. Kuepers and carried that
the
request to improve pedestrian safety at the intersection of Lore Lane and
Oneida Street be postponed until the November 27, 2006 Traffic Commission
meeting.
14. Request
by Ald. Wery, on behalf of local residents, to adjust the traffic signal
timings at Meacham and West Mason Streets.
Mr.
Hansen stated that he spoke with Ald. Wery prior to the meeting to determine
what timings needed adjustment. He
stated that Ald. Wery had a request to keep the signals in normal operation
until 8 PM on weeknights, rather than going to flash operation at 7 PM. Mr. Hansen stated that the traffic volumes
significantly decrease at 7 PM at this intersection. Because of this, he does not recommend postponing the start of
the signal flash operation to 8 PM.
A
motion was made by Lt. Florence, seconded by Mr. Hopp and carried that the
request to adjust the traffic signal timings at Meacham and West Mason Streets
be received and placed on file.
15. Request
by Ald. Wery, on behalf of the neighborhood, to paint a crosswalk across the
east approach of Biemeret Street at Gatewood Street, to paint the curb around
this crosswalk, and to install pedestrian crossing signs on Biemeret Street.
Mr.
Hansen presented maps and photos of the school zone site. The painted crosswalk request is reasonable,
given a new curb ramp was constructed on the north side of Biemeret
Street. If painted crosswalks are
placed, they should be accompanied by pedestrian crossing signs with down
arrows. Painting the curb around the
sidewalk is unnecessary.
A
motion was made by Ald. Kriescher, seconded by Mr. Hopp and carried to:
1. Install a painted crosswalk across the east approach
of Biemeret Street at Gatewood Street.
2. Install school crossing signs on Biemeret Street.
16. Request
by Advanced Aquarium to establish a ONE HOUR PARKING 9:00 AM TO 9:00 PM DAILY
zone on the west side of Broadway in the first five on-street parking stalls
south of Dousman Street.
Mr.
Hansen presented an aerial map showing the locations of four on-street parking
stalls between a bump out and the intersection of Dousman Street.
Mr.
Hopp stated that the parking meters should have been left in.
Mr.
Kuepers is concerned the City is setting a precedent if the Traffic Commission
recommends the requested parking zone.
A
motion was made by Ald. Kriescher, seconded by Mr. Hopp and carried that, on a
90-day trial, to:
1. Remove the TWO HOUR PARKING 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MONDAY
– FRIDAY zone on the west side of Broadway from a point 60 feet south of
Dousman Street to a point 115 feet north of Hubbard Street.
2. Establish a ONE HOUR PARKING 9:00 AM TO 9:00 PM DAILY
zone on the west side of Broadway from a point 60 feet south of Dousman Street
to a point 160 feet south of Dousman Street.
3. Establish
a TWO HOUR PARKING 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MONDAY –
FRIDAY zone on the west side of Broadway from a point 160 feet south of
Dousman Street to a point 115 feet north of Hubbard Street.
17. Request
by Ald. Zima, on behalf of the business at 1419 South Broadway, to establish a
15 MINUTE LOADING ZONE in front of his business.
Mr.
Hansen stated that Broadway is currently under construction in front of this
business. Because of the changes to the
roadway after construction, parking on the west side (other side) of the road
will be eliminated, but parking on the east side (in front of 1419 S. Broadway)
will still be available. Since
on-street parking on the other side of the street will be removed due to
reconstruction, the property owner is concerned that more people will park in
front of his business, not leaving room for his delivery vehicles. Mr. Hansen stated that if such a restricted
zone was established, a time limit should be placed, such as MONDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY 7 AM TO 4 PM, or similar. He
stated he would contact the business owner to find out which times should be placed
on the signs.
A
motion was made by Mr. Kuepers, seconded by Ald. Kriescher and carried that, on
a 90-day trial, establish a 15 MINUTE LOADING ZONE 8 AM TO 5 PM MONDAY – FRIDAY
on the east side of South Broadway from a point 60 feet north of Prospect Place
to a point 110 feet north of Prospect Place.
18. Request
by Ald. VanderLeest to establish a STOP condition on West Point Road at Hobart
Drive.
Mr.
Hansen furnished a traffic count from 1992, which during that time period,
multi-way stop control warrants were not met.
Although no recent Hobart Drive volumes have been counted, West Point
Road counts have been collected by WisDOT, and are similar to those counted in
1992. 1992 Hobart Drive volumes were
not close to meeting minimum volume warrants.
A
motion was made by Mr. Kuepers, seconded by Mr. Hoell to suspend the rules and
allow interested parties to speak.
Carol
DeClerc (2100 Ninth Street) wants a STOP sign on Wood Lane, not Hobart
Drive. She said there is high
pedestrian volume with four schools in the area. It takes 10-15 minutes to get out of her driveway when school
traffic is at its highest.
Warren
and Julie Schultz (2293 Ninth Street) live two houses from the Wood Lane and
West Point Drive intersection. They
have lost a mailbox, fence, and a power pole from being hit by errant vehicles
going too fast around the curve on West Point Drive.
Mrs.
Schultz says there are lots of children present when the traffic is heavy. Mr. Schultz wants a crossing guard at the
intersection of Wood Lane and West Point Road.
Lt.
Florence inquired if children were crossing.
Persons in the gallery responded “yes.”
Mr.
Kuepers questioned if certain times of the day are worse than others. Putting up STOP signs at the intersection
won’t make students cross at the intersection, or improve safety. Police needs to enforce the area for moving
violations.
A
motion was made by Ald. Kriescher, seconded by Mr. Hopp to return to regular
order of business.
A
motion was made by Ald. Kriescher, seconded by Mr. Hopp and carried to that the
request to establish a STOP condition on West Point Road at Hobart Drive be
referred to Department of Public Works for study.
19. Request
by Ald. VanderLeest for staff to follow-up on the request for NO COMPRESSION
BRAKING signs along Hwy 41 near Mason Street.
Mr.
Hansen presented a summary of his e-mail to Alds. VanderLeest and Wiezbiskie
(Ald. Wiezbiskie has had a similar request for signs on Interstate 43) about
what procedures the City must follow to place signs along WisDOT highways.
A
motion was made by Mr. Kuepers, seconded by Mr. Hopp and carried that the
Traffic Engineer be instructed to write a letter to the Wisconsin Department of
Transportation requesting permission for the City to install NO ENGINE BRAKING
signs along Highway 41 and Interstate 43 near the corporate limits.
20. Request
by Jeff Johnson (Adult Group Home Director) to remove the 2 HOUR PARKING 7 TO 4
SCHOOL DAYS zone and any other parking restrictions on the north side of Trojan
Drive, from Hobart Drive to the west property line of 2466 Trojan Drive.
Mr.
Hansen stated that this property is an AFH licensed group home. They have visitors and counselors, and need
space for transient parkers.
Ald.
Kriescher questioned if Mr. Johnson understands that if the parking
restrictions were removed that students from Southwest High School will be
parking in front of his house during school hours.
A
motion was made by Mr. Hopp, seconded by Ald. Kriescher and carried that the
request to remove the 2 HOUR PARKING 7 TO 4 SCHOOL DAYS zone and any other
parking restrictions on the north side of Trojan Drive, from Hobart Drive to
the west property line of 2466 Trojan Drive be received and placed on file.
21. Request
by Ald. Weber to establish a STOP condition on Candle Way at Parkwood Drive.
Mr.
Hansen presented an aerial map and photos of the intersection and area. He stated that he met the requestor on-site,
who stated that the request is primarily intended to slow down traffic.
A
motion was made by Ald. Kriescher, seconded by Mr. Hoell to suspend the rules
and allow interested parties to speak.
Jeff
Gahnz (2086 Candle Way) also recognized that speeding was the issue. He is willing to discuss other alternatives
than installing a STOP sign to reduce or eliminate the speeding problem, such
as reversing the STOP signs to the other street. He believes the crest of the hill provides a short stopping sight
distance to the intersection. His primary
concern is during the afternoon school dismissal peak.
Ald.
Kriescher stated that if motorists are indeed traveling 35 mph towards the
intersection, a STOP sign won’t reduce their speed through the
neighborhood. Installing a STOP sign
would provide a false sense of security for pedestrians at the
intersection. Since people get desensitized
by signs, he thinks that reversing the STOP signs may be a practical option.
Mr.
Gahnz stated that it is mostly local traffic through the neighborhood, so if a
STOP sign was installed that they would know it was there.
A
motion was made by Ms. Macaux, seconded by Ald. Kriescher to return to regular
order of business.
Mr.
Hopp suggested reviewing collected speed data, if available.
Lt.
Florence stated that speed boards were placed in the vicinity, and would
provide this data to the Traffic Engineer.
A
motion was made by Mr. Kuepers, seconded by Ald. Kriescher and carried that the
request to establish a STOP condition on Candle Way at Parkwood Drive be
referred to Department of Public Works for study.
22. Request
by Ald. Wiezbiskie to study the feasibility of sidewalks on University Avenue
from Humboldt Road to Curry Lane (Referred from Improvement and Services
Committee).
Ald.
Kriescher stated a pedestrian study exists for this corridor.
Ald.
Wiezbiskie confirmed that such a report was prepared, and thinks the report
recommended against sidewalk installation.
Ald.
DeWane stated that nearby residents were once polled and were against sidewalk
installation.
A
motion was made by Ald. Kriescher, seconded by Mr. Hopp and carried that the
request to study the feasibility of sidewalks on University Avenue from
Humboldt Road to Curry Lane be denied.
23. Request
by the Traffic Engineer to establish a STOP condition on Paula Street at Kathy
Drive.
Mr.
Hansen stated that the former three-approach intersection is now a
four-approach intersection. The STOP
condition is the appropriate control for this approach based on the existing
intersection control and the limited sight distance to the north.
A
motion was made by Ald. Kriescher, seconded by Mr. Hopp and carried that to
establish a STOP condition on Paula Street at Kathy Drive be adopted by
ordinance.
24. Request
by Ald. Wiezbiskie to establish a NO STOPPING OR STANDING zone on Fagerville
Way from the west property line of Red Smith school to Sussex Road.
Mr.
Hansen stated that this request initially was placed by the Green Bay Police
Department - Traffic Enforcement Unit.
He clarified that the request is to restrict the parking on both sides
of the street.
A
motion was made by Ald. Kriescher, seconded by Lt. Florence and carried that,
on a 90-day trial:
1. Remove the NO PARKING zone on the north side of
Fagerville Way from a point 270 feet west of Sussex Road to a point 350 feet
west of Sussex Road.
2. Establish a NO STOPPING OR STANDING zone on the north
side of Fagerville Way from Sussex Road to a point 560 feet west of Sussex
Road.
3. Establish a NO STOPPING OR STANDING zone on the south
side of Fagerville Way from Sussex Road to a point 540 feet west of Sussex
Road.
25. Request
by Ald. Wiezbiskie to establish a NO STOPPING OR STANDING zone on Yorkshire
Drive from the south property line of 3502 Yorkshire Road to Fagerville Way.
A
motion was made by Ald. Kriescher, seconded by Lt. Florence and carried that,
on a 90-day trial, to:
A. Remove the NO PARKING zone on the east side of
Yorkshire Road, from Fagerville Way to a point 80 feet south of Fagerville Way.
B. Establish a NO STOPPING OR STANDING zone on the west
side of Yorkshire Road from Fagerville Way to a point 308 feet south of
Fagerville Way.
C. Establish a NO STOPPING OR STANDING zone on the east
side of Yorkshire Road from Fagerville Way to a point 345 feet south of
Fagerville Way.
26. Request
by Ald. Wiezbiskie to establish a NO PARKING zone on the west side of Durham
Road from Bay Watch Drive to Fagerville Road.
Ald.
Wiezbiskie stated he collected signatures of all property owners within the
requested zone for approval. This
request was brought up during the Mayor’s walk and talk meeting.
A
motion was made by Mr. Hopp, seconded by Ms. Macaux and carried that on a
90-day trial, establish a NO PARKING zone on the west side of Durham Road from
Bay Watch Drive to Fagerville Way.
27. Request
by Ald. Wiezbiskie to establish a NO PARKING zone on the north side of Bay
Watch Drive from Sussex Street to Durham Road.
Ald.
Wiezbieskie says 50-60 percent of the residents want it or don’t care. Residents claim buses park there all day
long.
A
motion was made by Mr. Kuepers, seconded by Ald. Kriescher and carried that the
request to establish a NO PARKING zone on the north side of Bay Watch Drive
from Sussex Street to Durham Road be received and placed on file.
28. Request
by Ald. Fradette, on behalf of Byia Martin (1021 Day Street), to establish a NO
PARKING zone in front of his property, allowing only para transit vehicles for
disabled patrons.
Mr.
Hansen stated the City does not have any special para transit parking zones,
and presumes a NO PARKING zone would meet the requestor’s needs.
A
motion was made by Ms. Macaux, seconded by Mr. Kuepers to suspend the rules and
allow interested parties to speak.
Byia
Martin (1021 Day Street) stated that people park in front of his house,
preventing paratransit vehicles from picking him up. He sometimes has to go blocks out of his way in a wheelchair to
get picked up.
A
motion was made by Mr. Hopp, seconded by Mr. Kuepers to return to regular order
of business.
Mr.
Hopp stated that a NO PARKING zone is more practical than a 15 MINUTE LOADING
ZONE.
Ald.
Kriescher asked why paratransit cannot pick him up from the alley.
Mr.
Martin stated that the slope of his driveway is too steep and is slippery in
the winter.
Ald.
Fradette believes it is a nearby rental property with nearly 15 tenants that
are parking in front of Mr. Martin’s house.
A
motion was made by Mr. Hopp, seconded by Ald. Kriescher and carried that, on a
90-day trial, to establish a NO PARKING zone on the north side of Day Street
from a point 135 feet west of Clay Street to a point 185 feet west of Clay
Street.
29. Request
by Ald. VanderLeest to install NO COMPRESSION BRAKING signs along Hwy. 41 in
both northbound and southbound directions.
A
motion was made by Ald. Kriescher, seconded by Mr. Hopp and carried that the
request to install NO COMPRESSION BRAKING signs along Hwy. 41 in both
northbound and southbound directions be received and placed on file.
30. Request
by Ald. Nicholson to install pedestrian flashing beacons near the intersection
of Amy and Schwartz Streets.
Ald.
Nicholson stated that residents on Amy Street between Schoen and Schwartz
Streets made the request.
A motion was made by Ald. Kriescher, seconded by Mr. Hopp
and carried that:
1.
The request by Ald.
Nicholson to install pedestrian flashing beacons near the intersection of Amy
and Schwartz Streets be received and placed on file.
2.
The Department of
Public Works be instructed to install a School Advance Warning Assembly on
southbound Schwartz Street near Edison Street.
3.
The Green Bay Public
Schools be instructed to educate students and parents of Eisenhower Elementary
School on pedestrian crossing methods and laws.
4.
The Green Bay Police
Department be instructed to enforce pedestrian laws near Eisenhower Elementary
School.
31. That,
on a 90-day trial, remove the NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER zone on the west side
of Marshall Avenue from Mather Street to a point 110 feet north of Mather
Street.
A
motion was made by Ald. Kriescher, seconded by Mr. Hopp and carried that the
removal of the NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER zone on the west side of Marshall
Avenue from Mather Street to a point 110 feet north of Mather Street be adopted
by ordinance.
32. That,
on a 90-day trial, establish a NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER zone on the west side
of Marshall Avenue from Mather Street to a point 78 feet north of Mather
Street.
A
motion was made by Ald. Kriescher, seconded by Mr. Hopp and carried that a NO
PARKING HERE TO CORNER zone on the west side of Marshall Avenue from Mather
Street to a point 78 feet north of Mather Street be adopted by ordinance.
33. That,
on a 90-day trial, establish a 2-HOUR PARKING 7AM TO 4PM SCHOOL DAYS zone on
the west side of Reimer Street between Newberry Street and Melon Street.
A
motion was made by Ald. Kriescher, seconded by Mr. Hopp and carried that a
2-HOUR PARKING 7AM TO 4PM SCHOOL DAYS zone on the west side of Reimer Street
between Newberry Street and Melon Street be adopted by ordinance.
34. That,
on a 90-day trial, establish a NO PARKING zone on the east side of Edgewood
Drive from East Mason Street to 90 feet north of Robinson Avenue.
A
motion was made by Ald. Kriescher, seconded by Mr. Hopp and carried that the
request to establish a NO PARKING zone on the east side of Edgewood Drive from
East Mason Street to 90 feet north of Robinson Avenue be rescinded based on the
results of the 90-day trial.
35. That,
on a 90-day trial, remove the southbound YIELD condition at the intersection of
Lake and Oak Streets.
A
motion was made by Mr. Kuepers, seconded by Mr. Hopp and carried that the
removal of the southbound YIELD condition at the intersection of Lake and Oak
Streets be adopted by ordinance.
36. That,
on a 90-day trial, establish a one-way STOP condition for eastbound traffic on
Lake Street at Oak Street.
A
motion was made by Mr. Kuepers, seconded by Mr. Hopp and carried that
A. A TWO-WAY STOP condition on Lake Street at Oak Street
be adopted by ordinance.
B. A RIGHT TURN NO STOP condition for westbound Lake
Street traffic at Oak Street be adopted by ordinance.
37. That,
on a 90-day trial, establish a NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER zone on the north side
of Amy Street from John Street to a point 45 feet east of John Street.
A
motion was made by Ald. Kriescher, seconded by Mr. Hopp and carried that a NO
PARKING HERE TO CORNER zone on the north side of Amy Street from John Street to
a point 45 feet east of John Street be adopted by ordinance.
38. That,
on a 90-day trial, establish a NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER zone on both sides of
Edison Street from John Street to a point 40 feet east of John Street.
A
motion was made by Ald. Kriescher, seconded by Mr. Hopp and carried that a NO
PARKING HERE TO CORNER zone on both sides of Edison Street from John Street to
a point 40 feet east of John Street be adopted by ordinance.
39. That,
on a 90-day trial, establish a NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER zone on both sides of
Louise Street from John Street to a point 35 feet east of John Street.
A
motion was made by Ald. Kriescher, seconded by Mr. Hopp and carried that a NO
PARKING HERE TO CORNER zone on both sides of Louise Street from John Street to
a point 35 feet east of John Street be adopted by ordinance.
40. That,
on a 90-day trial, establish a 2-HOUR PARKING 7AM TO 4PM SCHOOL DAYS zone on
both sides of Leslie Drive.
A
motion was made by Ald. Kriescher, seconded by Mr. Hopp and carried that a
2-HOUR PARKING 7AM TO 4PM SCHOOL DAYS zone on both sides of Leslie Drive be
adopted by ordinance.