Submitted by: Nate Groenendyk
Submitting Department: City Clerk
Agenda Section: Consent
Item Title:
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Traffic Calming Time Extension
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Suggested Action:
recommendation
I move the Mayor and Council extend the time requirement regarding Council’s decision on traffic calming devices for the 6000 block of 43rd Street (Ward 1) and the 4000 block of Nicholson Steet (Ward 2) to December 2, 2024.
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Summary Background:
A public hearing was held at 6pm on October 7, 2024, regarding traffic calming petitions submitted by residents of 43rd St. and Nicholson St. At the hearing, City staff presented the results of their study of the petitioned areas and recommended against installing speed humps as requested by the petitioners. City staff request additional time to develop alternative recommendations to mitigate the traffic concerns of residents. City staff will install temporary traffic calming measures such as plastic bollards that will provide curb bump outs on both streets to mitigate traffic while additional analysis is conducted.
City Code requires the Council to vote on the petitioner’s request within 15 days of the public hearing or vote to extend the time limit for which the Council is bound to make its decision. This extension will allow City staff the opportunity to develop further recommendations to be brought before Council at the December 2, 2024 Council Meeting.
Next Steps:
Authorize extension.
Fiscal Impact:
TBD
City Administrator Comments:
Recommend support.
Community Engagement:
City staff will engage the residents of the petitioned areas to discuss traffic calming strategies.
Strategic Goals:
Goal 3 - Promote a Safe and Vibrant Community
Legal Review Required?
N/A