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6801 Delmar Boulevard, University City, MO 63130 Phone: 314-862-6767, Fax: (314) 862-0694 CITY OF UNIVERSITY CITY MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION April 12, 2006 Acting chairperson Susan Schafers called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. Those members present were: Catherine Nichols and Benjamin Halpert, Traffic commissioners Mariela Tapia, Secretary (non-voting member) Sgt. Michael King, Police Department (non-voting member) Ordinance requires the Council to appoint 7 voting members to the Traffic Commission. Currently, there are 3 vacancies. Therefore, the commissioners present decided to continue with the meeting. New traffic commissioner Benjamin Halpert was appointed. 1. Directional Signs for Christ the King Parish and School. Christopher Schmidt, property owner of 7348 Cornell, introduced himself and requested that directional signs be erected on Balson Avenue, near the intersection of Midland Boulevard. The signs are small directional signs to provide guidance to “Christ the King Parish and School.” Mr. Schmidt stated that he understands that the School is responsible for the costs of the signs and installation but he prefers that the City furnish and install the signs. The commissioners recommended that the sign be installed according to MUTCD and City’s regulations. The signs should be paid for by the owner. The Public Works department should coordinate with the County and with the Parks and Recreation department on the installation of the signs. 2. Safety concerns at Julian Avenue (between Belrue and Ursula Ave.) The commissioners received a traffic request from Karima Wilson, property owner of 6746 Julian Avenue. She requested that the City take the necessary action to close off the street to prevent through traffic. Ms. Tapia stated that previously, Ms. Wilson visited the Public Works department and she was informed that public streets cannot be closed off to prevent through traffic. Ms. Wilson said that she was unable to participate in the traffic meeting but stated that the intersection at Belrue and Ursula is very dangerous. She requested that a stop sign be installed on Julian at Belrue. There is an existing yield sign on Belrue at Julian. Sgt. King stated that the Belrue and Ursula intersection does not present a high volume of traffic. The commissioners voted for the area to be monitored by Police and that the speed and amount of traffic in the 6700 block of Julian Avenue be recorded. V:\WP51\Mariela-Projects\Traffic Commission\minutes\2006\Minutes 4-12-06.doc