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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 December 12, 2007 There were not enough commissioners to call the meeting to order. At 6:45 p.m. those present were Catherine Nichols (Traffic Commissioner), Sgt King and Officer Margul (U City Police Department), Robert Wagner (Council Liaison) and Mariela Tapia (Traffic Commission Secretary-U City Public Works Department). Also present was Erie Gonzalez-Rubio, Operations Supervisor from the School District of University City. Mariela Tapia explained to those present that there was not a quorum; therefore, the Traffic Commission could not make any recommendations and the items on the agenda would be discussed at the next Traffic Commission Meeting. However, the ones that were present were allowed to make comments. 1. School District Request to Establish two (2) Pick Up/Drop off zones for Jackson Park School. Mr. Gonzalez-Rubio stated that traffic concerns have existed at Jackson and Balson for several years, resulting in double- parking and considerable congestion during the arrival and dismissal of students. Mariela explained that Public Works attempted to preserve as much on-street parking in the area for students, staff, visitors and buses as possible. Therefore, the request for a drop off/pick up zone could be considered for the south side of Balson, from the south west corner of Balson and Jackson, for a distance of 150 feet to the west, for 15 minutes from 7am to 4pm on School Days only. However, the drop off/pick up zone for the entire perimeter of the island at the intersection of Balson and Jackson in front of University City High School and Jackson Park School may not be considered to ensure the safe travel of emergency vehicles and for the general safety of school students. Public Works also recommends that the School District provide adequate off-street parking for students and staff on its private property. Sgt. King suggested that the School add parking spaces near the football court. This area is far from the School but incentives to park there could be provided to students and staff. th Mr. Gonzalez stated that to alleviate the parking problem, at their January 17, 2008 meeting, the Historic Preservation Commission will consider allowing 24 additional parking spaces on the School’s property. 2. Request from St. Louis County to Restrict Traffic from Westgate Ave onto Olive Blvd. No residents or business owners were present to discuss this item. On December 4, 2007 an invitation letter was delivered to the businesses directly affected by the change proposed. Public Works stated that Saint Louis County will remove stops signs at the intersection of Olive Blvd and Westgate/Sutter Ave, and that the county is Minutes – November 14, 2007 Page 1 V:\WP51\ENGINEERING DIVISION\Public Works- Traffic Commission\Traffic Commission\minutes\2007\Minutes 12-12-07.doc