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Commissioner Bondareff introduced this traffic request submitted by Mr. Brian Harasha. Officer Margul provided the following information: From 2008 to 2010(current), there were seven (7) reported accidents, and only four (4) accident reports were generated. Two (2) accidents were collisions at the intersections of Carleton Avenue and North and South Rd and Carleton Avenue and Hanley Rd, where a vehicle drove from North and South Rd and/or Hanley Rd, turned into Carleton Avenue and struck a vehicle waiting at the “Stop” sign at the intersection. Another report described a vehicle struck overnight while parked. The last report described a tree branch which fell and hit a car. None of these accidents were speed related. The Speed Trailer was placed on Carleton Avenue from October 7, 2010 to October 13, 2010 and the results are as follows: Speed Number of Percentage (MPH) Vehicles 0-15 3035 70% 16-25 1024 24% 26-35 277 6% 36-45 11 0% Traffic counts revealed that there is a high peak between 8-9 am and between 3-4 pm, which is probably school commuter related traffic Commissioner Henderson stated that Carleton Ave is not wide enough to allow parking on both sides and to have two-way traffic. In addition to the sings recommended for installation, Ms. Henderson recommends a Traffic Signal be installed on North and South Road and on Hanley Road at Carleton Avenue. Both streets are under St.Louis County’s jurisdiction and the request will have to be submitted to the County. Commissioner Bondareff explained the Nathaniel Hawthorne will be closed in June 2011 and all parking configuration will change to provide off-street parking in their parking lot. Ms. Gutierrez explained that Public Works is providing a recommendation that fits today’s deficiencies, and the minimum action will be to replace the current “Speed Limit” signs with retro reflective MUTCD compliant signs along with the plaque designating the “School” area. Commissioner Brot moved a motion to install “Speed Limit” signs at each end of Carleton Ave and adding one mid block at Gerst Avenue along with “School” plaques as specified in the MUTCD. Commissioner Henderson seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. 4. Request to restrict parking on one side of the 7500 and 7600 blocks of Carleton Ave. Commissioner Bondareff stated that Public Works recommends that if the Commissioners approve of the installation of the “Speed Limit” signs proposed in the previous item and the Police Department increases enforcement in this school zone, the future results may be positive Ms. Gutierrez stated that Mr. Harasha was also requesting that a “No Tolerance” zone be designated for this portion of Carleton Avenue. Officer Margul stated that currently Pershing Avenue is the only street city wide included in the Ordinance as a no tolerance zone. Commissioner Henderson moved a motion to include Carleton Ave between Hanley Rd and North and South Rd, as a No Tolerance Speed Zone, Commissioner Brot seconded, and it was unanimously approved. Traffic Commission Minutes – October 13, 2010 Page 2