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4. Request to install a one-way sign on the alley connecting the 6500 block of Julian Avenue Commissioner Henderson explained that the alley is 15ft wide which is standard for an alley, and should be able to carry two-way traffic with caution, similar to all other alleys. The Public Works Department removed the overgrown vegetation from the west side of the alley to improve its capacity. Additionally, it is the Public Works department opinion that if a one-way traffic is designated, traffic will increase in the alley located south of Julian Avenue and surrounding streets. Therefore the Public Works Department recommends keeping this alley open for two-way traffic. Mr. Alexander Smith, resident at 6600 Raymond Avenue, City of Pagedale (just north of Julian Ave – University City). Mr. Smith is requesting that the City replace the one-way sign that was installed in the past, but later removed from the alley that connects two (2) sections of the 6500 block of Julian Avenue and turns into Elva Avenue, to avoid confusion of drivers and right of way on this alley. No motion needed on this request, per Commissioner Henderson since it is a non-resident requesting a sign in a University City alley, and the Public Works Department has already taken action on this. NON ACTION ITEMS 5. FYI – Olive Streetscape Project Phase III – Request to eliminate pedestrian crossing on Olive Boulevard west of Hanley Road Commissioner Henderson explained that as part of a federally funded project, The City of University City is upgrading sidewalks and ADA facilities on Olive Boulevard, within the City limits, including the curb ramps at the intersection of Olive Blvd at Hanley Road. A proposal was submitted to the City from the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), Senior Highway Designer, Heather Copeland, to eliminate the west crossing on Olive Blvd at Hanley Road. St. Louis County reviewed the above mentioned proposal from MoDOT; and the County did not have any objection to it. CBB will provide the Traffic Commission with their input in regards to safety, convenience, effects on other crossings and the other effects we should consider in the surrounding area. Mrs. Gutierrez explained that the City’s Traffic Engineer (CBB) is working with the designer to find an alternative solution to keep the pedestrian crossing in use. They do not have a solution yet, so this will be postponed and added to the January 12, 2011 agenda. 6. Other Commissioner Henderson welcomed new member Jackie Womack to the Traffic Commission. The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m. Minutes prepared by Angelica Gutierrez, Public Works Liaison Traffic Commission Minutes – December 8, 2010 Page 3