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Traffic Commission 6801 Delmar Boulevard, University City, Missouri 63130, Phone: (314) 862-6767, Fax: (314) 863-9146 Gutierrez explained that these streets have been under this schedule before and changes in frequency already took place. No negative feedback has been received by the residents of the streets impacted. Commissioner Brot requested information about her street and it was explained that this item only included the streets that needed changes to the parking restriction. Commissioner Henderson wondered about the criteria on the selection of this streets and Ms. Gutierrez offered to investigate further and bring the information to the next Traffic Commission meeting. Commissioner Womack moved to approve the recommendation from Public Works and Parks Department to amend the parking restrictions on the attached listed streets for street cleaning purposes, seconded by Commissioner Brot. Motion was approved. 4. Delmar Loop Traffic and Parking Study – Council Liaison Report – Councilmember Carr Commissioner Henderson explained that the City received a Traffic Impact Study including analysis of the Trolley operations impact on different scenarios, and asked Councilmember Carr to provide an update on this project. Councilmember Carr stated that City Council approved on March 11, 2013 the conditional use permit for the Trolley Company which allows building permits to be issued for this project. This approval did not include the Roundabout part of the project and now is being considered as a separate project regarding approvals. Nearly two (2) months ago there was a townhome meeting where the roundabout concept was explained and it was suggested that a mock study be completed to simulate the traffic. There is a proposal to complete a mock drivable roundabout to be implemented in four phases subject to Historic Preservation Commission approves this proposal. The proposal is to start tentatively in April 2013 for two (2) months. Delmar Blvd access to Sgt. Mike King Dr. will be evaluated as well with this implementation. The roundabout design plan at Delmar and Trinity Avenue intersection as the commission has seen it, does not comply with the standards of the Historic Preservation Commission. The options for this project to be approved by the City are as follows: Either the design plans change to comply with the Historic Preservation Commission standards or the standard can be amended to be in line with the current design. Commissioner Brot requested clarification on how the mock will be implemented. Councilmember Carr explained the four (4) phases of the mock roundabout using planter boxes and channelizers and reiterated that this implementation will assist the City in judging if a roundabout will work and fit as the best solution for the traffic problems this intersection had had since the early 1900’s. 8. Miscellaneous Business - Ms. Gutierrez explained that the service term expired for two members of the traffic commission this past January 2013, therefore two new members shall be appointed by the Traffic Commission Minutes – March 13, 2013 Page 2