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Traffic Commission 6801 Delmar Boulevard, University City, Missouri 63130, Phone: (314) 862-6767, Fax: (314) 863-9146 City Council. Members with term expired are Catherine Nichols and Melcine Henderson. Commissioner Henderson will stay with the Commission as the chair until a new member joins the commission. Commissioner Michael Gingrich resigned to the Commission on March 11, 2013. Councilmember Carr added that since Chairwoman Henderson is retiring, due to the Council Rule that says that citizens can only serve at one commission at the time, someone else will have to be appointed. It was recommended that at the next meeting this commission considers a special election for the Chairperson position. - Commissioner Womack commented on the Traffic Impact Study and asked for clarification of the study. Ms. Gutierrez explained that the Technical Memorandum provided to the Commission had two (2) parts. The first one contains the traffic impact analysis at each intersection and as a result shows a “slight degradation” of traffic along Delmar Blvd in general but still providing a satisfactory Level of Service D or better. The Sgt. Mike King Dr. – Delmar Blvd traffic signal is proposed to remain as part of this study as well. The second part of the memorandum related to the analysis of longer delays caused by wheelchairs deployment. According to METRO’s statistics, only a few deployments are performed per month, serviced by the Delmar bus route. - Police Officer Margul asked if parking will be affected by the Mock Roundabout and Ms. Gutierrez explained that there will be parking restrictions needed at the four (4) corners of the Delmar Blvd – Trinity Ave intersection and left turns will be prohibited during the implementation of the Roundabout. The plans will be sent to Police for their comments. - Commissioner Wofsey asked for regular updates on items that the Traffic Commission reviews and approves. Specifically Ms. Wofsey requested updates on two (2) items: Jackson Ave Stop sign and Old Bonhomme and Lafon intersection. Ms. Gutierrez provided a report on both: Jackson Ave - The Speed Limit change from 25 to 20 miles per hour and the o addition of a Stop for Pedestrian sign at Cornell Ave received second and third reading at the City Council meeting of February 25, 2013. Work order was issued to the Street Division to install the appropriate signs. As of today, the speed limit signs have been changed and the stop for pedestrians sign is ordered and will be installed within the next couple of weeks. Old Bonhomme and Lafon intersection – The Public Works and Parks Department o applied for a Missouri Department of Transportation – Technical Engineering Assistance Program – TEAP grant and was awarded the first week of March 2013, to analyzed and develop the best possible solution for this intersection. Design work is schedule to start within the next 30 days. The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 pm Minutes prepared by Sandy Bradford and Angelica Gutierrez, Public Works and Parks Liaison Traffic Commission Minutes – March 13, 2013 Page 3