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Traffic Commission 6801 Delmar Boulevard, University City, Missouri 63130, Phone: (314) 862-6767, Fax: (314) 863-9146 Commissioner Wofsey presented the motion for the residents to work with Public Works staff on a petition to address the concern of the residents regarding both intersections in the original request with signatures over 75% of the affected household area as follows: Jackson Avenue from Ahern Avenue to Chamberlain Avenue; Drexel Drive from Jackson Avenue to Purdue Avenue; and Purdue Avenue from Drexel Drive to Chamberlain Avenue. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Tunstall and carried by the majority. 4. Annual Report Revised Commissioner Wofsey presented this item and explained that the Charter required that an annual report be submitted to Council, but is not specific to the details and parameters contained in the report. The format presented to the commission has been the one used recently and some additional information was requested to be included, such as a signature line for approval of the Commission, dates to match the beginning and end of City’s fiscal year. Approval of the report is expected at the July meeting. Commissioner Brot and Wofsey requested some minor edits that will be amended and presented to the Commission at the July meeting. 5. Municipal Code Chapter 2.36. Traffic Commission Traffic Commission section of the code was discussed to encourage more awareness of the Commissioners on their role to advise the Council. The education element was discussed and City staff will keep past practice to bring to the Commission a training session each September, and also bring material similar to the item #6 on this agenda, where there is outreach to the community regarding traffic and parking matters. 6. Parking Lot No.1 Informational Newsletter article – Informational The newsletter article was presented to the commission and the malfunctioning of the pay station was discussed. Ms. Gutierrez informed the commission that City staff is working on improving the functionality of the pay station. 7. Mock Roundabout – Update Ms. Gutierrez explained the proposed schedule for the temporary roundabout as outlined below, with the addition of a University Heights No. 1 statement regarding encroachment into their subdivision. Councilmember Carr added that City Staff is working to obtain a new design of the roundabout to alleviate the private subdivision’s concern.  Presently working with County to get permit to narrow to one lane each way between Lions Gate and Big Bend Blvd.  Webpage and Patch educational material on “How to Drive a Roundabout” soon. Will also produce a handout.  Surveyor will layout roundabout on the ground in the next couple of weeks.  Street crew will begin removal of lights and octagons in the next couple of weeks as fill-in-work. Traffic Commission Minutes – June 12, 2013 Page 6