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Traffic Commission 6801 Delmar Boulevard, University City, Missouri 63130, Phone: (314) 505-8560, Fax: (314) 862-0694 Patty Skinner had an accident while pulling out of the driveway. Mr. Skinner also pointed out that if it’s not a small car parked in front of his house that also makes it difficult to back out. Mr. Skinner closed by saying that it has been much safer for him and his family having Trinity Closed. Commissioner Wofsey advised that the closing of Trinity is a test. Nevertheless, The Traffic Commission will make a recommendation and it will go to council. Pam Schmidt, 6901 Washington Ave - United Methodist Preschool Ms. Schmidt pointed out the School address is on Washington, but all of the coming in and going out is on Trinity Ave thus Ms. Schmidt would like to propose opening the south bound part of Trinity. Ms. Schmidt explained that the school is open approximately 200 days per year with 70 children enrolled. Each day there are about 50 cars coming in the morning to drop off kids and at 11:30 to pick up kids. Ms. Schmidt pointed out that a few times this winter traffic was backed up into the roundabout on Delmar because traffic wasn’t moving as fast as when Trinity was open. Ms. Schmidt expressed that she would like to support opening Trinity Ave, going south of Delmar Blvd and making it a right turn only. Ms. Schmidt expressed that closing Trinity eliminates parking and is a safety issue. Alice Moore, 6901 Washington Ave - United Methodist Church Ms. Moore expressed her concern about losing 10 parking spaces at the church. Also, she would like to propose two lanes east bound and one going west bound lane. Ms. Moore stated that there is no need to have two lanes going west bound. Kurt Martin, 410 Melville – Ames Place resident Mr. Martin expressed that he strongly supports keeping Trinity Ave closed. He stated that turning into Trinity from Delmar is a blind turn and it’s hard to see people crossing the street. He stated that safety should be the number one priority and the parking issue should come second to that. Commissioner Hales expressed that the discussion about safety was addressed in the November meeting. One of the discussions that took place was that the crosswalk was to be moved down south of the intersection. Also, there was discussion about having barriers put on the sidewalk to prevent people from continuing down the sidewalk. Commissioner Wofsey asked Mr. Moore if parking was restricted going west of Washington Ave because it’s private. Ms. Moore explained that the parking in front of the Church along Washington is allowed for the church. Ms. Gutierrez explained that invitations for tonight’s meeting were sent to the same group of residents that were sent out last November. Ms. Gutierrez received three emails, one of which was from Mr. Martin (who was present), another email was supporting the Trinity Page 5 Traffic Commission Minutes – May 14, 2014