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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR DISCUSSION
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING DATE: October 10, 2001
AGENDA ITEM: Traffic Control Device Policy
AGENDA NO.
PREPARED BY: Gary Kalstabakken Chief of Polic -
ATTACHMENTS: Survey Data
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Recent requests for traffic control signage have generated discussion about the need for a formalized city policy
for responding to requests and evaluating the need for signage. A brief survey of neighboring communities'
procedures was conducted to assist in the discussion.
Rosemount's current procedures are to generally follow the standards contained in the Minnesota Manual On
Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MnMUTCD). Clarification on evaluating unusual circumstances is being
sought from Council.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discussion Item
City Survey - Traffic Control Device Placement Procedure
Farmington
Requests are routed to the engineering department. The primary basis for sign placement are the standards as
listed in the Minnesota Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Requests are also brought before the city's
Development Review Committee (Planning, Police, Engineering and Administrator) for review of any unique
circumstances that may suggest deviation from the standards.
Mendota Heights
Requests are routed to city engineer for initial processing. Engineer seeks input from police when appropriate.
Police and engineering review the data and may do site visit. Generally follow MnMUTCD standards.
Inver Grove Heights
Requests are routed to engineer for handling and data collection. Police are consulted if engineering feels that
unusual circumstances may impact decision.
Hastings
Initial requests are routed to engineering for data collection. Data and requests is taken to a Public Safety
Committee consisting of Public Works Director - Engineer, Chief of Police, and three Council members. The
Committee generally does follow the standards of MnMUTCD but does consider unique or exigent
circumstances. Committee makes recommendation to full Council.
Shakopee
Has a nine (9) page Signing Standards and Policies policy. The policy essentially layouts out the standards
contained in the MnMUTCD. Sign placement is based on standards and evaluation is handled by engineering.
There is an appeal process is the requester disagrees with the engineer's decision.
The policy does require that if a stop sign is requested by a resident, that the resident must present a petition
signed by 80% of the residents living within a 300' radius of the intersection.