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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7.b. Traffic Signing Standards PolicyOV 1 CITY OF ROSEMOUNT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: November 6, 2001 AGENDA ITEM: Traffic Signing Standards Policy AGENDA SECTION: OLD BUSINESS PREPARED BY: Gary D. Kalstabakken Chief of Police AGEN ATTACHMENTS: Policy APPROVED BY: The Council is asked to adopt the attached policy regarding the City's placement of traffic control devices., Adoption of this policy will clarify the City's procedures for determining the placement of traffic control signs and signals. Citizens requesting evaluation of an intersection or other site for signage will be informed of the policy and methods used to determine the placement of signs. The policy states the City follows the standards and recommendations of the Minnesota Manual On Uniform Traffic Control Devices. RECOMMENDED ACTION: MOTION TO ADOPT CITY POLICY PS - 1: TRAFFIC SIGNING STANDARDS. COUNCIL ACTION: f' y� CITY OF ROSEMOUNT POLICY TITLE: TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE STANDARDS POLICY NUMBER: PS-1 PROPOSED BY: POLICE /PUBLIC WORKS DATE APPROVED BY COUNCIL: NOVEMBER 6, 2001 PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to delineate the city's process and procedures for locating and installing traffic control devices; to include, signing, pavement markings and traffic signals. POLICY It is the policy of the City of Rosemount to follow the guidelines and recommendations contained in the most current approved Minnesota Manual On Uniform Traffic Controls Devices (MnMUTCD) to make decisions on.design, locations, installation and maintenance of signs, pavement markings and traffic signals. Minnesota State Statute 169.06, Sub. 3 states, "All traffic control devices erected shall conform to the state manual and specifications." PROCEDURE The Public Works Department will have primary responsibility for determining the need for traffic control devices on Rosemount city streets. All requests received for installation or evaluation of traffic control devices, such as, stop signs or crosswalk markings, will be routed to the city engineer or designee for evaluation. The city engineer or designee will be responsible for providing a written response to individuals whom request evaluation of traffic control devices. In those instances in which the evaluation reveals unusual factors or extenuating circumstances to consider, the city engineer will bring the matter to the Development Review Committee for discussion. A member of the Development Review Committee may also request evaluation or discussion concerning a request for a traffic control device. The city engineer or designee is responsible for coordinating with state and county agencies when a traffic control evaluation request is received regarding a state or county roadway within the city limits.