8.3 SR 02-16-2021
Request for Action
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 8.3
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
General Business February 16, 2021 Justin Femrite, P.E., Public Works Director
Item Description Reviewed by
All-way Stop Request at 193rd Avenue and Dodge Street Cal Portner, City Administrator
Reviewed by
Action Requested
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Approve, by motion, traffic control at the intersection of 193 Avenue and Dodge Street.
Background/Discussion
The first request for a change to traffic control at this intersection was made at open forum during the May 6,
2019, meeting. From that request, the engineering division completed a study to determine if the intersection met
traffic warrants that would support the requested change. That study summary is attached to this memo, and the
information that the intersection does not meet traffic warrants to justify the requested change was shared with
the requester in July of 2019.
Since the period of the study, there has been one additional accident at the intersection. That accident resulted in
a motorist being ticketed for failing to stop at the sign and causing the accident. Warrant analysis does not include
criteria surrounding ‘close calls’ but rather only actual accidents. With one additional reported accident and little
change in the traffic volumes since 2019, the intersection remains controlled with a side street stop condition as
justified by standards established in the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control.
A city council can make determinations for regulatory signage outside of standards if they deem it appropriate.
Financial Impact
If a change is approved we will fund the signage out of the 2021 sign budget item.
Mission/Policy/Goal
N/A
Attachments
Stop Sign Request Assessment
The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity.
Updated: August 2020
Stop Sign RequestAssessment
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At Monday May 6, 2019 City Council meeting, Adam Benson (11440 193 Avenue Northwest) requested
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a stop sign be installed at the intersection of Dodge Street and 193 Avenue. The engineering department
reviews all stop sign requests and evaluates the need for intersection traffic control changes.
As part of the review, several criteria are evaluated including traffic volumes, number and angle of
approaches, accidents at or near the intersection and sight lines along each approach.
Below is an exhibit showing the existing intersection with posted speed limits, traffic volume and
regulatory signage:
The City has reviewed the intersection operations. Within the last year, one property damage accident
has occurred. Based on the current traffic volumes (counted in 2018), accidentsreportedwithin the last
year and intersection sight lines, the engineering department does not recommend changes to the existing
traffic control.
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