8.1 SR 10-16-2023
Request for Action
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 8.1
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
General Business October 16, 2023 Ryan Sandhoefner P.E., Engineer 1
Item Description Reviewed by
Stop Sign Request – 215th Avenue and Edison Justin Femrite P.E., Public Works Director
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Reviewed by
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Action Requested
Receive information, discuss and take action if deemed necessary.
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Direct, by motion, the conversion of the intersection of 215 Avenue and Edison Circle to an all-way controlled
stop.
Background/Discussion
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Neil Thomas, 9998 215 Ave NW, attended Open Forum on October 2 along with others to request installation of
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additional stop signs at the intersection of 215 Avenue and Edison Circle.
The engineering division has previously reviewed this intersection at the request of Mr. Thomas and concluded
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additional stop control was not warranted as the volumes on the major street (215) were not near the 300 vehicle
per hour minimum threshold during the peak 8-hour period.
Beyond not meeting warrants specified in the engineering manuals used to make determinations, stop signs are not
intended to be used as a method of speed control which was the referenced concern presented at Open Forum. An
addition of new regulatory signs increases the expectations of enforcement and as the street is a low-traffic, dead-
end rural setting it is likely not highly patrolled for traffic violations.
Staff does not recommend any changes to the signage at this intersection.
Financial Impact
If the Council approves the installation the costs for the 2 new stop signs and posts would be paid from the 2022
Street division operating budget.
Mission/Policy/Goal
Opportunity to live, work, and play.
Attachments
Location Map
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Petition for 3-Way Stop Control at 215 Ave and Edison Circle
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