06/13/88 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING JUNE 13, 1988 of the Board a map of the area and children wait for buses and where because of cars losing control at indicated the areas where damage has occurred to property the curves. Mrs. Mary Short, 206 Devonshire, also addressed the Board and stated her concerns regarding the traffic situation at Bercliff Estates. Mrs. Short stated that she has observed cars running the stop signs and recounted for the Board the number of cars that have come into her yard as well as damage done to the property of other residents in the area. She asked the Board to please consider lowering the speed limit to 20 MPH. She stated that with the completion of the Logan Street widening project the problems will still continue as people will continue to use Bercliff Estates as a shortcut to McKinley. Mrs. Mary Firtl, 229 Wildemere Drive, advised the Board that she is the acting President of Bercliff Estates and that Wildemere is a very busy street. She stated that residents have stopped taking walks in the neighborhood because of the increased traffic and some have almost been hit by cars. There are thirteen (13) children in the neighborhood and there are no sidewalks. In addition to the problem of numerous vehicles speeding through the subdivision, residents have experienced trash and bottles in their yards. Mrs. Short again addressed the Board and stated that perhaps it would be a good idea to have a police car sit in one of the residents driveways in order to catch motorists violating the speed limit and running stop signs. Mr. Leszczynski advised those present that he agrees with the concerns raised by the residents as he too is a resident of Bercliff Estates and has experienced some of the problems mentioned by residents. Mr. Leszczynski advised the residents that he will have the 30 MPH speed limit signs removed but it is his feeling that if the stop signs are being ignored the speed limit signs will also be ignored. He stated that what is needed is more police protection and the residents agreed. Mr. Leszczynski further stated that it is his opinion that once Logan Street is opened some of the problems will be eliminated. When Logan Street was in a state of disrepair, motorists utilized any other street in order to avoid having to drive on Logan. He also informed those present that the City would install chevrons at the curves and corners so motorists will not be driving onto private property. In response to an inquiry of whether the installation of curbs would help, Mr. Leszczynski advised that the installation of curbs would hamper storm drainage. Residents also advised the Board that there are Watch for Children signs on Sylvan Glen and at 35th Street that are in need of replacement. They also advised that the sign at 35th street should be moved to be more effective. In conclusion, Mr. Leszczynski reiterated that he will have the 30 MPH speed limit signs removed and have chevrons installed at the corners and curves. He also advised the residents present that a traffic study will be conducted which would reveal if a 20 MPH speed limit is warranted. He advised that a previous study on Oakcrest and 35th Street did not meet the necessary warrants for a reduced speed limit. Mr. Leszczynski further stated that the Board will request that the Police Department step up patrols in the area. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. DeClercq and carried, the request to consider the lowering of the speed limit in Bercliff Estates was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Police Department Traffic Division for review and recommendation.