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ST. CROIX COUNTY
NOTICE OF COMMITTEE MEETING
TO: Clarence Malick, Chairman
St. Croix County Board
FROM: M. Winberg
COMMITTEE TITLE: ST. CROIX COUNTY TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
DATE: October 10, 2007
TIME: 10 : 0 OAM
LOCATION: St. Croix County Sheritt's Office, 1101 Carmichael Road, I
Hudson
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
DATE OF NEXT MEETING:
ACTION ON PREVIOUS MINUTES
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Recent Fatalities
2. Possibility of signing the Co. E hill as no parking in
Houlton
3. Possibility of adding "Mile Markers" to the new (4) lane
Hwy 35 corridor from New Richmond to Houlton
ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE
POSSIBLE AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING:
ADJOURNMENT
(Agenda not necessarily presented in this order)
SUBMITTED BY: M. Winberg
DATE: October 2, 2007
COPIES TO:County Clerk
News Media /Notice Board
Committee Members
St. Croix County Traffic Safety Commission meeting was held October 10, 2007
in room 1250 at the Government Center at L OAM.
Present were: Kevin Brown, Charles Grant, Buzz Marzolf, Doris Peterson, Brian
Erickson, Jack Colvard, Miles Wittig, Dennis Johnson, Greg Helgeson, Mike Winberg
and Pam Dabruzzi.
Meeting was called to order by Chairman Winberg, motion was made to adopt
agenda, seconded and approved. Motion to accept minutes of July 18, 2007 was made
and approved.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Mr. Helgeson stated a speed limit increase was done on Hwy. 12 from CTH U to
Lenertz road. Speed limit was increased from 45 to 50 MPH.
Mr. Helgeson stated the speed limit was reduced on Hwy. 12 from Hwy. 65 to
CTH TT.
Discussion was held on issues with roundabouts.
NEW BUSINESS
St. Croix County has had (3) traffic fatalities since last meeting on July 18. All
have involved motorcyclists. We are currently at (15) fatalities for the year.
Chairman Winberg announced that the annual motorcycle run is on Saturday
October 13` 2007 starting in North Hudson.
Chairman Winberg requested a possibility of placing "No Parking" signs on the
CTH E hill in Houlton. The county Highway Department's stance is that they would
prefer "NO" permanent signs. Possibly use temporary signs during events. Discussion
was held and Chairman Winberg will discuss the issue with the Highway Department
Supervisors to attempt a resolution.
A discussion was held reference the possibility of putting mile marker signs on
the new (4) lane Hwy. 35 corridor between New Richmond and Houlton. Mr. Helgeson
stated that in the beginning the state decided not to place them. Mr. Helgeson stated he
would like a letter from Emergency Service Departments in the area in support of this
issue if there is wide support.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CORRESPONDENCE
Mr. Johnson stated there have been 585 fatalities in the state as of October 19`
Last year at the same time there were 551. More motorcycle fatalities.
Mr. Johnson stated there are no new legislative items.
October law of the month is headlight usage.
Mr. Johnson handed out a winter driving guidelines handout.
Mr. Johnson reminded everyone to watch for deer.
ADJOUNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 11:08AM.