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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-20-2021 Traffic Safety Minutes MEETING MINUTES TRAFFIC SAFETY January 20, 2021 10:00 AM Highway Facility - Baldwin Highway Facility - Baldwin - 300 Oak Ridge Parkway, Baldwin, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER Chair Klatt called the meeting to order at 10:01 a.m. ROLL CALL Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived Jeff Klatt St. Croix County Chair Present Robbie Krejci St. Croix County Highway Commissioner Present William Peavey St. Croix County County Board Supervisor Present Bob Feidler St. Croix County County Board Supervisor Excused Daniel Bieberitz St. Croix County Traffic Safety Present Natasha Cardinal St. Croix County Emergency Management Absent JR Dachel St. Croix County Education Absent Kirk Danielson St. Croix County WSP Present Scott Knudson St. Croix County Sheriff Excused Dan Kontos St. Croix County WisDOT/BOTS Present Matt Melby St. Croix County Medical Services Absent Karl Anderson St. Croix County Law Absent Tim Ramberg St. Croix County Citizen Member Present Others present: County Board Supervisor, Scott Counter. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Traffic Safety Regular Meeting October 21, 2020 10:00 AM Minutes were approved as presented. RESULT: ACCEPTED PUBLIC COMMENT None ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE Chair Klatt asked Robbie Krejci if he had received any ATV applications and Robbie advised that he has received one for CTH NN & CTH N. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. State Patrol Crash & Traffic Report Sergeant Danielson presented statistics regarding the incidents that took place during the snowstorm that started at approximately 8:00 a.m. on 12/23 and continued until approximately 11:00 p.m. on 12/24. The main problem areas were I-94 and STH 65 N. Robbie Krejci advised that the Highway Department had up to 10 highway trucks out at one time; normally there are 5 trucks out. RESULT: DISCUSSED 2. St. Croix County Crash Report Chair Klatt informed the committee that we had one fatality since our last meeting in October, 2020. The total number of fatalities for 2020 was 6. RESULT: DISCUSSED 3. WisDOT Engineer Report Dan Bierberitz presented the following Construction Project Updates for 2021: 1. STH 35, Front St. - North End Road: This is a storm sewer and reconstruct project. The expected start date is April with a November 30th end date (weather permitting). The project is still on schedule to be completed by mid-November. There will be a detour route using HWY 95/St. Croix River Bridge on the Minnesota side as well as a temporary bridge signal for local traffic who don't want to take the detour. 2. USH 12, CTH U - STH 65 west junction: This is a mill and overlay project. It is likely to begin in May and be completed by September 1st. There will be a detour using USH 12 to STH 65. Part of this project includes the base for setting up a weight in motion scale, which will be installed a couple of years from now. 3. USH 12, STH 65 to USH 63 & USH 63 (North/Sourth) to USH 12 south junction: This project involves culvert replacement, intersection upgrade to all-way stop (HSIP) and overlay. During the culvert replacement and intersection upgrade, there will be a detour using I-94. During the overlay, there will be flaggers for traffic control. The let date is in July. Construction may be in late summer/early fall or be scheduled in 2022. 4. I-94 bridge deck sealing. There will be various bridges that will be resealed in St. Croix County this summer. There will be off-peak lane closures during the work. RESULT: DISCUSSED 4. STH 128 & Kwik Trip Driveway Dan Bieberitz informed the committee that WisDOT is currently looking at an improvement option for this driveway and will likely apply for Highway Safety Implementation Program (HSIP) funds this March to accomplish the improvement. Applications are due March 15th. WisDOT staff are planning to meet with representatives from Kwik Trip letting them know about our proposed option before we proceed with any formal plan/application. A motion was made by William Peavey and seconded by Robbie Krejci, to allow Chair Klatt to create a letter of support for the changes at this Kwik Trip driveway on behalf of the St. Croix County Traffic Safety Commission. Motion passed. RESULT: DISCUSSED 5. WisDOT Bureau of Transportation Safety Report Dan Kontos advised that the number of crashes are declining, but the severity has gone up. Probable reasons are more drivers on the roadways, higher speeds and reckless driving. See attachments to review additional data that Dan presented to the committee. RESULT: DISCUSSED 6. CTH E / CTH V - Design Project Update Robbie Krejci presented information regarding a reconstruction project on CTH E, east of STH 35 to 1000' east of CTH V. He advised to maintain existing traffic control, lighted LED stop signs will be added, as well as dedicated right turn lanes on CTH E. RESULT: DISCUSSED 7. CTH A - High Risk Rural Roads Project (2021) Update Robbie Krejci informed the committee that 17% of all traffic accidents that take place in St. Croix County, take place on CTH A between New Richmond and Hudson. He advised that he has applied for a High Risk Rural Roads (HRRR) grant/funding for CTH A. There are numerous enhancements that are being looked into, such as center line rumble strips, enhanced, wider paving markings (4-8" fog lines) and signage enhancements. RESULT: DISCUSSED 8. CTH A / CTH K - 115th Street Intersection Robbie Krejci advised that he is looking into adding video speed signs to this intersection. Currently, St. Croix County has four of these signs. RESULT: DISCUSSED 9. Work Zone Safety Group - Flagger's Bill of Rights Robbie Krejci discussed potential legislation involving work zone issues. The proposed -hour maintenance vehicles to utilize green warning lighting. RESULT: DISCUSSED REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Robbie Krejci requested that CTH A & McCutcheon Road intersection control evaluation be added to the agenda for our next meeting. DATE OF NEXT MEETING April 21, 2021. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 11:02 a.m.