Embassy West Dr Through StreetMEMORANDUM
August14,2002
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
Mark J. Sullivan Petition for Stop Signs
Based on a request from Mark Sullivan, Public Works Director Mike Koch recommends
designating Embassy West Drive as a through street which will allow for the installation
of stop signs at all of the intersecting side streets. He further recommends installation
of a stop sign on Embassy West Drive at the north intersection of Camelot Drive. He is
not recommending the placement of a stop sign for eastbound traffic on Camelot Drive
at its northerly T-intersection with Embassy West Drive.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
MCVM/jh
Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Michael A. Koch, Public Works Director
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
MEMORANDUM
August 14, 2002
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
Michael A. Koch, Public Works Director
Mark J. Sullivan Petition for Stop Signs
INTRODUCTION
The following is in response to a June 1, 2002 request from Mark J. Sullivan for
the installation of yield or stop signs along Embassy West Drive at the
intersections of Nonthrange Count, Embassy Court, Ambassador Count, Camelot
Drive, and Colonel Drive.
DISCUSSION
The petitioner is requesting that either yield or stop signs be placed on the side
streets at the various intersections along Embassy West Drive, since this street
acts as the main street running through the Embassy West and Sunnyslope
Subdivisions. The petitioner is also requesting a stop sign for eastbound traffic
on Camelot Drive at its intersection with Embassy West Drive to slow down traffic
before it makes the right turn onto Embassy West Drive.
RECOMMENDATION
Embassy Drive was designed and provides the function of a through street. I
concur with the petitioner's request for the placement of stop signs at all side
streets along Embassy West Drive. This can be accomplished by designating
Embassy West Drive as a Through Street.
I would not, however, recommend the placement of a stop sign for eastbound
traffic on Camelot Drive at its northerly T-intersection with Embassy West Drive
merely for the sake of slowing traffic. Time after time traffic engineering studies
have indicated that stop signs which are utilized for the purpose of controlling
speeds are not effective in accomplishing this purpose; and if placed at an
unanticipated location, which I believe this to be, may even cause an increase in
traffic accidents.
I would recommend, instead, that a stop sign be installed on Embassy West
Drive at this location. The placement of a stop sign at a T-intersection clearly
meets driver expectations and will clarify the right-of-way designation at the
intersection.
Enclosed is an ordinance designating Embassy West Drive as a Through Street.
This will allow for the installation of stop signs at all of the intersecting side
streets. An additional ordinance is included to allow for the installation of a stop
sign on Embassy West Drive at the north intersection of Camelot Drive.
ACTION TO BE TAKEN
The City Council is requested to adopt the attached ordinances designating
Embassy West Drive as a Through Street and providing for the installation of a
stop sign on Embassy West Drive at its northerly T-intersection with Camelot
Drive.
MAK/vjd
cc: Bill Schlickman, Engineering
ORDINANCE NO. 63-02
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, BY ADDING EMBASSY WEST DRIVE TO
SUBSECTION (b) OF SECTION 32-213 THEREOF PROVIDING FOR
THE DESIGNATION OF THROUGH STREETS
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1.
That the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa
be amended by adding Embassy West Drive to Subsection
(b) of Section 32-213 thereof as follows:
Sec. 32-213.
Through Streets.
(b)
Embassy West Drive, from the north property line of
Pennsylvania Avenue to its northerly terminus.
Passed, approved and adopted this
19th day of August ,2002.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. 64-02
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, BY MODIFYING SUBSECTION (b) OF
SECTION 32-214 THEREOF PROVIDING FOR THE ADDITION OF A
STOP SIGN ON EMBASSY WEST DRIVE AT THE NORTHERLY
INTERSECTION OF CAMELOT DRIVE
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1.
That the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa
be amended by adding Embassy West Drive and Camelot
Drive (north intersection) to Subsection (b) of Section 32-214
thereof as follows:
Sec. 32-214.
Stop Intersections.
(b)
Northbound
Embassy West Drive and Camelot Drive, north intersection.
Passed, approved and adopted this.
19th .day of August ,2002.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
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LAW OFFICES OF
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DAVID L. CLEMENS
W'ILLIAM f. MAIERS
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June 21, 2002
The Honorable Mayor Terrance M. Duggan
and Members of the Dubuque City Council
c/o City Clerk
Ci[y Hall
50 West 13t~ Street
Dubuque, IA 52001-4864
Dear Honorable Mayor Duggan and Council Members:
I reside at 4617 Camelot Drive in Embassy West Subdivision. As this area
has developed, Embassy West Drive has become a through street for traffic traveling from
the Asbury area through our subdivision. The problem is there are uncontrolled
intersections on Embassy West Drive where there is much confusion as to who has the
dght of way. There is an intersect[on with Embassy Court and a four-way intersection with
Camelot Drive and a T-intersection between Camelot Drive to the north. Just this week,
there was an accident at the four-way intersection of Embassy West Drive and Camelot
Drive. It is my understanding that in that collision the ddver who was proceeding on
Embassy West Drive was charged with Failure to Yield the Right of Way to a vehicle that
was traveling on Camelot Drive.
While there have not been a large number of accidents at this intersection
yet, I can assure you that there have been a number of close calls, and that number is on
the rise. The number of accidents will also be rising as more and more traffic develops
through the subdivision.
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LAW OI~ICF_~ OE
REYNOLDS & KENLINE, L.L.P.
I would like the Council to consider placing Yield signs or Stop signs on
Camelot Drive at its intersection with Embassy West Drive. I think that most of the drivers
who use Embassy West Drive presume that they have the right of way, because this has
developed as a through street or collector street. I would ask that you consider designating
Embassy West Drive as a through street in order to ailow installation of Stop signs or Yield
signs at these intersections before there are more accidents.
I think Stop signs on Camelot Drive at the three-way T-intersection with
Embassy West Drive would also be helpful. The through traffic from the Asbury area often
travels very fast from Radford Road to Embassy West Drive. A Stop sign at that
intersection wouid slow things down.
I spoke to Bill Schlickman at the City Engineering Department today, and he
informed me that the Engineering Department is in the process of reviewing this issue
Citywide. However, he said that because of other demands on City staff time, they are
constantly having to table the project and deal with more immediate needs. Since it may
take quite some time for that work to get completed, I would ask that you take a look at
Embassy West Drive at your earliest convenience before there are more accidents and
injuries. Thank you very much for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Mark J. Sullivan
MJS/dms
William Schlickman
City Engineering Department
City Hall
50 West 13~ Street
Dubuque, IA 52001-4864
Michael Van Milligen
City Manager
City Hall
50 West 13~ Street
Dubuque, IA 52001-4864
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8-19-02
Dear Mayor and Council Members
I urge you to take action to have stop signs installed at the intersection of Embassy
West and Camelot.
My daughter was broad-sided by a drunk driver on June 19, 2002 while traveling
north on Embassy West. Her passenger sustained serious facial lacerations.
We thank God that no one was killed, and the officers said this was due to the girls wearing their
seat belts.
This is a very deceiving intersection as people on EMbassy West are led to believe that it is the
main thoroughfare for this subdivision.
Please consider this very dangerous intersection as a top priority for the safety of all citizens
and have stop signs installed there.
Sincerely,
/s/ Diane Arensdorf
3935 Creston St.
Dubuque, Iowa 563 588 0091