Merz St - Althauser Stop Signs
ORDINANCE NO. 2-06
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 STOP SIGNS ON
MERZ STREET AT AL THAUSER STREET
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 Merz Street and Althauser Street to Subsection (b) of
Section 32-214 thereof as follows:
Sec. 32-214. Stop Intersections.
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EASTBOUND AND WESTBOUND
Merz Street at Althauser Street
Passed, approved and adopted this 3rd
January
2006.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
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November 16, 2005
TO: Chief Kim Wadding
FROM: Officer Jason Hoerner #81
RE: School zones
Sir:
After performing several school zone observations aimed in enforcement in the morning hours of
Jefferson Jr. High School specifically at the intersection ofMerz and Althauser, I do have some
concerns about the traffic control in that area. Neither Merz nor Althauser has a stop sign or a
yield sign and on several occasions there have been near misses at that intersection. I also believe
that part of the problem is obstruction of vision for the drivers that are driving up Merz Street.
When they are approaching Althauser Street due to the landscaping at that intersection, their
vision is greatly reduced for traffic that would be approaching Jefferson Jr. High School on
Althauser Street.
Ifpossible I'd like to request the proper city department to look into this concern to see if there
could be a stop sign placed at one of those streets for prevention of any possible accidents. This
is also a high foot traffic area for students being dropped off on both streets in that area.
Respectfully submitted,
Officer Jason Hoerner #81
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MEMORANDUM
December 21, 2005
TO:
The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM:
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Merz Street and Althauser Street - Request for Stop Signs
The Police Department has made a request to the Engineering Department to
investigate the need for stop signs at the intersection of Merz Street and Althauser
Street. After investigation, City Engineer Gus Psihoyos recommends the installation of
stop signs on Merz Street at its intersection with Althauser Street.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Gus Psi hoyos, City Engineer
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MEMORANDUM
December 21, 2005
FROM:
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
Gus Psi hoyos, City Engineer joQ
TO:
SUBJECT: Merz Street and Althauser Street - Request for Stop Signs
INTRODUCTION
The Police Department has made a request to the Engineering Department to
investigate the need for stop signs at the intersection of Merz Street and
Althauser Street. (See attachment.)
DISCUSSION
Although this is a four-leg intersection, the portion of Merz north of Althauser has
the cross-section and functions similar to that of an alley. Because of this, the
intersection has the "feel" of a T-intersection. As noted in Officer Hoerner's
memo, there is a considerable sight restriction on the southwest corner. City
accident reports indicate only one crash in the last four years.
RECOMMENDATION
Based on the officer's observations, and in an effort to assign right-of-way at the
intersection, I recommend the City Council approve the installation of stop signs
on Merz Street at its intersection with Althauser Street.
ACTION TO BE TAKEN
The City Council is requested to adopt the attached ordinance providing for the
installation of stop signs on Merz Street at Althauser Street.
Prepared by Bill Schlickman, Traffic Engineering Assistant
cc: Police Chief Kim Wadding
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