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Officials debate directional arrow and staining of brick street; staff advises against paint or stain, action deferred
Summary
Members debated installing a large directional arrow and whether to stain or paint a brick street curb; engineering staff said 'from an engineering standpoint, I do not see any reason to stain or paint,' staff will inspect the intersection and consult traffic specialists, and members said they will pick a color and vote later if there is sufficient support.
Members discussed two related issues for a brick street: whether to install a single large directional arrow at the bottom of the block to improve wayfinding and whether to stain or paint the curb to improve visibility.
A member asked staff to clarify the prior approval to place the arrow and whether the previously authorized treatment should proceed. An engineering staff member said he had referred the question about a left-turn arrow to the traffic rotation group because the intersection in question is unusually wide and could create conflicting turning maneuvers. "My concern was if we're putting a left turn arrow there, that intersection is so wide," the staff member said, adding that he was still awaiting traffic-group feedback and would drive out after the meeting to check the site and measurements.
On staining or painting the curb adjacent to the brick, the engineering staff said from his professional perspective there was no engineering reason to stain or paint. "From a purely engineering standpoint, I do not see any reason to stain or paint," he said. Several members countered that a stain could improve visibility and cited examples of similar treatments in other cities; one member said Dave Wolford had indicated he would consider a stain even if he opposed paint.
Members also noted resident concerns: one resident, Marlene, was described in the discussion as opposed to staining the brick near her property. Members said they would try to agree on a stain color and, if enough members supported it, would bring a vote on the matter later. Staff (Clint) said the technical advisory role was his and that the final decision rested with the membership: he would provide measurements and a recommendation but would not insist on a particular treatment.
Next steps: the engineering staff will inspect the intersection, follow up with traffic specialists, and provide a firm answer at the next meeting; members will consider color options and may place the matter on a future agenda for a vote.
