HomeMy WebLinkAboutSchool Bus Stop Location Complaint Oakgreen and 55thJanuary 12, 1995
Mr. Michael Brabender
Stillwater Bus Transportation
606 N. Main St.
Stillwater, Mn.
55082
Dear Mr. Brabender,
ncerely,
Lindy Sduanson
Chief of Police
Copy: Jean Williams
POLICE DEPARTMENT
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
14168 57TH STREET NORTH • P.O. BOX 2007
OAK PARK HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 55082
TELEPHONE: (612) 439 -4723
FAX: (612) 439 -0574
EMERGENCY: 911
LINDY SWANSON
CHIEF OF POLICE
I recently received a telephone call in which a concerned parent voiced a concern
on what she feels is a potentially hazardous situation at a local school bus stop.
The school bus stop in question is located on Oakgreen Ave.N. at Oakridge Place N.
and directly acrossthe street from that location which is Oakgreen Ave.N. and 55th
St.N. The expressed concern was with the heavy amount of traffic on Oakgreen Ave.
and the narrow road design.
Twice this week I monitored the bus stops previously mention from 7:50 a.m. until the
bus collected the children shortly after 8:00 a.m. On both occasions I observed the
children on both sides of Oakgreen Ave.N. standing very near the edge of the roadway
throwing snowballs back and forth. At this time I also observed almost non -stop
traffic on this portion of Oakgreen Ave.N.
After reviewing this matter I would ask that you consider any possible change at this
particular collection point. Oakgreen Ave.N. is most definitely much busier than the
average city street and the roadway appears to be narrower than most. With the
increased residential area developement in this area I feel the number of children
shall increase quarterly. I am aware that there have been discussions in the possi-
bility of Oakgreen Ave.N. becoming a county roadway in an exchange program with
Washington County. I have also "heard" that Oakgreen Ave. N. is facing an upgrade
in design but have no idea when that might occur.
The latter mentioned facts seem to prove that there is a problem with the design of
Oakgreen Ave.N. vs the amount of traffic it is now handling. I respectfully request
that you review this matter and reply.
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January 25, 1995
Chief Lindy Swanson
Chief of Police
City of Oak Park Heights
P.O. Box 2007
Stillwater, MN 55082
Dear Chief Swanson:
I have received your letter expressing concern about the school
bus stop at Oakgreen Ave. and 55th St.
Dan Parker and I have observed the bus stop on three different
days. We found the stop to be similar to many other stops in the
district. The students are able to stand off the traveled
roadway. The number of cars or their speed was not unusual. We
also noticed that the majority of the cars are local residents,
not through traffic. I have talked to two drivers that are
familiar with the bus stop and they have not had problems at the
stop such as cars running the stop arm.
Students on the east side of the road were running around. I
will be sending a letter to those families pointing out proper
bus stop rules and also encouraging parent supervision.
At this point we will not be changing the bus stop. The stop
will continue to be monitored and a change can be made if
conditions warrant.
Thank You,
MICHAEL BRABENDER
Director of
Transportation
351 -8379
Effective Learning Through Excellence in Education
1875 SOUTH GREELEY STREET
STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082
351 -8340
V -TDD: 351 -8338
ichael :. •ender
Supervisor of Transportation
cc: Dan Parker
LINDA BURNHAM
Coordinator of
Food Service & Purchasing
351 -8324
PHIL FISHER
Coordinator of
Facilities & Grounds
351 -8407
An Equal Opportunity Employer
DENISE MERGENS
Supervisor of
Business Services
351 -8328
January 30, 1995
Ms. Jean Williams
5515 Oakgreen Place N.
Oak Pa tk Heights, Mn.
55082
Dear Ms. Williams,
POLICE DEPARTMENT
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
14168 57TH STREET NORTH • P.O. BOX 2007
OAK PARK HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 55082
TELEPHONE: (612) 439 -4723
FAX: (612) 439 -0574
EMERGENCY: 911
As you are aware, I sent a letter to Mr. Michael Brabender, Director of Transportation
for ISD 834, in regards to your concerns. I am enclosing a copy of the response I
received. Obviously, at this time representatives for ISD 834 are not willing to
make any changes. I believe a change would have been a positive move but can not
document any more problems at this location than at any other location. Hopefully
we can get this bus stop changed with the ever increasing growth in this area. I
am sorry that I could not persuade the school officials to make the changes at this
time.
If I can be of service to you please contact me.
Sincerely,
Lindy wanson
LINDY SWANSON
CHIEF OF POLICE