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LINO LAKES TRAFFIC POLICY PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to delineate the City of Lino Lake’s processes and procedures for locating and installing traffic devices, to include: signage, pavement markings and traffic calming devices. POLICY It is the policy of the City of Lino Lake to follow the guidelines and recommendations contained in the most current approved Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MnMUTCD) to make decisions on design, locations, installation and maintenance of signs, pavement markings and traffic calming devices. Minnesota State Statute 169.06, Sub. 3 states, "All traffic control devices erected shall conform to the state manual and specifications." PROCEDURE The City Engineer and Public Works Department will have primary responsibility for determining the need for traffic devices on Lino Lake’s city streets. All requests received for installation or evaluation of traffic devices, such as, stop signs, crosswalk markings or traffic calming devices, will be routed to the City Engineer or designee for evaluation. The City Engineer or designee will be responsible for providing a written response to individuals whom request evaluation of traffic control devices. In those instances, in which the evaluation reveals unusual factors or extenuating circumstances to consider, the City Engineer will bring the matter to the Traffic Safety Committee for discussion. A member of the Traffic Safety Committee may also request evaluation or discussion concerning a request for a traffic device. The City Engineer or designee is responsible for coordinating with state and county agencies when a traffic evaluation request is received regarding a state or county roadway within the city limits. The following specific guidelines will be followed when evaluating each specific traffic device: