Public Safety Advisory Board Friday, November 14, 2025 12:00 AM Assembly Chambers

1.Call to Order / Roll Call

2.Approval of Minutes

  1. A.Approval of Minutes, March 13, 2025

3.Amendment and Approval of Meeting Agenda

4.Persons to be Heard Related to Agenda

5.Persons to be Heard Unrelated to Agenda

6.Staff Report

7.Unfinished Business

8.New Business

  1. A.Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair 

    The Board will nominate and vote to appoint a Chair and Vice Chair to serve for the upcoming term.

  2. B.Discussion on Local Concerns Regarding Scooters and E-Bikes 

    To address growing community concerns related to the use of electric scooters and e-bikes within the borough, including safety, traffic flow, pedestrian interactions, and potential regulatory needs. Chief Kerr has requested that the board review the Wrangell Ordinance which is attached to this packet.

  3. C.Safety Improvements at North 1st Street and Balder Intersection

    Potential installation of at least one or two stop signs and a painted crosswalk at the intersection.

  4. D.Parking Safety on Haugen Drive Near 2nd Street 

    Address visibility concerns caused by vehicles parked too close to the intersection. Reports of blind spots affecting both drivers and pedestrians

  5. E.Sidewalk Installation for School Routes on N. 2nd St and N. 5th St

    Connect the Petersburg Public Library (14 S. Second Street) to the existing school sidewalk at the corner of Dolphin Street and North 2nd Street

    Install a sidewalk from Haugen Drive to the elementary school on North 5th Street. 

  6. F.Visibility Concern at 2nd Street and Dolphin Street Intersection

    To review a community request for improved visibility at the corner of 2nd Street and Dolphin Street by painting the curb yellow at the corner where parked vehicles are creating a blind spot. Map is attached for reference.

  7. G.Proposal to Designate No Parking on the North Side of Wesley Street 

    Discussion and consideration of a proposal to change the parking regulations on Wesley Street by designating the north side as a no parking zone. This change is intended to improve traffic flow, enhance visibility, and address safety concerns raised by residents and public safety personnel.

9.Communications

  1. A.Correspondence Received

10.Discussion Items

11.Adjourn