HomeMy WebLinkAbout02 GrantCoHwyminutes02-05-25GRANT COUNTY QUARTERLY TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION MEETING
February 11, 2025
Grant County Community Services Building
Lancaster, WI 53813
The regular quarterly Grant County Traffic Safety Commission Meeting was called to order by
Captain Todd Miller at 1:00 p.m. The following Traffic Safety Commission members and guests
were present:
Todd Miller--------------------------------------------------------------------------Grant County Sheriff’s Office
Craig Reukauf---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Grant County Sheriff
Justin McLimans----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Lancaster PD
Todd Horn---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WI DOTS/BOTS
Brad Byom------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WI DOT
Austin Coppernoll-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SWWRPC
Bob Keeney--------------------------------------------------------------------------------County Board Chairman
Jon Knautz---------------------------------------------------------------Grant County Highway Commissioner
Judy Hazen---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Grant County ATV/UTV
Confirmation of Open Meeting Law: The agenda was posted in the lobby at the Community
Services Building, the Administration Building and on the Grant County website.
Adoption of Agenda: The agenda was approved. The minutes from the previous meeting were
approved in motions by Justin McLimans and second by Craig Reukauf. Motion carried.
New Business: Jon Knautz discussed he need for Advanced Warning Signs at the intersection of
Hwy 81 and Cty D. The state is looking to submit an improvement project for this. They will
also do a study to place the Advanced Warning Signs on both sides.
ATV/UTV Routes:
Traffic Safety Grants:
Old Business: Jon Knautz discussed the concerns with the Hwy 61/CTH B/Abing Road
Intersection. There were two fatalities at this intersection in 2024. There is very good vision at
this intersection. The state is looking at placing a round-a-bout here which is a long process.
Flashing stop signs would be a temporary solution.
Bob Keeney and Judy Hazen presented the Ordinance to Amend the ATV/UTV Ordinance of
Grant County, Wisconsin, Relating to Designating Operation of ATVS and UTVS on Portions of
State Trunk Highways. It was motioned by Craig Reukauf and seconded by Jon Knautz to
approve this and send it to the Full County Board. Motion carried.
Citizen Complaints: There are no Citizen Complaints to discuss.
Other Business: No Other Business to discuss at this time.
The Transportation Safety Report was presented.
Austin Coppernoll who is with the Southwestern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission was
present to explain what services they can provide for mapping.
It was motioned by Craig Reukauf and seconded by Justin McLimans to adjourn to May 13, 2025
at 1:00 pm. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Todd Miller
Grant County Highway Safety Coordinator