He commented on the current movement of vehicle and pedestrian traffic through the Five Points intersection. Over a four year period between 2008-2021, there were a total of 21 crashes, 29% of which resulted in injuries. The primary reason roundabouts are being built is because they have proven to slow down traffic. By slowing down traffic, the number of crashes and the severity of crashes involving serious injury are reduced. The main purpose of this potential project is to slow down vehicles and to improve safety at the intersection. The traffic signal study that began last year identified that a roundabout intersection design was worth studying, given the vehicle and pedestrian movements, volume and land ownership. This type of project would also compete well for state and/or federal funding, but could take approximately 4-5 years before it would be built. Mr. Klopsch displayed a conceptual plan to show how a roundabout might be designed at the Five Points intersection. There was discussion on the traffic flow of the potential roundabout as well as control options for pedestrian safety. Mr. Klopsch played a video showing how a beacon signal is used to address pedestrian traffic. An information mailer will be delivered to every residence and business in Oakwood with an invitation to three open houses that will be held to get citizen input and feedback. The community open house events will be conducted from 6 – 8 p.m. on June 14, June 29, and July 11 at the Oakwood Community Center. A general discussion took place amongst committee members regarding the pros and cons of a roundabout.

• 3.75 MILL PROPERTY TAX: The city’s 3.75 mill property tax expires this year. City Council will place the issue on the November 2023 ballot for a renewal only, meaning it would, if approved by the voters, continue to generate the same annual revenue, and would represent no increase in property taxes.
• POSSIBLE 2024 CAPITAL PROJECTS/EXPENSES: Mr. Klopsch briefly reviewed the following possible capital projects scheduled for 2024:
  • Far Hills Repaving: $880,000 (ODOT expense)
  • Gardner Pool Liner: $100,000
  • Harman Boulevard Median: $200,000 – $500,000
  • Shafor and Orchardly Parks: $400,000 & $300,000)
  • Medic Vehicle: $300,000
  • Asphalt Repaving: $450,000
  • Sidewalk, Curb and Driveway Aprons: $175,000
  • Salt Storage Structure: $ ?
  • E. Schantz Hill: $ ?
  • Harman Boulevard Median: $200,000 – $500,000

There being no other business, at 6:52 p.m. Mayor Duncan and Mr. Klopsch thanked the committee members for their service and the meeting was adjourned.