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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTransportation Board - Minutes - 11/18/1998Draft minutes to be approved by the Transportation Board at their December 16,1998 meeting. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES of the TRANSPORTATION BOARD November 18,1998 5:30 P.M. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Alan Beatty Mark Egeland Sara Frazier Tim Johnson, Chair (416-0821) Chris Ricord Brent Thordarson Heather Trantham IN ATTENDANCE: Randy Hensley Wendy Meyer Ron Phillips Mary Warring Staff Liaison: Randy Hensley, 416-2058 Chair Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:50 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENT None APPROVAL OF MINUTES Dan Gould Ray Moe Steve Hanna Donn Hopkins There was a motion and a second to approve the minutes of the October 17, 1998 Transportation Board Retreat. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. ACTION ITEMS: I. REVIEW AND ADOPT 1999 WORK PLAN - Johnson Chair Johnson went through the 1999 work plan, and changes were identified and recommended for the following areas: Transportation: - Add statement to champion sufficient General Fund contributions to adequately fund transportation maintenance to I.A. - Add the "Transportation Board" to LB - Add "Encourage the City to work" to LE. - Add that the desirability and feasibility of operation and maintenance costs for the downtown parking garage be paid for by downtown users will be investigated, as a subpart under LH - Move and combine I.H. with S.A. - Make it "Transit and Signal System funding..." in part 1.4. Technology: - Add pedestrian countdown devices and audible crossing devices in 3.C. Coordinate with Council and other boards and agencies• - Add Mountain Vista Sub -area Plan and Mason Street Corridor Project. Community Education on Transportation: -Add provision for promoting safety and alternative modes of transportation through engineering, education and enforcement as part 5.D.1. - Add provision for identifying specific portions of the infrastructure and transit system where safety issues exist as part 5.D.2. Chair Johnson requested a motion to approve the 1999 Work Plan contingent on the changes suggested above. There was a motion and a second. Board member Egeland thanked Chair Johnson for pulling all the issues and work items together. Board member Beatty expressed a concern about measurability of the Plan. Motion carried unanimously. DISCUSSION ITEMS: II. SAFETY ISSUES UPDATE & PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALKS - Ricord Pedestrian crosswalk issue was added as a result of a Council Committee meeting and request from Council Member Will Smith. There was discussion about the status of the City's current ordinance and Assistant City Attorney John Duval's opinion regarding the viability and enforceability of the ordinance as it currently exists. -2- V It was agreed that the subcommittee consisting of Board members Ricord, Egeland and Gould will hold a meeting with Police Officer Jeff Groves and Kathleen Reavis of the Transportation Department to discuss enforcement and moving forward with these safety issues. Mr. Phillips asked to be given notice with the subcommittee plans to bring issues back to the Board, so that Police Chief Dennis Harrison may be invited. III. PROGRESS REPORT ON TRANSPORTATION FUNDING ACTIVITIES - Hensley Mr. Hensley reported to the Board the following: There has been an outreach program developed regarding the transportation funding issues, including a slide show and script. A speakers bureau has been formed for outreach campaigns in order to educate the community regarding these issues and in preparation for the initiative that may go before the voters in April. A survey asking residents how they feel about transportation funding alternatives has been completed, but results are not finalized. Once the results are presented to City Council, they will be forwarded to the Board members. An educational video is being developed and should be available in January. One date to remember is December 22 or possible December 8, when City Council will have a study session to review transportation funding issues. A citizen group is in the early stages of being formulated to carry this issue forward once it has been placed on the ballot. Written information with facts and frequently asked questions will also be available soon. Chair Johnson expressed concerned that issue of the $2.25 million in maintenance costs not be dropped and requested that a motion be passed to send a letter to City Council urging Council to allocate $2.25 for maintenance as a central part of their financing packet. Motion was seconded and carried unanimously. Chair Johnson and Mr. Hensley will work together to draft the letter, and copies will be sent to members of the Board. The letter will need to go out the week of December 2. IV. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS - Thordarson reported he has noticed adults participating in unsafe pedestrian activities, in particular walking on the right side of the road, at night, wearing dark clothing. He commented that the Harmony Road realignment was very well done. He also commented that Colorado was rated one of the third worst in the nation for the condition of its streets and the cost per mile, pursuant to a recent newspaper article. -3- - Egeland reported he appreciated the letter to the editor in the Coloradoan recently from a woman thanking Ron Phillips and the Transportation Department for its quick response to her questions regarding Timberline and County Road 32. - Trantham reported that the Northeast Truck Route Study is down to four alternatives. A new option puts the truck route around the Alta Vista and Buckingham neighborhoods, however, the neighborhood representative didn't attend the last meeting, so it is unclear whether there is neighborhood support for this alternative. - Ricord reported that he attended a public input session for the Northeast Truck Route study. He stated "Citizens for a True Bypass" are requesting that the route be placed outside the city. Mary Warring pointed out that there will be a forum held next month by the League of Women Voters on December 3 in Council Chambers with representatives for the various committees participating in the study to discuss these issues and the "Citizens for a True Bypass." - Frazier reported that the Alternative Fuel group held a breakfast recently and gave awards to organizations using alternative fuel programs. She expressed the need to get the word out about these programs and their success. She reported that the "Citizens for Climate Protection Committee" are crunching numbers and hopefully will have more to report next month. - Johnson reported the Planning and Zoning Board rejected the Wal-mart development proposal. He did an impact analysis on why growth is not paying its own way and advised the Board that these issues may be coming back before them to review as capital costs increase. The street oversizing policy may need to be reviewed as well. STAFF REPORTS - Hensley reported that there was a recent open house for the Highway 14 Interchange Study that was very well done and very well attended. The consultant is planning to present to the Board, hopefully in January. Mary Warring commented that there will be another open house in four months with tentative alternatives offered for consideration. The study itself is scheduled to be complete in June or July. SI 0 NEXT AGENDA: - Presentation on Eastside Bike Trail - UP Track (Note: this is now scheduled for January) - Northeast Truck Route Study Presentation Food will be available at 5.00 p.m. and the meeting will start at 5.30 p.m., due to anticipated public attendance and comment. OTHER BUSINESS: None There being no other business, the meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. 0% Wendy Meyer Af Administrative Assistant -5-