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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTransportation Board - Minutes - 08/07/1996� J_T,_'I " D TRANSPORTATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES August 7, 1996 City Council Liaison: Will Smith Staff Liaison: Tom Frazier Commission Chair: Paul Valentine Vice Chair: Paul Perlmutter The meeting of the Transportation Board began at 5:30 p.m. in the Ben Delatour Room, Fort Collins Public Library, Fort Collins, Colorado. Those present included: Chairman Paul Valentine„ Mark Egeland, Kathleen Kilkelly, Ray Moe, Susanne Edminster, Bob Noe, and Dick Schaffer. A quorum was not reached. It was decided that the meeting would proceed informally. There was a presentation of a video while waiting in hope that other Board members would attend the meeting. Capital Improvement Project: Rate the Proposed Transportation Capital Improvement Projects. A draft -form survey was distributed to the attending members for their review, comments and suggestions. It was agreed that, for clarification, the time frame should be specified. Ms. Edminster made notes of the change -of -wording suggestions that were made. The Transit Plan will not be included. Mr. Frazier wanted to change some things on that plan but did not get back to Ms. Edminster in order to make those changes. 1. The survey will be published in the paper on Sunday and again on Tuesday in attempt to get people to attend the open house next Wednesday. The survey may also be answered by calling or returning the form. The survey form will also be available at the City booth during the New West Festival. Kathleen Kilkelly suggested that the forms be available at the neighborhood coalition. The survey will be given to members to distribute to friends and family. Contacts and research will be done by Ms. Edminster to see about getting the survey on the web as well. 2. Review of the survey brought about the discussion of the Overland Trail Extension. There is a half million shortfall in the project. The minutes for the July 10 and July 24 meetings were approved. Comments shared about the fact that there have been more Board meetings lately than usual. Pedestrian Plan Funding: After giving the Board a chance to briefly review the information, Mr. Moe highlighted the packets that were received by the Board. Transportation Board Minutes August 7, 1996 Page 2 1. Mr. Egeland brought up concerns about the stability of future funding. It was explained that future planning is set up so that the deficiencies do not pile up as much. It is important to start off strong because, annually, there will be competition for other programs. 2. Mr. Moe expressed regret, with support of the Board, that there was no quorum because there was great adjustment and justification. 3. Board members expressed their knowledge of the general support from the community for projects in this category. There was an agreement to use the "safe routes to schools" approach for this project. The original will be submitted to Paul Valentine for signature and included in the packet. Entire packet will go out to the City Council on the 15th of August. Their meeting is on the 20th. Parking Plan: This plan will not go the City Council until September 17. That date provides some time if needed. Discussion held as to whether or not comments in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan memo should be forwarded to Parks and Recreation and whether or not a response is needed. It was agreed that it is a good strategy to forward the memo after some minor revisions. Their response might change the Board's opinion. 1996-1997 City of Fort Collins Boards and Commissions Manual were handed out. There was emphasis on the requirement for members to call in the event of an absence. The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.