Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutTransportation Board - Minutes - 12/15/1993� 1 � 0 Draft Minutes to be approved by the Board at the January 19, 1994 meeting. TRANSPORTATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 15, 1993 5:45-7:00 P.M. FOR REFERENCE: Chair -- Colin Gerety 229-2523 Vice Chair -- David Lemesany 482-7854 Council Liaison — Gina Janett 221-2557 Staff Liaison -- Rick Ensdorff 221-6608 Staff Support -- Cindy Scott 221-6608 BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Mark Egeland, Sara Frazier, Colin Gerety, Elizabeth Hudetz, and David Lemesany. BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Sharone Mekelburg and Paul Valentine. COUNCIL/STAFF PRESENT: Gina Janett, Rick Ensdorff, and Cindy Scott. GUESTS PRESENT: Tom Frazier - Transfort AGENDA: I. Approval of Minutes II. 1994 Work Plan III. Overview of the US 287/CO 14 Corridor Project IV. Regional Transportation Plan - Update V. Other Business DISCUSSION TOPICS: I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved, seconded, and unanimously approved that the minutes of the November 17, 1993 Transportation Board meeting be accepted as presented. 1994 WORK PLAN Ensdorff distributed a hand out entitled 'Transportation Department 1993-94 Major Project Work Program". He again explained that the City Council sets a policy agenda and that staff then has to try to set a Work Program that meets that policy agenda. He showed that the Transportation Department's work program is "maxed out' to meet Council's expectations. This in turn has an effect on the Transportation Board's Work Plan. The Work Plan needs to support and provide the mission that the Council has requested. He then distributed work plans from various boards and commissions to show that there -is not a pre -determined format to follow. He suggested that the Board include two definite parts to the plan: The review of items that will come up unexpectedly, as this is just a part of the Board's function. The second part is focusing on items that are a part of Council's, and therefore staff's, Work Program. This would include review and participation. Another suggestion from Ensdorff is that the Board act as a "hands-on" steering committee for the following three projects: 1. Comprehensive Bikeway Plan 2. Update to the Master Street Plan 3. Regional/local Transit Development Plan. These are items that are high on Council's priority list. Board Member Egeland suggested that the Board commit the regular monthly meetings to the review of unexpected items and have additional special meetings as needed for working on projects. Egeland made the comment and Ensdorff agreed that there should be a monthly or quarterly check point to see if the Board has progressed as they had desired. In addition, Ensdorff feels that it would be a good idea to define expectations of what the Board wants to achieve in 1994 as part of the Work Plan. Vice Chair Lemesany reminded the Board that the Transportation Plan is still incomplete. Chair Gerety feels that the Transportation Plan is being worked on, in discreet elements as shown on the hand-out. Ensdorff stated that ultimately, the Master Street Plan will become the Master Transportation Plan. Chair Gerety then went over each project listed on the hand-out and Ensdorff gave a definition and status report on each one. Chair Gerety suggested that the chairs from each group meet on a monthly basis to exchange information. He also stated that the Board should track other organizations, boards and committees, such as: CSU Traffic Committee, Air Quality Task Force, Natural Resources Board, Chamber of Commerce, Planning & Zoning Board, and the North Front Range Council -2- Perhaps one or more board members should be assigned to keep track of what those groups are doing and bring comments back to the board and likewise, take comments from this board to them. After some discussion, it was decided that the most convenient way to gather information from other groups is to receive minutes from them. If you would like to have your name on their mailing list, contact Cindy Scott. Chair Gerety asked the Board if it would be reasonable to expect each board member to commit to attend each regular meeting, track 1 - 2 other projects and share that information at the regular meetings. A standard agenda format was then determined as follows: Call to Order, Action, and Discussion Items. All board members agreed with these expectations. Mr. Tom Frazier from Transfort had a few comments on the Transportation Work Plan content and the significant impact some of those items, namely the Congestion Management Plan and the Regional Transportation Plan may have on Transfort's future service. He stated that there has to be a mechanism for this group to make recommendations back to the Council. Those decisions are what drives Transfort's Work Plans for 1995-97. He had two questions: 1. How does the group plan to process the Congestion Management and the Regional Transportation Plan recommendations to Council?; and 2. With all the things that are going to come out of those two projects, not only for transit but for others, how are you going to process those? He feels that this is a big item for the 1994 Work Plan. Board Member Hudetz indicated that she would like to see a bus system design that focuses on the replacement of single occupant vehicles. Frazier feels that positive things will come out of the Congestion Management Plan in terms of defining what needs to be done to meet the air quality and congestion goals. Out of that process, it is expected that what role transit has to play to meet those goals will be defined. Vice Chair Lemesany stated that the Board should focus its attention on the Master Street (Transportation) Plan, and how it joins Congestion Management, Bikeways, etc. He feels that when an "unexpected" item comes up for the Board to review, it could be faxed to each member rather than having to review it during the regular meeting. He feels that the meeting time should be spent on the "big picture" rather than reviewing items. Board Member Egeland stated that perhaps board members should be invited to attend Council Work Sessions on issues that the Board will be asked to review anyway. This would save everyone time and repetitious presentations for staff. In conclusion, the Board agreed that Chair Gerety and Ensdorff (and anyone else) will meet to go over lists and devise a tentative work plan which will include a schedule. 15cIS III. OVERVIEW OF THE US 287/CO 14 CORRIDOR PROJECT Ensdorff explained that due to Council's recommendation regarding the Northeast Area Transportation Study (NEATS), staff has begun the second step - an analysis of the impact that traffic has on the historical structures in this corridor (from 1-25 to the new bypass on US 287). In the next agenda packet, the introduction sheet for the consultant will be included as it gives a good overview. IV. REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN - UPDATE Ensdorff asked that the majority of the next agenda be dedicated to this item as there is a great deal of information to be shared. This will be a discussion item, rather than an action item. Chair Gerety asked for this information to also be included in the packet before the meeting. V. OTHER BUSINESS The next meeting will be from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Retreat: the board decided to wait on this item until the board vacancies are filled. Council Liaison Janett stated that the two new members will be appointed December 20, 1993 and will be present for the board meeting in January. FYI - Infill and high density housing issues - the basis for those decisions are to facilitate alternative modes. We need to figure out how to achieve less auto use when that housing does go in. FYI - The Council sent the REA annexation back to the Planning & Zoning Board. The concern is: Will there be a continuation of high trip generation land uses? Janett asked that the Board think about land use. There being no other business, the meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m. W4 � L Cindy L. %ott, Board Secretary -4-