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MINUTES
of the
CITY OF FORT COLLINS TRANSPORTATION BOARD
February 21, 2018
6:00 p.m.
Snow Plowing Command Center
Streets Department
598A Linden Street
Fort Collins, CO
FOR REFERENCE:
Chair: Eric Shenk
Vice Chair: Annabelle Berklund
Staff Liaison: Paul Sizemore 970.224.6140
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: CITY STAFF PRESENT:
Annabelle Berklund, Vice Chair
Cari Brown
Karl Ayers
Nathalie Rachline
York
Eric Shenk, Chair
Indy Hart
ABSENT:
Andrew Bondi
Valerie Arnold
Aaron Iverson
Larry Schneider
PUBLIC PRESENT:
A representative from Parsons
Engineering Consultants
Amanda Shores, Energy Board
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Shenk called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
2. AGENDA REVIEW
Iverson stated there were no changes to the published agenda
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Hart clarified comments he made regarding the Parking Advisory Board to indicate the
Parking Advisory Board appeared to be opposed to towing as a penalty on CSU game
days.
York made a motion, seconded by Berklund, to approve the January 2018 minutes as
amended. The motion was adopted unanimously.
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5. COUNCIL LIAISON
Councilmember Cunniff was unable to attend.
6. BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT – Ayers
Ayers reported on the recent Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting during which the end of
the Zagster contract, the alley design project, the Winter Bike to Work Day, and Open
Streets were discussed. Bike friendly driver courses on campus were discussed as being
made mandatory. The 2018 Open Streets events are scheduled for June 3rd and
September 9th. The locations for those are being discussed and recommendations are
being taken. Additionally, Luke Caldwell reported on presenting E-bike demonstrations for
other Boards. There is generally support for including E-bikes on trails; however, the Land
Conservation and Stewardship Board remains opposed to E-bikes. There was a call for
specific suggestions from the Transportation Board regarding what unified front needs to be
put forth before Council.
Boardmembers discussed the implications of mobility and disability issues. They discussed
how the Transportation Board should move forward in terms of a recommendation.
Chair Shenk suggested the possibility of a multi-Board meeting in the late summer or early
fall to discuss the E-bike topic.
7. DISCUSSION/INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
• City Plan/Transportation Master Plan – Iverson
Iverson discussed the official public kick-off at the Drake Center for the City Plan update.
The City Plan effort includes updates to the Comprehensive Plan, the Transportation
Master Plan, and the Transit Master Plan. Iverson discussed the process which includes
reporting on existing conditions, visioning, scenario development, and plan development.
Iverson detailed the Trends and Forces report which discusses existing conditions.
Increasing population, changing demographics, equity, and build out and development
are topics of the report. York suggested including lines on the map indicating utility
service areas.
Iverson stated housing is a large topic. Berklund discussed the importance of
reexamining the You Plus Two Ordinance as a means of reducing housing prices.
Iverson stated land use mix, job growth, new technologies, innovation, and climate
action and its integration with other trends are key components of the plan.
In terms of transportation, challenges exist with keeping people from driving alone.
Rachline questioned the inclusion of bicycle, taxi, and motorcycle modes as one. York
replied the reason they were bundled is because they were each such a small portion of
use.
Iverson noted vehicle miles travelled has grown in the last 5 years, but at a slower pace
than population growth. Transit use has also increased.
Boardmembers discussed paid parking, the inclusion of large employers in town in
transportation issues, technology, and shared economies as part of the existing
conditions effort.
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Iverson stated the visioning phase will begin in the spring.
• Streets Department Updates – Schneider
Schneider introduced Boardmembers to the Snow Plowing Command Center and
provided an overview of the Streets Department, which has become ISO 2015 certified.
He discussed the Streets budget and Street Maintenance program which is funded by
KFCG and other taxes.
Schneider discussed the City’s concrete recycling and composting programs.
York asked if the Streets Department will be taking on more responsibility for mowing at
the Prospect and I-25 intersection after its redevelopment. Schneider replied the City
has taken on various mowing responsibilities through an IGA with CDOT. He noted the
City has higher level of service standards in terms of mowing than does CDOT.
Schneider discussed the growth in street miles in Fort Collins. He also talked about the
North Shields joint project with FC Moves.
He discussed the importance of maintaining roads early and stated that roads allowed to
fail cost 8-10 times more to maintain than roads kept at an acceptable level of service.
Schneider discussed the installation of ramps to meet ADA standards throughout the city
and the difficulties in ice removal with those ramps. He stated he is unsure if ramp
standards will be changed at the national level to address those difficulties.
Schneider discussed the number of filled potholes and stated the number is decreasing
because maintenance is increasing. He also discussed the graffiti removal program and
detailed the snow removal priorities. He noted local streets are not often plowed
because of the cost and likelihood of fairly quick melting.
Berklund asked how bike lane plowing is prioritized. Schneider discussed the process.
Schneider discuss the truck fleet and possibility of using an electric truck through Tesla.
He stated performance sheets are completed for every route on every storm and
discussed the real-time information available for plow locations.
Schneider detailed the various products used by plow drivers based on weather and
pavement temperatures and stated Fort Collins snow removal operations’ details have
been sought by neighboring municipalities because of its success.
Rachline asked how school closures are determined. Schneider replied the District and
CSU receive advice from his department.
Rachline asked what occurs if the snow removal budget is exceeded for the year.
Schneider replied he must go before Council for an additional appropriation.
8. ACTION ITEMS
None.
9. REPORTS
• Boardmember Reports
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York reported on attending the Planning and Zoning Board worksession. At the
worksession, the Board received a presentation on the RP3 residential parking program
and discussed the City Plan update and the annual Land Use Code changes. The
Transit Oriented Development parking study was also discussed.
Hart asked if the Board generally supports paid parking. Berklund replied in the
affirmative. York stated the new parking garage at the Elizabeth offers a disincentive for
using it; it should be easier to park long-term in the garage than on the street.
Ayers stated the Youth Advisory Board has made this the ‘year of transportation’ and is
working on apps related to that topic.
Chair Shenk suggested liaison reports be included as agenda items each month, divided
into groups of two a couple times per year. He discussed the need for extra time to use
transit. Boardmembers discussed advantages to transit use, including exercise, time to
read, and a lack of stress.
• Staff Report
10. OTHER BUSINESS
None.
11. ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. by unanimous consent.
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