HomeMy WebLinkAboutTransportation Board - Minutes - 12/19/2018TRANSPORTATION BOARD
TYPE OF MEETING – REGULAR
December 19, 2018, 6:00 p.m.
281 North College Ave, Fort Collins, CO
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FOR REFERENCE:
Chair: Eric Shenk
Vice Chair:
Council Liaison:
Annabelle Berklund
Ross Cunniff
Staff Liaison: Paul Sizemore 970.224.6140
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Shenk called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
2. ROLL CALL
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Eric Shenk, Chair
Nathalie Rachline
York
Indy Hart
Cari Brown
Karl Ayers
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
Annabelle Berklund, Vice Chair
Valerie Arnold
CITY STAFF PRESENT:
Aaron Iverson
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Jerry Gavaldon
3. AGENDA REVIEW
Iverson stated there were no changes to the published agenda.
4. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Jerry Gavaldon stated he will be the new Boardmember beginning in January. He
introduced himself and discussed his history in Fort Collins.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – NOVEMBER 2018
Rachline made a motion, seconded by Brown, to approve the November 2018 minutes
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as written. The minutes were adopted unanimously with Ayers abstaining.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Chair Shenk briefly discussed a memo written for the Board by the City Attorney's Office
relating to what the Board can and cannot discuss at its meetings.
7. NEW BUSINESS
a. KFCG Renewal – Ginny Sawyer
Ginny Sawyer, Policy and Project Manager, stated Fort Collins has two main
revenue sources: fees and taxes. Fort Collins has had a 2.25% base rate tax for 36
years and has three taxes with a long history of approval: street maintenance,
capital improvements, and open space. The Keep Fort Collins Great (KFCG) tax,
which is essentially a bundle of dedicated taxes, was approved in 2010. The fund
has allowed the City and Council to respond to emerging needs and trends of the
community that were not predicted in 2011. KFCG will expire December 31, 2020
and the goal is to have residents respond in a clear way in 2019 as to the future of
the tax.
Sawyer outlined options for moving forward with a vote on the tax, including an
option to include the 0.85% in the base tax rate, extend the existing tax for another
number of years, or increase the base tax rate by 0.6% for core services and
dedicate the additional 0.25% to something else, including other transportation and
sustainability.
Sawyer responded to York's question about Fort Collins consumer spending by
stating tax income has decreased due to shopping being located in more nearby
communities and on-line shopping.
Hart expressed support holding the tax steady and attempting to do other increases
on another election.
Boardmembers discussed options for making a recommendation to Council.
b. 2045 Regional Transportation Plan – Alex Gordon
Gordon discussed the municipalities that make up the North Front Range
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and stated its regional transportation plan
attempts to answer two questions: where are we today and where do we want to be?
He discussed the demographics and details of regional roadway travel.
Gordon discussed the MPO's mode-specific plans, the non-motorized plan and long-
range transit plan. He stated the congestion plan is to be adopted this year.
Gordon discussed the three phases of transportation funding of which the MPO is in
charge: congestion mitigation and air quality, surface transportation block grant, and
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transportation alternatives.
Gordon detailed targets for certain performance measures that must be set per
federal standards, including safety, pavement condition, bridge condition, reliability
and air quality. The congestion mitigation and air quality funding requires an
estimate in how much of a reduction in pollutants a given project will have.
Board members and Gordon discussed the preference survey.
c. Review of Board Liaison Process – All
Chair Shenk reviewed the results of his survey of Board members relating to their
experiences as liaisons. Board members discussed their ability to respond to
questions and provide input at other Board meetings given they cannot act with any
authority at those meetings.
Chair Shenk stated York suggested there may be some value in committing to two-
year terms as liaisons.
Hart stated the Parking Board would be willing to participate in some type of super
Board meeting for multiple Boards.
York suggested ranking each Board to determine if a regular or ad hoc liaison is
needed. Board members determined the Planning and Zoning Board and Parking
Advisory Committee should have regular liaisons and other Board and Commissions
to which liaisons were sent should have ad hoc liaisons.
Chair Shenk stated he would put this item on next month's agenda after talking to
Paul Sizemore.
8. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
Ayers reported on the recent Youth Advisory Board meeting and transit-related discussion
during which it was recommended the transit app be revamped. Students present at the
meeting also stated they do not typically ride transit because it does not seem to be a big
part of the city.
Hart noted Google Maps can assist in getting transit information.
Chair Shenk reported on a meeting with Rob Cagen, the Chair of the Parks and Recreation
Board, during which the possibility of placing a ¼ cent parks and recreation sales tax on the
ballot was discussed.
York reported on Winter Bike to Work Day, the panel discussion for the Planning,
Development, and Transportation Deputy Director position, and the Planning and Zoning
Board work session during which enclave annexations were discussed.
Rachline reported on the panel discussion for the Planning, Development, and
Transportation Deputy Director position stating she was concerned the discussions were
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not more focused on unique future solutions. She also reported on a future transportation
panel. She asked about Board vacancies and mentioned attendance policies.
9. OTHER BUSINESS
a. Bicycle Advisory Committee Report
Ayers reported on the recent BAC meeting during which the Power Trail/Harmony
update, the Magnolia and Shields update, and the CSU Work Plan were discussed.
b. City Council 6-Month Calendar Review
Iverson reported Council will consider E-scooters and E-bikes at upcoming meetings
as well as the City Plan update.
c. Staff Liaison Report
10. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:41 p.m. by unanimous consent.
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