HomeMy WebLinkAboutTransportation Board - Minutes - 03/26/2003REGULAR MEETING NOTES of the
TRANSPORTATION BOARD
March 26, 2003
(RESCHEDULED FROM MARCH 19)
5:45 p.m.
City of Fort Collins
281 N. College Avenue
Conference Rooms C & D
FOR REFERENCE:
CHAIR:
Bruce Henderson
898-4625
VICE CHAIR:
Heather Trantham
206-4255
STAFF LIAISON:
Don Bachman
224.6049
ADMIN SUPPORT:
Cynthia Cass
224.6058
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Joe Dumais (late)
Dan Gould
Bruce Henderson
Tim Johnson (late)
Brad Miller
Christophe Ricord
Brent Thordarson
CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE:
Don Bachman
Cynthia Cass
Randy Hensley
Mark Jackson
Cam McNair
Ron Phillips
ABSENT:
Neil Grigg
Edward Jakubauskas
Ray Moe
Heather Trantham
GUESTS IN ATTENDANCE:
Gary Thomas
APPROVED Transportation Board Regular Meeting Minutes
March 26, 2003
Page 2 of 4
Even though there was not a quorum, those present agreed to hear the updates listed on the
board's agenda. The following notes were taken:
1. Mason Transportation Corridor Update - Mark Jackson
Jackson gave the following update on the Mason project:
- The second round of public meetings are occurring this week
- The team is trying to resolve the design concerns of the DDA and DBA board
members regarding the pedestrian railing an d open ballast
- The team is continuing their negotiations with BNSF
- The team is working on station designs, alignment refinements, underpass designs
for bike/ped and for Drake Road and for the South Transit Center
- Reavis will be give the board a more thorough update at the April meeting
2. Transportation Master Plan Update — Mark Jackson
Jackson reported the following highlights regarding the TMP:
- City Council adopted the Community Size and Character characteristics
resolution last night by a 7 - 0 vote
- Transportation came out well. They agreed with the board's recommendations
with the exception of TR3 (support cooperation between development and public
agencies regarding interchange improvements). The vote on that particular item
was 4-3 to include this item.
- The travel forecast model update is behind schedule. Staff has had to wait for
population/employment information and information pertaining to SH 392 as well
as updates to the 2025 transit network as a result of Mason Transportation
Corridor efforts.
- The team began putting together CIP project lists for roadway and bike/ped
categories
- They've begun organizing a skeletal framework of the document itself
- The timeline for Council adoption may need to be moved back a couple of weeks.
As a result, this may mean a special Transportation Board meeting in June or July.
(The board agreed to decide on a specific date at their April meeting.)
3. Transportation Capital Funding Strategy - Johnson
Johnson brought yard signs to distribute to anyone interested in installing them. He gave
an update on the campaign committee's progress to date.
rEnrlof Notes
APPROVED Transportation Board Regular Meeting Minutes
March 26, 2003
Page 3 of 4
1. CALL TO ORDER
Upon the arrival of two more board members, which made for a quorum, Chair
Henderson called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
There was a motion by Johnson and a second by Ricord to approve the minutes of
February 19, 2003 as presented The motion carried by a unanimous vote (7-0).
4. TRANSPORTATION CAPITAL FUNDING -Johnson
Johnson made a motion that the Board endorse Issue #1 and Issue #2 for raising
transportation capital funds in the city of Fort Collins. There was a second by Dumais.
Chair Henderson called the question. The motion carried by a unanimous vote (7— 0).
Next, there was a motion for the Board to authorize Chair Henderson to work with
staff to prepare a memo to Musgrave and Allard, thanking them for their support
There was a second and the motion carried unanimously (7— 0).
5. REPORTS
a) BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
Chair Henderson: Newspaper Article. Distributed an article entitled: BART Planning
for Jobs, Houses
Fossil Creek Trail at Paraeon Point. I attended the Parks and
Recreation Board meeting and picked up these handouts
(distributed). They provide a lot of crucial background
information. I took the following notes at the meeting and will
keep the board up to date.
ORIGINAL PLAN: Public trail to public park, park plan canceled.
- No easement for trail
- No city ..., all private property
- No buffer between trail and homeowner's property
- Maps show trail going through golf course
- Developer did tell original homeowners it would be part of trail
system
CONCERNS:
- Turning private property to public
- Liability
- Safety — kids walking to pool
APPROVED Transportation Board Regular Meeting Minutes
March 26, 2003
Page 4 of 4
Thordarson: Snow Removal. Plows pushed snow into huge piles that created
site distance problems at intersections, specifically noted at Drake
and Taft. Bachman: We were very pleased with how the snow
removal process went considering the severity, the amount and the
weight of the snow. Also, it should be pointed out that making a
sweep down every residential street is a highly unusual occurrence.
Board Discussion: The board agreed to endorse a positive Thumbs
Up article, to be sent by Chair Henderson to the Coloradoan, about
the excellent job the City, and specifically Transportation Services,
did.
b) STAFF REPORTS
Bachman: Neat Agenda Items:
- Transportation Master Plan
- Transportation Capital Funding Debriefing
- Council Policy Agenda Review
6. OTHER BUSINESS
None.
7. ADJOURN
Chair Henderson adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m. Board members joined the Natural
Resources Advisory Board members for a presentation/update on the Timberline Road
Water Line project. They agreed that if any action needed to be taken, it would occur at
their next regular meeting in April.
Respectfully submitted,
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Cynthia Cass
Executive Administrative Assistant
City of Fort Collins — Transportation Services