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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20100506techcommitteeminutesMINUTES TECHNICAL COMMITTEE CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION May 6, 2010 10:00 a.m. VOTING MEMBERS PRESENT Cole County: Larry Benz, P.E.* Eric Landwehr, P.E.* Jefferson City: David Bange, P.E.* Eric Barron Ron Craft Bill Lockwood Janice McMillan, Chairman Matt Morasch, P.E. Alan Morrison Missouri DOT: Mike Dusenberg, Vice Chairman* Bill Robinett Alan Trampe Private Transportation Interest: Tom Kolb *Arrived Late VOTING MEMBERS ABSENT Paul Winkelmann, P.E., Callaway County Richard Turner, Jefferson City EX -OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT Denis Beganovic, Missouri Department of Transportation Donny Hamilton, Federal Highway Administration EX -OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT John Schmidt, Federal Transit Administration STAFF PRESENT (Non -Voting) Sonny Sanders, Planner I, City of Jefferson Anne Stratman, Administrative Assistant, City of Jefferson OTHERS PRESENT Ryan Atkinson, City of Jefferson Pam Murray, City of Holts Summit Curtis Owens, Mid -Missouri Regional Planning Commission I Call to Order and Roll Call Ms. McMillan called the meeting to order at 10:14 a.m. and asked Ms. Stratman to call roll. A quorum was present with 8 of 15 voting members present. 2. Public Comment Ms. Pamela Murray, Ward I Alderman for the City of Holts Summit, addressed the Technical Committee pertaining to the project prioritization and selection process. Ms. Murray voiced a concern that the criteria are skewed in favor of the larger municipalities. She referenced the section pertaining to whether a project provides benefits to neighborhoods with low income and minority population. Ms. Murray commented that MoDOT had a map showing which counties in Missouri were deemed economically disadvantaged and explained that Callaway County was deemed economically disadvantaged and the City of Holts Summit falls into that criteria as well. She inquired whether a county deemed economically disadvantaged would be sufficient criteria to gain points under that section. 3. Adoption of Agenda Mr. Morasch moved and Mr. Bange seconded to adopt the agenda as printed_ The motion passed unanimously. MinutesXapital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Technical Committee Mav 6, 2010 Page 2 4. Approval of Minutes from the Regular Meeting of February 4, 2010 Mr. Bange moved and Mr. Morasch seconded to approve the meeting minutes from the regular meeting of February 4, 2010. The motion passed unanimously. 5. Communications from the Presiding Officer The following correspondence was received and distributed: • MoDOT approval of the updated Functional Classification Maps • MoDOT pertaining to the funding impacts of the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act • Sec. 5310 Application Filed with MoDOT by New Horizons Mr. Morrison stated that New Horizons Community Support Services has submitted an application for Section 5310 vehicle funding. He explained that additional applications submitted would require a prioritization and ranking process. Mr. Morison stated that the deadline to submit applications to MoDOT is July 1, 2010. Mr. Dusenberg arrived at 10:19 a.m. Mr. Morasch explained that the City has a roundabout project at Tanner Bridge and Ellis Boulevard that is eligible for 80 percent STP funds. He stated that the current federal transportation bill has been extended until December 31, 2010. Mr. Morasch inquired of MoDOT whether CAMPO will need to allot that money to this project or not. In response, Mr, Dusenberg stated that Mr. Knipp is currently working on clarifying that issue and will get a response to Mr. Morasch in the near future. 6. Unfinished Business A. Project Prioritization and Selection Process Mr. Bange explained that the Prioritization Subcommittee has been working on developing a process to compare, rank and prioritize projects. He stated the project application asks for general and specific information, as well as, a section to rank the project against established criteria. Mr. Benz arrived at 10:23 a.m. Mr. Bange explained that, at this time, points have not been assigned to the question in the narrative pertaining to whether a project provides benefits to neighborhoods with low income and minority populations. Ms. McMillan suggested that a question be included in the narrative pertaining to whether a county has been deemed as economically disadvantaged. Mr. Bange explained that, in terns of Ms. Murray's concern that the criteria favors larger cities, points are assigned for volumes and in those situations one would anticipate that a larger community may well have larger volumes and to that extent the criteria may favor the larger cities. Ms. McMillan inquired how the scoring would compare for a safety issue. hi response, Mr. Bange explained that this probably will be a living document to where we will need to see some applications in order to determine whether the scoring is providing the most beneficial answers. He stated that perhaps at that point in time adjustments could be made to try to allow a good project to score well. Mr. Bange explained that the --narrative section could allow someone to-describetheir-project -instead -of burdening someone with an exorbitant amount of information gathering and expense just to fill out the application. Mr. Landwehr arrived at 10:27 a.m. Mr. Lockwood moved and Mr. Morasch seconded to table this item to the June 3, 2010 meeting to allow for further review of the project prioritization and selection process application. The motion passed unanimously. Minutes/Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Ma>> 6, 2010 Technical Committee Page .i 7. New Business A. Unified Planning Work Program and Budget for I+Y 2011 Mr. Morrison explained that more emphasis will be placed on the work items for FY2011 that are policy and process related items. IIe stated that a section was added for potential amendments to the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). Mr. Morrison explained that those amendments could include a freight section and possibly moving the transportation objectives from the Bylaws to the MTI'. Mr. Lockwood moved and Mr. Benz seconded to table this item to the June 3, 2010 meeting to allow for additional review. The motion passed unanimously. 8. Other Business A. Update on Bylaw amendments passed by the Board of Directors Ms. McMillan gave an update on the amendments passed by the Board of Directors on March 17, 2010 and April 21, 2010. She explained that one amendment failed which would have added one voting member from the City of Holts Summit to the Board of Directors. Ms. McMillan stated that Bylaw amendments passed by the Board of Directors are not final for 30 days therefore the amendments passed on March 17, 2010 will go out to the participating jurisdictions for ratification by May 14, 2010. She explained that the amendments considered on April 21, 2010 will not go out until after the Board meeting on May 19, 2010 in the event that there is a reconsideration of any amendments discussed at that meeting. Ms. McMillan stated that the bylaw amendments are available for review on our website and by request. B. Update on the FY2011-2014 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Mr. Morrison distributed a memo pertaining to the FY2011-2014 TIP and explained that member jurisdictions will be receiving a spreadsheet with their current projects listed. He requested that any new projects, projects that have been completed or are being carried over be submitted by June 1, 2010. Mr. Morrison stated that a draft TIP will be sent by July 1, 2010. C. TIGER 11 Discretionary Grants Mr. Morrison distributed correspondence from MoDOT pertaining to the TIGER 11 Discretionary grants program for surface transportation projects. Member News, Project Updates Cole Count I, --Mr. Landwehr gave an update on the Tanner Bridge Road Rehabilitation project and the Big Horn Drive project. --Mr. Benz announced that a meeting will be held this afternoon to look at approximately 27 at - grade intersections along Highway 54 from Highway 179 to Highway 17. Mr. Dusenberg further explained that there is approximately $5 million available in federal money through the open container program. He stated that this money is being used to address those high accident locations along this corridor and to develop different alternatives. Mr. Dusenberg explained that the intent is to use this stretch o` highway as an example for other median crossover areas on Highway 54 and Highway 63. %. f erson Cit1, --Mr. Lockwood announced that a ribbon cutting ceremony will be held on May 12, 2010 at 11:00 a.m.__for_ the Katy _Trail __connector to Holts _Summit._ He reported that the State Office_ of Administration received a recreation trails grant for a greenway trail from the Lewis and Clark Office Building to Riverside Park -Mr. Bange gave an update on (1) the Tanner Bridge Road and Ellis Boulevard roundabout project; (2) the Lafayette Street interchange project near the new Federal Courthouse extending to south of Capitol Avenue and along one block of State Street; and (3) the E. McCarty Street project from the roundabout at the east end Walmart west to St. Louis Road. --Mr. Moraseh gave an update on the Stadium. Boulevard roundabout project and storrilwater projects on Ellis Boulevard. Mr, Morasch reported that MoDOT will be putting up warning signage on Highway 54 at the Jefferson Street exit ramp due to school traffic backing up on the exit ramp onto Highway 54 in the morning. MinrtterfCapital Area Metropolilan Planning Organization Mav h, 2010 Technical Cominittee Page 4 Missouri Department of Transportation Mr. Dusenberg explained that MoDOT has been reviewing the Lafayette Street interchange portion, which includes the Madison Street Overpass alternative, of the Rex Whitton Expressway Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). He explained that MODOT representatives met with the City of Jefferson City Council, Central Bank, Busch's Florist and Jefferson City Public Schools, Mr. Dusenberg stated that additional verbage will be added to the final EIS that basically states that MoDOT will incorporate a number of different traffic measures before the Madison Street Overpass will be constructed. Ile explained that MoDOT has not received any negative comments from the Soutliside businesses, Central Bank and the Performing Arts Center. Mr. Dusenberg stated that a final version will be sent to the City of Jefferson and Cole County for review by the end of May or the first of June. Ile explained that the Federal Highway Administration has asked that a letter of support be submitted by tAMPO to be included in the final document. Ms. McMillan stated that the Technical Committee originally supported this alternative. She explained that the Board decided not to pass a resolution and basically remain silent on the subject. Ms. McMillan recommended presenting to the Board those events that have occurred since the release of that first document which would bring them up to speed. She suggested giving a presentation to the Board at their May 19, 2010 meeting. Mr. Dusenberg gave an update on (1) the Highway 179/US 50 project and the Rt. 00 widening project. He announced that a groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for May 12, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. for the Missouri River Bridge bicycle/pedestrian crossing project. 10. Adjournment With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:20 a.m. Respectfully submitted, 614W 5�a—bh� Anne Stratman Administrative Assistant