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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.
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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.
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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.
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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,
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Anne Stratman
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