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Board of Directors
CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
March 21, 2012
12:15 p.m.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Larry Benz, P.E., Cole County
Jeff Hoelscher, Chairman, Cole County
David Bange, Designee for Bob Weber, Jefferson City
Eric Barron, Designee for Bob Scrivner, Jefferson City
Janice McMillan, AICP, Jefferson City
Roger Schwartze, P.E., Jefferson City
David Silvester, P.E., MoDOT
Dan Bax, St. Martins
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
Donald "Doc" Kritzer, Callaway County
EX -OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT (Non -Voting)
Pam Murray, Callaway County Economic Development Representative
EX -OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT (Non -Voting,
Mark Bechtel, Federal Transit Administration
Steven Billings, MoDOT
Angie Hoecker, MoDOT
Brad McMahon, Federal Highway Administration
CAMPO STAFF PRESENT (Non -Voting)
Alan Morrison, Long Range Transportation Planner
Sonny Sanders, Planner I
Anne Stratman, Administrative Assistant
OTHERS PRESENT
Madeleine Leroux, News Tribune
Ed Siegmund, MMRPC
Presentation:
A presentation by Ms. Pam Murray, Holts Summit Community Betterment Association, on the Holts
Summit / US 54 Interchange Beautification Project. Ms. Murray described how the US 54 exit and
entrance ramps were beautified through MoDOT's Growing Together program, with cooperation from the
Holts Summit Community Betterment Association and the City of Holts Summit. She stated that local
businesses, groups and individuals provided funds for native plants and materials that will provide year-
round visual interest She stated that the project was awarded a citation of merit under the category of
municipal and organizational collaboration.
1. Call to order, roll call, and determination of a quorum
Chairman Hoelscher brought the meeting to order at 12:23 p.m. and asked Ms. Stratman to call roll.
A quorum was present with 9 of 10 members or their designees present.
2. Public Comment
No comments were received.
3. Adoption of the agenda as printed or amended
Mr. Koon moved and Mr. Benz seconded to adopt the agenda as printed. The motion passed
unanimously.
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4. Approval of the minutes from the meeting of January 18, 2012
Mr. Benz moved and Mr. Kaon seconded to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting of
January 18, 2012. The motion passed unanimously.
S. Communications from the presiding officer
A. MoDOT
• Pertaining to New Freedom Grant Applications
• Missouri Boulevard Sidewalk Project, Phase II
B. National Transportation Enhancement Clearinghouse Newsletter pertaining to Surface
Transportation Reauthorization and Transportation Enhancements
6. New Business
A. Proposal to add a highway improvement project to the Regional Needs list — A proposal
by staff for a project adding a continuous third lane to the section of US 54163 northbound
lanes, from the north end of the Missouri River Bridge to the US/63 Rt./94 interchange ramp.
Also a proposal by the Technical Committee on a similar project on the adjacent southbound
lanes.
Mr. Morrison explained that MPO staff proposes to add the following projects to the Regional Needs
List: (1) a third continuous northbound lane from the Jefferson City Memorial Airport exit to the
Highway 94 exit; and (2) a southbound continuous lane from the Highway 94 onramp to the US 63
onramp. He stated that the Technical Committee recommended forwarding these projects to the
Board of Directors.
Mr. Schwartze commented that a third southbound lane has been looked at numerous times and
explained that it is a difficult project because of the entrance ramp from Airport Road onto southbound
US63. Mr. Schwartze stated that there is heavy truck traffic from businesses such as the sand plant
and MFA.
Mr. Silvester explained that MoDOT staff suggested using ramp metering, but it would be difficult
for large trucks starting from a dead stop at the bottom of a ramp trying to merge with traffic. Mr.
Silvester commented that these projects are a great idea from the aspect of moving traffic. He stated
that it would be great to have three lanes of traffic crossing the bridge in both directions up to the
Highway 63 and 94 interchange.
Mr. Schwarize moved and Mr. Koon seconded to add the proposed projects to the Regional Needs
List.
Ms. Murray added her support for improvements at the Highway 94 interchange which is used by
employees at the ABB Plant and the Callaway Nuclear Plant. She stated that traffic from Columbia
that wants to continue north on US54 frequently has to come to a stop at that interchange.
After additional discussion, the motion passed unanimously.
B. Amendment #7 to the 2011-2014 Transportation Improvement Program
1. City of Jefferson Department of Public Works. The project is a continuation of a prior
project constructing sidewalks on the south side of Missouri Boulevard. This project
describes as Phase 2 extends from Heisinger Rd. to 500 feet east of Stoneridge Parkway
(CAMPO TIP Project No. 2012-08).
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Mr. Bange explained a Transportation Enhancement Grant was previously received to build
sidewalks on Missouri Boulevard between Kansas Street and Heisinger Road. He stated that in 2010
Jefferson City applied for a second Transportation Enhancement Grant to add sidewalks between
Heisinger Road and Stoneridge Parkway, which was not funded, however the project was selected as
the first alternate if funds became available. Mr. Bange said that funds have now become available,
and the cost of the project is approximately $463,723.
Ms. McMillan moved and Mr. Kaon seconded to initiate the public comment period to conclude with
a public hearing on April 18, 2012. The motion passed unanimously.
7. Miscellaneous Reports
A. Update on the travel demand modeling project with HDR Inc.
Mr. Sanders explained that to date, staff has delivered the preliminary sets of data which included
current land use, the current street network and existing traffic counts to HDR. He stated that future
data sets will include future land use and future road networks. Mr. Sanders explained that HDR will
give a project update at the April 5, 2012 Technical Committee meeting.
8. Other Business
None.
9. Next Meeting Date - Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at 12:15 p.m. in the Boone/Bancroft Room #200.
10. Adjournment
Mr. Benz moved and Mr. Schwartze seconded to adjourn the meeting at 12:43 p.m.
Res ectfully Sub fitted,
Anne Stratman, Administrative Assistant