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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20120607techcommitteeminutesMINUTES TECHNICAL COMMITTEE CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION June 7, 2012 10:00 a.m. VOTING MEMBERS PRESENT Cole County: Larry Benz Eric Landwehr Holts Summit: Brian Crane Jefferson City: David Bange* Eric Barron Bill Lockwood Janice McMillan Matt Morasch Bill Lehman, Designee for Richard Turner Missouri DOT: Steve Engelbrecht Bob Lynch *Arrived Late VOTING MEMBERS ABSENT Paul Winkehnann, Callaway County Ron Craft, Jefferson City Alan Morrison, Jefferson City Bill Robinett, Missouri Department of Transportation Tom Kolb, Private Transportation Interest STAFF PRESENT (Non -Voting) Anne Stratman, Administrative Assistant, City of Jefferson OTHERS PRESENT Bruce Green, MoDOT Mark Mehmert, Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce Mike Schupp, MoDOT 1. Call to order, roll call, and determination of a quorum Ms. McMillan called the meeting to order at 10:07 a.m. A quorum was present with 10 of 16 voting members present. 2. Public comment None received. 3. Adoption of the agenda as printed or amended Mr. Benz moved and Mr. Morasch seconded to adopt the agenda as printed. The motion passed unanimously. 4. Approval of the minutes from the meeting of May 3, 2012 Mr. Benz moved and Mr. Landwehr seconded to approve the minutes from the meeting of May 3, 2012 as written. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Bange arrived at 10:010 a.m. 5. Communications from the presiding officer A. Memo from Mr. Sanders pertaining to the traffic counts for the Travel Demand Model. 6. Old Business A. Section 5310 Grant Applications and Schedule Ms. McMillan reminded all that the deadline to submit applications to CAMPO was July 1, 2012. She explained that two applications had been received to date. Minutes/Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization June 7, 2012 Technical Committee Page 2 B. MoDOT update on possible right turn lane onto Liberty & Shamrock Road from Highway 50/63 East Mr. Engelbrecht explained that calls to MoDOT's Traffic Division regarding this location have been minimal and that an accident history is not available at this time. He stated that the Traffic Division does not have an overall scope or solution of what a preferred fix would be. Mr. Engelbrecht explained that when there is an undefined need it is best to do a scoping study. He stated that the reason for the existing off -set right turn is to provide better site distance for those people crossing over to go west on Highway 50/63. Mr. Lockwood moved and Mr. Benz seconded to forward this request to the Board of Directors. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Crane inquired whether there were any plans to extend Militia Drive to Liberty Road. In response, Mr. Landwelier explained that Cole County looked at that idea in a previous sales tax. He stated that they considered extending Militia Drive to Liberty Road and removing the crossover on that side only. Mr. Landwehr explained that this project was not included in the current sales tax. Ms. McMillan suggested the project could be included in the Metropolitan Transportation Plan. 7. New Business A. Amendment #b' to the 2011-2014 Transportation Improvement Program I. Missouri Department of Transportation. Pavement improvements on the westbound lanes of Highway 50 from Business 50 to 0.6 miles west of Route D. TIP Project number is 2010-11. 2. Missouri Department of Transportation. Pavement improvements on the eastbormd lanes of Highway 50 from 06. Miles west of Route D to Truman Boulevard. TIP Project number is 2010-12. Mr. Engelbrecht explained that the total cost of both projects was reduced due to the amount of work anticipated for the project's completion. Mr. Landwehr stated his opinion that the project is unnecessary, as the pavement is in good enough shape. Mr. Morasch moved and Mr. Benz seconded to forward this TIP Amendment to the Board of Directors. The motion passed unanimously. B. Draft FY2013-2016 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and schedule Ms. McMillan explained that comments were received from MoDOT on June 6, 2012. She suggested including illustrated projects in the MTP instead of the TIP until they are funded. Mr. Crane suggested having more flexibility when it comes time to adding a project to the TIP. Ms. McMillan explained that a TIP amendment requires a 25 day public comment period. She stated that the public comment period does not necessarily need to begin at a first Board meeting. Ms. McMillan, explained that there is flexibility when beginning the public comment period. She stated that federal requirements constitute a modification and a major amendment. Mr. Crane suggested starting the public comment period upon submittal to CAMPO. C. Draft FY2013 Unified Planning Work Program and schedule Ms. McMillan requested to forward comments as soon as possible. She explained that the final draft will be presented at the July 5, 2012 meeting. Member News, Project Updates Cole County --Mr. Landwehr gave an update on the Business 50 West improvements and the Zion Road project. Holts Summit --Mr. Crane gave an update on street maintenance projects in Holts Summit. Minutes/Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization June 7, 2012 Technical Committee Page 3 Jefferson City --Mr. Bange reported on the following projects: (1) E. McCarty Street; (2) Missouri Boulevard sidewalk project between Kansas Street and Heisinger Road; and (3) the Frog Hollow bridge reconstruction. --Mr. Lockwood reported on (1) the .Lewis and Clark to Riverside Drive Greenway project; (2) the Aurora Park to Lincoln University Greenway project; and (3) the Frog Hollow Greenway Study. --Mr. Lehman announced that the bike racks recently installed on the busses are being used daily. Missouri Department of Transportation --Mr. Lynch reported on (1) the US 54 Safety Improvement projects; (2) the Hwy 179/Mission Drive interchange; (3) the Route D Safe and Sound Bridge Project; (4) the overlay project on US 50/63 East and US 63 South; and (5) the ADA improvements along Rex Whitton Expressway. 9. Next Meeting Date - Thursday, July 5, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in the Boone/Bancroft Room. 10. Adjournment Mr. Benz moved and Mr. Morasch seconded to adjourn the meeting at 10:52 a.m. Respe5tfully submitted, % ���� m Stmtman, Administrative Assistant