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Home My Public Portal About20130320boardminutesMINUTES Board of Directors CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION March 20, 2013 12:15 p.m. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT Brian Crane, Designee for Donald 'Doc" Kritzer, Callaway County Larry Benz, P.E., Cole County Eric Barron, Designee for Rick Mihalevich, Jefferson City Larry Henry, Jefferson City Janice McMillan, AICP, Jefferson City Bob Scrivner, Jefferson City Roger Schwartze, P.E., Jefferson City David Bange, Designee for Bob Weber, Jefferson City Travis Koestner, Designee for David Silvester, P.E., MoDOT Dan Bax, St. Martins BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT Jeff Hoelscher, Chairman, Cole County EX -OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT (Non-Votin-g) Mark Bechtel, Federal Transit Administration Steve Billings, MoDOT Angie Hoecker, MoDOT Michael Latuszek, Federal Highway Administration Pam Murray, Callaway County Economic Development Representative CAMPO STAFF PRESENT (Non -Voting) Sonny Sanders, Planner I Anne Stratman, Administrative Assistant Alan Morrison, Long Range Transportation Planner OTHERS PRESENT Charlie Brzuchalski, Office of Administration Michael Dusenberg, MoDOT Bill Gratz Mark Mehmert, Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce Presentation - Mr. Michael Dusenberg, MoDOT, Rex Whitton Expressway Interchange Project Mr. Dusenberg presented an update on the Rex Whitton Expressway interchange project at lafayette Street. He explained the new interchange will provide better access to the Missouri State Penitentiary Site, Lincoln University and Jefferson City public schools. He stated that the letting of the Lafayette Street interchange is scheduled for late summer 2014, with construction in the fall of 2014, and completion anticipated in winter 2016. He stated that a public hearing is tentatively scheduled for spring 2013. Mr. Dusenberg explained that there is an opportunity to incorporate wayfinding signage to identify key destinations once people exit the interchange. Mr. Mehmert added that the Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Lafayette Street Interchange Advisory Group is looking at aesthetic enhancements and ways to fund those as well. He stated that they are looking at possible grant funding but this will require some local funding as well. 1. Call to order, roll call, and determination of a quorum Vice Chairman Scrivner brought the meeting to order at 12:49 p.m. and asked Ms. Stratman to call roll. A quorum was present with 10 of 11 members or their designee present. 2. Public Comment No comments were received. 3. Adoption of the agenda as printed or amended Mr. Benz moved and Mr. Henry seconded to adopt the agenda as printed. The motion passed unanimously. Minutes/Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization March 20, 2013 Page 2 4. Approval of the minutes from the meeting of February 20, 2013 Mr. Benz moved and Mr. Henry seconded to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting of February 20, 2013. The motion passed unanimously. 5. Communications from the presiding officer A. OneDOT pertaining to the approval of CAMPO TIP Amendments 1 and 2 B. MoDOT pertaining to the approval of the CAMPO Metropolitan Planning Area Boundary 6. New Business A. Update on the Metropolitan Transportation Program (MTP) Mr. Morrison discussed the proposed schedule for adoption of the MTP. He stated the stakeholder meeting on March 14, 2013 was well attended. Mr. Sanders then presented the same stakeholder powerpoint to the Technical Committee, which reviewed development and major projects accomplished in the Jefferson City urbanized area over the last 20 years. Mr. Sanders pointed out that population trends in the planning area have shown an increasingly aging and more diverse population. He also stated that approximately $30 million in federal funds had been spent for transportation projects in the CAMPO planning area between 2007 and 2012. Mr. Scrivner commended Mr. Sanders on his presentation and suggested it be put on the City's website, and presented at a future Council meeting. Scrivner commented that we take for granted changes to the transportation network that was not available 20 years ago. He cited the extension of Highway 179 as an example. Ms. McMillan added that some complain about slow progress, but when you see a presentation such as Mr. Sander's it puts into perspective that progress has been significant over the past 20 years. She explained that most of that is due to cooperation between Jefferson City, Cole County, Callaway County, Holts Summit and MoDOT. 7. Other Business A. Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation to Mr. Bob Weber for his years of service to the CAMPO Board of Directors. Mr. Scrivner thanked Mr. Weber for his service to the CAMPO Board of Directors from July 2010 to March 2013. Mr. Weber commented that many people do not know what this group does and how important it is. He stated that the public needs to see Mr. Sander's presentation and know that there is a group that plans and works together with the different communities, MoDOT and federal agencies to accomplish transportation related projects. B. Upcoming stakeholder meeting: March 21, 2013 Mr. Morrison announced that the second stakeholder meeting will be held on March 21, 2013 beginning at 3:00 p.m. in the Boone/Bancroft Room. He explained that the emphasis will be on freight, rail, safety and security. 8. Next Meeting Date - Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 12:15 p.m. in the Boone/Bancroft Room #200. 9. Adjournment Mr. Benz moved and Mr. Schwartze seconded to adjourn the meeting at 1:13 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, S Anne Stratman, Administrative Assistant