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MINUTES
TRANSPORTATION AND TRAFFIC COMMISSION
November 18, 2009
8:00 a.m.
July 09 - June 2010
Commission Members Present Attendance Record
Jeff Ahlers 3 of 4
Ernest Raub 4 of 4
Michael Hughes 4 of 4
Mikeal Louraine 4 of 4
Kevin Kelly 3 of 4
Bill Washburn 3 of 4
Tony Wall 3 of 4
Commission Members Not Present
Ron Fitzwater 3 of 4
Rick Prather 2 of 4
Commission Liaison Present
Sgt. Jeff Stiefermann, JCPD
Councilman Ron Medin
Staff Members Present
Pat Sullivan, Director of Community Development
Matt Morasch, Deputy Director for Public Works
Britt Smith, Division Director for Streets/Parking
Todd Logan, Street Division
Drew Hilpert, Associate City Counselor
Guests
New Business #1: Steven Miltenberger - Jump Oil Co. and Steven Bauer
New Business #2: John Howland, Sigrid Enloe and Sandy Prenger
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ahlers at 8:02 a.m. A quorum was present at this time.
1. Introductions
No formal introductions were made.
2. Acceptance of the October 14, 2009 meeting minutes
A motion was made by Mr. Raub to approve the October 14, 2009 minutes, seconded by Mr. Kelly. All in favor,
minutes approved.
3. New Business
1. Request for No Parking on East Franklin Street next to the office building located at 1015 Madison
Street. (Requestor: Steven Miltenberger)
Mr. Smith gave a staff report. He mentioned this is an older area of town and it has gone through some
redevelopment. The street is currently 29’ wide curb to curb with parking allowed on both sides. There is
relatively low parking enforcement in this area. Staff recommends removal of parking on the North side of E.
Franklin and to paint the curb radius’ in the area on Madison and Franklin to help with sight distance and will
continue to monitor the area for future reference. Staff received no responses from the area property owners
notified of the request.
Group discussion occurred among the members. Mr. Miltenberger spoke on his request and passed around
pictures taken in this location to all the commission members. He noted the loading zone is being used for
parking mainly. Mr. Miltenberger commented on the access for only one vehicle to get through at a time with
parking allowed on both sides of the street. His biggest concern is for clearance of two vehicles to pass through.
Mr. Bauer, a lifelong resident of the street, spoke on his opposition to the request. A lengthy group discussion
continued once more concerning possibly effects of removing parking on one side.
A motion was made by Mr. Ahlers to remove parking on the North side of E. Franklin adjacent to the Jump Oil
Co. building as recommended by staff, seconded by Mr. Louraine. The motion passes with the following vote;
Aye: Mr. Ahlers, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Louraine, Mr. Raub, Mr. Wall and Mr. Washburn; Nay: Mr. Kelly.
2. Request for a Stop Sign at the corner of Kenwood Dr. and Briarwood Dr. (Requestor: Don Whitener)
Mr. Smith gave a staff report. Mr. Smith informed the members this area of town has been newly annexed into
the City. This area is mainly local traffic and no accidents have been reported according to the accident reports
in the last few years. All residences in the subdivisions were notified of the request and all feedback that was
received was negative and opposed to adding a stop sign. Staff recommends leaving the intersection in its
current state with no stop sign.
Those present from the area spoke on the request. Mr. Howland spoke of concerns for winter month driving and
the ability to get stopped at the bottom of the hill. Ms. Enloe spoke of the same concerns and agrees with no
action but wondered about adding a yield sign instead.
A group discussion among the members took place. It was noted that a sight distance problem may also be of
concern when pulling off of Kenwood onto Briarwood. Mr. Logan informed the commission members that there
has never been a stop sign at this intersection as previously thought by the requestor.
A motion was made by Mr. Hughes to move to accept the proposal and enact the stop sign, seconded by Mr.
Washburn. All opposed, motion denied.
4. Old Business
1. Speed study, traffic count, and enforcement report on Sue Drive and Kaylyn Drive.
Mr. Smith gave a report and noted after numerous speed studies it was found that the 85% speed ranged from
31 - 48 mph, which reflects a speeding problem in the area. Directional speed counts were taken.
A group discussion of the studies findings took place. Mr. Morasch added that a there has been an accident
problem on the corner of Sue Dr and a guardrail has since been added. In the future staff will be in touch with
residents to see what level of neighborhood support there would be to help resolve the issue.
5. Other Business
1. Adoption of the 2010 meeting schedule.
Mr. Washburn moved to accept the 2010 meeting schedule as printed, seconded by Mr. Raub. All approved,
2010 meeting schedule adopted.
Mr. Smith mentioned to commission members about the winter month’s reminder sent out with the packet on
meetings being cancelled if Jefferson City Public Schools are called off due to back weather.
6. Adjournment
A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Wall, seconded by Mr. Washburn. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Angie Haslag
Angie Haslag
Administrative Technician