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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20100915minutes MINUTES TRANSPORTATION AND TRAFFIC COMMISSION September 15, 2010 8:00 a.m. July 2010 - June 2011 Commission Members Present Attendance Jeff Ahlers 3 of 3 Michael Hughes 1 of 3 Kevin Kelly 2 of 3 Mikeal Louraine 3 of 3 Rick Prather 3 of 3 Ernest Raub 3 of 3 Bill Washburn 3 of 3 Commission Members Not Present Ron Fitzwater 1 of 3 Barbara Germann 1 of 2 Commission Liaisons Present Councilman Ron Medin Commission Liaisons Not Present Sgt. Jeff Stiefermann, JCPD Staff Members Present Britt Smith, Division Director for Streets/Parking Matt Morasch, Deputy Director of Public Works Drew Hilpert, Law Dept. Todd Logan, Street Division Guests Dixie Rodeman; Jerome Rodeman; Tom Landwehr; Councilman Rich Koon; Randy Halsey; Glenn Russell; Laura Lutey; T. Wilbers; Ron Arnold; Paul Samson; Steve Erhart; Jim Crabtree The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ahlers at 8:00 a.m. A quorum was present at this time. 1. Introductions No formal introductions made. 2. Acceptance of the August 11, 2010 meeting minutes A motion was made by Mr. Louraine to approve the August 11, 2010 minutes as written, seconded by Mr. Raub. All in favor, minutes approved as printed. 3. New Business a) Public Hearing: Convenience and Necessity for Limo Service Mr. Hilpert spoke to the commission members on why this was brought before them and their job to decide if the service is for the public good. He described the difference between a Taxi service and a Limo service. Mr. Landwehr spoke on his proposed Limo service. He described what type of services he will provide, what type of vehicles he will use and how many people he believes will benefit from his services. A group discussion occurred among the commission members and Mr. Landwehr. After discussion a motion was made to recommend approval of the application for the certificate by Mr. Hughes, seconded by Mr. Kelly. All in favor, motion approved. This issue will go before the City Council. b) Request for parking restriction to one side of street on Skyview Drive (Requestor: Rhonda LeCuru) Mr. Smith gave a staff report. The street is 36’ wide and is residential use. Current ordinance states its recommended street width of 34’ to allow parking on both sides. Mr. Smith informed the members that letters were sent to area residents and staff had received comments from residents not in favor of the parking removal. Staff recommends the request be denied. Mr. and Mrs. Rodeman spoke on the request and are not in favor. They believe if people slow down it wouldn’t be a big problem. Mr. Erhart, a duplex owner in the area, also spoke and believes if parking is removed speeding will be a bigger issue. He would like to keep parking on both sides for adequate parking. Group discussion among the members took place. After some discussion a motion was made to approve the request to remove parking on the south side of the street by Mr. Washburn, seconded by Mr. Prath er. All opposed, motion fails. c) Request for a stop sign on Mississippi Street at the corner of St. Paul. (Requestor: Glenn Russell) Mr. Smith gave a staff report. He noted Mississippi is a collector style street and currently there is a stop sign on St. Paul. This item has been brought before the commission in the 1990’s and the request was denied. A volume count was taken and the results do not justify for a stop sign. A speed study was also done and was found the 85 percentile to be 35 mph. Staff also reviewed accident history in the area and found one incident at the intersection. Staff believes a stop sign would not be expected by traffic and result in a less safe condition and recommends against the request. Mr. Russell spoke on his request. He believes there is a line of sight problem and presented pictures to the commission. A group discussion occurred among the members. Mr. Crabtree and Mr. Halsey spoke and believe it is an area of concern. A motion was made by Mr. Ahlers to table the request and have staff provide information on the site distance and bring back before the commission at the October meeting, seconded by Mr. Louraine. With the following vote, the motion passed to table the request. Aye: Mr. Ahlers, Mr. Louraine, Mr. Prather, and Mr. Washburn Nay: Mr. Raub, and Mr. Kelly d) Request to allow parking on the east side of Marshall Street from High Street to Commercial Way and to remove parking on the west side of Marshall Street. (Requestor: Paul Samson) Mr. Smith gave a staff report. Staff has studied the addition of parking on the east. In conjunction there are two spaces currently being used that will be removed due to current ordinance. Mr. Smith noted the street has a current 2-way traffic travel width of 30’. He noted this width is slightly less than recommended for commercial use but okay for residential use with parking on one side of the street. Staff believes it wouldn’t adversely affect parking and supports approval for the request. Mr. Samson spoke on the request and is representing Cole County Residential Services, who is in the process of relocating there business to this location. He spoke on the need to add parking spaces to allow clients better parking. Mr. Wilbers also spoke on the request and he would not be opposed to r emoving the current two spaces on the west and adding parking on the east. Group discussion among the commission members took place. After discussion, a motion was made to approve the request as presented by staff by Mr. Kelly, seconded by Mr. Ahlers. All in favor, motion approved. Will go before the City Council. e) Request to permit traffic to make left turns from Madison Street on to High Street. (Requestor: Constituent request through Councilman Koon) Councilman Koon briefly spoke on the request from downtown merchants to allow the left turn from Madison Street on to High Street. Mr. Crabtree spoke on the request and his concern for his employees, pedestrian safety and accessibility. He then presented three different options for the crosswalks. Councilman Koon also noted he supports keeping the downtown area pedestrian friendly. Mr. Smith noted the options presented by Mr. Crabtree and expressed his concern for some of the options. After discussion among the members took place a motion to approve the recommended addition of the left turn lane with no additional improvements at this time by Mr. Hughes, seconded by Mr. Ahlers. With the following vote, the motion was approved. Aye: Mr. Ahlers, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Kelly, Mr. Louraine, Mr. Raub, and Mr. Washburn Abstain: Mr. Prather 4. Old Business No old business 5. Other Business No other business 6. Adjournment A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Raub, seconded by Mr. Washburn, meeting adjourned at 9:37 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Angie Haslag Angie Haslag Administrative Technician