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TRANSPORTATION AND TRAFFIC COMMISSION
November 16, 2011
8:00 a.m.
July 2011 — June 2012
Commission Members Present
Attendance
Jeff Ahlers
2 of 3
Barbara Germann
2 of 3
Michael Hughes
3 of 3
Kevin Kelly
3 of 3
Mikeal Louraine
2 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
Commission Liaisons Present
Councilman Rich Koon
Sgt. Doug Ruediger, JCPD (arrival time 9am)
Staff Members Present
Britt Smith, Division Director for Streets/Parking
Drew Hilpert, Law Department
Matt Morasch, P.E.
Angie Haslag, Administrative Assistant
Glenna Vernon, Administrative Technician
Guest
Madeleine Leroux (News Tribune), Carolyn McDowell (Business Owner, Item C) and Jay Huhn
(Representative of Missouri Ophthalmologist Association, Item Q.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Ahlers at 8:00 a.m., and a quorum was present at
this time.
14 Introductions
Chairman, iWers, welcomed everyone to the meeting, and first announced, Angie Haslag
accepted another position within the City of Jefferson, and will no longer be assisting
with the Transportation and Traffic Commission; he extended a sincere thank you for all
her hard work and extended best wishes. Glenna Vernon was then introduced as the
replacement for Angie Haslag.
2. Acceptance of the September 14, 2011 meeting minutes with no revisions.
A motion was made by Ernest Raub to approve the September 14, 2011, minutes as
written, then seconded by Rick Prather. All in favor, minutes approved as written.
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3. New Business
a) Request to lower the speed limit on Lewis and Clark Drive. (Requestor: Sgt. Patrick
McCutchen)
Mr. Smith gave a staff report and indicated Lewis and Clark Drive is a street
owned and maintained by the city even though, mostly utilized for the Lewis and
Clark school. A group discussion among the members and staff took place. With
no further discussion, a motion was made by Barbara Germann to accept the city
staff recommendation by lowering the speed limit to 20 mph and seconded by
Kevin Kelly. All in favor, motion carries.
b) Request to remove the loading zone on the east side of the 100 block of Bolivar
Street. (Requestor: Staff)
Mr. Smith gave a staff report. With very little discussion a motion was made by
Bill Washburn to approve, seconded by Michael Hughes. All in favor, motion
carries.
c) Request to remove parking meters from the 300 block of Jefferson Street.
(Requestor: Councilwoman Carrie Carroll)
Mr. Smith first informed the members, he was unable to prepare a staff report or
study the area for this agenda item prior to meeting time, as it was added to the
agenda shortly before this meeting date. Councilwoman Carrie Carroll was
unable to attend the meeting, however, an email was submitted to Mr. Smith, in
which was shared with all members of the staff for review. Ms. Carolyn McDowell
was a guest present at the meeting. Chairman Ahlers offered her the opportunity
to speak. Ms. McDowell, briefly introduced herself and indicated she has been a
business owner for 45 years and currently has a business in the 300 block of
Jefferson Street. She has requested, a review/study be performed by a
group/committee of individuals whom are acquainted with the parking and usage
of the downtown area. Mr. Jay Hahn, with Missouri Ophthalmologist Association
was also in attendance, and is also a business occupant in the 300 block of
Jefferson. He indicated, he was only present to listen to the discussion, but at this
time, is neutral on this issue. A lengthy discussion among the commission member
then took place. In closing of the discussion, Mr. Smith indicated he would like to
prepare a report and look at the area of concern. A motion was made by Kevin
Kelly to table the agenda item until the December meeting so a staff report could
be completed, and Rick Prather seconded the motion.
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4. Other Business
Proposal of the 2012 calendar year meeting dates for the Transportation and Traffic
Commission was reviewed. Mikeal Louraine made a motion for approval and Rick
Prather seconded the motion. All in favor, motion carries.
5. Old Business
Staff gave an update of the status of the downtown residential parking issue which is
currently before the City Council.
Adjournment
A motion was made by Rick Prather to adjourn, seconded by Barbara Germann. Meeting
adjourned at 9:15 am.
Respectfully submitted,
G. Vernoi v
Glenna Vernon
Administrative Technician