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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20120815minutesCommission (present) Jeff Ahlers Ron Fitzwater Kevin Kelly Mikeal Louraine Donna Deetz Bill Washburn Commission Liasons (present) Sgt. Doug Ruediger Councilman Rick Prather Staff (present) Britt Smith Roger Schwartze Matt Morasch Todd Logan Minutes Transportation and Traffic Commission Wednesday, August 15, 2012 8:00 a.m. Attendance July 2012 —June 2013 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-1 Guests Madeleine Leroux (News Tribune) and Matt Brake (Representative -Agenda A). The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Jeff Ahlers at 8:00 a.m., and a quorum was present at that time. 1. Introductions Chairman Ahlers welcomed guests to the meeting, and asked to please sign in. 2. Acceptance of the June 20, 2012, meeting minutes Mr. Washburn motioned for the minutes to be accepted as written, seconded by Mr. Kelly. All in favor, motion carried. 3. New Business a) Request to remove the parking on the west side of Williams Street between St. Mary's Blvd. and the 90 degree turn (Requester: Citizen received through various phone calls). Britt Smith gave a brief staff report of the area, and stated this area has been visited many times through thg Transportation and Traffic Commission. Again, neighborhood was notified of the meeting along with business owners. Recent business expansion has increased demands for parking in the area, and as a result the business owner purchased property and constructed additional parking for employees; however, some employees still continue to utilize the on -street parking of Williams Street. Staff recommends the removal of parking on one -side of Williams Street. Mr. Brake was present at the meeting and represented the business owner of 2023 St. Mary's. Mr. Brake was given the opportunity to speak and indicated, the traffic is extremely crowded, and supports the removal of on -street parking. After a brief discussion between the staff and commission members, Mr. Fitzwater motioned to remove parking on the west side of Williams Street from the end of the curve to St. Mary's Blvd and to remove parking on the east and north side Williams Street in the curve, and was seconded by Mr. Louraine. All in favor, motion carried. b) Request to remove parking on both sides of Hyde Park Road in front of city property. (Requestor: Staff). Britt Smith gave a short overview of the area, and indicated Hyde Park Road in this area serves the City's Maintenance, Animal Shelter, and Fire Training. There is ample off- street parking available for this use. The City is the only property owner affected by the removal of parking. Staff recommends the removal of parking on both sides of Hyde Park in the area shown. A brief discussion took place between staff and the commission members. A motion was made by Mr. Kelly to remove parking on both sides of Hyde Park Road in front of city property, and seconded by Mrs. Deetz. All in favor, motion carried. 4. Old Business a) Edgewood lane marking report Britt Smith updated the commission members on the area and indicated with other work restraints/projects within Public Works, not much to report. We are currently speaking with JCMG and pinpointing their current / future needs. Striping plan will be developed in the near future. b) Barbara Germann Chairman Ahlers announced to the board, Mrs. Germann has resigned due to health reasons. S. Other Business A group discussion between staff and commission members took place in regards to the city transportation on advertising on city buses. Mr. Schwartze indicated this is in the Works, and must be approved through City Council prior to approval. Updates will be forthcoming when available to the commission. 6. Adiourn Mr. Fitzwater motioned to adjourn at 8:35 a.m., seconded by Mr. Louriane.