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Transportation and Traffic Commission
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Commission Members (present)
Jeff Ahlers
Ron Fitzwater
Kevin Kelly
Timothy Diemler
Ryan Towner
Bill Washburn
Commission Members (absent)
Michael Hughes
Mikeal Louraine
Donna Deetz
Staff Liaisons
Councilman Rick Prather
Sgt. Douglas Ruediger
Staff
Roger Schwartze
Britt Smith
Matt Morasch
Todd Logan
Jeremy Cover
Guest(s):
John M. Coxs and Bing Mueller (805 Mulberry Street agenda item), and Madeleine Leroux (News
Tribune).
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ahlers at 8:00 a.m., and a quorum was present at that
time.
1. Introductions
Chairman Ahlers welcomed all guest to the meeting and requested all attendees to sign in.
Two new commission members were introduced and welcomed aboard, Chairman Ahlers gave
each new member the opportunity to speak as well.
2. Acceptance of the September 12, 3012, meeting minutes.
Mr. Washburn motioned for the minutes to be accepted as written, seconded by Mr. Kelly.
All in favor, motion carried.
3. New Businesss
a) Request for handicap parking at 805 Mulberry Street (Requestor: John Cox)
Britt Smith first addressed the commission and stated, due to other assignments, staff was
unable to prepare a report prior to meeting packets sent to commission members; however,
presented a memorandum to the commission this morning for quich review.
Staff report, Mr. Cox, residence of 805 Mulberry Street request for a handicap accessible
parking ramp/space. The general policy of the Commission and City to grant request if a need
is demonstrated and if the requestor agrees to fund the proposed construction improvements
of an ADA compliant ramp, staff would support. Staff believes, the requestor has
demonstrated need and if Mr. Cox is willing to fund the improvements, staff would support the
request. Please note: Staff has discussed with Mr. Cox prior to meeting the procedures
necessary. Staff, indicated ramp area would have to be located 20 feet south of the property
and will eliminate a parking spot to be in compliance with city guidelines. Other requests and
concerns Mr. Cox has expressed, does not pertain to the Transportation and Traffic Commission
and will be forwarded to appropriate staff it pertains to the City of Jefferson.
A brief discussion between staff and commission members took place. Mr. Cox was then
granted the opportunity to speak to the commission. Mr. Cox indicates his health conditions
require a ramp to accommodate him. Britt Smith adds, if Mr. Cox would like to build the
ramp it must be ADA compliant and must also meet City of Jefferson requirements. Britt adds,
he would be willing to speak with Mr. Cox in order to direct him in more detail, if project would
move forward. After discussion, Mr. Fitzwater motioned to grant the handicap parking (ADA)
at 805 Mulberry Street, if the improvements are completed and funded by the homeowner,
seconded by Mr. Diemler. Motion carries by full approval from commission members.
b) Discussion / Information — Pedestrian Crosswalk Warning Signals
(Requestor: Matt Morasch, City Engineer).
Briefly Mr. Morasch provided the commission an informational packet which was attached
in the agenda packet and also presented a power -point to the commission. This was
strictly an informative item of "Pedestrian Crosswalk Warning Signals" within the City of
Jefferson. No discussion or motions were required by commission members.
4. Old Business
a) Norman Drive (Ordinance No: 15034)
Mr. Schwartze updated commission members of a newly/modified ordinance passed at
Norman Drive.
S. Other Business
a) Security at City Hall (Requestor: Staff)
Britt discussed with the committee the new security implemented at City Hall, in which is in
effect on city council and municipal court dates. Court days are held on Wednesday' as the
Transportation and Traffic Commission meeting is held. Britt advised all commission
members will need to enter through the East McCarty (main entrance) and will pass
through security. The security process begins promptly at 8:00-a.m.
A brief discussion took place in regards to security between staff and commission and a
motion was made by Mr. Towner to move the meeting time from 8:00 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. to
accommodate commission members and guest arriving for meeting adequate amount of
time prior to start of meeting, seconded by Mr. Fitzwater. Motion carried.
b) Approval of 2013 Calendar
Mr. Washburn motions to accept the 2013 Calendar, with amending time change to 8:15
a.m., seconded by Mr. Towner. Motion carried.
6. Adjourn
Mr. Towner motions to adjourn meeting and seconded by Mr. Fitzwater, meeting adjourns at
9:22 a.m.
Respectfully Submitted
Glen Vernon