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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20141211specialboardminutesMINUTES SPECIAL MEETING Board of Directors CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION December 11, 2014 8:30 a.m. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT Doc Kritzer, Callaway County Shannon Kliethermes, Designee for Larry Benz, P.E. Cole County Jeff Hoelscher, Chairman, Cole County Ken Hussey, Jefferson City Janice McMillan, AICP, Jefferson City Rick Mihalevich, Jefferson City David Bange, Designee for Matt Morasch, P.E., Jefferson City Dan Bax, St. Martins, Small Cities Representative Steve Engelbrecht, Designee for David Silvester, P.E., MoDOT BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT Larry Henry, Jefferson City Bob Scrivner, Vice Chairman, Jefferson City EX -OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT (Non -Voting) Michael Latuszek, Federal Highway Administration EX -OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT (Non -Voting) Steve Billings, MoDOT Bruce Heckmann, Callaway County Economic Development Representative Michael Henderson, MoDOT Jeremiah Shuler, Federal Transit Administration CAMPO STAFF PRESENT (Non-Votinal Sonny Sanders, Senior Transportation Planner Alex Rotenberry, Transportation Planner Anne Stratman, Administrative Assistant OTHERS PRESENT Brian Crane, City of Holts Summit Jenni Jones, Missouri Department of Transportation Todd Kempker 1. Call to order, roll call, and determination of a quorum Chairman Hoelscher called the meeting to order at 8:35 a.m. and asked Ms. Stratman to call roll. A quorum was present with 9 of 11 members or their designee present. 2. Public Comment No comments were received. 3. Adoption of the agenda as printed or amended Mr. Hussey moved and Mr. Bange seconded to adopt the agenda as printed. The motion passed unanimously. 4. Communications Received None. Minutes/Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization December 11, 2044 Page 2 5. New Business Mr. Sanders explained that Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funds are available to develop a variety of project types located in both rural and urban communities to create safe, accessible, attractive, and environmentally -sensitive communities where people want to live, work, and recreate. He stated that the Traffic Engineering Assistance Program (TEAP) allows local public agencies to receive engineering assistance for studying traffic engineering problems. Typical traffic engineering related projects include: corridor safety and/or operational analysis, intersection(s) safety and/or operational analysis, speed limit review, sign inventory, pedestrian/bike route analysis, parking issues, and other traffic studies. A. Transportation Alternative Program Grant Applications Presentations by Project Sponsors City of Halts Summit 1. North Summit Drive Sidewalk — Simon Boulevard to Venus Street Mr. Crane explained that sidewalks will be constructed on North Summit Drive from Simon Boulevard to Venus Street. He stated that Holts Summit has an area of disadvantaged citizens and children along N. Summit Drive. Mr. Crane explained that it is not uncommon for children that live in this area to walk in yards along Summit Drive to get home from school. He stated that the City of Holts Summit has applied for previous grant funds to connect this area of mobile and duplex homes on North Summit Drive to South Elementary school to make the lives of these students easier and safer. Mr. Crane explained that this project is the final phase of sidewalks to make this connection. 2. South Summit Drive Sidewalk — Perrey Drive to Ellsworth Street Mr. Crane explained that sidewalks will be constructed on South Summit Drive from Perrey Drive to Ellsworth Street. He stated that this project will connect City Hall, a City park, the post office, and higher traffic retail of the central business district. City of Jefferson 1. Waybnding Signage Implementation Mr. Bange explained that the Wayfinding signage plan will focus on the Jefferson City downtown area, more specifically east of US54, north of US50 and west and including the Lafayette Street corridor. He stated that it will eventually branch out to other areas within the CAMPO area. Mr. Bange explained that signage will include directional signage, identification signage, and identity orientation signs. He stated that this project will implement signage for pedestrians and bicycles, as well as, direct vehicles, to various locations and destinations. 2. Capitol Avenue Streetscape and Sidewalk/Beautification Improvements Mr. Bange explained that the project location is on Capitol Avenue from Monroe to Lafayette Street. He stated that focus of this project is to improve the pedestrian quality in this area and to connect the downtown area to the Missouri State Penitentiary. Mr. Bange stated that the sidewalks are dilapidated and no longer meet ADA requirements. He stated that the improvements include narrower through lanes and a concrete pavement parking lane similar to what currently exists on Capitol Avenue to the east of this project area. Mr. Bange explained that shared bicycle lanes would be extended onto Capitol Avenue. 3. Madison Street Traffic Calming and Streetscape Improvements Mr. Bange explained that the project location is on the southern end of Madison Street where existing traffic from US54 transitions directly onto Madison Street at a high rate of speed without any traffic control, other than a reduced speed limit sign. He stated that this creates a safety issue for pedestrians on the sidewalk and bicyclists on the roadway along Madison Street and pedestrians attempting to cross Madison Street. Mr. Bange explained that raised crosswalks are proposed on the southern and northern ends of the project area. Minutes/Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization December 11, 2014 Page 3 Prosect Selection Completed ballots were collected; Mr. Sanders tallied them, and announced the votes: • Holts Summit, North Summit Drive Sidewalks from Simon Boulevard to Venus Street — a score of 19; • Holts Summit, South Summit Drive Sidewalks from Perrey Drive to Ellsworth Street — a score of 34; • City of Jefferson, Wayfinding Signage Implementation Plan — a score of 19; • City of Jefferson, Capitol Avenue Streetscape and Sidewalk/Beautification Improvements — a score of 20; and • City of Jefferson, Madison Street Traffic Calming and Streetscape Improvements — a score of 28. Mr. Sanders clarified that the lower the score, the higher the priority. Mr. Hoelscher announced that there was a tie between City of Holts Summit North Summit Drive Sidewalk project and the City of Jefferson Wayfinding Signage Implementation Plan. Ms. Jones, MoDOT, explained that it is acceptable to convey two top projects to the selection committee. Mr. Hussey moved and Ms. McMillan seconded to select the North Summit Drive Sidewalk Project from Simon Boulevard to Venus Street and the Wayfinding Signage Implementation Plan. The motion passed unanimously, with Mr. Engelbrecht abstaining. B. Transportation Engineering Assistance Program Grant Applications Presentations by Project Sponsors City of St. Martins 1. St. Martins Business 50 West StudentlPedestrian/Bicyclist Safety and Traffic Flow Maximization. Mr. Todd Kempker, Bartlett and West, explained that the project is located on Business 50 West from Rainbow Drive to Henwick Lane. He stated that the engineering study will assess needs and make recommendations necessary for long-term planning by the City of St. Martins on Business Highway 50. City of Holts Summit 1. Provide traffic counts at various locations Mr. Crane explained that the proposed project is to provide traffic counts in at least 12 locations inside the City of.Holts Summit. He stated that the data will be taken at minor and major collectors inside the City. Mr. Crane explained that the main points of interest are the major collectors inside the core of the city that feed into Highway 54 and the roadways leading into town from the outskirts. City of Jefferson 1. Provide analysis to determine the need for traffic signals/additional pedestrian accommodations at Jackson and Dunklin Streets. Mr. Bange explained that there is an office building at the northwest corner of the intersection and a parking lot leading to a number of pedestrians crossing Jackson Street at the intersection with Dunklin Street. He stated that it has been suggested that the intersection could warrant additional traffic control. Mr. Bange explained that currently there are stop signs on Jackson Street while Dunklin Street is a free movement. Minutes/Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization December 11, 2094 Page 4 2. Provide analysis to determine the need for a traffic signal at Industrial and Jaycee Drive Mr. Bange explained that the intersection is served by an existing span wire traffic signal which was installed to accommodate traffic during construction on an adjoining section of roadway. He stated that at the end of the construction the signal was not removed. Mr. Bange explained that the signal is in need of repair, but prior to repairing the signal we would like to verify that the signal is justified. He stated that we would like to analyze this intersection to determine if it meets any of the traffic signal warrants. If not we would look into the removal of the signal. If it does meet traffic signal warrants than we will look at making improvements to the existing signal. Project Selection Completed ballots were collected; Mr. Sanders tallied them, and announced the votes: • City of St. Martins, provide solutions to address pedestrian/bicyclist safety on Business 50 West — a score of 16; • City of Jefferson, provide analysis to determine the need for traffic signals/additional pedestrian accommodations at Jackson and Dunklin Streets — a score of 18; • City of Holts Summit, provide traffic counts at various locations — a score of 23; and • City of Jefferson, provide analysis to determine need for traffic signal at Industrial and Jaycee Drive — a score of 23. Mr. Sanders clarified that the lower the score, the higher the priority. Mr. Hoelscher explained that the next step is to select the project. He stated that the project that received the most votes is the City of St. Martins project to provide solutions to address pedestrian/bicyclist safety on Business 50 West. Mr. Hussey moved and Ms. McMillan seconded to select the City of St. Martins project to provide solutions to address pedestrian/bicyclist safety on Business 50 West. The motion passed unanimously, with Mr. Engelbrecht abstaining. 6. Adjournment Ms. McMillan moved and Mr. Mihalevich seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 a.m. Resp ctfully Submitted, Anne Stratman, Administrative Assistant