Loading...
HomeMy Public PortalAbout2015-04-02 minutesMINUTES TECHNICAL COMMITTEE CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION April 2, 2015 10:00 a.m. VOTING MEMBERS PRESENT Cole County: Larry Benz Eric Landwehr, Vice Chairman Holts Summit: Brian Crane Jefferson City: David Bange Eric Barron Bill Lockwood Janice McMillan, Chairman Matt Morasch Sonny Sanders Britt Smith Mark Mehmert* MoDOT: Jenni Jones, Designee for Steve Engelbrecht Michael Henderson Bob Lynch VOTING MEMBERS ABSENT Paul Winkelmann, Callaway County Joe Scheppers, Private Transportation Interest EX -OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT Jeremiah Shuler, Federal Transit Administration EX -OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT Michael Latuszek, Federal Highway Administration STAFF PRESENT (Non -Voting) Alex Rotenberry, Transportation Planner Anne Stratman, Administrative Assistant, City of Jefferson 1. Call to order, roll call, and determination of a quorum Ms. McMillan called the meeting to order at 10:08 a.m. A quorum of 13 voting members or their designee was present. 2. Public comment None received. 3. Adoption of the agenda as printed or amended Mr. Morasch moved and Mr. Benz seconded to adopt the agenda as printed. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Mehmert arrived at 10:10 a.m. 4. Approval of the minutes from the meeting of March 5, 2015 Mr. Benz moved and Mr. Morasch seconded to approve the minutes from the meeting of March 5, 2015 as printed. The motion passed unanimously. 5. Communications from the presiding officer A. OneDOT pertaining to TIP Amendment #2 Minutes/Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization April 2, 2015 Technical Committee Page 2 6. Old Business A. FY2016 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) Mr. Sanders explained that the Planning Process Review recommendations include improving technical planning capacity to address development management, livability and sustainability practices and transit planning; and upcoming performance based planning and programming activities. He stated that other MPO's use Surface Transportation Program (STP) funds for surface transportation planning activities. Mr. Sanders explained that additional work items include: (1) consultant services for the update of the Travel Demand Model; and (2) potential new staff member to be funded with STP funds to assist with comprehensive planning activities, transit planning, and performance based planning. Ms. McMillan explained that these additional work items will also be included in the City's budget since the City will provide the local match. Mr. Lockwood inquired whether the City will pursue updating the Comprehensive Plan. Ms. McMillan explained that this will accomplish that. She stated that last year we proposed to include the update of City's Comprehensive Plan in the City's budget. Ms. McMillan explained that it was not approved since it was expensive. She stated that the alternative to having the City's support and providing those funds out of their general fund budget is to use STP funds to supplement the local match. Ms. McMillan explained that the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) is updated every five years. She stated that several activities overlap between the MTP and comprehensive planning that can be done on a regional basis and supports all of the communities in the region. Mr. Shuler commented that it is very encouraging to see Work Element 5, Public Transportation Planning. Mr. Morasch inquired whether a recommendation is needed from the Technical Committee. Ms. McMillan explained that we would like to have the support of the Technical Committee and Board of Directors to include these work items in the final version of the UPWP and present that to the City Administrator and City Council for inclusion in the City's budget. Mr. Lockwood moved and Mr. Morasch seconded to incorporate these changes into the Unified Planning Work Program. The motion passed unanimously. B. 2016 — 2020 Program Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Development Mr. Sanders suggested incorporating TIP projects into the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) when updating the TIP. He also suggested modifying the financial constraint component of the current MTP to reflect the projects in the TIP. Mr. Sanders explained that a 25 day public comment period for the TIP and the MTP will be initiated at the April 15, 2015 Board of Directors meeting. Mr. Shuler explained that major projects for the area throughout the life of the MTP should be included under fiscally constrained projects. He suggested including regionally significant projects as well. Mr. Crane moved and Mr. Morasch seconded to forward the Transportation Improvement Program to the Board of Directors and incorporate TIP projects into the Metropolitan Transportation Plan. The motion passed unanimously. C. Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan Process Update Mr. Sanders explained that the Board of Directors established the Steering and Advisory Committee at their March 18, 2015 meeting. He stated that the Steering Committee met this morning prior to this meeting. Mr. Sanders explained that the Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet on April 14, 2015. 7. New Business Mr. Crane suggested drafting a resolution pertaining to the proposed motor fuel tax for the Board's approval at their April 15, 2015 meeting. Mr. Lynch explained that MoDOT and the Transportation and Highway Commission are having a discussion about MoDOT's funding situation. He stated that MoDOT's Director presented a solution to the Commission for a two cent fuel sales tax increase for the next three years. Mr. Lynch explained that Senate Minutes/Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization April 2, 201 5 Technical Committee Page 3 Bill 540 has passed out of committee and going to the floor for discussion. He stated that this will provide approximately $235 million after the fuel tax is enacted. Mr. Lynch explained that 15 percent will go to the cities and 15 percent will go to the counties. He stated that that with this fuel tax increase MoDOT will be able to maintain the system as it is now, bring the cost share program back and match all federal funds. Mr. Lynch explained that if the fuel tax increase passes it will go into effect January 1, 2016. Mr. Crane moved and Mr. Morasch seconded to forward a resolution to the Board of Directors endorsing the proposed fuel tax increase. The motion passed unanimously. 8. Other Business A. Status occurrent work tasks • Public Participation Plan • Bylaws/MOU • Wayfinding Development Plan B. Member Updates Cole County --Mr. Landwehr gave an update on the St. Martins Safe Routes to School Grant Federal Transit Administration --Mr. Shuler gave a report on the Grow America Act Holts Summit --Mr. Crane gave updates on their 2013 and 2014 Recreational Trails Grant; 2013 Transportation Enhancement Grant; and Transportation Alternative Program Grant. Jefferson City --Mr. Bange gave an update on the following projects: (1) Water Street Restoration Project; (2) Stadium and Monroe project; (3) Jefferson and Stadium project; and (4) Wayfinding TAP Grant. --Mr. Barron reported that the Sam's Club is scheduled to open in July 2015. --Mr. Lockwood reported on the following projects: (1) Highway 179 greenway extension; (2) relocation of the Truman State Office building parking lot bridge; and (3) multi-purpose building --Mr. Mehmert reported that JeffTran is working on a logo and marketing plan to rebrand JeffTran's image. There is a Ride the Bus Open House on April 30, 2015. --Mr. Smith reported on the main runway project at the airport. 9. Next Meeting Date - Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. in the Boone/Bancroft Room. 10. Adjournment Mr. Benz moved and Mr. Morasch seconded to adjourn the meeting at 10:57 a.m. Res tfully submitted Anne tratman, Administrative Assistant