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TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
VOTING MEMBERS PRESENT
Cole County:
Holts Summit:
Jefferson City:
MoDOT:
Wardsville:
April 6, 2017
Larry Benz
Mark Tate
David Bange, Vice Chairman
JJ Gates
Mark Mehmert
Alex Rotenberry
Sonny Sanders, Chairman
Britt Smith
Bob Lynch
Steve Engelbrecht
Mike Henderson
David Elliott
Pedestrian or Biking Interest: Cary Maloney
Private Transportation interest: Joe Scheppers
VOTING MEMBERS ABSENT
Paul Winkelmann, Callaway County
Eric Landwehr, Cole County
Matt Morasch, Jefferson City
EX -OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT
Enos Han, Federal Highway Administration
Jeremiah Shuler, Federal Transit Administration
STAFF PRESENT (Non -Voting)
Katrina Williams, Transportation Planner
Anne Stratman, Administrative Assistant
GUESTS PRESENT
Diane Gillespie, Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau
Jill Snodgrass, Downtown Jefferson City
Kelly Wilson, MoDOT
Presentation: Capital Eclipse Presentation by Ms. Diane Gillespie, Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau,
and Ms. Jill Snodgrass, Downtown Jefferson City. Ms. Gillespie and Ms. Snodgrass spoke about activities and
logistics for the solar eclipse on August 21, 2017. Ms. Snodgrass explained that activities are planned August 19,
2017 through August 21, 2017.
1. Call to order, roll call, and determination of a quorum
Mr. Sanders called the meeting to order at 10:35 a.m. and asked Ms. Stratman to call roll. A quorum of 13
voting members was present.
2. Public comment
None received.
3. Adoption of the agenda as printed or amended
Mr. Benz moved and Mr. Mehmert seconded to adopt the agenda as printed. The motion passed
unanimously.
4. Approval of the minutes from the meeting of March 2, 2017
Mr. Benz moved and Mr. Smith seconded to approve the minutes from the meeting of March 2, 2017 as
printed. The motion passed unanimously.
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5. Communications from the presiding officer
No correspondence was received. Mr. Rotenberry announced that the 2017-2021 Transportation
Improvement Program Amendment for sidewalks on the north side of Missouri Boulevard has been approved
by OneDOT.
6. Old Business
A. FY2018 Unified Planning Work Program Development
Mr. Rotenberry explained work has begun on the Fiscal Year 2018 Unified Planning Work Program. He
stated that changes include priorities for 2018, major tasks completed in 2017, updates of tasks to be
completed for each of the five work tasks, and financial data.
Mr. Benz moved and Mr. Henderson moved to forward the FY2018 Unified Planning Work Program to the
Board of Directors. The motion passed unanimously.
B. Project .Selection for Surface Transportation Program (STP) Funds
Mr. Sanders explained that the City of Jefferson received a project application for a traffic study at Clark
Avenue and Highway 50/63 and Dunklin Street. He stated that staff recommends forwarding this project
application for a traffic study at Clark Avenue and Highway 50/63 and Dunklin Street to the Board of
Directors for approval. Mr. Sanders explained that funding shall not exceed $93,658.26.
Mr. Smith moved and Mr. Benz seconded to select the project application for a traffic study at Clark
Avenue and Highway 50/63 and Dunklin Street for the remaining balance of STP funds in the amount of
$93.658.26 and forward to the Board of Directors. The motion passed unanimously.
C. 2018-2022 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Development
Mr. Rotenberry explained that work on the Program Year 2018-2022 Transportation Improvement Program
(TIP) has begun. He stated that changes include the introduction of performance measures, a section on
environmental justice, clarification of the responsibilities of the Technical Committee and the Board of
Directors, and the inclusion of new projects.
Mr. Smith moved and Mr. Henderson seconded to forward the 2018-2022 Transportation Improvement
Program to the Board of Directors with the ability to add projects and components to the multi -modal section
as staff deems appropriate. The motion passed unanimously.
7. New Business
A. Proposed Amendment to the 2017-2021 Transportation Improvement Program: Purchase of two
paratransit vehicles
Mr. Rotenberry explained that JEFFTRAN will be purchasing two E450 Elkhart Coach 11, Floor Plan CC
Handi-Wheels buses equipped with Apollo 5 camera systems. He stated that they will use Federal Transit
Administration Section 5310 funds to make this purchase. Mr. Rotenberry explained that this project was
listed in the Program of Projects in the Transportation Improvement Program.
Mr. Smith moved and Mr. Bange seconded to initiate the public comment period and forward the proposed
Transportation Improvement Program Amendment to the Board of Directors. The motion passed
unanimously.
8. Other Business
A. Status of current work tasks
• Visioning and Travel Demand Model update.
• Work has begun on the Metropolitan Transportation Plan.
• JEFFTRAN System -Wide Assessment. Meetings with stakeholders and a public meeting were
held in March.
• MPO statewide coordination efforts.
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B. Member Updates
Holts Summit
--Mr. Tate reported that a recent ballot measure was approved by voters in Lake Mykee and Holts
Summit to incorporate Lake Mykee into Holts Summit.
Jefferson City
--Mr. Bange gave an update on the following projects: (1) Stadium Boulevard/Jefferson Street project;
(2) Capitol Avenue sidewalks and curb/gutter project; and (3) Development Agreement with Helias
High School for work on Myrtle Street between Stadium Boulevard and Linden Drive.
--Mr. Gates gave updates on the Parks Master Plan Update.
--Mr. Mehmert gave an update on the JEFFTRAN System -Wide Assessment and new Handi-Wheel
Bus purchase.
--Mr. Sanders reported that the City of Jefferson was awarded the Bronze level for a Bicycle Friendly
Business.
--Mr. Smith gave an update on the following: (1) annual overlay project; (2) Parking Demand Study
for the downtown core; (3) RFQ process for a Planning Consultant for work at the Airport; and (4)
upgrade Union Pacific Railroad Crossing at DeLong's.
Missouri Department of Transportation
--Mr. Engelbrecht reported that the lighting on the eastbound lanes of the Missouri River Bridge will
be upgrade to LED lighting.
--Mr. Henderson gave an update on following: (1) Buckle Up/Phone Down promotion; (2) Citizens
Guide to Transportation Funding in Missouri; (3) draft State Transportation Improvement Program;
and (4) Long Range Transportation Plan Update.
--Mr. Lynch gave an update on the following: (1) Route B project; (2) MoDOT is currently taking
public comment until June 5, 2017 on the Administrative Rules; and (3) renewal of the cost share
program.
Pedestrian or Biking Interest
--Mr. Maloney reported that he is working with Parks and Recreation to repurpose the track located across
the river into a BMX track.
S. Next Meeting Date - Thursday, May 4. 2017 at 10:00 a.m. in the Boone/Bancroft Room.
9. Adjournment
Mr. Smith moved and Mr. Benz seconded to adjourn the meeting at 11:45 a.m. The motion passed
unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
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Anne Stiatman, Administrative Assistant