HomeMy Public PortalAbout2020-09-03 minutesAPPROVED September 3, 2020
MINUTES
Transportation and Traffic Commission
September 3, 2020
Commission Members (present)
Roger Schwartze (Chair)-in person
**Mark Kross (Vice Chair)-Webex
Stephen Brooks-Webex
Timothy Diemler-Webex
Bill Farr-in person
Karl Staub-Webex
**Arrived late
Commission Members (absent)
Jack Atterberry
Ryan Towner
Jason Collins
Staff Liaisons
Sgt Ruediger (absent)
Council Liaisons
Carlos Graham-in person
Staff (present)
Tia Griffin-in person
Lisa Dittmer-in person
David Bange-in person
Todd Logan-Webex
Guest(s):
The meeting was called to order at 8:15 a.m., a quorum was present at that time.
1. Introduction
2. Acceptance of the August 6, 2020 meeting minutes
Mr. Kross had an addition to 4b. According to the speed study done by staff in July 2020,
residential speeds are in line with the 30 mph speed limit (95th percentile speed is under
the speed limit). Commission members agreed that because of the high compliance in the
area, no additional signage would be beneficial at this time.
Mr. Farr made a motion to approve the minutes. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion, all
members were in favor.
3. New Business
APPROVED September 3, 2020
a) Request for parking on the west side of Belair Drive, between the southerly school
driveway and where Belair Drive narrows. (Requestor: Ms. Elizabeth Milhollin,
Principal Belair Elementary)
Mrs. Griffin gave the staff report. Staff would support parking on the west side of
Belair Drive in the requested section (300 foot).
The requestor was not present.
Mr. Brooks made a motion to approve the request. Mr. Staub seconded the motion.
After further discussion, Mr. Staub made a motion to table the motion, Mr. Farr
seconded the motion. All members were in favor. Mr. Staub made a motion to work
with the public school system to understand what the plans are for the trailer and to
discuss other alternatives for resolution of this issue and return back to a future
meeting. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion. All members were in favor.
b) Request to change the loading zone in front of Moreau Heights Elementary to no
parking from 7:00 am-8:00 am and 2:00 pm-3:00 pm, to allow for easy transition of
school busses for arrival and dismissal each day. (Requestor: Mr. Suzanna Haugen,
Principal Moreau Heights Elementary)
Mrs. Griffin gave the staff report. Staff would recommend a loading zone from 7:00
am-8:00 am and 2:00pm-3:00pm and short term parking throughout the day.
The requestor was not present.
After a short discussion, Mr. Farr made a motion to table the request to get more
information from the school. Mr. Kross seconded the motion. All members were in
favor.
4. Old Business
5. Other Business
Mr. Farr inquired if the previous request for two designated Capitol Police parking spaces
could be fast tracked thru City Council. Councilman Graham will pass this on as sponsor
to the bill and will inform the City Clerk of this request.
6. Adjourn
A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Mr. Farr, and seconded by Mr. Staub. All
members were in favor. Meeting adjourned at 8:58 a.m.
Respectfully submitted by Lisa Dittmer