HomeMy Public PortalAbout2022-03-03 minutesApproved March 3, 2022
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Transportation and Traffic Commission
March 3, 2022
Commission Members (present)
Mark Kross (Vice Chair)
Stephen Brooks
Bill Farr
Ryan Towner
Jack Atterberry
Jeff Collins
Karl Staub (Webex)
Commission Members (absent)
Roger Schwartze
Timothy Diemler
Council Liaison
Erin Wiseman (Webex)
Council Members
Laura Ward (Webex)
Mike Lester
Staff (present)
Sgt. Ruediger
Tia Griffin
Lisa Dittmer
David Bange
Guest(s) – Webex: Becky and Lindsey; in person: Michelle Wessler, Vickey Hawkins, Carolyn
McDowell, Darrel Bryan, Dori DeCook, Aaron Clark, Lisa Reynolds, Kenneth Amend, Jennifer
Alcala, and Tanya Lansford.
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Kross at 8:15 a.m., a quorum was present at that time.
1. Introduction
Committee members introduced themselves and welcomed new member Jeff Collins.
2. Acceptance of the December 2, 2021 meeting minutes
Mr. Farr made a motion to approve the minutes. Mr. Towner seconded the motion; all
members were in favor of motion.
3. New Business
a) Request to designate an ADA space on State Street adjacent to the Federal Courthouse.
(Requestor: Judge Bough)
Mrs. Griffin gave the staff report. Staff would recommend designating an ADA space, with
the stipulation that a private individual/group builds the loading area and ramp for it
before this request moves forward to the City Council.
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The requestor was not present.
Group discussion occurred. Mr. Farr made a motion to accept city staff recommendations
and designate an ADA space in the easterly most space on the southside of State Street.
Mr. Towner seconded the motion. Six members voted aye, Mr. Atterberry abstained,
motion passes.
b) Request to remove parking on the south side of West Circle Drive, prior to the
intersection with North Circle Drive, to improve line of sight. (Requestor: Ms. Dori
DeCook)
Mrs. Griffin gave the staff report. Staff could recommend removing parking only if the
majority of the neighborhood supported it and parking removal was limited.
The requestor was present and spoke on her behalf.
A lengthy discussion occurred between commission members and area residents. Mr.
Staub made a motion to accept city recommendations and remove one parking space on
the south side of West Circle Drive, prior to the intersection with North Circle Drive. Mr.
Brooks seconded the motion. All members were in favor, motion passes.
c) Request to make one parking spot (west side, south of alleyway) in the 300 block of
Jefferson St. a 15-minute unmetered spot so customers and vendors can deliver/pickup
items. (Requestor: Mr. Zederic Crawford)
Mrs. Griffin gave the staff report. Staff could support modifying the time limit on all five
metered spaces in this quarter of the block, if the majority of building owners and tenants
agreed on the change.
The requestor was not present.
Group discussion occurred between commissioners and area businesses. Mr. Farr made a
motion to approve the request and make one parking spot in the 300 block of Jefferson
Street a 15-minute unmetered parking spot. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion. All
members opposed the motion, motion fails.
d) Request to extend parking time limit or install parking meters in the 100 block of East
Dunklin Street. (Requestor: Ms. Ashley Detwiler)
Mrs. Griffin gave the staff report. Staff could recommend a time limit change only if the
majority of the neighborhood owners and tenants supported it. Staff would not support
parking meter installation.
The requestor was not present.
Group discussion occurred between commissioners and area businesses. Mr. Farr made a
motion to remove signs, and withdrew his motion after further clarification. Mr.
Atterberry made a motion to extend parking times, Mr. Towner seconded the motion. All
members opposed the motion, motion fails. The commission also made a
recommendation to the Public Works Director to add parking lines to the street.
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e) Request to remove parking on the east side of Buena Vista Street, within/near the Kathryn
Street intersection to improve mobility into/out of Kathryn Street. (Requestor: Mr. Darrel
Bryan)
Mrs. Griffin gave the staff report. Staff could support removing 80’ of parking to improve
turning movements at Kathryn, provided there is not significant neighborhood
opposition.
The requestor was present and spoke on his behalf. Group discussion occurred. Housing
Authority Representative indicated they would be fine with removing parking along the
entire east side – Owners/Resident present as well as City Staff indicated they could
support this as well.
Mr. Farr made a motion to remove parking on Buena Vista north of the cul-de-sac to
Edmonds Street. Mr. Towner seconded the motion. All members were in favor, motion
passes.
4) Old Business
5) Other Business
6) Adjourn
A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Mr. Farr, and seconded by Mr. Brooks.
All members were in favor of motion. Meeting adjourned at 10:08 a.m.
Respectfully submitted by Lisa Dittmer