HomeMy Public PortalAbout2022-08-04 minutesUNAPPROVED August 4, 2022
MINUTES
Transportation and Traffic Commission
August 4, 2022
Commission Members (present)
Roger Schwartze
Stephen Brooks
Bill Farr
Julie Allen
Jack Atterberry
Timothy Diemler
Ryan Towner
Jefferey Collins
Commission members (absent)
Karl Staub (WebEx Failure)
Council members (not present)
Erin Wiseman (WebEx Failure)
Staff (present)
Sgt. Dough Ruediger
David Bange
Tia Griffin
Angie Haslag
Taylor Roettgen
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Schwartze at 8:15 a.m., a quorum was present at that
time. The virtual meeting option (WebEx) experienced technical difficulties, resulting in no virtual
options for this meeting.
1. Introduction
Committee members introduced themselves and welcomed new member Julie Allen.
2. Acceptance of the March 3, 2022 meeting minutes
Mr. Schwartz made a motion to approve the minutes. Mr. Towner seconded the motion;
all members were in favor of motion.
3. New Business
a) Election of officers:
b) Elected officers will take over their office at conclusion of this meeting.
Election of Chairman motion to select motion made by Mr. Farr to elect Mr. Ryan
Towner as chairman. Seconded by Mr. Diehmer. All in favor. Mr. Towner as new
chairman.
Election of vice chairman motion to select motion made by Mr. Towner to elect Mr. Tim
Diehmer as v. chairman. Seconded by Mr. Brooks. All in favor. Mr. Diehmer as new vice
chairman. Motion passes.
UNAPPROVED August 4, 2022
c) Request by a to designate 2-4 spots in front of Plate & Pour non-metered fifteen-minute
spaces, (Requestor: Ms. Laura Whitmore)
Mrs. Griffin gave the staff report. At this time, staff recommends only two spots (westerly
most) on the south side of the 400 block of E. high St. be modified to non-metered, max
ten-minute spaces (similar to others downtown). If more short-term parking is needed,
they could make another request.
The requestor was not present.
A lengthy discussion occurred between commission members. Mr. Schwartz made a
motion to accept removing two parking meters with the maximum parking time of ten
minutes. Mr. Towner seconded the motion. All members were in favor, motion passes.
d) Request to remove parking on the northwest corner of Colonial Hills Road –
Independence Drive intersection.
Mrs. Griffin gave the staff report. Staff recommends removing one parking spot.
Specifically, prohibiting parking on the north side of Colonial Hills for the 40 feet, west of
the west curb of Independence Dr.
The requestor was not present.
Group discussion occurred between commissioners. Mr. Diemhler made a motion to
accept removing one parking spot in intersection of Colonial Hills Rd. and Independence
Drive. Mr. Brooks seconded the motion to follow staff recommendation of removing one
spot.
Motion passed (7-1) with the following votes:
Aye; Roger Schwartz, Stephen Brooks, Julie Allen, Jack Atterberry, Timothy Diemler,
Ryan Towner, Jefferey Collins
Nay: Bill Farr
4) Old Business
5) Other Business
Mr. Bange presented information of adding an additional commission called Bicycle Adv.
Commission.
6) Adjourn
A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Mr. Farr, and seconded by Mr. Towner.
All members were in favor of motion. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 a.m.
Respectfully submitted by Taylor Roettgen