HomeMy Public PortalAbout2023-07-06 minutesApproved July 6, 2023
MINUTES
Transportation and Traffic Commission
July 6, 2023
Commission Members (present)
Stephen Brooks
Bill Farr (webex)
Julie Allen
Jack Atterberry
Keegan Evans
Ryan Towner
Jeffrey Collins
Commission Members (Absent)
Karl Staub
Matt Schmitz
Council Liaison
Aaron Mealy (webex)
Staff (present)
David Bange
Tia Griffin
Taylor Roettgen
Megan Cantlon
Staff (Absent)
Stg. Doug Ruediger
Guest(s): Councilman Scott Spencer, Stephi Smith (News Tribune)
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ryan Towner at 8:15 a.m., a quorum was present
at that time.
1. Introduction
Committee members welcomed new member Mr. Keegan Evans and staff member
Megan Cantlon.
2. Acceptance of the June 1, 2023 meeting minutes
Mr. Stephen Brooks made a motion to approve the minutes. Mr. Jeffery Collins seconded
the motion; all members were in favor of motion.
3. New Business
a) Request: To install stop signs on Minnesota Avenue and Holly Intersection.
(Requestor: Mel Atteberry)
Mrs. Griffin gave the staff report. The staff does not recommend using a stop sign for
speed control. After evaluation from using MUTCD, the city could support using a yield
sign. Mr. Stephen Brooks made a motion to add a yield sign located on the Holly
intersection which Mr. Jack Atterberry seconded the motion. This motion did not pass
with a 0-4-2 vote.
Approved July 6, 2023
Aye:
Opposed: Mr. Stephen Brooks, Mr. Jeffrey Collins, Ms. Julie Allen, Mr. Bill Farr
Abstain: Mr. Jack Atterberry, Mr. Keegan Evans
b) Request: Remove parking on Minnesota Avenue, west of Holly Drive (Requestor: Mel
Atteberry)
Mrs. Griffin gave the staff report. Staff would support the request to remove parking for
50’ (2 spaces) west of Holly on the southside of Minnesota Avenue if there was
neighborhood support. Stephen Brooks made a motion to remove 2 parking spots on the
southside of Minnesota Avenue. Lack of second motion, motion dies.
c) Election of Vice Chairman motion to nominate Mr. Jeffrey Collins made by Ms. Julie
Allen. All member in favor for Mr. Jeffrey Collins as Vice Chairman. Motion passes.
4) Old Business
5) Other Business
a) Request: To revisit the Commissions recommendation to City Council on Shermans
Hollow traffic calming. (Requestor: Staff)
Mrs. Griffin gave staff the staff report. The city suggested adding a horizontal diversion
island on Shermans Hollow. After a lengthy discussion, Mr. Stephen Brooks made a
motion to add lane delineators (ducks), paint and signage on Shermans Hollow as shown
recommended by staff, which was seconded by Mr. Jack Atterberry. This motion passed
with 5-1-0 vote.
Aye: Mr. Stephen Brooks, Mr. Keegan Evans, Ms. Julie Allen, Mr. Jack Atterberry, Mr. Bill
Farr
Opposed: Mr. Jeffrey Collins
Abstain:
6) Adjourn
A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Mr. Stephen Brooks which was seconded
by Mr. Jeffrey Collins. All members were in favor of motion. Meeting adjourned at 9:11
a.m.
Respectfully submitted by Megan Cantlon