2018 08-061
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Monday, August 6th, 2018 – 3:30 pm
Council Chambers - Meridian City Hall - 33 East Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho
1. Roll Call:
Tracy Hopkins Bryan Leisle ___ Luke Cavener (ex-officio)
Ryan Lancaster Ryan Hall ___ Shawn Martin (ex-officio)
Stephen Lewis David McKinney ___ Toni Tisdale (ex-officio)
David Ballard Britton Davis ___ Rhonda Jalbert (ex-officio)
Brent Knezacek Mark Wasdahl (ex-officio) ___ Miranda Carson (ex-officio)
2. Adoption of the Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes From July 9, 2018 Meeting
4. Old Business Items
a. Transportation Projects Update (memo attached; C. Hood)
b. Balata Court (Spurwing Subdivision) Follow-Up (memo attached; C. Hood)
c. School Zone Subcommittee Follow-Up (memo attached; C. Hood)
5. New Business Items
a. Meridian Police Department Status Report (Sgt. Arnold)
b. ACHD Initial Draft of 2019-2023 Integrated Five-Year Work Plan (memo
attached; C. Hood)
c. Staff Communications (memo attached; C. Hood)
6. Future Meeting Topics
a. Paramount Subdivision/Deer Crest Drive/Rocky Mountain High School
Parking and Cut-Through Concern
b. Linder Village Project Update
c. Master Mobility Map
d. Comprehensive Plan Update
e. Local Jurisdiction on State Highways
f. Compression Brakes
7. Next Meeting Date: September 10th, 2018
8. Adjourn
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Meeting Minutes
Meridian Transportation Commission
August 6, 2018
Council Chambers – Meridian City Hall 33 East Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho
1. Roll Call
(Meeting called to order at 3:33pm, You Tube started and roll taken)
x Tracy Hopkins x Brian Leslie o Luke Cavener (ex -officio)
x Ryan Lancaster o Ryan Hall x John Wasson for Shawn
Martin (ex-officio)
x Stephen Lewis x David McKinney o Toni Tisdale (ex -officio)
x David Ballard x Britton Davis x Rhonda Jalbert (ex -officio)
x Brent Knezacek o Mark Wasdahl (ex -officio ) x Miranda Carson (ex -officio)
Others Present: Corporal Kevin Wilson, Ted Baird, and Caleb Hood
2. Adoption of the Agenda
Chairman Ballard asked for agenda discussion or a motion to adopt. No discussion took place and a
motion to adopt the agenda was made by Commissioner Lancaster with a second by Commissioner
Hopkins – all ayes – motion carried.
3. Approval of Minutes from July 9, 2018 Meeting
Chairman Ballard called for any discussion or changes prior to the motion to approve the July 9,
2018 meeting minutes. Two corrections were noted: on page 2 under Roll Call, Commissioner
Britton Davis was marked absent incorrectly and on page 5, under New Business, the item title
should read “School Zone Subcommittee”, not “Speed Zone Subcommittee.” With the noted
changes, Commissioner Lewis made a motion to approve the July 9th meeting minutes with a
second by Commissioner McKinney – all ayes – motion carried.
4. Old Business Items
a. Transportation Projects Update (memo attached; C. Hood)
(Mr. Wasdahl and Mrs. Tisdale arrived)
Mr. Hood began by noting the update began on page 7 of the packet and that there were several
updates that were in bold that represented new information. Mr. Hood did not review all the
information in the memo, but did mention that a number of the updates relate to ACHD’s
Integrated Five-Year Work Plan which will be discussed under New Business item 5b, later in the
meeting.
Mr. Hood drew the Commission’s attention to the ITD project updates which began on page 10 of
the packet and also thanked Mr. Wasdahl for his assistance with the information for those projects.
Mr. Hood concluded that he is willing to elaborate on any item and stand for questions by the
Commission.
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Chairman Ballard opened the floor for further discussion, no discussion took place and Chairman
Ballard closed item 4a and moved on to item 4b Balata Court.
b. Balata Court (Spurwing Subdivision) Follow-Up (memo attached; C. Hood)
(Mr. Cavener arrived)
Mr. Hood refreshed the Commission on the context of the issue and referenced the packet memo
for further details. Mr. Hood also noted that he had received some public comment, which was
received prior to the packet being sent out, which were included in the packet. Mr. Hood noted he
had received some additional public comment since, that were not included and he will distribute
those comments for the Commissioners to review. Mr. Hood also noted that City Staff had
reviewed, at the Commission’s request, the relevant documents and provided a summary included
in the packet regarding what could/could not be done. In summary, as long as the ingress/egress
easement that was required is maintained and not violated, City of Meridian Staff does not
recommend that the Commission stipulate any requirements. However, that does not mean, the
Commission could not continue to brainstorm ideas to help with traffic mitigation in this area.
Mr. Hood also noted that there was several audience members that were present to listen to this
particular topic, but that this is not a public hearing and that the Commission is a recommending
body to Meridian City Council. There is no public comment period in the meeting, but the
Chairman does have discretion if anyone wants to address the Commission.
Mr. Hood concluded his update and stood for questions and answers, which took place. Mr. Baird
also provided some additional context from his perspective and what enforcements the City may
have, which at this point, there is no enforcement available from the City.
A motion from Commissioner McKinney that no further action be taken by the Commission on
this item was made, second by Commissioner Leisle – all ayes except 1nay by Commissioner Lewis
– motion carried.
c. School Zone Subcommittee Follow-Up (memo attached; C. Hood)
Mr. Hood provided a brief update from what was discussed last month. Mr. Hood sent out an email
to Sgt. Arnold, Ms. Carson and Mr. Martin, indicating they had been informally ‘nominated’ to serve
on the Subcommittee with Commissioner Lancaster as the ‘Chair’. Ms. Carson has agreed to
participate, Mr. Martin idnetified Ross Oyen from ACHD as representation from the District, and
Sgt. Arnold has been out of the office, so has not committed to participating as of yet. Mr. Hood
also did some additional research regarding the procedures for this committee and provide an
updated. Mr. Hood shared that this team did not have to formally post meeting agendas, minutes
etc, and operates on an informal working group basis. Mr. Hood also offered up his services for
coordination of future meetings. Mr. Hood concluded his update and opened the floor for
discussion, which took place.
Chairman Ballard summarized the structure of the Subcommittee to include three voting
Transportation Commissioners inclusive of the Youth Commissioner, one rep from ACHD, one
rep from PD and Ms. Carson. The duration of the Subcommittee, meetings and expectations were
also discussed. No further discussion was had and Chairman Ballard closed the item and moved on
to New Business.
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5. New Business Items
a. Meridian Police Department Status Report (Cpl. Kevin Wilson)
Sgt. Arnold was not present but Corporal Kevin Wilson was present to represent Police. Cpl.
Wilson gave a brief update on the U-Turn signs at Eagle and Ustick, and that there has only been
one crash since the signs have been implemented. Additionally, enforcement for violation is difficult
due to time/congestion.
Chairman Ballard opened the floor for discussion and questions and answers, which took place.
b. ACHD Initial Draft of 2019-2023 Integrated Five-Year Work Plan (memo
attached; C. Hood)
Prior to the topic being discussed Mr. Hood noted for the record that ex-officio Ms. Tisdale, Mr.
Wasdahl and Councilman Cavener all arrived during the discussion of Old Business.
Mr. Hood continued with the topic and directed the Commission’s attention to page 21 of the
packet. Mr. Hood reminded the Commissioners that part of their duties as a Commission is to
submit recommended roadway, intersection and community program projects, by prioritization to
ACHD. ACHD then reviews the recommendations from all jurisdictions and assembles the draft
IFYWP which is what is represented in the packet and what Mr. Hood plans to present to City
Council. Mr. Hood asked for any feedback or suggestions that the Commission had that could be
sent to ACHD; historically the City sends a thank you letter for their consideration of our
projects.
Mr. Hood then provided a brief review of noteworthy information starting on page 22 & 23 of the
packet and the summary of changes that have occurred, for Meridian, from last year to this year.
Mr. Hood did note some minor errors in the document and then reviewed ACHD’s website and
how to provide feedback and use the interactive map. Mr. Hood also directed the Commission’s
attention to pg. 24 and the Community Program requests. Meridian has 44 requests and 15 are
included in the IFYWP. Mr. Hood also noted from a policy perspective ACHD’s five primary focus
areas (maintenance, bridges, traffic operations, safety and, storm water) and their secondary focus
areas, which is where most of our requests reside. One other noteworthy item regarding project
initiation and completion is the impact of the construction environment which is very competitive.
Lack of availability and bid inflation are factors impacting initiation of scheduled projects, which may
be delayed or even cancelled. Mr. Hood concluded and stood for questions and answers.
Chairman Ballard opened the floor for discussion, which took place. ACHD public comment is
open until August 20 th and Mr. Hood will take Commissioner Lewis’ and Commissioner Lancaster’s
comments and share them with Council on the 14 th .
c. Staff Communications (memo attached; C. Hood)
Mr. Hood gave a brief, high-level review of the items under Staff Communications that were
included in the packet starting on page 31, including the long standing issue with traffic calming in
the Woodbridge Subdivision. Mr. Hood concluded and Chairman Ballard opened the floor for
discussion along with questions and answers.
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6. Future Meeting Topics
Chairman Ballard asked for any new future meeting topics, or discussion on those presented. Mr.
Hood suggested adding back a previous item about Compression Brakes. Mr. Hood has reached
out to a gentleman to attend the Commission meeting to discuss the need for a City Ordinance on
Compression Brakes. No additional topics were identified.
a. Paramount Subdivision/Deer Crest Drive/Rocky Mountain High School Parking
and Cut-Through Concern – Mr. Wasson provided a brief update regarding traffic
calming in the area. Mr. Wasson delivered the petition to the resident applicant who
requested the traffic study. The area does qualify for traffic calming based on volume, but
not on speed. The resident was not happy with that response, but Mr. Wasson explained
that an additional study would not be conducted. The applicant returned the petition to Mr.
Wasson on Friday and Mr. Wasson will review the application to get a cut-through study
scheduled for multiple times, but does not believe that the area will qualify for cut-through
traffic calming measures and ultimately ACHD funding the speed humps. If residents still
want speed humps they will be responsible for paying for labor and asphalt to be installed.
ACHD would pay for signs, pavement marking, engineering and inspection after which time
ACHD would accept the speed humps into inventory in perpetuity. At first review, Mr.
Wasson believes the area would require three speed humps at a cost of approximately
$4,000/speed hump.
b. Linder Village Project Update
c. Master Mobility Map
d. Comprehensive Plan Update
e. Local Jurisdiction on State Highways
f. Compression Brakes
Commissioner Lancaster thanked Commissioner Davis for his service as this was
Commissioner Davis’ last meeting. Chairman Ballard concurred and closed item 6.
7. Next Meeting Date: September 10 th , 2018
Mr. Hood noted that Monday September 3 rd is a holiday, so the meeting will be held on the
second Monday (September 10 th ). Traditionally, the Commission has held a non-traditional
meeting, in September, a ‘field trip’ type meeting. Mr. Hood talked to Chairman Ballard and
Vice-Chairman Lewis, who, suggested doing a Harvest Transit tour. Mr. Hood has reached out
to David Pederson at VRT to schedule the Harvest Transit tour; more to come on what’s to
occur on the 10 th.
Ms. Tisdale invited the Commissioners to the August 14 th open house being held at the
COMPASS Boardroom regarding the Transportation Improvement Programs (TIP). Open
House will be from 3-7:30 pm with presentations starting at 6 pm.
8. Adjourn
A Motion by Commissioner Lancaster and second by Commissioner Lewis to adjourn – all ayes –
motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
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Chairman Ballard opened the floor for discussion which tool< place. A motion by Commissioner
Knezacel< to create a School Zone Subcommittee per the proposal by Commissioner Lancaster,
second by Commissioner Lewis — one nay, all others yay — motion carried.
Mr. Hood will reach out to Sgt. Arnold, Mr. Martin and Ms. Carson on representation; Legal on
specifics on meeting format (frequency/scheduling/formalities) and will add this to next month's
agenda for follow-up under old business.
Chairman Ballard closed item 5e.
f. Staff Communications (memo attached; C. Hood)
Mr. Hood gave a brief review of the two communications that were included in the pacl<et. No
discussion was had and the item was closed.
6. Future Meeting Topics
Chairman Ballard asl<ed for any new future meeting topics, or discussion on those presented.
Mr. Hood suggested adding bacl< a previous item of Compression Bral<es. Mr. Hood has
reached out to a gentleman to attend the Commission meeting to discuss the need for a City
Ordinance on Compression Bral<es. No additional topics were identified.
a. Paramount Subdivision/Deer Crest Drive/Rocky Mountain High School
Parking and Cut -Through Concern
b. Linder Village Project Update
c. Master Mobility Map
d. Comprehensive Plan Update
e. Local jurisdiction on State Highways
f. Compression Brakes
7. Next Meeting Date: August 6"', 2018
Chairman Ballard opened the floor for any discussion; none occurred.
8. Adjourn
A Motion by Commissioner Leesla-_ and second by Commissioner McKinney to adjourn — all ayes
— motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m.
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Phone 208-884-5533 Fax 208-888-6854 www.meridiancity.org
4a. Transportation Projects Update
Memo
To: Meridian Transportation Commission
From: Caleb Hood, Planning Division Manager
Date: 7/31/2018
Re: August Transportation Projects Update
Below is a summary/update on some of the transportation and roadway projects City Staff
has been involved with recently. This is not an exhaustive list, but rather highlights some of
the more important activities that have recently transpired (or are about to occur) in the
transportation realm. Staff will be at the August Commission meeting to discuss some of
these topics in more detail. Please feel free to contact staff should you have any
comments, concerns, or questions on any of these projects. New information is in bold.
KEY ACHD PROJECTS:
Pine Ave, Meridian to Locust Grove: This project, to improve Pine between Meridian Road
and Locust Grove, is in construction. The City and MDC are partnering with ACHD to
ensure the design and construction of Pine Avenue is consistent with the communities’
needs. Because Meridian Public Works is planning to do sewer improvements in Pine, the
roadway between Main and E. 6th will be re-built. Establishing a Cost Share Agreement
with ACHD and a project agreement between the City and MDC was approved in
September. Knife River is the contractor. Contract amount is $5.5M. Pine is closed from
Locust Grove to Meridian Road. Curb and gutter complete. Placing sidewalk from east
to west. All gravel is complete. Paving on the east has started. Project should be
complete in September.
E. 3rd Street Extension: When ACHD adopted the 2014-2018 Integrated Five Year Work
Plan, E. 3rd Street, from Carlton to Fairview, was listed as a project in the Economic
Development Program. This project was split into two phases by ACHD – north (phase 2)
and south (phase 1) of Carlton. In the adopted ACHD 2018-2022 IFYWP, phase 1,
between Franklin and Carlton, is in PD.
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Meridian Road, Cherry to Ustick: Project includes widening Meridian Road to 5 lanes with
curb, gutter, sidewalk and bike lanes. Design is underway. Construction is planned for 2020
in both the ACHD adopted IFYWP and the Initial Draft IFYWP at a cost of $4.3M.
Linder Road, Franklin to Pine: Project includes the widening of Linder Road to 5 lanes with
curb, gutter, sidewalk and bike lanes. Project includes upgrade of the railroad crossing and
a safe routes to school request; attached sidewalks are being designed. Construction is
planned for 2020 to correspond with the upgraded railroad crossing ITD plans to do that
year. Cost of $1.5M. Project is in right-of-way acquisition phase.
Linder Road, Ustick to McMillan: Widen Linder to 5 lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk and
bike lanes. Construction is planned for 2021 in IFYWP at a cost of $3.5M. Project is
designed. Public Involvement Meetings (PIM) held on May 1st and August 31st. Based on
comments, pedestrian signal at Monument Drive may eventually become full signal. This
project is shown for construction in 2021 in the adopted 2018-2022 IFYWP. ACHD is
looking to advance construction of this project up to 2019 in the Initial Draft of the
2019-2023 IFYWP.
Linder Road, Cayuse Creek Drive to Chinden: Widen the remaining portions of Linder to 5
lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk and bike lanes. Construction was planned for 2020 at a
cost of $653,000. Currently in design phase and tracking with Linder, Ustick to McMillan
project. This project has advanced to construction (CN) to 2019 in the adopted 2018-2022
IFYWP as well as the Initial Draft of the IFYWP.
Ten Mile Road, McMillan to Chinden: Widen Ten Mile to 5 lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk
and bike lanes. Design will be done with in-house, ACHD resources, beginning in 2018.
Right-of-way acquisition is in 2020 and construction is planned for 2022 in the adopted
2018-2022 IFYWP with a cost of $3.5M. Project is planned for construction in 2020, to
correspond with the Costco project, in the Initial Draft of the IFYWP. Project kick-off
meeting held November 30th. ACHD is looking to advance construction of this project up to
2020. Public involvement meeting #2 scheduled for August 27th at 6 pm at the Cherry Lane
Library.
Ten Mile Road, Ustick to McMillan: Widen Ten Mile to 5 lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk
and bike lanes. Project includes 2 bridges. Design is in 2018, right-of-way acquisition in
2019, and construction is planned for 2021 in the adopted 2018-2022 IFYWP with a cost of
$5.7M. Project is planned for construction in 2020, to correspond with the Costco
project, in the Initial Draft of the IFYWP.
Eagle Road, Amity to Victory: Widen to 5 lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk and bike lanes.
Design will be done with in-house, ACHD resources, beginning in 2018. Construction is
planned for 2020 in the adopted 2018-2022 IFYWP with a cost of $4.5M. This project is
planned for construction in 2021 in the Initial Draft of the IFYWP.
Eagle Road/Amity Roundabout: ACHD has entered into a Cooperative Development
Agreement (CDA) with Albertsons to reconstruct the Eagle/Amity Roundabout. These
improvements include full improvements, curb, gutter, and sidewalk on their frontages of
both roads in addition in re-building the RAB with two-lanes on each leg. Project is
expected to begin construction this year. NOTE: There is insufficient right-of-way on Amity
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west of Eagle to allow the striping of the bike lane on the north side of the road, so it will
only be the two travel lanes westbound, the center turn lane, and one eastbound travel lane
until ACHD can program a project there in the future and widen to the south. The west side
of Eagle Road will be fully improved including the bike lane.
Eagle Road, Lake Hazel to Amity: Widen to 5 lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk and bike
lanes. Design will be done in 2022. Construction is in PD in the adopted 2018-2022 IFYWP
with a cost of $3.4M. No change in Initial Draft of IFYWP.
Lake Hazel and Eagle Signal: Widen and signalize intersection to 4/5 lanes on Eagle
and 3/5 lanes on Lake Hazel. Design is planned for 2021, right-of-way in 2022, and
construction in 2023 in the Initial Draft of the IFYWP.
Lake Hazel Road, Eagle to Cloverdale: Widen to 5 lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk and
bike lanes. Design will be done in 2022. Construction is in PD in the adopted 2018-2022
IFYWP with a total cost of $2.3M. No change to CN, but design is delayed one year to
2023 in the Initial Draft of the IFYWP.
Locust Grove Road, Victory to Overland: Widen to 5 lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk and
bike lanes. Design will be done in 2022. Construction is in PD in the adopted 2018-2022
IFYWP with a cost of $4.07M. Design is planned for 2019, right-of-way in 2021 and
construction in 2022 in the Initial Draft of the IFYWP.
Locust Grove Road, Fairview to Ustick: Widen to 5 lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk and
bike lanes. Design will be done in 2022 ($365K); construction is in PD in the adopted 2018 -
2022 IFYWP with a cost of $3.9M ($4.56M total cost). No change to CN, but design is
delayed one year to 2023 in the Initial Draft of the IFYWP.
Fairview/Locust Grove Signal: Widen intersection to 8 lanes on Fairview and 7 lanes on
Locust Grove, including curb, gutter, sidewalk and bike lanes. Design in 2020, right-of-way
acquisition in 2021, and construction in 2022 in adopted IFYWP with a cost of $6.457M.
Design is planned for 2020, right-of-way in 2021-22, and construction in 2023 in the
Initial Draft of the IFYWP at a cost of $4.26M.
Overland and Eagle Signal: Widen intersection to 7 lanes on Eagle and 9 on
Overland. Project to be done in coordination with ITD. All phases shown as
Unfunded in the Initial Draft of the IFYWP at a cost of $8.16M.
Victory/Locust Grove Roundabout: Construct a multi-lane roundabout. Design is in 2019,
right-of-way acquisition in 2020, and construction is planned for 2021 in the adopted 2018-
2022 IFYWP as well as the Initial Draft of the IFYWP with a cost of $4.1M. T
Ten Mile/Amity Intersection: A dual-lane roundabout will be the ultimate build-out condition
of the intersection. Initially though, a single-lane roundabout will be constructed; designed
for easy expansion to a dual-lane. This project is shown for construction in 2022 in the
adopted 2018-2022 IFYWP as well as the Initial Draft of the IFYWP.
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ACHD MAINTENANCE PROJECTS
Cherry Lane, Ten Mile to Linder: Beginning in August (est.) Sunroc will be doing a capital
maintenance project on Cherry Lane, between Ten Mile and Linder. The project should be done
by late summer or early fall.
ITD PROJECTS
SH-55 (Eagle Road): Design work is complete to add an additional northbound and
southbound lane to Eagle Road, between River Valley and I-84. The northbound lane
between Franklin and Fairview was complete earlier this spring. CenterCal plans to
construct the additional southbound lane in 2022 through the STAR program.
US 20/26: A Strategic Initiatives Project to widen Chinden to 4-lanes between Locust
Grove and Eagle is in the ITIP for construction in 2021. ITD and ACHD are
coordinating intersection improvements at Locust Grove/Chinden as well. On
September 21, 2017, the ITD Board approved the FY18-2024 ITIP (this is the first
year for a 7-year Program). The ITIP contains segments of US 20/26, from Eagle
Road to Star Road – 7 miles! On October 30, 2017, the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) determined that the US 20/26 EA will have no significant
impact on the human or natural environment (FONSI). This finding allows the
improvements, and mitigation, on the corridor to proceed. A kick-off meeting was
held at ITD District 3 on December 5, 2017, for the Locust Grove to Eagle segment;
Parametrix is doing the design for ITD. The cities of Eagle, Boise and Meridian are
all impacted.
The ITD Board approved a STAR agreement, on May 17, 2018, w ith the Costco
development at Ten Mile Road. This will expand Chinden to 4 travel lanes and
a sidewalk to the south of the road from SH-16 to Linder Rd.
Interstate 84: There are two projects to widen Interstate 84. The first project is for the
Nampa segment of the Interstate between Karcher Interchange and Franklin
Boulevard. The project includes replacement and widening of a canal structure at
Mason Creek, replacement and expansion of two bridges that cross over the UPRR
and a canal, widening I-84 to three lanes with an additional auxiliary lane between
Franklin and Northside Boulevards and between Northside and Karcher Road.
Modifications will be made to the ramps on the west side of Franklin and Northside
will be reconstructed as a Single Point Urban Interchange. Construction will begin
this Fall. The second project is to widen from Karcher interchange into Caldwell. ITD
is currently in the process of creating an environmental document and defining the
scope and needs for this segment.
This corridor is listed as the number one priority in the regional long-range
transportation plan. In April, the ITD Board voted to use additional GARVEE
bonding authority for this project. A FY2017-2021 STIP/TIP amendment added
$343M to the program for this project.
SH-16: During the December 14, 2017, ITD Board meeting, the Board approved
$6M for preliminary engineering on SH-16 between US 20/26 and I-84 in 2018.
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This work will provide current information about scope and cost, preparing it to be
funded for design, property acquisition and construction. A consulting team was
placed under contract on July 26, 2018 with a preliminary report expected at
the end of calendar year 2018.
ITD will conduct a workshop with local agency stakeholders to discuss this
corridor in September.
Eagle Road Signal Equipment Upgrades: In 2018, ITD plans to install upgraded
signal controllers and radar detection at intersections along the corridor. ACHD has
Signal Performance Measure software that provides a visual display of traffic data
to aid in signal timing and maintenance. This is a $463,000 project.
PATHWAYS
Rail with Trail: In the fall of 2012, the City applied for an $85,000 grant to study the Rail with
Trail (RWT) pathway crossing of streets (7 crossings; Black Cat to Locust Grove).
Currently, there is $511,000 in PD for pathway construction in the Regional Transportation
Improvement Plan (TIP). This project was recently delayed as there are additional
environmental and right-of-way impacts.
Five Mile Creek Pathway: The City applied for a COMPASS grant to design and construct a
portion of the Five Mile Creek pathway near the wastewater recovery facility. Parametrix
has prepared the project development report which should be available on the COMPASS
website in the near future. This project has advanced from PD to CN in 2022 at a cost of
$395K in the TIP.
MDC / OTHER PROJECTS
Harvest Lifestyle Service: A public transit service focusing on seniors and persons with
disabilities has been operating since December 2016. This Lifestyle Service concept, which
includes two service zones, was presented to the Council in July of 2016. The service is
operated by Harvest Church. An enhancement to the City Budget for FY2019 is being
pursued to add a third Harvest van.
Transit: On April 2, 2018, the Valley Regional Transit (VRT) Board approved the final
version of the ValleyConnect 2.0 plan, VRT’s six-year capital and service plan.
ValleyConnect 2.0 will guide future VRT activities and be used to help coordinate VRT
activities, funding as well as with community stakeholders.
Eagle Road Signal Equipment Upgrades: In 2018, ITD plans to install upgraded signal
controllers and radar detection at intersections along the corridor. ACHD has Signal
Performance Measure software that provides a visual display of traffic data to aid in sign al
timing and maintenance. This is a $463,000 project.
Eagle Road Bike/Ped Project Development: COMPASS has contracted with Keller
Associates to further develop a bicycle and pedestrian plan for the corridor. The boundaries
of the project are Overland and Chinden. Reports for the four highest ranking segments
have been completed. In the 2018-2022 TIP there is $700K programmed in PD for CN of
the first segment, Franklin to Pine.
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4b. Balata Court Follow-up
Memo
To: Meridian Transportation Commission
From: Caleb Hood, Planning Division Manager
Date: 8/2/2018
Re: Balata Court (Spurwing Subdivision) Follow-up
During the July 9th Transportation Commission meeting, a presentation was given by
homeowners in the Spurwing Subdivision regarding their vehicular connection concerns
between Balata Court in the Spurwing Subdivision and Sunset Maple Way in the Spurwing
Greens Subdivision. The Commission asked City Staff to review the record and bring back
options to the Commission. Below is that analysis.
The most applicable City approvals include: the Third Addendum to the Development
Agreement (DA), Spurwing Greens Sub No 1 Final Plat, and the Tennis Facility Certificate
of Zoning Compliance.
The Third Addendum to the DA (MDA 10-004 dated June 22, 2010) incorporated the
Concept Plan for the tennis courts and access as exhibit A.4. The operative
language in Section 5.12 says that the “Developer is hereby permitted to construct
the tennis courts and related improvements….and all improvements necessary for
vehicular ingress and egress….” There is nothing in the DA that requires any limits
on access.
The Certificate of Zoning Compliance (CZC-10-003) for the tennis facility (dated
June 10, 2010) includes a site specific Condition of Approval which states: “5. Prior
to Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant shall submit a copy of the recorded cross
access/ingress-egress easement per the requirement of the DA provision approved
with MDA 10-004.” This condition was satisfied. There was also approval of Site
and Landscape Plans that call out a new fire and common area access easement.
The final plat for Spurwing Greens Subdivision No 1 was recorded on August 12,
2011. Plat note number 11 creates a recorded “ingress-egress easement” on lot #2
common area.
Essentially, the City’s only pertinent condition was that an ingress-egress easement be
created. As long as the easement remains in place, there is nothing for the City to
enforce. The City is not a party to the easement. The claims of overuse and violation of
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intent are potentially a civil matter. The Commission can discuss potential mitigation
options, but Staff does not recommend any of those measures include a requirement.
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4c. School Zone Subcommittee Follow-up
Memo
To: Meridian Transportation Commission
From: Caleb Hood, Planning Division Manager
Date: 8/2/2018
Re: School Zone Subcommittee Follow-up
During the July Meridian Transportation Commission (TC) meeting, Commissioner
Lancaster made a proposal to form a School Zone Subcommittee. During the presentation
and discussion, Commissioner Lancaster proposed three TC members and one member
from ACHD (Shawn Martin), one from the West Ada School District (Miranda Carson) and
one from the Meridian Police Department (Sgt. Stacy Arnold). It was envisioned that the
subcommittee would be on-call, but would probably not meet more than quarterly. The
Commission was generally supportive of establishing a Speed Zone Subcommittee and
voted to do so.
Mr. Hood volunteered to reach out to Sgt. Arnold, Mr. Martin and Ms. Carson on
representation; Legal will look into specifics on meeting format
(frequency/scheduling/formalities/compliance with open meetings laws) and then report
back. Staff will report back on membership, meetings, minutes and other general process
recommendations during the August TC meeting.
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5b. ACHD Initial Draft of 2019-2023 IFYWP
Memo
To: Meridian Transportation Commission
From: Caleb Hood, Planning Division Manager
Date: 8/2/2018
Re: ACHD Initial Draft of 2019-2023 Integrated Five-Year Work Plan
On July 18th, the ACHD Commission approved the release of the Initial Draft of the
FY2019-2023 Integrated Five-Year Work Plan (IFYWP) for public comment. During the
August 6th TC meeting, Staff will explain some of the changes between the currently-
adopted, 2018-2022 ACHD IFYWP and the Initial Draft of the 2019-2023 IFYWP. The
Commission will be asked to discuss and provide comments to the Mayor and Council on
the Initial Draft. Staff will then share these/any comments with the Mayor and Council
during the August 14th workshop. It is anticipated that a letter will be sent to ACHD in
advance of the public comment period close on August 20th.
Please find below, a summary list of changes from the adopted IFYWP and the Initial Draft.
Here is a link to the entire Initial Draft FY2019-2023 IFYWP:
http://achdidaho.org/Departments/PlansProjects/IFYWP_1923draft7182018.aspx
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SUMMARY OF CHANGES FROM THE ADOPTED FY2018-IFYWP
(MERIDIAN PROJECTS ONLY)
New Projects
Project Name 19-23 IFWP CN Year
Roadway Projects
Ten Mile Rd, Victory Rd/ Overland Rd 2021
Intersection Projects
Overland Rd and eagle Rd UF
Ten Mile Rd and Victory Rd 2021
Community Programs Projects
Linder-Meridian bikeway, Pine Ave/ Temple Dr UF
Linder Rd and Saguaro Dr Pedestrian Crossing 2019
Locust Grove Rd and Palermo Rd Pedestrian
Crossing
PD
Advanced Projects
Project Name 18-22 IFYWP CN
Year
19-13 IFYWP CN
Year
Roadway Projects
Linder Rd, Ustick Rd / McMillan Rd 2021 2019
Locust Grove Rd, Victory Rd / Overland PD 2022
Ten Mile Rd, McMillan Rd / Chinden Blvd
(US 20/26)
2022 2020
Intersection Projects
Lake Hazel Rd and Eagle Rd PD 2023
Delayed Projects
Roadway Projects
Eagle Rd, Amity Rd/ Victory Rd 2020 2021
Intersection Projects
Fairview Ave and Locust Grove Rd 2022 2023
Victory Rd and Locust Grove Rd Roundabout 2021 2022
Victory Rd and Standing Timber Ave Pedestrian
Crossing
2019 2020
Removed Projects
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Project Name Explanation
Intersection Projects
US 20/26 (Chinden Blvd) and Meridian Rd No CIP planned improvements in connection
with ITD project required
Community Programs Projects
Locust Grove Rd, Puffin St / Overland Rd To be completed with roadway project in IFYWP
Main St and King St Pedestrian Crossing Program Balancing
Completed Projects
Roadway Projects
Franklin Rd, Black Cat Rd / Ten Mile Rd CN Complete
Ustick Rd, Linder Rd / Meridian Rd CN Complete
Ustick Rd, Meridian Rd / Locust Grove Rd CN Complete
Intersection Projects
SH 69 (Meridian Rd) and Lake Hazel Rd CN Complete
Ustick Rd and Meridian Rd CN Complete
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5c. Staff Communications
Memo
To: Meridian Transportation Commission
From: Caleb Hood, Planning Division Manager
Date: 8/2/2018
Re: Staff Communications
On the following pages are relevant correspondences since the July meeting.
Hillary has been working on creating a quarterly report that tracks attendance for
commissioners for both the quarter and the preceding 12 months. City Code states, “Any
commissioner may have their appointment terminated in the same manner as they were
selected, unless required otherwise by law. Additionally, any commissioner that misses
one-half (1/2) of the meetings that are held in any twelve (12) month period shall have their
appointment automatically terminated.” At the direction of the Mayor, we have been asked
to follow through to ensure Commissioners are indeed attending to their meetings,
obligations of the appointment and to the citizens.
This might be a good discussion topic for your next commission meeting – to remind
Commissioners of their obligation to attend meetings and remind them that City Code does
stipulate should they miss so many meetings they might be removed.
Should you have any questions about how the data is collected and how Hillary puts it
together, feel free to reach out to her. I know she will, from time-to-time, be reaching out to
you to ensure the data is true and accurate. If you would like to see the report for this
previous quarter, Hillary can share that with you. As a matter of practice, moving forward,
Hillary will send out the report for your Commission at the end of the quarter.
Thanks,
C.Jay
C.Jay Coles
City Clerk | City of Meridian
33 E. Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: 208.888.4433|Email: cjcoles@meridiancity.org
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Hi John,
One of our Woodbridge residents suggested this as a traffic calming idea.
What do you think? Is this a possibility? Do we need painted crosswalks first? I know how busy you are, but
this might be less time consuming than other options our committee has considered.
Without change there would be no butterflies!
Cathy
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From: Susan Harrington
Sent: Friday, July 13, 2018 3:42 PM
To: mayortammy
Subject:
Dear Tammy,
I have been a homeowner in Spruwing Greens for 5 years and am very concerned about
the growth and lack of smart planning in this area. Now it is my understanding the the City
may allow a closed gate between Balta and other residents on the west side of Spurwing
Greens. We pay dues for the Club house and should have free driving access to the
Clubhouse. I can’t see why the City should even be involved with what we do and p ay for in
here. If that gate is approved it will only put more pressure on Tree Farm road for us to get
out of the development. It’s not safe to do that and an accident waiting to happen. Please
be smart and keep free flow access for us here in Spurwing Greens on the West side.
Thank you,
Susan Harrington
What a ridiculous, time consuming waste of time. We live in the Estates of Spurwing Greens. We pay a great
deal of money to be golf and social members of this club! How dare a small group of members decide how
we can come and go in the Club we belong to! This is a ridiculous request. C. Poiser
Dear Mayor deWeerd,
We are hearing here in Spurwing Greens of a discussion with the Transportation Commission about closing
the gates between us and The Club permanently. The residents of Balata Court are upset by all the through
traffic they are getting between our development and folks taking a shortcut to Chinden. Although many of
us understand their frustration, closing the gates is not the solution.
My husband and I are golf members of The Club at Spurwing and pass through the gates to get to the
clubhouse. It would be ridiculous if we had to go out to Chinden to make the 1 mile journey. This will be
especially painful when the Costco development and r oad improvements happen. (Both of which we
vigorously opposed but our objections were ignored by your City Council.)
As I see it, the problem is that residents of Spurwing Greens are handing out the code to anyone and
everyone. Why does a moving van need the code? Why are delivery vans using the gates? Instead of
locking the gates, changes must be made to tighten up the use of them. A key card would work, with a limit
of 2 per household (not all the kids in the house should need the key card) and if lost, a replacement cost of
$100 should be enforced (so that folks just don't start giving them away without recourse). How about
requiring fingerprint security to get through the gates? Or change the code every month with only active
members of the Club getting the code? Certainly the Transportation Commission can come up with a better
solution!
My understanding is that every development needs 2 exits in the case of an emergency. If the gates are
closed, we won't have that, especially since our incompetent Planning Commission deemed it unnecessary to
have a road to Black Cat completed while that new development is going in west of Spurwing Greens. Nor
did they require an exit be put in for the Rock Church that is going in, instead, forcing those folks to exit on
Tree Farm. We will truly be trapped here if there ever is an emergency. I don't know if your team is really
thinking through the development of Meridian as it sure doesn't seem to be so from where I'm sitting.
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It's time to put a stop to this nonsense about closing the gate. Please do what you can to address this issue.
Sincerely,
Nancy Heldt
P. S. If you could please forward this to the Transportation Commission (I couldn't find an email to do this
myself), I'd appreciate it. They need to open up the discussion to others outside of Balata Court.
Good afternoon! We are residents of Spurwing Greens (The Estates) subdivision. It has come to our
attention that the access gate from our neighborhood to Spurwing Country Club via Balata Court is being
considered for closure.
As part of our HOA dues, each resident in Spurwing Greens has a Lifestyle membership to the Club, which
includes access to the pool, Clubhouse, fitness facility and limited golf privileges. Additionally, our family has
purchased and pays monthly dues for a full golf membership to the Club at Spurwing. We purchased our
home with the understanding that access was available through the gated section of the Club without
exiting the neighborhood onto Chinden. Additionally, we purchased a golf cart for easier access to the Club
facilities. This cart can only be driven on neighborhood streets.
In closing access to a tax payer funded public road to placate approximately twenty households, the City
would be disenfranchising more than 300 households with legitimate business through the gate at Balata
Court.
The Club at Spurwing not only provides residents with a gate code, but also allows purchase of a remote
control for easier access.
I understand the frustration of residents who purchased home on a cul de sac more than 20 years ago,
however, progress happens in a city that is growing as quickly as Meridian.
To ask all the homeowners in Spurwing Greens to exit and make a left turn onto Chinden, pass through a
light at Ten Mile, and make a final left turn at Long Lakes to simply restore the feeling of a quiet street for
twenty homes seems shortsighted.
We respectfully ask the City to deny the request for gate closure.
Doug and Amy Davis
Honorable Mayor de Weerd:
I could not figure out how to correspond directly with the Transportation Commission - can you forward this message to
them?
Dear Transportation Commission:
I watched the entire video piece regarding the gentleman who lives on Balata Court, and would like to offer s ome
observations. We moved to Idaho five years ago, and we purchased a new home in Spurwing Greens. We love to walk
around our Meridian neighborhood, including many trips up and down Balata Court.
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While there may be peak times when cars travel up and down Balata Court with a frequency of one car every
couple of minutes, this is not the norm for much of the day. Another traffic study would be warranted to get
specifics. You will find that traffic is probably heavy at peak times. Balata is not a little cul de sac - it is a good
two or so blocks in length. So it has plenty of its own traffic as well.
The google map issue is a problem. We see people driving down to the gate, and then turning around, so no
doubt they are directed there by mapping.
When we moved to Spurwing Greens five years ago, there were probably 50 - 100 houses. Now we have 400+
houses and growing. When we moved here, there was a corn field across the street from us. Not any more. If
I want traffic going by my house to return to the way it was five years ago, I will have to move. Such is
growth. We all have to embrace the consequences or choose to leave.
There are easy fixes to the gate access. Get rid of the keypad. Any club member can get access with a remote
purchased from the club. The key card access would be another good idea. This will eliminate the commercial
traffic, which we have witnessed only a few times in five years.
We use the gate access to get to club amenities. We also participate in a baking initiative every other
Wednesday, and we use the gate to deliver baked goods to the club for transport to Corpus Christi house, a day
shelter in downtown Boise.
Not everyone in Spurwing Greens uses the club amenities. In our cul-de-sac, there are 5 houses. Although
everyone is required to pay the social membership fee, only two houses actually use the club amenities. The
gentleman stating that everyone uses the club amenities is not true.
There are no doubt some people who use the gate to get to and from work/school, especially if they live near the
gate. Tree Farm Way can really back up in the morning. There are multiple HOAs and subdivisions that use
Tree Farm Way. Until Black Cat is improved, this will only get worse. Then Costco will arrive and who knows
what that will bring.
The Double Eagle Lane is not a possibility - the folks living along that private drive do not even want foot
traffic. They are not interested in sharing, and that is their right.
Just some observations. It seems silly for the city of Meridian to spend money on this. If you cut off this access, you will
make a lot more people upset than the people who live on Balata Court. We have rights too.
Thank you for your consideration,
Diane and Ralph Grahek
Caleb,
Regarding #1 below, there is one other change that impacts the 'site plan and/or use' of the
roadway (from both an ACHD & Meridian City perspective).
- It should be noted that when the road was approved, the tennis courts were a 'common area'
owned by the Spurwing Greens HOA for the Spurwing Greens residents (but never a common area
for the Spurwing Sub, and Balata residents).
- This was probably a selling point for the original Meridian City approval, in regards to the
residents on the Spurwing Greens side needing easy access.
- However, in 2016, the tennis courts were deeded to The Club at Spurwing, LLC, and are now
privately owned. (In our opinion, this was the plan all along, but the developer needed a reason to
justify the road.)
- As such, an argument could be made that access to the tennis courts is only really needed from
the Club side (or east gates).
Thanks,
Rick
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From: RICK MAURITZSON <rmauritzson@msn.com>
Sent: Monday, July 16, 2018 5:33 PM
To: Caleb Hood
Cc: ericepperson@me.com; RICK MAURITZSON
Subject: Re: July 9th Meridian Transportation Commission Packet
Caleb,
Per your request at the July 9th meeting, I’ve attached a short electronic summary of the City/County documents
that were referenced in the main presentation.
Again, thanks for the opportunity to present our case/issue to the Meridian Transportation Commission.
We were intrigued by a couple new options that were proposed (not already captured in the original potential
solutions):
1. ACHD could require or request changes to the access road (or surrounding public roads) since the ‘use’ of the
roadway has changed significantly from the previous/original expectations when the ACHD Conditions for
Approval were laid out.
2. ACHD could install ‘emergency-removable’ bollards on the ACHD public street/right-of-way or sidewalk at
either the east or west entrance to the access road.
3. Meridian City could hold all future permits until the access road & gates are brought up to compliance with
the original plan.
4. Double Eagle Lane (in the Westwing Sub) could be converted from a Private Road to a Public Road, and
connected to the TenMile/Chinden light (via the Wagner Farms lot), thus allowing the eastern half of the
Spurwing Greens subdivision a direct access to Chinden. An alternative approach would be to bypass the Wagner
Farms lot, and connect Double Eagle Ln directly to Chinden, to the west of the TenMile/Chinden intersection
(where it was connected previously), but it would possibly violate distance requirements to the light/intersection.
Thanks,
Rick Mauritzson