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Meridian Transportation Commission
April 6`h, 2015
Council Chambers — Meridian City Hall • 33 East Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho
I. Meeting called to order at 3:31 pm and Roll taken:
X Ryan Lancaster X Pat Morandi x David Zaremba (ex-officio)
X Darrel McRoberts X Robert Waldher x Shawn Martin (ex-officio)
x Stephen Lewis x Jack McGee x Toni Tisdale (ex-officio)
X David Ballard x Bradley Pipal x Margaret Havey (ex-officio)
x Tracy Hopkins x Mark Wasdahl (ex-officio) x Miranda Carson (ex-officio)
Others Present: Ted Baird, Caleb Hood, Jay Gibbons, Garrick Nelson, and Amy
Schroeder
2. Adoption of the Agenda
Motion by Lancaster and second by Ballard to approve the agenda — all ayes — motion carried.
3. Introduction of Commissioner Waldher
Commissioner Robert (Bob) Waldher introduced himself.
4. Approve Minutes from February 2"d and March 2"1, 2015 Meetings
Motion by Ballard and second by Lewis to approve February 2nd minutes with a change that reflects
Commissioner Hopkins and Ex-Officio member Havey were present — all ayes — motion carried.
Motion by McRoberts and second by McGee to approve the March 2"d minutes as written — all ayes
— motion carried.
S. Old Business Items
a. Transportation Projects Update Memo (memo attached; C. Hood)
Caleb supplemented the information included in the packet by highlighting recent transit planning
happenings and a Pine Avenue update. Commissioner Lancaster asked about the Main Street Island
and Lighting project.
Commissioner Pipal arrived.
b. 2015 Priority Projects Update (C. Hood)
Caleb told the Commission that the City Council reviewed the draft transportation projects on
March 17`h, and continued the topic to the April 7`h meeting. It was noted that Staff will provide the
Commission with the Council -endorsed lists of priorities at a future meeting.
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c. Meridian Transit Planning (C. Hood)
It was noted that this item was covered with 5a, Transportation Projects Update.
d. Eagle Road Speed Limit Update (Amy Schroeder, ITD)
Amy Schroeder, ITD, updated the Commission on the status of Eagle Road speed limits. Amy
mentioned that no decision had been made to change speed limits. ITD wants to do some more
analysis, including looking at variable speed limits and a safety/reduction in accidents examination.
Amy told the Commission she will come back again when there is more to share. Commissioner
Lancaster recused himself and did not participate in the discussion.
6. New Business Items
a. Meridian Middle School Crosswalk at 8`h Street (Karrie Owens)
Caleb noted that Karrie Owens contacted him; she has a sick kid and requested this item be tabled
to the May 4`h meeting.
Ex-Officio Wasdahl arrived.
b. Intelligent Transportation Systems and Traffic Flow (S. Martin)
Shawn Martin gave a PowerPoint presentation to the Commission (audio available).
c. Staff Communications (memo attached; C. Hood)
Caleb drew the Commission's attention to page I I of the packet and that three Commissioners'
terms were expiring next month. Commissioners Lewis and Hopkins new appointments are on the
April 7th City Council agenda; Commission Morandi is not seeking re -appointment.
7. Future Meeting Topics
a. Safe Routes to Schools — Funding and Guidebook
b. MDC Projects
c. Chinden Intersection Improvements at Linder, Meridian and Locust Grove
(May)
d. Roadway Lighting Letter Follow-up (June; A. Petersen)
It was requested to add "VRT Transit 101" to the list of future meeting topics.
8. Next Meeting Date: May 41', 2015
9. Adjourn
Motion by Lewis and second by Ballard to adjourn — all ayes — motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at +S8 p.m.
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