2016 08-15MEETING MINUTES
Meridian Transportation Commission
August I Sth, 2016
Council Chambers - Meridian City Hall - 33 East Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho
I. Roll Call: 3:30
o Tracy Hopkins x Bryan Leisle o Luke Cavener (ex -officio)
o Ryan Lancaster x Ryan Hall o Shawn Martin (ex -officio)
x Stephen Lewis x Jack McGee x Toni Tisdale (ex -officio)
x David Ballard x Lance Baumgartner o Tod Morris (ex -officio)
x Brent Knezacek o Mark Wasdahl (ex -officio) o Miranda Carson (ex -officio)
Others Present: Caleb Hood, Emily Kane, Peggy Gardner, John Wasson, Sgt._ -racy Arnold
2. Adoption of the Agenda
Motion by Commissioner Lewis, second by Commissioner McGee — all ayes — motion carried
3. Old Business Items
Mr. Hood requested a re -ordering of agenda topics to allow additional time for Mr. Martin to
get to the meeting. (Topic C, Parking Issue at Paramount/Rocky Mountain High School was
discussed first.)
c. Parking Issue at Paramount/Rocky Mountain High School (C. Hood)
Mr. Hood provided an update on the topic and provided feedback from the discussions with
the developer for both short and long term solutions. The developer was open to the
suggested solutions from the Commission and also contacted Anne Marie -Baird of the HOA to
get on their agenda as well as do a `knock and talk' with the neighbors regarding the longer
term solution of `no parking' signs. Mr. Hood has not spoken to Sgt. Arnold yet about
enforcement. Mr. Hood will also remind Ms. Carson to work with the school regarding
noticing the students. ACHD coordinattion and support is necessary to put up signage and
recommendation on location. This topic should be kept on the agenda for an additional update
after the HOA meeting, but at this point it is not a `done deal'. Discussion took place and
questions were asked and answered.
(Commissioner Lancaster and Ex -Officio members Wasdahl and Martin arrived during the
discussion)
a. Chateau Trak Calming (email attached; S. Martin/J. Wasson)
An update was provided by Assistant Traffic Engineer John Wasson from ACHD. ACHD has
recently completed 3 speed studies in the Chateau area in addition to 3 others over the past
year. The study information was presented and discussed. Three criteria are considered for
traffic calming measures: speed, volume and cut -through. If measures are met then traffic
calming is instituted, if not, then no traffic calming measures are instituted. Based off the data no
calming measures are necessary at this time. Public comment from Peggy Gardner was heard
and she requested the Commission's further review/support for traffic calming in the area due
to safety issues and speed by the park. After considering Ms. Gardner's request Commissioner
Hall asked ACHD what next steps would be necessary if residents want traffic calming.
Additional discussion took place regarding next steps (i.e. resident petition w/sponsorship) and
potential traffic calming options (i.e. dips, traffic tables, etc.). Thorough Commission discussion
took place; questions were asked and answered.
Motion by Commissioner Lewis to petition ACHD for traffic calming at Ten Mile/Todd, second
by Commissioner Baumgartner, 3 -ayes, 5 -no - motion failed.
Mr. Hood will invite the developer to the next Commission meeting and leave this item on the
agenda as old business.
b. Records Ave./Village Drive Crosswalk (S. Martin)
Mr. Martin provided an update and shared that a crosswalk is being installed at the intersection.
No further action at this time; this item will be closed.
a. Master Mobility Map (C. Hood)
No update at this time, will hold for future agenda.
b. Transportation Projects Update (memo attached; C. Hood)
Mr. Hood provided an update and drew the Commissioner's attention to the page 5 of the
packet. New information is in bold and Mr. Hood highlighted a few items:
i. On page 7 under `Other', Transit Lifestyle Service - The City Council agreed to
the concept of the lifestyle service but won't vote on budget funding until the
August 30`h budget hearing. Council agreed to utilize the FYI 6 "fun bus" funds
for startup costs for the lifestyle service.
ii. On page 8 the Integrated Five -Year Work Plan for ACHD — A worksheet was
distributed to the Commissioners for the projects in Meridian that are new,
advanced or delayed; one project has been removed. The spreadsheet shows
ACHD prioritization, cost of projects, etc. but doesn't necessarily mean it will be
integrated in the five-year plan. Mr. Hood has highlighted the Meridian projects
for the Commissioners to review and included a link to ACHD's site to review
the entire work plan.
iii. On page 8 ITD comments — Mr. Hood thanked those that provided comment
however; ITD's online comment system had a glitch so those comments were
not received. Therefore, ITD has reopened the public comment period through
August 26`h. Mr. Hood asked and encouraged the Commissioners to go to the
site and comment on the ITIP, again so those comments could be captured.
4. New Business Items
a. Meridian Police Department Status Report
Sgt. Arnold provided an update on several items:
i. Willowbrook and speeding - traffic violations were written over a 2 day period
so hoping the issue is resolved and traffic has calmed down.
ii. Records Avenue crosswalk— resolved per Mr. Martin's previous update.
iii. Speed limit issues on Meridian Road — Sgt. Arnold spoke with John Wasson and
those issues will be address and resolved.
iv. Intersection of Eagle and Village — Signage was installed and helped for ~ 6
months, but there are a lot of crashes occurring here. Sgt. Arnold's
recommendation is not to allow left hand turns, but that has met resistance from
the Village. Sgt. Arnold has met with the Traffic team and another suggestion is
to lower speed limit in the area, but that would need to be vetted with ITD.
There is serious concern from Meridian Police as this a dangerous area. Mr.
Hood reminded the Commission that Amy Schroeder from ITD was expected
to return at a future Commission meeting and suggested she be invited back to
provide an update. Mr. Hood will contact and invite her. Prior to any
recommendation to ITD of the left hand closure, Mr. Hood suggested letting
Center Cal to finish their Eagle Road improvements.
b. COMPASS TIP Update
Ms. Tisdale provided a handout and apologized for not getting the memo into the
Commissioner's packets prior to the meeting. Several of the Meridian projects were reviewed
previously by Mr. Wasdahl last month. Ms. Tisdale continued with an overview of the
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), including big picture, funding programs, detailed
projects list, basic project list and major changes list. She also reviewed the supporting
documentation and where additional information could be found and how to use it, including
acronyms/definitions, labeling, funding codes, etc. TIP comment period is August 19 —
September 19th and open house on September 25th at bpm with presentation from member
agencies. September 28" there is Board meeting for approval of the TIP which also needs
approval from Idaho Transportation Department. After approval from both COMPASS and
ITD the information is forwarded to the federal highway and transportation agencies.
COMPASS's FY starts in October, but final approval for funding from the federal government
doesn't occur until December. Questions were asked and answered.
c. Potential TAP Projects
Mr. Hood drew the Commissioner's attention to the Memo on page 9 and provided an update.
He refreshed the Commissioner's attention on the previously suggested projects: Five Mile
Creek pathway; Lighting project along the Ridenbaugh near the high school; and a Sidewalk gap
project along McMillan. Mr. Hood also mentioned the internal bi-monthly meeting with Parks &
Rec and Public Works where they meet and discuss transportation information. That group
identified five potential projects for the next submission period, which is included in the packet
on page 9 & 10. Discussion took place; questions were asked and answered. Ms. Tisdale
reminded the Commission that Phase I application with basic conceptual information is due by
the end of November.
d. Staff Communications
Mr. Hood drew the attention of the Commission to the memos included in the packet and
responded to them. No other updates at this time. Questions were asked and answered for
clarification.
S. Future Meeting Topics
Mr. Hood will call Amy Schroeder regarding item a. Tod Morris would like to provide a VRT
Lifestyle Update, which will be listed as regular agenda item next month.
a. Eagle Road Speed Limit Update (Mr. Hood to call Amy)
b. Meridian Road Speed Study
c. VRT Transit 101
d. US 20/26 Corridor Study
6. Next Meeting Date: September 12, 2016
7. Adjourn
Motion by Commissioner Leslie and second by Commissioner McGee to adjourn — all ayes —
motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 5:20 p.m.
(AUDIO RECORDING AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST)
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