2017 01-09Meeting Minutes
Meridian Transportation Commission
January 9, 2017
Council Chambers — Meridian City Hall • 33 East Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho
1. Roll Call
(Meeting called to order at 3:30 pm and roll taken)
A Tracy Hopkins
o Bryan Leisle
o Luke Cavener (ex -officio)
x Ryan Lancaster
X Ryan Hall
X Shawn Martin (ex -officio)
o Stephen Lewis
o Jack McGee
x Toni Tisdale (ex -officio)
o David Ballard
x Lance Baumgartner
o Rhonda Jalbert (ex -officio)
X Brent-Knezacelc
o Erika Bowen (ex -officio)
o Miranda Carson (ex -officio)
Others Present: Mark Wasdahl (for Erika Bowen), Ryan Head, Ted Baird and Caleb Hood
2. Adoption of the Agenda
Motion by Commissioner Lancaster, to approve the agenda; second by Commissioner
Baumgartner — all ayes — motion carried.
3. Approval of Minutes from December Sth, 2016 Meeting
Prior to the motion for approval Mr. Hood gave a brief tutorial of the new technology system
in City Council Chambers.
The minutes were handed out as they were not included in the packet. Two noted corrections
to the December 5th meeting minutes were made prior to the motion to approve. Under Item
3, Approval of Minutes from December 5`h, 2016 Meeting, the `second' to approve the prior
months meeting minutes was made by Commissioner Knezacek, not Commissioner Lewis.
Also, on page 2 under New Business, Item 6b the correction of Ms., not Mr., Bowen's name
was noted by Commissioner Lancaster.
A motion was made by Commissioner Knezacek to approve the December 5th meeting
minutes, with the above noted corrections; second by Commissioner Hall — all ayes — motion
carried.
4. Old Business Items
a. Transportation Projects Update (memo attached; C. Hood)
Mr. Hood directed the attention of the Commission to the memo beginning on page 2. Mr.
Hood continued with a brief review of some specific items, starting with the Ustick
Corridor/Meridian Intersection construction and the work delays due to weather. On page 3 of
the packet (second page of the memo) Mr. Hood reacquainted the Commission on the topic of
the East 3rd Street punch through to East Fairview (ACHD-Economic Development) project
that was applied for in 2013 and its current status. ACHD had cut that project into 2 phases,
the first is represented in the five-year work plan. The City intends to resubmit the project for
phase 2 considerations in the new cycle of ACHD Economic Development projects, as well as
an additional project or two. Mr. Hood will consult with the Economic Development
Administrator to identify new items for submittal, which are not typically ACHD priorities. Mr.
Hood also mentioned that Mr. Wasdahl mentioned to him that ITD plans to do a micro -seal
project on Eagle Road in 2017 (see pg. 3/4 of the packet). Mr. Hood concluded his update with
a brief clarification on the northbound Eagle Road improvements; the pavement is done, but the
pavement markings are not done due to weather constraints. Mr. Hood stood for questions.
Discussion took place and questions were asked and answered.
S. New Business Items
a. Meridian Police Department Status Report (Sgt. Stacy Arnold)
Topic was not reviewed as Sgt. Arnold was not present. The item will be kept on the agenda
for future updates.
b. 2017 Transportation Project Priorities Kicic-Off (memo attached: C. Hood/
Ryan Head)
Mr. Hood provided a brief introduction of the topic and the Commission's responsibility as it
relates to it priorities. One of the main roles of the Commission is to analyze, discuss and
recommend transportation projects to City Council and ACHD. The City needs to have the
priority lists to ACHD by March 17th. This meeting is the initial meeting to review and discuss
the projects from last year or any new ones that need to be added. Next month the
Commission will need to finalize its recommendation so Mr. Hood can present them to City
Council to meet the March 17th deadline. Mr. Hood then turned the floor over to Mr. Head,
the Planning Supervisor from ACHD, for his presentation. Mr. Head reacquainted the
Commission with ACHD's process, its priorities and how they are determined. The top
priorities from ACHD's perspective address congestion and safety. Mr. Head then reviewed
and provided a status update of the project spreadsheet and educated the Commission on how
they could influence the prioritization and recommendations to ACHD. Mr. Head also
reviewed the coming soon feature on the ACHD website, the call for Economic Development
project submittals and the public open house in February. In July, ACHD will also have a public
comment period of the proposed prioritization projects. Mr. Head concluded his
presentation/review and stood for questions and comments. Discussion took place and
questions were asked and answered.
Prior to transitioning into the review process of the project priorities spreadsheet, Mr. Hood
briefed the Commission on the town hall meeting results from 2016 with residents in South
Meridian. Typically ACHD prioritization projects for Meridian have been focused on areas
above 184. However, Mr. Hood wanted to ensure he conveyed the feedback from the Town
Hall meeting, as he committed to the South Meridian residents. Further details are available if
the Commissioners would like to review them thoroughly.
Mr. Hood then transitioned the Commission into the review process for the City of Meridian
prioritization projects and provided some additional Meridian specific reference materials for
review. Open discussion took place amongst the Commission on several projects and which
ones should be moved up or down on the list. Mr. Hood committed to making the discussed
adjustments to the spreadsheet and sending to the Commissions in a separate email for further
offline review prior to next meeting. He will also include the updated information in the packet
for finalization next month. Community Programs and Economic Development project
discussions will be deferred to next month.
c. Staff Communications (memo attached; C. Hood)
Mr. Hood provided a brief update on staff communications regarding the Firenze project.
d. Election of Officers (T. Hopkins)
Motion by Commissioner Lancaster to postpone the officer elections to next month, with the
stipulation that the current chair and vice -chair serve one additional month; second by
Commissioner Hall — all ayes — motion carried.
6. Future Meeting Topics
a. Meridian Road Speed Study
b. VRT Transit 101
c. US 20/26 Corridor Study
d. Master Mobility Map
e. Eleven vs. Twelve Foot Travel Lanes
f. Meridian Interchange Eastbound Off -Ramp
7. Next Meeting Date: February 6, 2017
8. Adjourn
Motion by Commissioner Lancaster and second by Commissioner Hall to adjourn — all ayes
— motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 5:31 p.m.
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TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Monday, January 9, 2017 – 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 Jack McGee ___ Toni Tisdale (ex-officio)
David Ballard Lance Baumgartner ___ Rhonda Jalbert (ex-officio)
Brent Knezacek Erika Bowen (ex-officio) ___ Miranda Carson (ex-officio)
2. Adoption of the Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes from December 5, 2016 Meeting
4. Old Business Items
a. Transportation Projects Update (memo attached; C. Hood)
5. New Business Items
a. Meridian Police Department Status Report (Sgt. Stacy Arnold)
b. 2017 Transportation Project Priorities Kick-Off (memo attached; C. Hood/
Ryan Head)
c. Staff Communications (memo attached; C. Hood)
d. Election of Officers (T. Hopkins)
6. Future Meeting Topics
a. Meridian Road Speed Study
b. VRT Transit 101
c. US 20/26 Corridor Study
d. Master Mobility Map
e. Eleven vs. Twelve Foot Travel Lanes
f. Meridian Interchange Eastbound Off-Ramp
7. Next Meeting Date: February 6, 2017
8. Adjourn
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4a. Transportation Projects Update
Memo
To: Meridian Transportation Commission
From: Caleb Hood, Planning Division Manager
Date: 1/5/2017
Re: January 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 January 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:
Franklin, Black Cat to Ten Mile Road: This is a Federal Aid project, programmed for
construction in 2016-2017 with the Franklin/Black Cat intersection. The project will widen
Franklin to five lanes including curb, gutter and sidewalks. Low-impact storm drain
techniques are being used. As part of the scoping of this project, the City requested
detached sidewalks, a center median, lighting, and reclaimed wa ter. Estimated cost is
$7.5M. Utility work is ongoing. Black Cat Road, south of Franklin Road is closed
through February 10th for pipe work.
Ustick Corridor: ACHD has projects along Ustick at the Ustick/Meridian intersection, and
roadway widening projects for the segments between Locust Grove and Meridian and
Meridian to Linder. ACHD has grouped these three projects together. Knife River is the
contractor. Work began on September 26th and should be complete in November 2017.
Contractor is currently working on temporary pavement widening on the north side of the
road. Temporary widening on the north side of Ustick is being completed as utilities
are moved. Crews are working on the new signal at Meridian Road. Irrigation pipe
and utility work is on-going.
Pine Ave, Meridian to Locust Grove: This project, to improve Pine between Meridian Road
and Locust Grove, is planned for construction in 2018/19 in the adopted 2017-2021 IFYWP.
The City and MDC want to partner with ACHD to ensure the design and construction of
Pine Avenue is consistent with the communities’ needs. Because Meridian Public Works is
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planning to do sewer improvements in Pine, the roadway between Main and E. 6 th will be
re-built. Establishing a Cost Share Agreement with ACHD and a project agreement
between the City and MDC is in process.
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 ACHD 2017-2021 IFYWP, phase 1, between Franklin
and Carlton, is in PD. ACHD is once again accepting applications for their Economic
Development Program. Applications are due to ACHD by March 17th. Staff would like
to discuss submitting a new application for another roadway with the Commission.
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 the ACHD adopted IFYWP at a cost of $5.4M.
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 $2.8M.
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 $3.88M. Project kick-
off meeting was held on 1/3/17.
Linder Road, Cayuse Creek Drive to Chinden: Widen the remaining portions of Linder to 5
lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk and bike lanes. Construction is planned for 2020 at a cost
of $1.45M. Project kick-off meeting was held on 11/28/16.
Cherry Lane, Linder to Meridian Road Lighting: Using federal funds, ACHD is working with
Precision to design roadway lighting for approximately one mile of Cherry Lane. The City is
providing a local match. This project is planned for construction in 2017 at a total cost of
$436K.
ACHD COMMUNITY PROGRAM PROJECTS
2017 Construction:
W. 1st, Broadway to Pine – Sidewalk on both sides for two blocks near Meridian
Elementary (includes 8” sewer line). On 90-Day Bid List (February). Estimate
$315K.
W. 4th, Broadway to Maple – Sidewalk, curb and gutter on east side of street (near
Meridian Elementary). On 90-Day Bid List (January). Estimate $412K.
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 is under construction, with the work occurring at night. ITD is also adding right-turn lanes
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at the intersections of Franklin Road, Pine Avenue, Fairview Avenue and at the entrances of
Lanark Drive and Presidential Drive. Construction on the northbound improvements should be
complete early in 2017 (delayed due to weather delays).
US 20/26: On December 19th, the US 20/26 Task Force met. ITD Board member Julie
DeLorenzo and ITD District 3 Engineer Amy Revis attended to share views on the corridor
and what can and is being done to improve Chinden. 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.
Interstate 84: ITD, with COMPASS assistance, is again applying for federal FASTLANE
funds to help continue improvements to I -84. This funding request is for the Nampa
segment between Karcher Underpass and Franklin Boulevard. The most current funding
request 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 improving the two interchanges. This corridor is listed as the number one
priority in the regional long-range transportation plan.
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 $500,000 in FY18 and FY19 for pathway construction in the Regional
Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP). Jay Gibbons is the project manager and is
working on design of the first, out-of-corridor segment in FY17.
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 is the consultant working for COMPASS. The project kick-off
meeting will be set up for early 2017. Jay Gibbons is the project manager.
MDC / OTHER PROJECTS
Transit: A public transit service focusing on seniors and persons with disabilities has been
developed. This Lifestyle Service concept, which includes two service zones, was
presented to the Council in July. The Council agreed to help with start-up costs and try the
service for FY17. The service, operated by Harvest Church, began in December 2016.
Parklets: In other cities throughout the US, parklets (on-street parking areas converted to
public seating/use areas) are becoming more and more popular. Some businesses in
downtown Meridian are interested in installing parklets. The Master License Agreement
between the City and ACHD was executed the week of April 25th allowing parklets.
Eagle Road Adaptive Traffic Signals: In 2018, ACHD and ITD plan to upgrade 14 signals
along the Eagle Road corridor, between Overland and Chinden, to adaptive traffic signals.
This is a $490,000 project.
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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 prepared.
ACHD 2018-2022 IFYWP: On November 23, 2016, the City received a letter from
ACHD asking for 2017 priority projects. This will be discussed during the January 9th
TC meeting.
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5b. 2017 Transportation Project Priorities Kick-Off
Memo
To: Meridian Transportation Commission
From: Caleb Hood, Planning Division Manager
Date: 1/5/2017
Re: 2017 Transportation Project Priorities Kick-Off
Annually, the City prepares transportation priority lists for the transportation agencies to consider in
their programming and budget processes. The Meridian Transportation Commission (TC) is tasked
with making recommendations to the City Council on priority transportation projects.
The Ada County Highway District (ACHD) has sent a letter (see below) to the City, requesting
priority projects for them to consider in their 2018-2022 Integrated Five-Year Work Plan (IFYWP.)
ACHD is requesting all project requests be submitted no later than March 17, 2017. During the
January meeting, the TC will discuss moving projects up, down, onto, or off of the priority lists.
During the January TC meeting, Ryan Head, ACHD Planning & Programming Supervisor,
will present changes/updates for this year and outline the IFYWP approval process. He will
briefly explain what is considered by the District and how agency priorities are factored in the
planning and program process. During the January meeting the TC will also review the 2016 priority
projects and begin amending the lists for 2017. The goal is during the February meeting to have four
prioritization lists finalized by the TC: one for ACHD roadway and intersection projects; one for
ACHD Community Programs (CP) projects (e.g. – sidewalks); one for ACHD Economic
Development (optional); and, one for ITD/State facilities and other “regionally significant” projects.
These lists will then be shared and endorsed by the Mayor and City Council and sent to ACHD
before the March 17th deadline.
NOTE: City staff will propose some changes to the 2016 priority lists for 2017 and will hand-out the
2017 Parks and West Ada School District priorities during the meeting (as/if I receive them).
Attachments:
Letter from ACHD
Status of 2016 Project Priority Requests
Level of Service Map
Project Prioritization Spreadsheet
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5c. Staff Communications
Memo
To: Meridian Transportation Commission
From: Caleb Hood, Planning Division Manager
Date: 1/5/2017
Re: Staff Communications
On the following pages are relevant correspondences since the December meeting.
Dear Mr. and Mrs. McGee,
Thank you very much for sending this e-mail to Mr. Hood over at the City of Meridian. He has forwarded
your concerns to me.
My name is John Wasson and I am one of the Assistant Traffic Engineers at ACHD. My primary duty is
working on neighborhood issues. I will open an investigation to determine if either of the intersections
meets any of the criteria to install a ‘Stop’ sign. During the course of my investigation I can – if you would
like to – meet with you on site. If you would like to do this, please let me know. I will try and make it out to
your neighborhood in the next two weeks, weather and work load permitting.
If you have ANY questions or concerns, please feel free to call me. My direct number is 387-6151.
Sincerely,
John D. Wasson
John D. Wasson
Assistant Traffic Engineer
Ada County Highway District
(208) 387-6151
(208) 387-6391
jwasson@achdidaho.org
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From: Caleb Hood [mailto:chood@meridiancity.org]
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2016 11:39 AM
To: Peggy and John McGee; Joshua Beach
Cc: John Wasson; Shawn Martin
Subject: RE: Firenze Plaza - Meridian Planning Commission
Mr. and Mrs. McGee,
Thank you for your e-mail. I’m forwarding your first concern onto the Ada County Highway District (ACHD) to
consider. ACHD’s Traffic Division can evaluate the warrants for stop signs at the locations you state.
Regarding your second concern, late last week I received an e-mail from ACHD analyzing the capacity of the
nearby roadways to accommodate the proposed Firenze Plaza project. I thought I would share that with you
(attached) so you can see their recommendation on this project. NOTE: The ACHD Commission took action
on this project last night, so the final report will look a little different. However, it is my understanding that
the Commission essentially went with Staff’s recommendation. Further, the City has policies about
encouraging and even requiring interconnectivity between neighborhoods.
As I’m sure you are aware, this project is on tonight’s Meridian Planning & Zoning Commission agenda. That
meeting starts at 6 pm.
Regards,
Caleb
C. Caleb Hood, AICP | Planning Division Manager
City of Meridian | Community Development Department
33 E. Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: 208.884.5533 | Fax: 208.489.0572 | Email: chood@meridiancity.org
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From: Peggy and John McGee [mailto:mcgeefog@gmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2016 6:59 PM
To: Caleb Hood; Joshua Beach
Subject: Firenze Plaza - Meridian Planning Commission
To: C. Caleb Hood and Josh Beach
Re: Firenza Plaza
Date: December 11, 2016
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Our residence is 2196 E. Deerhill Drive. It is the first house next to Tuscany, in Bellingham
Park. We have two concerns with traffic flow as it passes through Bellingham to Locust
Grove.
First: Stop signs should be placed on Marsala and Highcliff where they tee into
Deerhill Dr. The traffic hardly slows down when turning onto Deerhill. This effects houses
2246, 2228, 2210, 2196 and 2174. Caution is always used when we are backing out of our
driveways. From our driveway we can only see up Highcliff and Deerhill. Often cars
coming around the corner from Marsala will speed up to get past us rather than stopping to
let us out. Please install stop signs.
Second: We have no problem with Firenze Plaza being constructed at Eagle and
Amity. However it should be built without streets connecting into Tuscany
subdivision. Our neighborhood streets were not designed for this increase in traffic.
Sincerely,
John and Peggy McGee