2018 11-05Planning Department 33 E. Broadway Avenue, Meridian, ID 83642
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TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Monday, November 5th, 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 Charlene Pedersen ___ Rhonda Jalbert (ex -officio)
Tricia Matthews Mark Wasdahl (ex -officio) ___ Miranda Carson (ex -officio)
2. Adoption of the Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes From September 10 and October 1, 2018 Meetings
4. Introduction of Commissioners Matthews and Pedersen
5. Old Business Items
a. Transportation Projects Update (memo attached; C. Hood)
6. New Business Items
a. Meridian Police Department Status Report (Sgt. Arnold)
b. School Zone Committee Update (R. Lancaster)
c. Meridian Comprehensive Plan Update (memo attached; C. Hood)
d. Staff Communications (memo attached; C. Hood)
7. Future Meeting Topics
a. Potential Truck Routes
b. 2018 End of Year Report
c. Linder Village Project Update
d. Master Mobility Map
e. Comprehensive Plan Update
f. Local Jurisdiction on State Highways
8. Next Meeting Date: December 3, 2018
9. Adjourn
Meeting Minutes
Meridian Transportation Commission
November 5, 2018
Council Chambers — Meridian City Hall • 33 East Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho
I. Roll Call
(Meeting called to order at 3:32 p.m.; You Tube started and roll taken)
c Tracy Hopkins
y Ryan Lancaster
y Stephen Lewis
y David Ballard
Tricia Matthews
X Brian Leisle
x Ryan Hal I
x David McKinney
o Charlene Pedersen
X -Dwrrid Price for Mark
Wasdahl (ex -officio)
Others Present: Ted Baird and Caleb Hood
2. Adoption of the Agenda
x Luke Cavener (ex -officio)
x Shawn Martin (ex -officio)
X Liisa Itkonen for Toni Tisdale
(ex -officio)
X Brian Parker for Rhonda Jalb(
(ex -officio)
X Miranda Carson (ex -officio)
Prior to the adoption of the agenda Chairman Ballard allowed Commissioner Matthews to
introduce herself to the group. Commissioner Matthews gave a brief introduction of her work
history, her current status as a retiree from ITD and a resident of Meridian for the last 3-4 years.
It was noted that Ms. Pedersen was not present and will be introduced at a subsequent meeting.
Chairman Ballard then asked for agenda discussion or a motion to adopt. A motion to adopt was
made by Commissioner Lewis with a second by Commissioner Lancaster — all ayes — motion carried.
3. Approval of Minutes from September 10 and October I, 2018 Meetings
Chairman Ballard asked for any additions or corrections to the September I oth meeting minutes.
No changes were made and Commissioner Lewis motioned to approve with a second by
Commissioner Hall — all ayes — motion carried.
Prior to the motion to approve the October I5` meeting minutes Commissioner Leisle noted the
misspelling of his last name on both the September and October minutes. Chairman Ballard noted
that the November 5th agenda had the correct spelling of Commissioner Leisle's name. Chairman
Ballard called for a motion to approve the October I S` meeting minutes. Commissioner Lewis
motioned to approve and Commissioner Hall second the motion - all ayes — motion carried.
4. Introduction of Commissioners Matthews and Pedersen
Chairman Ballard noted the earlier introduction of Commissioner Matthews. Mr. Hood noted that
Youth Commissioner Pedersen had sent an email to him noting she would not be able to join the
Transportation Focus Group as she was in school. However, Mr. Hood did expect that she would
attend today's Transportation Commission meeting.
Chairman Ballard asked for discussion, Commissioner Lancaster updated that the School Zone
Subcommittee will be meeting this week and can provide and update at the next Commission meeting.
Chairman Ballard noted for Mr. Hood to add School Zone Update to November's agenda.
5. Future Meeting Topics
Chairman Ballard called for any additional topics to be added. Commissioner Lancaster asked who
would be responsible for bringing the two proposed ordinances/updates to/from Council. Mr. Hood
will spearhead the effort with Council and make an effort to inform the Commission prior to the topic
being heard at Council.
a. Linder Village Project Update
b. Master Mobility Map
c. Comprehensive Plan Update
d. Local jurisdiction on State Highways
e. Potential Truck Routes (new
6. Next Meeting Date: November 5th, 2018
7. Adjourn
A Motion by Commissioner Lewis and second by Commissioner Leslie to adjourn — all ayes — motion
carried.
Meeting adjourned at 5:28 p.m.
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5a. Transportation Projects Update
To: Meridian Transportation Commission
From: Caleb Hood, Planning Division Manager
Date: 11/2/2018
Re: November 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 November 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: 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. 6 th 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. Project was deemed
substantially complete on September 21 st and the road re-opened. Some landscaping and
fence repair are on-going.
E. 3 rd Street Extension: When ACHD adopted the 2014-2018 Integrated Five Year Work
Plan, E. 3 rd 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 IFYWP, phase 1, between Franklin
and Carlton, is in PD.
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 at a cost of $4.3M. Here is the project website:
http://achdidaho.org/Projects/proj_road_meridian-road-cherry-lane-to-ustick-
road.aspx
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Linder Road, Pine to Franklin: 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. Here is the project
website: http://achdidaho.org/Projects/proj_road_linder-road-pine-avenue-to-
franklin-road.aspx
Linder Road, Ustick to McMillan: Widen Linder to 5 lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk and
bike lanes. Construction is planned for 2019 in the IFYWP at a cost of $3.5M. Project is
designed. Public Involvement Meetings (PIM) held on May 1 st and August 31 st . Based on
comments, pedestrian signal at Monument Drive may eventually become full signal. On 90-
day bid list (December). Here is the project website:
http://achdidaho.org/Projects/proj_road_linder-road-ustick-road-to-mcmillan-
road.aspx
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 IFYWP. On
90-day bid list (December). Here is the project website:
http://achdidaho.org/Projects/proj_road_linder-road-cayuse-creek-to-chiinden-
boulevard.aspx
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. Here is the project website:
http://achdidaho.org/Projects/proj_road_ten-mile-road-mcmillan-road-to-chinden-
boulevard.aspx
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 2020 in the adopted IFYWP with a cost of $5.7M., to
correspond with the Costco project. Here is the project website:
http://achdidaho.org/Projects/proj_road_ten-mile-road-ustick-road-to-mcmillan-
road.aspx
Eagle Road, Amity to Victory: Widen Eagle to 5 lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk and bike
lanes. Design will be done with in-house, ACHD resources. Construction is planned for
2021 in the IFYWP. Here is the project website:
http://achdidaho.org/Projects/proj_road_eagle-road-amity-road-to-victory-road.aspx
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. NOTE: There is
insufficient right-of-way on Amity 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
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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 Eagle to 5 lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk and
bike lanes. Design will be done in 2022. Construction is in PD in the adopted IFYWP with a
cost of $3.4M.
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 IFYWP.
Lake Hazel Road, Eagle to Cloverdale: Widen Lake Hazel to 5 lanes with curb, gutter,
sidewalk and bike lanes. Design will be done in 2023. Construction is in PD in the adopted
IFYWP with a total cost of $2.3M.
Locust Grove Road, Victory to Overland: Widen Locust Grove to 5 lanes with curb, gutter,
sidewalk and bike lanes. Design is planned for 2019, right-of-way in 2021 and construction
in 2022 in the IFYWP with a cost of $4.07M.
Locust Grove Road, Fairview to Ustick: Widen Locust Grove to 5 lanes with curb, gutter,
sidewalk and bike lanes. Design will be done in 2023 ($365K); construction is in PD in the
adopted IFYWP with a cost of $3.9M ($4.56M total cost).
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 2021-22, and construction in 2023 in adopted IFYWP with 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 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 with a cost of $4.1M.
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 IFYWP.
Ten Mile Road, Victory to Overland: Widen Ten Mile to 5-lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk
and a Level 3 bike facility. In the IFYWP, this project is planned for design in 2019, right-of-
way in 2020, and construction in 2021 at a cost of $3.9M.
Victory Road Bridge, east of Locust Grove: Replace and widen bridge with a precast
concrete box culvert over the Eight Mile Lateral on Victory Road. Cost is $640,000; to be
bid in late 2018.
ACHD MAINTENANCE PROJECTS
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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. Milling was completed
September 20 th . Paving started September 18 th . Sunroc completed paving in October.
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 complete. 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. During the October 26 th
meeting, the ITD Board voted to advance this segment of the corridor from
2021 to 2020 using TECM (Transportation Expansion and Congestion
Mitigation) funds. 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, with 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.
On November 5 th , from 4-6 pm at The Ambrose School, ITD is holding an open
house to discuss the corridor improvements planned between Star Road and
Eagle Road. See Staff Communications below for more information.
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.
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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. 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.
Earlier this year, ITD received an Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) Grant
in the amount of $90.24M to improve the I-84 corridor (see project above). This frees-
up funding to be repurposed. On October 26 th , the ITD Board voted to reallocate
funding to acquire right-of-way for the SH-16 project, between I-84 and US 20/26.
This funding is made up of GARVEE, State and Federal formula funds.
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 was
approved by the Council for 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 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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Lime: On September 25 th , the Meridian City Council approved an agreement with LimeBike
(Lime) to operate. Lime began deploying e-scooters on Thursday, September 27 th and will
eventually deploy bikes and e-bikes. On hold until Spring.
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6c. Comprehensive Plan Update
To: Meridian Transportation Commission
From: Caleb Hood, Planning Division Manager
Date: 11/1/2018
Re: Comprehensive Plan Update
Last month, work wrapped-up on the second phase of developing a new Comprehensive
Plan (Comp Plan) for the City. The new Plan, like the current Plan, will be a guiding
document for growth and development in Meridian. An outcome of this most recent work is
the My Meridian Vision document. This document represents the sum of six months of
public feedback from thousands of residents, businesses, and other stakeholders. There
are five vision themes (premier, evolving, livable, vibrant, and connected) and the
associated vision statements (19 in all) that will help to inform and guide work through the
remaining phases of this project. Please see the My Meridian Vision themes and
statements below and the entire Vision document on the project website:
www.meridiancity.org/compplan .
We are now transitioning into a more technical phase of the project, looking at market and
transportation analysis. There are four Focus Groups being formed: Housing,
Transportation, Economic Development and Amenities/Open Space. These groups will
meet through the end of the calendar year, making recommendations to the Comp Plan
Steering Committee on potential policies and land use changes. These policies and land
use changes will then be vetted through stakeholders and the public and then to the P&Z
Commission and Council for review. The goal is for the new Comp Plan to be adopted by
fall of 2019.
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My Meridian Vision
Meridian is a premier, evolving, livable, vibrant, and connected community.
A Premier Community
A thriving, diverse, clean, safe, and secure community in which to live, work, and raise a
family.
• Create safe neighborhoods with diverse and premier housing, open spaces, and
amenities that provide varied lifestyle choices.
• Plan for a multi-generational city with social, educational, and recreational
opportunities and services for all age groups.
• Support the expansion and retention of businesses by developing a diverse and
qualified workforce through business and educational partnerships.
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• Complement economic development opportunities by encouraging via
partnerships the training of local workforce and students to match employer
needs.
A Livable Community
A community of family-friendly, healthy, and engaging places.
• Connect pathways, trails, greenways, and bike routes to create safe and
walkable neighborhoods.
• Ensure access to health care, schools, police, and other community services.
• Provide innovatively designed parks, preserved open spaces, and diverse
recreational opportunities.
• Build on Meridian’s cultural visibility, identity, and capacity by promoting the local
arts, and cultural assets.
An Evolving Community
A community thoughtfully adapting to changes.
• Manage growth by ensuring that development pays for itself and complements or
enhances the quality and character of Meridian’s neighborhoods.
• Focus growth in key areas for an efficient and high-quality development pattern
that aligns with availability and capacity of services and infrastructure.
• Partner with schools, nonprofit, and community organizations to provide a variety
of educational opportunities for all stages of life.
• Promote responsible land use and resource stewardship through sustainable
waste reduction, energy efficiency, and transportation choices which reduce
reliance on single-occupancy vehicles.
A Connected Community
A community of safe and efficient transportation facilities.
• Accommodate appropriate modes of transportation by planning, designing, and
building facilities for pedestrians, bicycles, public transit, motor vehicles, and
freight.
• Improve the efficiency of transportation through land use planning, street design,
and new technology.
• Embrace Meridian's location by ensuring alignment of transportation network
enhancements with new local and regional growth.
• Create transportation corridors that promote the efficient movement of people
and goods.
A Vibrant Community
A community strengthened by historic character and vibrant activity centers.
• Create vibrant places and gathering spaces with distinct, engaging identities.
• Promote Ten Mile, Downtown, and The Village as centers of activity and growth.
• Support a Downtown renaissance as the City’s next premier destination through
the creation of an attractive shopping, entertainment, and cultural center.
• Protect, preserve, and enrich Meridian’s strong historic character and charm.
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6d. Staff Communications
To: Meridian Transportation Commission
From: Caleb Hood, Planning Division Manager
Date: 11/2/2018
Re: Staff Communications
On the following pages are relevant correspondences since the October meeting.
It’s time to start thinking about annual reports from your commission. If you could have your
annual report to me no later than January 11 th it would be appreciated. We will then look at
scheduling your chair or commission representative to come to council to present the
report. Let me know if you have any questions.
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
Caleb,
A few follow-up items from our August meeting.
1. Coming out of our Aug 21st meeting, it is still unclear why Meridian City cannot enforce, or
provide some action in regards to, the Meridian Certificate of Zoning Compliance which
states 'the proposed access drive is not intended for through traffic nor approved as a
public or private street'. It seems it would be (at a minimum) the responsibility of the
property owner to ensure the road is used as originally intended.
2. The only way the property owner will likely lift a finger to help this situation is if the City of
Meridian can assist with pointing out the original road-use intentions, and/or encourage the
property owner to promote adherence to the Certificate of Zoning Compliance.
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3. Bill Nary stated the Spurwing developer had granted easement access to Balata Ct. Can Bill
provide some additional details on the 'easement' that he was referring to? It is our
understanding that the easement at the end of Balata Ct was originally platted as a "20'
Emergency Vehicle Access and Utility Easement". This easement was entirely on Ada
County land. While Ada County Development allowed changes to this easement (as a
minor administrative modification), it was the City of Meridian that approved the road that
officially connected this emergency access road to N. Sunset Maple (completing the thru-
way). The Meridian piece of the road appears to reside on land platted as common area,
with no utility easement. It is unclear why Bill had thought there was an 'easement' issue
preventing any action to be taken. Can he elaborate further?
4. Google Maps still shows Balata Ct connecting as a public roadway to N. Sunset
Maple. It does show the Balata Ct access has 'restricted usage or private roads' (as you had
mentioned), but it also states this same message when going the proper route using
Chinden/Tree Farm Way. So there is no reason to avoid Balata Ct as the preferred
approach (see attachment). Is there anything more that can be done to prevent unwanted
Google-routed traffic?
5. At the August meeting, your team & Bill Nary suggested we try again meeting with the new
Spurwing Greens HOA management/board. As an update, the Spurwing Greens HOA Board
has refused to meet with the Spurwing HOA Board to discuss this issue. The Spurwing
Greens HOA also refuses to tell it's residents how the road should be used since they don't
own it, nor have control over it. In other words, they will only respond to communication
directly from the City of Meridian, and/or from the property owner (The Club at Spurwing).
I've also attached some rough ideas of potential communication that the City of Meridian could
assist with. You stated that we should ask the Mayor's office to aid in communication, but I would
appreciate your input first. Please review, and let us know your thoughts and/or how best to
proceed.
Thanks for your time,
Rick Mauritzson
Hi Caleb:
I was just re-reviewing our correspondence and it brought to mind another factor in
regards to the no parking signage.
As you are well aware, the best and most cost effective solution would be closing
the gate to RM High School. In the meantime, we're dealing with property damage
(broken sprinklers, landscape damage, mailboxes & trees hit by cars, parking
abuses, trash) on a more than one time basis; daily for some issues. The concern of
many in regards to the no parking signs, is that patrolling isn't frequent enough to
catch the repeat parking offenders, (namely students from RM High School)
speeders and congestion secondary to RM pathway. I personally have called re:
parking issues and couldn't even get past call waiting (5 mins on hold), thus gave
up. There needs to be patrolling in early 7-7:45, 12:30 ish and 3pm. These are the
hours where most offenses occur and going into winter/dark hrs, there will be more
people driving, thus increasing traffic congestion; esp on corner of Arliss/Laughton
Dr. near pathway.
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I really don't like to bother the police who have enough to do, but when something
isn't right and there is a danger potential, something needs to be done. When
multiple parents state they won't let their children play in their front yards during
school hours, secondary to speeding/traffic congestion, that speaks volumes. I do
believe the proposed speed humps (currently on desk of HOA board for
approval) will have a large impact on the numerous teenagers who use Laughton Dr.
as their speed strip.
Thank you for your time,
Joan Seda
jeseda53@gmail.com
NOTE: THIIS ITEM, AS WELL AS POTENTIAL COMPRESSION BRAKE ORDINANCE,
WILL BE DISCUSSED DURING THE NOVEMBER 13 TH CITY COUNICL WORKSHOP.
Learn. Ask. Share.
Public Open House
Nov. 5, 2018, 4-6 PM,
The Ambrose School, 6100 N Locust Grove, Meridian
Over the next several years the Idaho Transportation Department will be making improvements to
Chinden Boulevard (U.S. 20/26) between Star Road and Eagle Road to promote safety and increase
capacity in this growing region of Idaho. Public input and participation is critical to the success of these
efforts.
A public open house is scheduled for Monday, November 5 at The Ambrose School, 6100 N Locust
Grove Road in Meridian. The community is invited to attend anytime between 4 and 6 pm. The project
team will be available to provide information, answer questions and gather feedback.
www.ITDProjects.org/ChindenWest
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Project Overview
As identified in the graphic below, planned improvements are divided into different segments. Each
segment has a unique schedule and they are not scheduled for construction in a consecutive, east-to-
west or west-to-east sequence. Instead, segments will be constructed in order of most urgent need and
available funds. All segments will widen the highway from 2 to 4 lanes. During construction, work will
occur day and night with traffic limited to one lane in each direction.
Stay Informed
Please visit www.ITDProjects.org/ChindenWest for up-to-date information and opportunities to
participate. Contact the project team at ChindenWest@itd.idaho.gov or 208-334-8007.
Chinden West | Idaho Transportation Department | 208-334-8007 | ChindenWest@itd.idaho.gov
Stay Informed: Please visit www.ITDProjects.org/ChindenWest for up-to-date
information and contact the project team at ChindenWest@itd.idaho.gov or
208-334-8007 with comments or questions.
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Caleb,
Brian will be taking my place on the Meridian Transportation Committee. What do we need
to do to make that happen?
Thank you,
Rhonda Jalbert
Development Director