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2020-10-12Meeting Minutes Meridian Transportation Commission October 12, 2020 Virtual Meeting Information https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82728806452 Or join by phone: Dial 253-215-8782 and enter Webinar ID: 827 2880 6452 Roll Call (Meeting called to order at 3:36 p.m.; Zoom Meeting started and roll taken) X David Ballard X David McKinney _ (via -zoom) x Ryan Lancaster X Walter Steed X Tracy Hopkins (via zoom) X Stephen Lewis x Jared Smith (via zoom) p Tom LeClaire X Joseph Leckie x Luke Cavener (ex-officio) (via zoom) X Shawn Martin (ex-officio via Zoom) X Toni Tisdale (ex-officio-via Zoom) p Ian Updike (ex-officio) X Alissa Taysom (ex-officio via Zoom) o Justin Price (ex-officio via zoom) Others Present: T. Baird, B. Frasier, L. Bowshier, M. Carson, and C. Hood Adoption of the Agenda Chairman Ballard called for a motion to adopt the agenda. Commissioner Lewis motioned to adopt as written; second by Commissioner McKinney - all -ayes — motion carried. Approval of Minutes I. September 14`h, 2020 Chairman Ballard asked for any corrections to the September 14, 2020 minutes. Mr. Hood noted that Mr. Cavener was present. With the noted correction a motion by Commissioner Lancaster was made to approve the September 141h, 2020 minutes as amended; second by Commissioner Hopkins - all ayes - motion carried. Old Business Items 2. Transportation Projects Update (Miranda Carson) Ms. Carson addressed the Commission by noting that the memo contained in the packet had several of the items rearranged in order of construction date. Ms. Carson also noted that she would not read the memo, but highlight a few of the notable items. Ms. Carson is happy to answer any questions or review any items not specifically discussed at the end of her review. The first item Ms. Carson noted was that ACHD had a new and approved 2021-2025 Five Year Work Plan. Mr. Hood handed out a hardcopy summary of the first 25 projects of that adopted plan. (A link to that plan was contained in the memo). The next item Ms. Carson highlighted was the Ten Mile Rd., McMillan to Chinden project. Ms. Carson noted that substantial completion of the project was made as of September 15th and this item would no longer be on the update. A few new projects were added and Ms. Carson highlighted them, including the 81h St at Meridian Middle School enhanced pedestrian crossing, this is different than the Cherry to Library crossing that has been on the previous updates. The next new project is on page 12 under Pathways and is the Nine Mile Creek, Linder to Meridian. Parks and Recreation Staff are currently working on obtaining necessary easements. This project will likely tie in with the Rail with Trail program. The final highlight Ms. Carson made was on the Lalce Hazel and Eagle Road project and that the public comment period is currently open until October I6th. The Commission can read more on the ACHD site, the link can be found on page 10 of the packet. Ms. Carson concluded her review and stood for questions, which took place. Mr. Hood provided a little context with regards to the widening of US 20/26 Chinden the Linder Village project, marketed as Orchard Park, and how that relates to the Chinden West Corridor construction. The Chinden corridor has 3 projects occurring, which will widen the US 20/26 Chinden corridor, to four lanes from SH 16 through to SH55. Delays on Chinden can be expected over the next 1-1.5 years as the work progresses. New Business Items 3. Meridian Police Department Update (Sgt. Brandon Frasier) Ms. Carson noted that Sgt. Frasier had to leave, but did not have any new updates to provide. 4. Shared Vehicles (Caleb Hood) Mr. Hood noted that he provided the Spin representative the Zoom information, but she was not online. Mr. Hood recommended to continue on with the meeting. 5. Ordinance and Development Subcommittee Update (Jared Smith) Commissioner Smith gave a brief overview of the discussion and participants involved in the meeting. The subcommittee met just prior to the Transportation Commission meeting and included Mr. Steed, Ms. Kane, Sgt. Frasier, Mr. Claiborne, from the State ATV Association, Ms. Carson, and himself. Mr. LeClaire was unavailable to attend. The subcommittee discussed and agreed upon a mutual understanding of the subcommittee's purpose and focused the majority of their time on ATV/UTV issue. The committee discussed definitions and agency jurisdiction and distilled down a list of questions that will help to gain further clarity on what is legally possible within the guidelines of the statue. A tentative second meeting is scheduled for just prior to the next Transportation Commission meeting, as long as Mr. LeClaire is available. The hope is to provide future recommendations to the Transportation Commission for discussion, that make it easy for citizens to search, read, understand and follow the law and any ordinance the City may propose/adopt. Commissioner Smith stood for questions, none took place. 6. Staff Communications (C. Hood) Mr. Hood noted and thanked Ms. Carson for taking the lead on putting together the packet and leading staff discussion items thus far. For the foreseeable future Mr. Hood will provide the staff communications update since he is receiving the correspondence. The first update is noted on page 17 of the packet. Ms. Bowshier is requesting more time to do additional outreach and research on the alleyways topic and provide an update to the Commission in the future, possibly December. Mr. Hood did not review all items, but did point out on page 20 the Transportation Summit agenda and provided a little context about the meeting, more details to come. Mr. Hood also noted on page 21 and the update on the sound wall issue that was brought before the Commission in the August meeting. Mr. Hood provided some brief highlights on the VRT bus route and the ACHD Commission comments about the bike/Ped facilities on Fairview between Locust Grove and Eagle Road and drew the attention of the Commission to the diagram on page 23. Mr. Hood concluded and stood for questions, which took place. Prior to Adjournment Chairman Ballard reviewed the Future Meeting Topics and asked for any additional items. • Commissioner Steed recommended that the topic of eastbound Chinden/Ten Mile with protected permissive at the intersection be added. • Ms. Carson noted that the Ordinance Subcommittee would be meeting in November • Commissioner Hopkins recommended that Eagle/Taconic roundabout be addressed as a future item topic. In addition, Ms. Carson and Mr. Hood noted that the Eagle, Lake Hazel to Amity should also be discussed. (potentially Jan/Feb or later). Ms. Carson noted that the School Zone subcommittee was meeting in November and that maybe roundabouts near school zones could be a topic of discussion/homework. Future Meeting Topics 7. School Zone Subcommittee Update (November) 8. Downtown Alleyways (December) 9. Project Review Subcommittee Update (December) 10. Harvest Transit Service I I. The Comprehensive Plan and Master Mobility Map 12. Main/King Crosswalk Next Meeting Date: November 2, 2020 Adjourn Chairman Ballard asked for a motion to adjourn, which was made by Commissioner Smith. Chairman Ballard adjourned the meeting at 4:30 (AUDIO RECORDING AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST) APPROVED. y _f DAVID BALLARD, CHAIR --- -41 S°`z ATTE- T: 4 City of ! ER IT?IAN H I JO ON ity Ier it S -� �T c C 11 [ �-Izb