2020-10-12Meeting Minutes
Meridian Transportation Commission
October 12, 2020
Virtual Meeting Information
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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
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