2020-11-02Meeting Minutes
Meridian Transportation Commission
November 2, 2020
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Roll Call
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(Meeting called to order at 3�p.m.; Zoom Meeting started and roll taken)
Audio was intermittent and unrecognizable thus starting time was not captured. Roll
Call, Adoption of the Agenda and Minute approval information was noted from a
hard copy agenda and recap after system reboot)
X David Ballard X Stephen Lewis X Shawn Martin (ex-officio via
Zoom late 3:43pm)
p David McKinney X Jared Smith p Toni Tisdale (ex-officio-via
(via -zoom) Zoom)
X Ryan Lancaster X Tom LeClaire X Ian Updike (ex-officio)
X Walter Steed X Joseph Leckie X Alissa Taysom (ex-offlcio via
Zoom)
X Tracy Hopkins X Luke Cavener (ex-officio) (via p Justin Price (ex-officio via
(via zoom) zoom late 3:51pm) zoom)
Others Present: T. Baird (via zoom), B. McClure, and M. Carson
Adoption of the Agenda
Chairman Ballard called for a motion to adopt the agenda. Commissioner Lewis motioned to
adopt as written; second by Commissioner Lancaster - all -ayes —motion carried.
Approval of Minutes
I. October 12�', 2020
A motion by Commissioner Lewis was made to approve the October 12, 2020 minutes; second
by Commissioner Lancaster -all ayes -motion carried.
Prior to reviewing of Old Business, the system was rebooted at 4: 13pm. Chairman Ballard
provided a recap, after the system was brought back online, of the Roll Call, adoption of the
Agenda and approval of the October 12`h meeting minutes as written.
Old Business Items
2. Transportation Projects Update (Miranda Carson)
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Ms. Carson addressed the Commission and noted that the Transportation Projects memo
update begins on page 7 of the packet. Ms. Carson will not read the memo in its entirety, but
will highlight a few of the notable items, which the memo contained. Ms. Carson is happy to
answer any questions or review any items not specifically discussed at the end of her review.
Ms. Carson noted several projects that had substantial completion, which will not appear on
future updates, including the Meridian Rd., Cherry to Ustick, Linder Rd., Franklin to Pine and
Ten Mile Rd., Ustick to McMillan. Ms. Carson also noted that Linder, Overland to Franklin has
been added to the memo. It is not a new project, but one of the two projects that City Council
discussed at a joint meeting with ACHD on October 22, further information can be found in
Staff Communications.
The last notable item Ms. Carson highlighted was the Eagle Rd., Amity to Victory and
roundabout at Amity. Ms. Carson combined these two items into one update in the memo to
follow the ACHD IFYWP project. The discussion from the joint ACHD meeting on October
22nd and the City Council meeting on October 27`' are summarized in the memo. Further
information can be found in the Staff Communications as it relates to these projects.
Ms. Carson concluded her review and stood for questions or comments, which took place.
Ms. Carson amended her conclusion and provided a brief update regarding the Linder,
Overland to Franklin, inclusive of the k84 Overpass, project. As part of the joint meeting on
October 22nd a recommendation was made to send a joint letter to the Idaho Transportation
Board requesting that this project be added to the STIP in an effort to allocate resources and
advance the project more quickly.
New Business Items
3. Meridian Police Department Update (Sgt. Brandon Frasier)
Ms. Carson noted that Sgt. Frasier was not in attendance, but he did not have any new updates.
This item will be kept on the agenda for future updates from MPD.
4. School Zone Subcommittee Update (Commissioner Lancaster)
Commissioner Lancaster provided a brief update of the topics discussed at the subcommittee
meeting and those that attended, just prior to today's Transportation Commission meeting.
The main topic of discussion was the proposed roundabout at Eagle and Taconic and the
potential benefits to a roundabout in this area and in general. Additionally, the subcommittee
discussed education and outreach, to City Staff and City Council, on alternative intersections
with an emphasis on roundabouts. This is suggested as a future meeting topic for the
Transportation Commission to undertake with a potential resolution recommendation to City
Council or future presentation to City Council. The final topic discussed was, any school
related items, i.e. the West Ada School district calendar has had several changes within the last
year due to multiple challenges/circumstances. Commissioner Lancaster concluded his update.
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Commissioner Lancaster will provide a roundabout presentation at the December
Transportation Commission meeting.
Chairman Ballard and Ms. Carson will discuss, offline, projects from the Mayor's transportation
workgroup priorities to determine the agenda topic for the December Project Subcommittee
discussion.
5. Ordinance and Development Subcommittee Update (T. LeClaire)
Commissioner LeClaire gave a brief high-level update from the committee meeting that took
place. The subcommittee discussed jurisdictional issues with other agencies, ACHD/State and
controlled access. Unfortunately, MPD was not able to attend the meeting. The subcommittee
dug into State Code in detail. The hope for the December meeting is that a framework for the
subcommittee can be identified and a city draft ordinance, if any, could be penned on how to
handle ATV/UTV vehicles to present to the Transportation Commission in January.
6. Subcommittee Procedures
Chairman Ballard gave ahigh-level review of the subcommittee procedures and how they will
operate. The general framework of the Subcommittees will be to discuss issues in the
subcommittee, the subcommittee will issue a report to the Transportation Commission, which
will be properly noticed on the Transportation Commission agenda and opened for discussion.
Ms. Carson noted some house keeping items that the subcommittees will need to follow, i.e.
noticing 5 days prior to a subcommittee meeting, minutes, agenda items for TC, etc. (see the
memo included in the packet).
Chairman Ballard opened the floor for discussion, which took place.
7. Staff Communications (M. Carson)
Ms. Carson noted that Mr. Hood put together the Staff Communications, which she will briefly
review. If the Commission has more in-depth questions that aren't addressed in the memo, she
will reach out to Mr. Hood to get an update.
Ms. Carson directed the Commission to page 16 of the packet and the Eagle to Amity update.
On page 17, there is a link to the slide presentation for SPIN, the shared vehicle company that
was supposed to present to the Commission in October. Ms. Carson also noted at the bottom
of page 17 the US 20/26 construction updates.
On the bottom of page 19 there is a summary of the call COMPASS had with the City, on
outlined priorities, and what COMPASS might be able to help the City facilitate.
On page 22 there are several emails regarding controlled access, which Commissioner LeClaire
highlighted in his update earlier in today's meeting.
Is. Carson also noted the email response from Jon Wardle, on page 24, and the modification
to the fence height in Bainbridge No. 7 to address the noise complaints heard from neighbors.
Also, on page 24, Ms. Carson noted, the response from Mr. Martin on the passive yellow light
on Chinden/Ten Mile and that it has been turned off as of the 24t'.
Ms. Carson concluded with the last Staff Communication which spans pages 26-28 and speaks
to the Amendment of the STAR Agreement, and stood for questions.
Prior to Adjournment Chairman Ballard reviewed the Future Meeting Topics and asked for any
additional items. Two items will be added to the December agenda:
• The Ordinance and Development Sub Committee update
• Roundabout and alternative intersection education presented by Mr. Lancaster
Future Meeting Topics
8. Downtown Alleyways (December)
9. Project Review Subcommittee Update (December)
10. Eagle, Lake Hazel to Amity (January/February)
11. Harvest Transit Service
12.The Comprehensive Plan and Master Mobility Map
13. Main/King Crosswalk
Next Meeting Date: December 7, 2020
Adjourn
Chairman Ballard asked for a motion to adjourn, which was made by Commissioner Lewis;
second by Commissioner Le0aire. Meeting adjourned at 4:53.
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