2021-05-03Meeting Minutes
Meridian Transportation Commission
May 3, 2021
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Audio and video technical issues were occurring in Council Chambers. Roll call was
taken after the technical issues were resolved.
(Meeting called to order at 3:57 p.m.; Zoom Meeting started and roll taken)
X Walter Steed X Stephen Lewis (via -zoom) O Shawn Martin (Ex-officio via
Zoom)
X David Ballard X Jared Smith (via -zoom) X Toni Tisdale (Ex-officio-via
Zoom)
X Ryan Lancaster X Zachary Shoemaker (via- X Ian Updilce (Ex-officio-via
(via zoom) zoom) zoom)
X Tom LeClaire X Joseph Leckie (via -zoom) X Alissa Taysom (Ex-Offcio via
(via -zoom) Zoom)
O Tracy Hopkins X Luke Cavener, (Ex-Officio via X Justin Price (Ex-Offcio via
(excused) Zoom) zoom)
Others Present: Marl< Ghiorso (chambers), E. Kane (zoom), C. Hood (zoom), and M. Carson
(chambers)
Adoption of the Agenda
Chairman Steed noted one change to the agenda, item 3 may be moved down on the agenda until
the citizen is present in chambers or on zoom. Mr. Ghiorso informed staff he may be running
behind. Chairman Steed called for any additional changes, none were noted. Commissioner
Ballard motioned to adopt the agenda with the noted change; second by Commissioner Lewis -
all ayes- motion passed.
I . Approval of April 5"', 2021 meeting minutes
Chairman Steed called for any corrections, comments or needed changes. Noted changes were
made and Ms. Carson will amend the April 5`h minutes to reflect:
• Approval of the Minutes motion by Commissioner Lancaster; second by Commissioner
Ballard
• Adoption of the April 5`h Agenda 2"1 made by Commissioner Lewis
• On page 5 of the packet, Staff Communications 3rd paragraph noted the 4-way stop
intersection of Vanderbilt and Lichfield. Chairman Steed would like the minutes to reflect,
that the School Zone Subcommittee will review and report back to the Commission.
No additional corrections were noted. A motion to approve the April 5th meeting minutes was
made by Commissioner Ballard; second by Commissioner LeClaire — all ayes- motion passed to
approve the April 5`h, 2021 minutes with the noted amendments.
Old Business Items
2. Transportation Projects Update
Ms. Carson addressed the Commission and noted that the Transportation Projects updates begin
on page 7. New items are in bold and Ms. Carson will highlight a few of the notable items and
stand for questions at the end.
Ms. Carson began with the Linder Rd., Overland to Franklin and noted that City Council approved
on April 20`h, $2.5 million to help fund the overpass.
On pg. 9 Ms. Carson noted the Lal<e Hazel and Eagle signal and that full design is included in the
Staff Communications if anyone would like to review it. Staff continues to express concerns about
pathway crossings behind cars.
Ms. Carson moved onto pg. 10 under ITD projects and highlighted the Linder Road to Locust
Grove corridor project and the controlled traffic during construction. Again, more details can be
found in Staff Communications.
On pg. I I Ms. Carson noted the SH69, Kuna to Meridian Traffic Study and that ITD will be doing
some interim improvements to restrict left turn movements at Calderwood and SH69, which are
not specifically related to the study. More details can be found in Staff Communications.
On pg. 12 the 2"d Street, Broadway to Pine project was submitted to COMPASS for consideration
of a $25K project development grant.
Ms. Carson concluded by noting the new Rides -to -Wellness program that launched for Meridian
veterans to get rides to the Boise VA Medical Center.
Ms. Carson stood for questions, which took place.
A motion by Commissioner Lewis was made to have a letter sent to the City Council
recommending a review of the concerns about the pathway crossings on the Lake Hazel and
Eagle road project (on pg. 9 of the packet); second by Commissioner Ballard —discussion took
place and vote taken - all ayes — motion passed. Ms. Carson and Chairman Steed will draft the
letter.
New Business Items
3. Chinden at Black Cat Citizen Complaint Discussed after Item 6.
Chairman Steed opened this item and asked Mr. Hood to provide an introduction of Marl<
Ghiorso and provide a brief summary on the issue. Mr. Hood noted the memo on page 14, in the
packet, which outlines the complaint and what Mr. Ghiorso came to address. Chairman Steed
invited Mr. Ghiorso to address the Commission, which he did, regarding the need for a west-
bound deceleration lane at Chinden and Black Cat. Mr. Ghiorso expressed a significant safety
issue at this intersection.
Mr. Hood provided a brief update on the conversations that have taken place between the City,
ITD, ACHD and the four developers involved with developments around this intersection. Mr.
Hood noted that intersection is not in its final developed state as designed with ITD and Costco,
but there is a timing and funding shortfall that currently exists, which complicates resolving the
issue in the near future. Discussions are taking place with developers to see if there are any
options to mitigate the traffic risk prior to the full build out of the 6 lane ITD design.
Chairman Steed opened the floor for discussion, which took place.
4. Meridian Police Department
Sgt. Frasier was not in attendance so no update was provided. Item will remain on agenda for
future meetings.
5. Ordinance and Development Subcommittee Update (T. LeClaire)
Commissioner LeClaire provided a brief update from the meeting that occurred at 2:30pm
today. The Subcommittee has been following a House Bill 129 (HB) that passed in the
Legislature, which is anticipated to go into effect on July I, 2021 regarding off -road vehicles. The
HB would limit Golf Cart and ATV/UTV access on the arterial/collectors streets, but would
allow use on city streets. The Subcommittee has had the draft city ordinance rewritten, which
is in the packet, to follow the language of the HB. The Subcommittee is reporting that the
revised ordinance is ready for review by the Transportation Commission. The Subcommittee is
recommending that the ordinance be approved at the June meetin nd forwarded on as a
recommendation to the City Council. e
another public hearing occur for public testimony on the recommended proposal.
Commissioner LeClaire stood for questions, and Chairman Steed opened the floor for
discussion, which took place.
A motion by Commissioner Lewis to forward the April 5th ATV/UTV draft ordinance to
Council with a recommendation to adopt the ordinance and city council hold a hearing; second
by Commissioner Lancaster. Chairman Steed called for a vote — I nay by Commissioner
Ballard, 5 aye — motion passed.
6. Transportation Commission Subcommittee Evaluation (Chrm. Steed)
Chairman Steed gave a He overview ci how the four Subcommittees were formed along with
a recap of 6-month action by the Transportation Commission to evaluate the usefulness and
continuance of the subcommittees. Chairman Steed opened the floor for discussion which took
place. The Subcommittees will continue as organized.
Chairman Steed opened the floor for discussion, which took place.
Chairman Steed recognized the citizen that entered the chambers to speak on the Chinden at
Black Cat complaint. Item 3 was then discussed at approximately 1:20 of the meeting.
7. Staff Communications (M. Carson)
Ms. Carson noted the Staff Communications start on page 25 of the packet and the change in
format. Since no objections have been expressed, she will continue with the new summary
format moving forward. As previously stated, if the Commission doesn't like the new format
Is. Carson is happy to change it back.
Ms. Carson began by congratulating the reappointments to the Transportation Commission of
Mr. Lewis, Mr. Hopkins and Mr. Smith with a term expiration of 5/31/20246
Ms. Carson noted the HW 16 clarification and the continuation down McDermott Road
response from Mr. Lakey at ITD. Volume throughput on HW 16 currently exceeds the capacity
of the 2 lane McDermott Rd.
Ms. Carson briefly touched on the SH69, Meridian at Calderwood as it was covered in the
Projects Update,
Ms. Carson concluded by highlighting the I-84 Corridor study that COMPASS and ITD are
collaborating on. A summary of feedback is included in the packet, and the topic was also
covered under the project's updates.
Ms. Carson stood for questions and Chairman Steed opened the floor for discussion on the
Staff Communication topics, which took place.
Chairman Steed reviewed the Future Meeting Topics and noted that item 8 should be struck
through. Ms. Carson briefly highlight item 9, that will be presented in June. Chairman Steed
asked for any additional items to be added, none were noted. Chairman Steed asked for any
open discussion items and feedback on returning to in -person meetings. Ms. Carson will
confirm with the Mayor's office.
Future Meeting Topics
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at the May meeting
9. Downtown Meridian Parking Study now June
I O.ACHD Bilce and Pedestrian Treatment
11. Comprehensive Plan and Master Mobility Map
12. Harvest Service Update
Next Meeting Date: June 7, 2021
Adjourn
Chairman Steed asked for a motion to adjourn, which was made by Commissioner Ballard;
second by Commissioner Lewis. Meeting adjourned at 5*30.
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