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Home My WebLink About04-26-23 - Transportation Coordinating Committee - Agendas & Packet Materials (2) Minutes of the January 25, 2023 Transportation Coordinating Committee Meeting (Lonsdale) Committee Member Updates(Lonsdale) Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Update(Ross) Discussion Regarding the Dissolution of the Bozeman Transportation Coordinating Committee(Lonsdale) Next Meeting July 26, 2023 (Lonsdale) THE TRANSPORTATION COORDINATING COMMITTEE OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA TCC AGENDA Wednesday, April 26, 2023 Call to Order at 10:30 am This meeting will be held using an online videoconferencing system. You can join this meeting: Via Video Conference Click the Register link, enter the required information, and click submit. Click Join Now to enter the meeting Via Phone: This is for listening only if you cannot watch the stream or channel 190 • Call-in toll number (US/Canada): 1-650-479-3208 • Access code: 2564 980 8569 Changes to the Agenda Approval of Minutes Public Comments Action Items FYI/Discussions Adjournment 1 Memorandum REPORT TO:Transportation Coordinating Committee FROM:Taylor Lonsdale, Transportation Engineer SUBJECT:Minutes of the January 25, 2023 Transportation Coordinating Committee Meeting MEETING DATE:April 26, 2023 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Minutes RECOMMENDATION:Minutes of the January 25, 2023 Transportation Coordinating Committee Meeting STRATEGIC PLAN:1.1 Outreach: Continue to strengthen and innovate in how we deliver information to the community and our partners. BACKGROUND:Minutes from the January 25, 2023 Transportation Coordinating Committee Meeting UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None ALTERNATIVES:As recommended by the committee. FISCAL EFFECTS:None Attachments: 20230125 TCC Minutes.pdf Report compiled on: April 3, 2023 2 Bozeman Transportation Coordinating Committee Meeting Minutes, January 25, 2023 Page 1 of 5 THE TRANSPORTATION COORDINATING COMMITTEE MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA MINUTES January 25, 2023 A. 00:08:13 Call to Order Present: Cyndy Andrus, Scott Macfarlane, Levi Ewan, Taylor Lonsdale, Anna Bentley proxy Erin George, Chris Scott, Ralph Zimmer, Mitch Buthod, Dave Gates, Jason Delmue, Sunshine Ross Absent: Henry Happel, Jeffrey Boyle, Geno Liva, Nicholas Ross, Dan Martin, Dave Fowler, Richard Rudnicki, Matt Stark Excused: None Also in attendance: Marilee Brown, Safer Bozeman; Tony Gaddo, Sanderson Stewart; John VanDelinder, Matt Workman, Bill Pratt and Marcy Yeykal, City of Bozeman; Kristina Kilts, Kerry Lynch, Danae Giannetti. B. 00:12:11 Changes to the Agenda C. 00:12:36 Approval of Minutes C.1 Minutes of the October 26, 2022, Transportation Coordinating Committee Meeting (Lonsdale) 00:12:58 Motion to approve C.1 Minutes of the October 26, 2022, Transportation Coordinating Committee Meeting (Lonsdale) Chris Scott: Motion Mitch Buthod: 2nd -00:00:01 Vote on the Motion to approve C.1 Minutes of the October 26, 2022, Transportation Coordinating Committee Meeting (Lonsdale) The Motion carried 10 - 0. Approve: 3 Bozeman Transportation Coordinating Committee Meeting Minutes, January 25, 2023 Page 2 of 5 Cyndy Andrus Scott Macfarlane Levi Ewan Taylor Lonsdale Anna Bentley proxy Erin George Chris Scott Ralph Zimmer Mitch Buthod Dave Gates Sunshine Ross Disapprove: None Jason Delmue abstained from voting because he was not at the October 26, 2023 meeting. D. 00:14:19 Public Comments 00:15:44 Marilee Brown, Public Comment Marilee Brown had two comments for MDT. What action is MDT is taking for speed limits requirements and will MDT address the pathway requirements that are allowed on their right of way. E. Action Items E.1 00:18:24 Election of Officers (Lonsdale) Chair Lonsdale is open to running again for the chair position. 00:19:07 Motion to appoint E.1 Election of Officers to appoint Taylor Lonsdale as Chair. Chris Scott: Motion Jason Delmue: 2nd -00:00:01 Vote on the Motion to appoint E.1 Election of Officers to appoint Taylor Lonsdale as Chair. The Motion carried 10 - 0. Approve: Scott Macfarlane Levi Ewan Taylor Lonsdale Anna Bentley proxy Erin George Chris Scott Ralph Zimmer Mitch Buthod Dave Gates Jason Delmue Sunshine Ross 4 Bozeman Transportation Coordinating Committee Meeting Minutes, January 25, 2023 Page 3 of 5 Disapprove: None Taylor Lonsdale will remain as Chair of the Transportation Coordinating Committee. 00:21:36 Motion to appoint E.1 Election of Officers to appoint Chris Scott as Vice Chair. Taylor Lonsdale: Motion Jason Delmue: 2nd -00:00:01 Vote on the Motion to appoint E.1 Election of Officers to appoint Chris Scott as Vice Chair. The Motion carried 10 - 0. Approve: Scott Macfarlane Levi Ewan Taylor Lonsdale Anna Bentley proxy Erin George Chris Scott Ralph Zimmer Mitch Buthod Dave Gates Jason Delmue Sunshine Ross Disapprove: None Chris Scott has been appointed as Vice Chair. Marcy Yeykal will remain as recording secretary. E.2 00:23:10 Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Designation-update on the MPO designation process and approval of MPO Working Group (Lonsdale) Chair Lonsdale gave some background on the MPO Designation update and process. 00:30:14 Ralph Zimmer had some questions for clarity on the MPO Process. 00:32:27 Mitch Buthod spoke about the MPO boundaries and that they are available on the census bureau webpage. 00:35:52 Jason Delmue asked if Big Sky would be included in the boundaries. 00:40:08 Chair Lonsdale opened the discussion for the committee members to discuss the MPO workgroup and the designation process. 5 Bozeman Transportation Coordinating Committee Meeting Minutes, January 25, 2023 Page 4 of 5 01:03:04 Motion to approve E.2 That the TCC confirms that the workgroup headed by MDT will be authorized to proceed with plans to secure the governor’s designation of the area that the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) with the understanding that MDT is free to adjust the membership from what it has been to add or eliminate different people. Ralph Zimmer: Motion Sunshine Ross: 2nd 01:08:02 Vote on the Motion to approve E.2 That the TCC confirms that the workgroup headed by MDT will be authorized to proceed with plans to secure the governor’s designation of the area that the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) with the understanding that MDT is free to adjust the membership from what it has been to add or eliminate different people. The Motion carried 10 - 0. Approve: Scott Macfarlane Levi Ewan Taylor Lonsdale Anna Bentley proxy Erin George Chris Scott Ralph Zimmer Mitch Buthod Dave Gates Jason Delmue Sunshine Ross Disapprove: None 01:09:31 Motion to approve E.2 The TCC shall continue its normal operation and receive progress reports from the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) work group until such time that TCC is dissolved. Ralph Zimmer: Motion Jason Delmue: 2nd 01:10:44 Committee Discussion 01:14:27 Vote on the Motion to approve E.2 The TCC shall continue its normal operation and receive progress reports from the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) work group until such time that TCC is dissolved. The Motion carried 10 - 0. Approve: Scott Macfarlane Levi Ewan 6 Bozeman Transportation Coordinating Committee Meeting Minutes, January 25, 2023 Page 5 of 5 Taylor Lonsdale Anna Bentley proxy Erin George Chris Scott Ralph Zimmer Mitch Buthod Dave Gates Jason Delmue Sunshine Ross Disapprove: None 01:15:07 Ralph Zimmer asked about the deadline for when the formation process must be concluded. F. 01:17:33 FYI/Discussions F.1 Committee Member Updates (Lonsdale) 01:18:04 1. Montana Department of Transportation Dave Gates gave the updates for MDT 01:45:47 2. Transit Committee Sunshine gave an update on the Transit Committee 01:50:47 3. Montana State University Chair Taylor gave updates from an email from Richard on the MSU Updates. 01:51:53 4. Gallatin County Vice Chair Scott had no updates for the county. 01:52:19 5. City Of Bozeman Chair Lonsdale gave updates for the City of Bozeman 01:55:10 John VanDelinder and Matt Workman gave updates on the operational side for the city. 01:57:35 Public Comment None F.2 01:57:54 Next Meeting April 26,2023(Lonsdale) G. 01:58:09 Adjournment 7 Memorandum REPORT TO:Transportation Coordinating Committee FROM: Taylor Lonsdale, Chair, Bozeman Transportation Engineer SUBJECT:Committee Member Updates MEETING DATE:April 26, 2023 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION:Committee Member Updates. STRATEGIC PLAN:1.3 Public Agencies Collaboration: Foster successful collaboration with other public agencies and build on these successes. BACKGROUND:Committee Representatives will provide updates and answer questions regarding upcoming projects that are relevant to the Committees Coordination Role. 1. Transit Committee 2. Gallatin County (Commission, Planning Board, Road Department) 3. City of Bozeman (Commission, Planning Board, Engineering Department) 4. Montana Department of Transportation 5. Montana State University 6. Bozeman School District 7. Other TCC Member/Committee Reports UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None ALTERNATIVES:NOne FISCAL EFFECTS:None Report compiled on: April 4, 2023 8 Memorandum REPORT TO:Transportation Coordinating Committee FROM:Taylor Lonsdale, Chair, Bozeman Transportation Engineer Nicholas Ross, City of Bozeman Director of Transportation and Engineering SUBJECT:Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Update MEETING DATE:April 26, 2023 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Administration RECOMMENDATION:No action required. STRATEGIC PLAN:1.3 Public Agencies Collaboration: Foster successful collaboration with other public agencies and build on these successes. BACKGROUND:Committee Representatives that have been involved with MPO designation meetings will provide additional information and updates on the designation process to date. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None. ALTERNATIVES:None. FISCAL EFFECTS:None. Report compiled on: January 13, 2023 9 Memorandum REPORT TO:Transportation Coordinating Committee FROM:Taylor Lonsdale, Chair, Bozeman Transportation Engineer Nicholas Ross, City of Bozeman Director of Transportation and Engineering SUBJECT:Discussion Regarding the Dissolution of the Bozeman Transportation Coordinating Committee MEETING DATE:April 26, 2023 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Administration RECOMMENDATION:No action required. STRATEGIC PLAN:1.3 Public Agencies Collaboration: Foster successful collaboration with other public agencies and build on these successes. BACKGROUND:With the 2020 Census the Bozeman Urban Area crossed the population threshold of 50,000. Urban areas with a population that exceeds 50,000 are required to from a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is currently leading the designation process in close coordination with local entities. Per federal guidelines, the designation process is required to be complete by the end of December 2023. Once the MPO has been officially designated by the governor, the local entities will begin the MPO Formation process including the establishment of the MPO committees. As was discussed by this Committee at a previous meeting, by definition the MPO committees and the Transportation Coordinating Committee (TCC) can't coexist. Therefore the dissolution of the TCC is required to enable the designation of the MPO. The TCC was formed via Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Montana Department of Transportation, the City of Bozeman, Gallatin County, the City of Bozeman Department of Planning and Community Development, and the Gallatin County Planning Board. The MOA was signed in 1996 and amended in 2000 and again in 2009. Section VI Termination of Agreements states "A signatory party may terminate its interest and obligations under this Agreement by giving at least sixty (60) days notice in writing to the other parties." Therefore, dissolution of the TCC is not official until sixty (60) days after the final written notification of termination is received. Since the process of receiving written notice from all five (5) signatories is likely to take some time, the chair plans formally notify the TCC members of dissolution at the July 26, 2023. Additionally, if the dissolution is official sooner than required, it will create the potential to accelerate the MPO establishment process. 10 The chair proposes that the current members continue meet, at the remaining 2023 scheduled meeting times, not as the TCC, instead to provide a public forum for updates on the MPO process. The meetings would also serve to continue coordination between member organizations and serve to transition to the MPO committees. These meetings would carry no official authority and members could opt to attend or not. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None. ALTERNATIVES:None. FISCAL EFFECTS:None. Attachments: 2009_Bozeman Transportation Coordinating Committee_MOA_signed.pdf Report compiled on: April 21, 2023 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Memorandum REPORT TO:Transportation Coordinating Committee FROM:Taylor Lonsdale, Chair, Bozeman Transportation Engineer SUBJECT:Next Meeting July 26, 2023 MEETING DATE:April 26, 2023 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION:Next Meeting July 26, 2023 STRATEGIC PLAN:1.3 Public Agencies Collaboration: Foster successful collaboration with other public agencies and build on these successes. BACKGROUND:The TCC will next meet July 26, 2023. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None ALTERNATIVES:None FISCAL EFFECTS:None Report compiled on: April 4, 2023 20