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HomeMy WebLinkAbout011701 Transportation Coordinating Committee Minutes BOZEMAN AREA TRANSPORTATION COORDINATING COMMITTEE JANUARY 17, 2001 MINUTES ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ATTENDANCE Chairperson Murdock called the meeting to order at 10:10 a.m. and directed the members to introduce themselves for roll call. He announced a change in the order of agenda, stating the whole agenda will be discussed first, then a growth policy update, followed by Item 5, the Transportation Plan Update at approx 11:15 a.m. Members Present Staff Present Bob Burkhardt, Designee @FHWA Chris Saunders, Associate Planner, City of Boze. Andy Epple, Director, Planning & CD Al Vander Wey, Urban Design, MDT Debbie Arkell, Director of Public Service Tom Stuber, Transit, MDT John Gallagher, Boze. Area Bicycle Adv. Bd. Lee Provance, Gallatin Co. Road Supv. Bill Kayser, Asst. Chief of Police, City of Boze. Bob Lashaway, Representative, MSU John Shepard, Planner, Gallatin County Planning Rob Bukvich, Engineer, MDT Al Scholes, Deputy Chief, Bozeman Fire Dept. Bill Murdock, Representative, Gal. Co. Commission Marcia Youngman, Mayor, City of Boze Carol Schott, Recording Secretary Ed Musser, President, City Planning Board Howard Van Noy, Designee, Gal. Co. Planning Board Lynn Zanto, Supv., Urban Planning, MDT Ralph Zimmer, Representative, Pedestrian & Traffic Safety Committee Visitors Present Brad Garneitz Mark Haggerty Jon Gerster Chris Nixon Jawn Sandstrom Chandler Dayton ITEM 2. MINUTES OF OCTOBER 18 AND NOVEMBER 15, 2000 Chairperson Murdock called for corrections or additions to either set of minutes. Secretary Schott corrected Paul Weingart’s title on both sets of minutes, Lynn Zanto corrected page 3 f Nov. 15. Oct. page 4. Andy moved, Debbie seconded, to approve as amended. Motion carried unan. FINISH EDITING THIS SECTION. ITEM 3. ELECTION OF OFFICERS - Chairperson and Vice Chairperson Chairperson Murdock opened nominations for Chairperson. Debbie Arkell nominated Bill Murdock, Marcia seconded. There being no further nominations, nominations were closed. Mr. Murdock was chosen by acclimation. Chairperson Murdock opened nominations for Vice Chairperson. He nominated Debbie Arkell. Ed Musser seconded the nomination. Ms. Arkell was chosen by acclimation. ITEM 4. CLEAN CITIES REPORT - Chairperson Murdock Chairperson Murdock reported that a conference is being held in Jackson Hole this week on their new alternative fuels. ITEM 5. TRANSPORTATION PLAN UPDATE (40-60 MIN) Correspondence labeled “Item 10" in the packet ITEM 6. TCC MEMBER REPORTS John Gallagher asked if House Bill 212 refquiring bicyclists ride against traffic. Lynn stated she will notify State Bicycle Board. His committee will draft a response tonight’s meeting. Bill noted the CoCo has a __ who will add a “Me,too” to the response if he acontqacts Glenda at CpCo. Ralph reported on his committe’s doings. He noted Bill Kayser has met with the committee. Bill suggested that the county involve Ralph;s committee in bicycle and pedestrian trails near schools. Lee suggested acontacting his office and atending public meetings. Ralph reviewed the procedure that used to happen. Rob stated the reason for the committee is to have their input on projects that involve pedestrian and Traffic Safety Committee. Ralph noted he is the chair, Shirley Sedivy the vice chair, and Stacy Jhohnston the secretary. ITEM 7. OLD BUSINESS A. Report on Secondary 205 meeting rob reported the meeting was in the first part of December. He noted one item of discussion was the schedule for improvements. He noted the scope of the projmects has b een expanded to include a turn bay at Mountain View, Phase 2. He noted ia item of discussion at the next State transportation meeting will be Secondary 205. He noted the traffic signs have been installed for 60 MPH. B. Set date for adoption of Transportation Plan Update 2000 Moved to after Transportation Plan 5a. Bill suggested reading or summarizing the correspondence received. He asked for comments from the audience. Chandler Dayton submitteed a letter to Tcc. Bill reviewed the letters received. Andy summarized a letter from the Pierces, the group from Highland Boulevard who wanted to see the extension of Highland. Chris summarized the letter from Anne Banks of the Parks and Recreation Board. Ed Musser summarized the primary points of the City Planning Board letter. Chandler noted the NE neighborhood is concerned about the CIP project to extend Highland to Oak Street. The neighborhood is infavor of the extension as an access to the former Idaho Pole property. She noted other concerns with Church b eing connected to Wallace. They are not interested in Wallace becoming a connector and doesn’t make sence. A problem with Main and Broadway, the trucks use use Peach to avoic making the left on Main. Concur with delaying approval until growth policy plans have been adopted. Doug asked about the Broadway/Main. Chandler noted the lumber trucks use Peach as traffic is too fast for them to enter Main from Broadway. Doug explained the reasoning for realigning Church to Wallace and signalizing intersection at Main. He wasn’t sure it would work to signalize Broadway and Main. He noted it is unlikely that an overpas will be constructed at Griffin and the railroad. He feels it is a valid project, the TCC will be the entity to make it a greater priority. Craig noted the Update doesn’t show a link between Highland and Cedar/Oak Street. Doug noted the trial didn’t load up and was dropped. Chandler noted the NE neighborhood was orriginally against the link, however, if L Street crossing is closed, the extension of Cedar would be supported. Craig noted the Church/Wallace connection and a signal at Main and Wallace, the signal is probably warranted, however, cheaper to put signal at Church and one at Wallace. Mr. Gerster asked if there will be a safety issue with the traffic coming out of the Coupola project onto Broadway and the left turn onto Main Street. He suggested a signal at Church and Broadway rather than at Wallace. He noted the land will be developed in the near future.. Letter from Ellen Trigstad-Bill summarized she doesn’t like wide roads. Letter from JT Elliot supporting the extension of Highland Boulevard south. Chris summarized the letter from Heidi Cline-first issue parking along rouse eliminated for more lanes, along south 19th to lengthen turn lane. Letter from Downtown business Baord summarized by Rob-they don’t agree with the rejecetion of three lanes tdhrough town and the change of the direction of the couplets. One change they like is the additional study be done of the downtown area. He noted tey seem to think TCC will conduct the styudy, however, that will not happen. C. Other Bill asked the two Planning Boards to present where they are at with their growth policies. Chris noted the progress. Taking back to the public this week and next. He distributed the Planning Board’s preferred land use map. He noted there don’t appear to be any conflicts between the draft land use map and the proposed Transporation Update. He reviewed the correlation of the text with the land use map and the matc h with the Transportation Update. He noted the draft text should be out the end of February or the first of March. He explained the densities of lthe residential areas shown on the map. He noted City Staff has coordinating with the County Staff. John Shepard reviewed the County’s progress. Looking at public meetings March 5, 6, and 7th. The GCAP, an implementation policy, has been distributed. He noted the prime agricultural land between Bozeman and 4 Couners is where the Transportation Plan Update id forcasting a dense network of roads to be installed. A draft should be available by the end of February. Bill noted the trigger is subdivision. Doug noted he has been working on condensing the work into a transit development plan. Tom Surber would like a stand alone document and Doug will develop one. He will have to Mr. Surber next week as a draft and to TCC as well. It will be scrutinized heavily. He doesn’t believe the transit plan has to be adopted, however it has to be tied to the Transportation Plan. He will simmarize in the Trans Plan. Chris noted one way ;to hook lthe two toether with the develoopment densities on the growth plan map. Doug noted he will identify areas of high transit use, however, he won’t predetermine any routes. He will include the density on the west end of Belgrade. Mr. Widmayer noted he will address the effect of the growth plans on the transportation Plan. He feels there will be little change due to the growth plans. He’s been compiling public comment to date. Bill asked if there is anyone here who wants to adopt today. Committee concurred not. Andy suggested a subcommittee be assigned to go through the issues to determine how to be addressed. He suggested meeting the first week in February. Then presentation to TCC next February meeting. Meetings need to be held with the County on road density. Or whole Tcc could hold work session. Bill suggested the subcomittee recommend an adoption date. Lynn noted the last date to adopt is June 30th. The document has to be approved by June 30th and to printers. Bill asked for volunteers for subcommittee, Andy, craig, John, Rob, Deabbie, Lee. Andy suggested a committee meeting in February inviting all TCC members to attend. Chris noted the CC will not act upon the Growth Plan until late April. Public comment will be received through the public hearings before the CC. John noted the public hearings should be over by April to the Planning Board. Doug noted he proposed the subcommittee not meet until the growth policy plans are at least in draft plans are complete. He suggested fwainting until the first of March. Then give he and Chris direction and let them wordsmith the documet and present to TCC. Doug noted that Dan Burton will change several issues and new ideas will be tossed up. He asked if public comment has ended. Chris Nixon asked for how the Amtrak act can be determined by this group. Marcia and Lee noted leters of suport have been sent. Andy asked if there should be a meeting in Feb or Mar. Debbie noted the apoption date has to be by June 1. March meeting will 21st from 10-noon to duscuss the committee reports and growth policies only. Noted April meting is the 18th from 10-noon. Bill asked committee headed by Andy. Lee moved to form a committee to evaluate public comment as received and report back to Tcc at March meeting. Extend public comment to leave it open. Ed seconded. Andy pointed out the Trans Plan only needs to be adopted by TCC to satisfy the State. TjheCity and County will need to wour it into their growth plans. Passed unan. Mark Haggerty reported on the invitiation of planner from Florida by GYC. Gave background of the planner. Dan Burden will do a walkability and a public presentation on January 26 and 27th. Intent is to see if any changes need to be made to the proposed Transportation Plan Update. Will meet at City Planning Office for walking tour of downtown, then a bus tour on the 26th with a presentation at the Wingate at 7:00 p.m. that evening. On Saturday is another public event beginning at 9:00 am. .He encouraged all members to attend. Craig asked if the Saturday meeting is at the Wingate. Mark concurred. Ralphy asked that the term “walkability” be defined. He noted it doesn’t relate much to land use as it does to transportation. Mark noted it has to do with land use patterns that encourage people to wfalk. ITEM 8. NEW BUSINESS ITEM 9. PROJECT UPDATES - Discussion only as needed 1. MSU Projects Update Bob reported the library renovations will be bid in February and start in March with stabging area on Grant side. 2. Belgrade Projects Update 3. Rob reported the traffic signal at 205 and Jackrabbit, the design will be done by Damschen and Associates CTEP Projects 4. Andy reported thet spring of 2001 enhancement of Sorop Park will begin. Bicycle lane along Kagy Boulevard. App;lications for grants for 2001 have been received. West Babcock Street Improvements 5. Craig noted the City has entered into a contract to review the appraisals and once done, negotiations will begin. South 19th Avenue - Main Street to Kagy Boulevard 6. Craig the commission will see a contract to review a contract to expand the design to improve signal at College and the warrant analysis at Koch. Designs have been submitted for Kagy by private developers. He isn’t sure of the schedule. He noted construction from Main to College will begin when funding becomes available. Perhaps a couple years off from funding, construction earliest in 2004. North 19th Avenue and Beall Street 7. Rob noted no progress in getting funding. Signal Projects 7.1 Baxter Lane/North 19th Avenue rob met with contractor who anticipates beginning the first of April. He noted lanes will be added on lthe west leg only. Bill noted the turn lanes at Ferguson and Huffine is dangerous with traffic stacking to turn left and traffic stacking to turn left into the mobile home park. Rob noted the turn into the movbile home park is illegal, however, the approach probably not go away. Craig suggested installing a median to prevent the sue as a decel lane. John noted there are zoning regulations that could maybe a way to make that approach right in and right out only. Craig noted the best way to handle it would be to extend Ferguson south for access to the mobile home park. 7.2 Other Marcia noted an anominous call that thetiming at 15th and Main and 17th and Tamarack seem bad for traffic on Main. Debbie noted the timing will be looked at when the MACI funds are used to set the timing of the signals. Rob noted that to make the signals work well, there need to be more lanes added on the off streets. 1. Other ITEM 10. DISCUSSION ITEM Correspondence ITEM 11. NEXT MEETINGS AND ADJOURNMENT Ed moved, several seconded to adjourn. Adjourned at 12:05. April 18, 2001 — Regular meeting 9:30 a.m. *Transportation Coordinating Committee meetings are open to all members of the public. If you have a special need or disability, please contact our ADA Coordinator, Ron Brey, at 582-2305 (voice) or 582-2301 (TDD).