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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-11-10 TAC MINUTESCity of Englewood, Colorado ENGLEWOOD TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING Minutes of November 10, 2005 The regular monthly meeting of the Englewood Transportation Advisory Committee was called to order by Chair Christie at 6:34 p.m. in the City Council Conference Room at the City of Englewood Civic Center. Members Present: David Anderson Joe Chr istie Betty Goosman Mark Craft, Alternate Member Ray Tomasso, Council Liaison Rick Kahm, Director of Public Works, ex officio Members Absent: Daryl Kinton A quorum was present. Also Present : Linda Wilks, Recording Secretary Jerry Lancaste r, GIS Analyst Eri k Lutz , Police Officer See attached sign-in sheet Approval of Minutes Cha ir Christie asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of October 13, 2005. There be ing none , a motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes as presented. With all Members present voting aye, the motion passed. Public Comment Denver residents, Clare Harris, 2695 W. Dartmouth Ave., and Floyd Fernandez, 2885 S. Zuni St., were present to express concerns regarding the high number of busses traveling Zuni St. to and from an RTD maintenance facility, operated by Connex, that is located in Englewood near Yale Ave. and Tejon St. Ms . Harris serves as the president of the Co ll ege View Neighborhood Assoc iation. Englewood's city lim it li ne falls in the middle of Zuni St., with the west half of the roadway situated in the City and County of Denver. Ms. Harris stated that there are 24 homes o n t he Denver side of Zuni St. south of Yale Ave. that are affected by t he d iesel fumes and noise of these busses. Approximately 50 busses travel this stretch of Zuni St. between 4:00 and 6 :00 a.m. Mr. Fernandez added that the number of busses has increased since the fac ility opened a year ago, and busses occasionally stop in front of the houses to adjust wind ows and mirrors, and to warm up in the mornings. The neighborhood group suggests the bus route be changed to Tejon St. or possibly Vallejo St. Ms. Harris stated that her neighborhood group has discussed the problem with the ir Denver Counc il representative, but since the fac ility is located in Englewood, their hands are tied. Director Kahm adv ised that the current industrial zoning of the ne ighborhood allows the maintenance fac ility to occupy and operate at that location. Mr. Kahm stated that Traffic Engineer Vostry worked with Connex to develop a workable routing pattern. The route along Zuni St. provides a direct line to Hampden Ave. To Ms. Harris' suggestion that the route be changed to Tejon St., Mr. Kahm adv ised that intersections would have to be rebuilt to accommodate those vehicles. Mr. Kahm noted that this company, Connex, has the right to use dedicated public right-of-way. Ms. Harris reiterated that residents' main concern is the time frame of 4-6:00 a.m. because of the noise. Discussion ensued regarding rerouting busses to Tejon, and staff's concern with busses backing up traffic on Dartmouth when they turn west to pick up southbound Zuni. Mr. Kahm advised that the Englewood City Manager's office has been working with Denver's Council on this issue for several months, and he will follow up on the status with Deputy City Manager Flaherty. Ms. Harris reiterated the extreme hardship this large number of busses has cast upon the residents living along this stretch of Zuni St., particularly during the early morning hours, and stated it is their hope that Englewood will work with them, their Denver neighbors, to come up with a solution. Ms. Harris said the neighborhood group is holding a meeting on November 22nd at the College View Recreation Center, 2525 S. Decatur St. at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Kahm commented that he believes Traffic Engineer Vestry will be attending that meeting. Discussion ensued. To Alternate Member Craft's inquiry, Mr. Kahm stated that, to comply with DRCOG's air quality standards, older busses and other large pieces of equipment can be retrofitted with heating elements to eliminate the extended warming up, or idling, period required by these older vehicles. He noted that Englewood has added the heating equipment to its older fleet. Old Business • Chair Christie distributed copies of a draft description of recent accomplishments that will be added to ETAC's web page. GIS Analyst Lancaster advised that he and Recording Secretary Wilks will work together to create the web page, and include pictures previously reviewed and designated by ETAC. Ms. Wilks will then continue to maintain the site once it is created. Council Member Tomasso suggested inserting a paraphrase of Tom Munds' Englewood Herald article regarding safety improvements that will be installed at Logan and Eastman. Mr. Christie stated he will email the draft description of recent accomplishments to ETAC Members for review, and using Tom Munds' article, will also prepare a paraphrased description of the Logan/Eastman project. Staff will prepare a mock up of the web site for ETAC's review prior to placing it on the web page. • Discussion regarding Logan and Eastman traffic calming was moved from Director's Choice and placed under Old Business on the agenda. Director Kahm reported that, as previously discussed with Logan and Eastman residents, work is underway to install overhead flashing beacons at that intersection. Installation of poles for the beacons is expected by November 15th, span wire installed by November 22nd, and beacons installed by December 9th. Weather permitting, the parking lane painting is expected to take place next week. Vice-chair Anderson asked which blocks will receive the parking lane painting. Mr. Kahm said he will check with Traffic Engineer Vostry, but believes that the two blocks between Dartmouth and Floyd will be painted. Chair Christie opined that Tom Munds' article regarding this project was well stated. Mr. Christie also noted his appreciation for 2 staff's quick response to citizens' concerns on this matter. Discussion ensued regarding service extended by Xcel Energy. • With regard to citizen traffic concerns at Galapago St. and Kenyon Ave. that were expressed through Council Liaison Tomasso, Officer Lutz advised that an extra patrol was conducted in that area as well as police presence at least once per shift for a number of days. Director Kahm noted the five year accident history of this location: O accidents in 2000, O accidents in 2001, 1 accident in 2002, O accidents in 2003, 2 accidents in 2004, and 1 accident thus far in 2005. Mr. Tomasso stated he has received no further contact from the citizen who initially approached him regarding this traffic concern. New Business Chair Christie advised that he ultimately received a written resignation from Committee Member Regi Maclaren, dated October 26, 2005. It was noted that a memorandum from ETAC to City Council has been prepared requesting that Council accept the resignation , and additionally that Alternate Member Craft be appointed to fill that vacancy. Further, it was noted that staff will prepare a Council Communication to address the appointment of Mr. Craft. Director's Choice • Director Kahm reported that CDOT's Hwy. 285 overlay project is now complete. At the request of Traffic Engineer Vostry, CDOT's contractor replaced the majority of their street markings that were unsatisfactory. • Director Kahm commented that he is pleased that this Committee was formed because of the convenience this forum provides citizens for expressing their traffic concerns. Chairperson's Choice Chair Christie had no concerns or comments to bring forward. Committee Members' Choice • Vice-chair Anderson asked that ETAC Members be advised when the Committee and Committee's projects are scheduled for discussion at Council study sessions, so that Members could attend in a show of support. Mr. Anderson commented on the quality of the Douglas County article regarding traffic calming that was distributed at a recent ETAC meeting, and requested that a copy be included in new member packets. Mr. Anderson suggested that staff and members make note of feedback and comments received, either formally or informally, that pertain to ETAC and ETAC projects so that they can be considered when project eva luations are made. Mr. Kahm stated that comments from City Council are turned into short term requests that are forwarded to staff for response. Brief discussion ensued regarding the Oxford Ave. traffic calming project, i.e., cars stacking in the left turn lane at Cherokee, reduction in truck traffic, ticketing and fines for speeding in school zones, etc. • To Alternate Member Craft's inquiry, Director Kahm explained that a crosspan is an 8 ft. wide concrete pan that carries storm water across intersections. 3 • Committee Member Goosman inquired whether or not it is legal for a large truck to park on a residential street without the "tractor" attached, referring specifically to one that is parked near the apartments on Lafayette St. and Girard Ave. Director Kahm indicated he will look into it. • Council Liaison Tomasso commented that Greenwood Village is installing red light cameras at two locations in their jurisdiction. Director Kahm noted that Englewood has installed a "tattle tale light" on the back side of the eastbound and westbound signals at Hwy. 285 and Galapago St. Officer Lutz explained that the tattle tale light turns blue the instant a signal turns red , allowing a police officer to detect motorists that are behind the crosswalk when the light turns red but proceed through the intersection. Staff is considering installing a tattle tale light at the Dartmouth Ave. and Santa Fe intersection, as well. Brief discussion ensued regarding motorists running the red arrows on Dartmouth at Santa Fe. To Alternate Member Craft's inquiry, Mr. Kahm explained that the cameras at the Delaware and Hwy. 285 intersection are motion detectors, which replace the motion detector loops that were previously inserted under the pavement at intersections. 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