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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-11-09 TAC MINUTES• • • City of Englewood, Colorado ENGLEWOOD TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING Minutes of November 9, 2006 The regular monthly meeting of the Englewood Transportation Advisory Committee was called to order by Chair Anderson at 6:32 p.m. in the City Council Conference Room, City of Englewood Civic Center. Members Present: David Anderson, Chair Mark Craft Danielle Gregory Ray Tomasso, Council Liaison Rick Kahm, Director of Public Works, ex officio Members Absent: Daryl Kinton A quorum was present. Also Present: Ladd Vostry, Traffic Engineer Linda Wilks, Recording Secretary Commander Sam Watson Approval of Minutes Chair Anderson advised that approval of minutes is yet outstanding for the meetings of August 10, September 14 , and October 12, 2006 . Appropriate membership being present to approve the minutes of September 14, 2006, Mr. Anderson asked if there were any additions or corrections. There being none, a motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes of September 14th as presented. With Members Anderson and Craft voting aye, the motion passed. Public Comment There were no visitors present. Election of Vice-Chair Director Kahm opened the floor for nominations for Vice-chair. Chair Anderson nominated Committee Member Gregory; Ms. Gregory accepted the nomination. Nominations were closed. With all Members present voting in favor, Ms. Gregory was elected to serve as Vice-chair. Chair Anderson noted that he spoke, by telephone, with Committee Member Kinton, and Mr. Kinton indicated that he would also be in favor of Ms. Gregory serving as Vice-chair. Old Business • Following up on Council Liaison Tomasso's inquiry at the October ETAC meeting, Director Kahm reported that, in response to Englewood's application to RTD for grant monies, RTD has awarded funding to the City of Englewood for seven bus pads, however, denied funding for ETAC's request for bus service to the Colorado's Finest Alternative High School (CFAHS). RTD indicated that they may revisit the possibility of providing bus service to the CFAHS within the next year. • With regard to updating ETAC's web site, Chair Anderson requested including the results of recent speed studies that were conducted as follow up to traffic improvements made in 2005 along Oxford Ave. between Acoma and Lipan Streets. Mr. Anderson distributed a copy of the current web page for reference. Traffic Engineer Vostry will work with GIS Analyst Lancaster to draft some updated information along with a chart showing the speed study results for Members' review at the December ETAC meeting. Recent membership changes will also be reflected in the web page update. There was brief discussion regarding membership terms that will end in February, 2007. Secretary Wilks advised that terms for Committee Members Kinton and Gregory will end on February 1, 2007. Applications for reappointment must be received in the City Manager's office no later than January 12, 2007; City Council will interview applicants on January 22nd, with appointments to follow at the February 5 t h City Council meeting. One vacancy was created on ETAC with the recent resignation of Committee Member Goosman, and the Alternate Member position remains vacant, as well. Discussion ensued regarding recruiting applicants to fill the numerous vacancies that exist on many of the City's boards and commissions. New Business There were no items for discussion under New Business. Director's Choice • Traffic Engineer Vostry reported that construction of the pedestrian crossing on Lincoln St. adjacent to Malley Center is now complete. The project included installation of a bulb out on the east side of Lincoln St., new signage, and motion activated crossing lights. New landscaping will be added at a later date on the west side of Lincoln adjacent to the parking lot. Director Kahm added that adjustments will be made to the • motion sensor on the crossing lights to include a longer flashing time, as well as to encompass a wider area • of detection. Mr. Kahm stated that motion detection has also been added to the crossing lights on Inca St. at CityCenter. To Committee Member Craft's inquiry, Mr. Vostry advised that there has been no accident history for this area on Lincoln St., adding that installation of the State stop signs is not recommended for every location. Mr. Vostry stated that staff will keep an eye on traffic patterns in this area. • There was brief discussion regarding President Bush's recent visit to Mile High Coffee in CityCenter Englewood . Chairperson's Choice • To Chair Anderson's inquiry, Director Kahm advised that installation of Sidewalks Missing Links along the south side of Dartmouth Ave. west of University Blvd. is near completion, and replacing landscaping is under way, as well. Mr. Kahm noted that, at the request of property owners, the original plan for 5 ft. wide sidewalks was changed to 4 ft. wide walks. • Mr. Anderson inquired about clean up of sand on the roadways following snowstorms. Mr. Kahm stated that, following requirements of the Clean Air Quality Act, Englewood typically sweeps up the sand within three days following each storm. • Chair Anderson expressed his concern regarding the backlog for approval of minutes that has developed recently due to a recent vacancy as well as a shortage in Member attendance. Recording 2 • • • • Secretary Wilks will check with the City Attorney's office about telephone polling Members for approval of minutes in an effort to get the minutes forwarded on to City Council. Committee Members' Choice • Committee Member Gregory stated that she has observed motorists pulling into an unoccupied parking lane on Broadway between Yale Ave. and Hampden Ave., expecting that it is a right turn lane only to discover a bulb out at the corner. Ms. Gregory inquired if painting the bulb out curbs would draw motorists' attention. Traffic Engineer Vostry stated that, by the time a motorist sees a painted bulb out curb, they would have already pulled into, and traveled the length of, the parking lane. Director Kahm noted that Community Development is planning a project to widen the Broadway medians in 2007, from Tufts Ave. to Belleview Ave., extending the same design that was used on Broadway from Yale to Hampden Avenues in 2001. Brief discussion ensued regarding the economic value in installing landscaping and pedestrian friendly improvements along major arterials; businesses that have recently opened up on Broadway; flexibility in parking requirements for businesses, etc. • Council Liaison Tomasso noted an accident that occurred on a portion of recently repaved Elati Street that caused damage to the pavement, which has since been r:paired by the Streets Division. Mr. Tomasso exited the meeting at 7: 11 p.m. • Committee Member Craft, noting that a number of Simon Center residents use the medical facility on the north side of Floyd Ave. at Lincoln St., inquired about installing a crosswalk that would facilitate not only Simon Center residents but St. Louis School students as well. Traffic Engineer Vostry stated that, because of the width of Floyd, it would be unsafe to place a crosswalk at that location, but suggested that pedestrians use the crossing one block east, at Sherman St. Mr. Vostry commented that marked crosswalks, at certain locations, tend to provide a false sense of security. Mr. Vostry stated that he will take a look at the location for possible improvements in signage, etc. To Mr. Craft's inquiry, Traffic Engineer Vostry indicated that he is checking into illumination of the no left turn sign for westbound Floyd at Broadway. Brief discussion ensued regarding parking for patrons of Gothic Theater programs. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:21 p.m. Linda Wilks, Recording Secretary 3