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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-03-13 TAC MINUTES• City of Englewood, Colorado ENGLEWOOD TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING Minutes of March 13, 2008 The regular monthly meeting of the Englewood Transportation Advisory Committee was called to order by Chair Anderson at 6:34 p.m. in the City Council Conference Room, City of Englewood Civic Center. Roll Call. Present: David Anderson, Danielle Gregory, Andy Berger, James Weeks Absent: Daryl Kinton, Randy Penn, Rick Kahm, ex officio Also Present: David Henderson, Engineering/Capital Projects Administrator Linda Wilks, Recording Secretary Sergeant Mike O'Connor A quorum was present. Liberty Recording System Recording Secretary Wilks explained the function of the new Liberty Recording System, noting that most of Englewood's boards and commissions, as well as City Council, will be converting to this new system in the near future. Ms. Wilks noted that a bookmark function ties the typed copy of the minutes with the recording of the meeting, and the voting and roll call systems are now electronic. Ms. Wilks also advised that the microphones are very sensitive and will pick up the smallest sounds. Brief discussion ensued. • Approval of Minutes • Chair Anderson asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of January 10, 2008. There being none, a motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes as presented. Vote: Approve, David Anderson, Andy Berger, Danielle Gregory. Motion passed. ~ Public Comment There were no visitors present. El Old Business There were no items presented for discussion under Old Business. ~ New Business There were no items presented for discussion under New Business. 10 11t§J Director's Choice • ~ Engineering/Capital Projects Administrator Henderson introduced himself to Committee Members, stating he is sitting in for Director Kahm and Traffic Engineer Vostry, who were not able to attend this evening. With regard to the four-way stop at Lincoln St. and Kenyon Ave. near the former Flood Middle School, Mr. Henderson advised that, on February 27th, City crews removed the signs on Kenyon Ave., and a contractor was hired to remove the corresponding crosswalks; Lincoln traffic continues to adhere to stop signs while Kenyon Ave. does not. Mr. Henderson stated that temporary signs have been placed to warn Lincoln St. motorists that stop signs no longer exist for Kenyon Ave. traffic. • Mr. Henderson distributed copies of letters from residents regarding installation of electronic speed signs on the 4300-4400 blocks of S. Logan St. Mr. Henderson advised that Traffic Engineer Vostry recommends a speed study be conducted on this stretch of Logan St. prior to making a decision for installation of the signs. The speed study will be conducted when a 7 to 10 day period of dry weather is predicted . To Vice-Chair Gregory's inquiry, Mr. Henderson replied that there are typically 24 homes on a City block. Discussion ensued. Committee Member Berger noted an article in a recent copy of the Englewood Herald wherein residents voiced opposition to installation of the electronic speed signs. Mr. Berger said he will try to locate the article. • le Recording Secretary Wilks reported that a resolution to appoint Alternate Member Weeks to fill the vacancy created by the recent resignation of Committee Member Craft will be presented to City Council for approval on Monday, March 17th. Chair Anderson thanked Mr. Weeks for agreeing to fill the vacancy, particularly in light of the fact that he was also just recently appointed as Chair of the Urban Renewal Authority. It was noted that interviews for new committee members will take place in June, at which time ETAC hopes to be assigned a new alternate member. El . Chairperson's Choice • [Q '' Chair Anderson inquired about construction currently taking place at Belleview Park. Mr. Henderson advised that the Parks and Recreation Department budgeted for renovation of the southeast corner of Belleview Park, for which they also received Open Space funds from Arapahoe County. The shelter has been demolished and will be replaced along with the two playgrounds, basketball court and restrooms. Pathways from the playground and shelter to the restrooms will be reconstructed to ADA standard. The project is expected to be completed by May 23rd. The airplane will be repainted and will remain at its present location. • ~ . Chair Anderson inquired about the Big Dry Creek Bike trail extension. Mr. Henderson stated that the South Suburban Park Foundation is funding construction of the section between Lehow and Broadway even though it falls in the City of Englewood. The design for construction is expected to be completed in April, the project will be bid in May, and completion of construction is expected in September. This construction will complete the trail through Englewood, from the South Platte River to Broadway. • Q Mr. Henderson advised that construction bids for the Broadway Streetscape Project, between Tufts and Belleview Ave., are due on April lih. The project will include median replacement and landscaping, as well as reconfiguration of the left turn lanes. Completion is expected in September so that the Streets Division can then overlay this stretch of Broadway before temperatures gettoo cold. • Brief discussion ensued regarding recent difficulty in obtaining sand and salt supplies for snow removal. 2 • • • • • • ~ Committee Members' Choice f~ • '"'=fil Sergeant O'Connor advised that he has recently spent a fair amount of time monitoring speed in the 4300-4700 blocks of South Logan St. During a three week period, he issued only one citation for speeding. Sgt. O'Connor advised he has also been monitoring the Dartmouth and Santa Fe area as well as Belleview Avenue, and noted that speed is, for the most part, within limits. • Brief discussion ensued regarding Committee's new bi-monthly meeting schedule. Everyone agreed the new schedule suits current transportation activity. • Chair Anderson requested that Traffic Engineer Vostry be advised the Committee inquired about notifying residents that ETAC is available to them. El Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:02 p.m. Linda Wilks, Recording Secretary 3