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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-01-08 TAC MINUTES• • • City of Englewood, Colorado I ENGLEWOOD TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING Minutes of January 8, 2009 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, Daryl Kinton, James Weeks, Randy Penn (Not voting), Jennifer Jones (Not voting) Absent/Excused: Rick Kahm , ex officio A quorum was present. Also Present: Ladd Vostry, Traffic Engineer Linda Wilks, Recording Secretary Sergeant Mike O'Connor It was determined that a quorum is present. ~ Approval of Minutes Chair Anderson acknowledged the December 10, 2008 telephone poll for approval of minutes for the meeting of November 13, 2008. There were no additions or corrections; Committee Members Anderson, Berger, and Weeks approved the minutes as presented . Public Comment There were no visitors present. Old Business There were no items presented for discussion under Old Business. New Business There were no items presented for discuss ion under New Business. Director's Choice • Traffic Engineer Vostry reported that he pursued some possible changes in signage with CDOT that would provide advanced warning for the dual left turning vehicles from southbound Santa Fe onto eastbound Oxford Ave., the concern being that the right hand traffic lane on Oxford turns into a right turn only lane immediately after turning from Santa Fe. CDOT offered no recommendations, however, City staff installed an "at Navajo" plaque under the existing "right lane must turn right" sign. • Mr. Vostry advised that the camera at Oxford and Navajo has been installed, however, he is working to correct a communication issue between the camera and his office. • Vice-Chair Gregory inquired whether there had been an increase in traffic on eastbound Oxford from the Sheridan Redevelopment site over the holidays. Mr. Vostry stated there was no notable increase. • Council Liaison Penn noted that graffiti was placed, some time ago, on the west facing railroad bridge over Oxford Ave . Mr. Vostry stated this location is in t~e City of Sheridan, however, he will contact CDOT to determine responsibility for removal of the graffiti. !~ Chairperson's Choice Chair Anderson reminded Committee Members that the election of officers will take place at the March ETAC meeting. Mr. Anderson stated he will not run for the Chair position, but perhaps Vice-Chair. He asked that everyone be thinking about running for these positions, which are two-year appointments. Brief discussion ensued. Committee Members' Choice • Council Liaison Penn briefly discussed his efforts to determine the snow shoveling services that are available through the City for elderly and disabled citizens. City ordinance specifies that property owners are responsible for removing snow from sidewalks adjacent to their property. Mr. Penn said assistance is offered through the Malley Recreation Center, however, there seems to be only minimum use of the program. Brief discussion ensued. Mr. Penn said he will continue pursuing this issue. Sgt. O'Connor provided a contact phone number for this Malley Center program, 303-762-2660. • Sgt. O'Connor noted that his staff plans to spend more time this year in the schools educating elementary students; work with the middle school and high school is progressing, as well. • Committee Member Kinton discussed his concern with pedestrian safety along Inca St. north of Hwy . 285, and suggested perhaps installing "state law" yield to pedestrian reminder signs. Additionally, Mr. Kinton asked about installing a pedestrian crossing on Galapago St. near Walmart. Mr. Kinton suggested these are items that could be considered by ETAC. Mr. Kinton revisited a previous discussion regarding installing a pedestrian bridge over Hwy. 285. Brief discussion ensued. Mr. Kinton acknowledged an article in the Englewood Herald reporting that plans to build a cultural arts center along the east side of Acoma St. south of Englewood Pkwy. have been abandoned; the article did not explain why. Committee Member Weeks, who serves as Chair of the Urban Renewal Authority, explained that funding for the project was not available. Brief discussion ensued regarding parking concerns. Brief discussion took place regarding upcoming RTD light rail projects and funding. Mr. Kinton discussed a walk to school program in which Clayton Elementary School participates; Mr. Kinton suggested that ETAC support/expand the program. Traffic Engineer Vostry stated that the program is actually run through Swedish Medical Center with Clayton Elementary; other sponsors are also involved. Mr. Penn stated he will contact the principal of Clayton to get more information. ~ Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:06 p.m. Linda Wilks, Recording Secretary 2 • • •