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City of Englewood, Colorado
ENGLEWOOD TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
Minutes of January 14, 2010
~ The regular bi-monthly meeting of the Englewood Transportation Advisory Committee was called to
order by Cha ir Anderson at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Conference Room, City of Englewood Civic Center.
Roll Call.
Present: David Anderson, Danielle Gregory, Andy Berger, Daryl Kinton, Randy Penn (Not voting), James
Weeks, Rick Kahm, ex officio (Not voting).
Absent: Jennifer Jones.
Also Present: Ladd Vostry, Traffic Engineer
Linda Wilks, Recording Secretary
Sergeant Mike O'Connor
A quorum was present.
~ Approval of Minutes
Chair Anderson acknowledged the November 30, 2009 email poll for approval of minutes for the
meeting of November 12, 2009. The minutes were approved , as presented , by Committee Members
Anderson , Berger, Kinton and Weeks.
riJl Public Comment
There were no visitors present.
• ~ Old Business
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There were no items presented for discussion under Old Business.
·~ New Business
• Committee Member Kinton stated he will make a presentation at the March ETAC meeting regarding a
proposed plan for students from the Planning Division of the University of Colorado Denver to conduct a
study in Englewood that would provide suggestions to create safe access for senior and disabled citizens.
• Council Liaison Penn discussed the possibility of the Broadway Post Office being closed because of U.S .
Postal Service budget concerns , and informed ETAC Members of the efforts that are being made by City
Council and other Englewood groups, as well as U.S. Rep. Diane Degette, to express opposition of the
closing. Brief discussion ensued regarding the possibly of locating a satellite station in the downtown area,
heightened parking concerns in the neighborhoods surrounding the Lehigh Post Office that would result
should the Broadway office close; etc.
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• Traffic Engineer Vostry reported that construction and installation of the new traffic signal at U.S. 285
and Sherman St. is now complete, with the exception of a few minor punch list items that the contractor is
completing, i.e., testing fiber, concrete repair, etc. Brief discussion ensued .
• Director Kahm advised that Streets Division crews sanded before and during each of the December
snow storms, followed by sweeping, and are now working to break up and remove the ice that has
developed in the street pans and alley pans, and around schools, churches and hospitals. They will soon be
following up with ice removal on the south sides of avenues.
Council Liaison Penn inquired about graders damaging the concrete during removal of ice. Mr. Kahm
said that the City's equipment, as well as the concrete, can be damaged during this process. Because of
this, the City pays 70% into the Concrete Utility toward the cost of avenue concrete repairs, which takes
some of the financial burden off the adjacent property owners. Mr. Kahm noted that few cities cut ice on
avenues to the extent as does Englewood. Brief discussion ensued.
To Committee Member Weeks' inquiry, Mr. Kahm stated that City crews haul the broken ice to the
Englewood Servicenter on Platte River Drive for storage.
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Chair Anderson had no topics for discussion .
..:E Committee Members' Choice
• Council Liaison Penn inquired about the status of the Humane Society building located north of the
Servicenter. Director Kahm advised that the building is now empty and he has scheduled environmental
testing of the premises so that the future of the property can be determined.
Mr. Penn noted that, following Council elections in November, he will be continuing as Council Liaison
for ETAC. Additionally, he was selected by Council to represent Englewood on the Denver Regional Council
of Governments (DRCOG).
Mr. Penn reiterated that the Rocky Mountain Rail Authority continues to hold monthly meetings.
• Sergeant O'Connor thanked the Streets Division for their street sweeping efforts, improving conditions
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so that officers can conduct their motorcycle traffic operations. Director Kahm stated that Englewood takes •
part in the Air Quality program, which includes sweeping as quickly as possible following sanding for each
snow event. Other Committee Members agreed that the condition of Englewood's streets tops surrounding
municipalities.
Brief discussion ensued regarding an observation by Chair Anderson of traffic stops that are being
conducted on Broadway in downtown Englewood. Sgt. O'Connor stated that officers are trying to cut down
on the number of left turns that continue to be made onto Broadway from westbound Floyd Ave., as well as
other traffic issues.
• Director Kahm thanked ETAC Members for volunteering their time to serve on ETAC. He reiterated that
the lack of business for the Committee is "a good thing", however this forum does provide citizens the
opportunity to voice their transportation concerns when they do arise. Council Liaison Penn said he will
invite new Council Members Olson and Gillit to attend the March ETAC meeting to offer them the opportunity
to see what ETAC is all about (Mr. Penn noted that he is unable to attend the March meeting).
le Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:53 p.m.
Linda Wilks, Recording Secretary
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