HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 8/7/2006 - Transportation Commission TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING
`.., Monday,August 7,2006
Aldermen's Conference Room,6:30 p.m.
In Attendance: Commission Members: Chairman Alderman Wimmer, Alderrnan Condon,
Alderman Glab, Alderman Santi, Public Works Director Marcinko, Community Development
Director Napolitano, Bob Wegener of SEC Graup, Planning & Zoning Commissioner Roger
Thacker. Absent: Chamber of Commerce CEO Kay Rial Bates
Also in Attendance: Mayor Low, Alderman Peterson, City Administrator Ma.xeiner, Assistant
Administrator Martin, Assistant Director of Public Works Fink, Finance Director Black.
Public in Attendance: Carol Cooney 1313 Richmond
Bill Richards 809 Lillian
Tim McCann 3507 Broad
Beth Taylor 1501 N. Green Street
Chairman Alderman Wimmer called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
Discussion Resarding Final Draft of the Comarehe�sive Transaortation Studv
Chairman VVimmer introduced Bob Wegener, President and CEO of SEC, the firm which
conducted the comprehensive transportation study, to identify and address cuirent and future
traffic concerns.
`" Mr. Wegener presented the final draft of the Comprehensive Traffic Study, which
included an inventory of cunent transportation components within the City, as well as traffic
counts, conditions at key intersections, and an identification of intersections/roads operating
below acceptable levels of service. Based upon this analysis, SEC has developed a list of
recommend�tions the City may consider to improve transportation.
Mr. Wegener noted that additionally, the Study contains the prioritization of the projects
and possible funding sources. Mr. Wegener reiterated that the Study is a living document that
should be updated every other year or so.
City Administrator Maa�einer informed the Commission that Staff has reviewed the final
draft and is seekin� the Commission's final comments and/or concems prior to presenting the
Study to full Council for adoption.
Responding to an inquiry by Alderman Condon, Mr. Wegener responded affirmatively
that a tr�c signal at Kresswood Drive and Bull Valley Road would be included in the probable
cost of the Kresswood Drive improvements.
Alderman Glab expressed concern regarding the amount of traffic the Royal DrivelOak
Street r�alignment would create through the public park and residential area. The fifty-one curb
cuts on Royal Drive should be addressed. Mr. Wegener assured Alderman Glab his concerns
would be addressed.
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Alderman Glab departed the meeting at 6:58 p.m.
Alderman Condon observed that approximately half of the project appears to be developer-
funded. She opined the Study is a valuable tool similar to the Comprehensive Plan.
Mrs. Cooney expressed concern regarding the Pearl Street e�rtension. City Administrator
Maxeiner observed there are a number of competing projects, which are unlikely to ever occur.
A brief discussion ensued.
Motion by Condon, seconded by Santi, to recommend to Council the approval of the
Comprehensive Transportation Study as presented.
Aye: Santi, Wimmer, Condon, Marcinko, Napolitano,Wegener, Thacker.
Nay: None.
Absent: Glab, Bates.
Motion carried.
Adiournment
Motion by Wimmer, seconded by Condon, to adjourn the meetin� at 7:19 p.m.
Aye: Santi, Wimmer, Condon, Marcinko, Napolitano,Wegener, Thacker.
Nay: None.
Absent: Glab, Bates.
� Motion carried.
Respectfiylly submitted,
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Richard Wimmer, Chairman
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