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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Transportation Advisory Board 2017-02-15RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, February 15, 2017 Minutes of a regular meeting of the Transportation Advisory Board of the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the Room 203 of Town Hall, in said Town of Estes Park on the 15th day of February, 2017. Present: Kimberly Campbell Gordon Slack Belle Morris Stan Black Ann Finley Also Present: Bob Holcomb, Town Board Liaison Greg Muhonen, Public Works Director Kevin Ash, Engineering Manager Megan Van Hoozer, Public Works Admin. Assistant Absent: Brian Wells, Shuttle Director Gregg Rounds Amy Hamrick Ken Zornes Tom Street Chair Campbell called the meeting to order at 12:05 p.m. There were not enough members present at the onset of the meeting to establish a quorum. As a result, the January minutes will be reviewed and approved/changed at the March meeting. PROJECT UPDATES, Kevin Ash, Engineering Manager 2017 Street Improvement Program: An update was provided at the Town Board Study Session reflecting the identified upward trend of the Town's pavement condition index (PCI). The update also showed the breadth of the projects undertaken to improve our street system score. MacGregor Avenue Improvements: The Public Works Department would continue working closely with the Utilities Department and the Sanitation District to coordinate work on this project. The Estes Valley Recreation and Parks Division trail design was still pending at the time of this meeting. The Town wilt complete the concrete trait from Wonderview Avenue to St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church. The Field Inspection Review (FIR) has taken place to identify any concerns not captured in the 30% design. An additional easement will need to be acquired. Director Muhonen provided positive news that CDOT's design for the intersection of Wonderview Avenue & MacGregor Avenue includes a round -about. Design of the intersection improvement will take place in 2019 and the actual build will take place in 2021. A sharrow road has not yet been considered for MacGregor Avenue. Additional research is expected for MacGregor as well as Dry Gulch Road. Digital Message Signs (DMS1: A temporary sign had been placed at the first of three locations. The Public Works Department hopes for public comments from the community prior to permanent installation. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Transportation Advisory Board — February 15, 2017 — Page 2 Per Member Finley, the location of the temporary sign wouldn't provide enough time to make the decision to get into the turn lane. Manager Ash stated there would be a potential move as the Town was still determining access to electricity for placement. Due to the high electric demand, the message signs are unable to operate solely with solar energy. A meeting would be held on February 15th to determine where the primary computer which communicates with the signs will be located. The next location planned for temporary sign placement is Hwy 34 & Summit. It is anticipated that permanent installation will take place in June 2017. Fall River Trail: It was announced that $10 million wilt be available in GOCO grant dollar. The maximum amount allotted to the winning applicants is $2 million. There will be a meeting with the grant writer at the end of February and the Town will plan to submit an application. PROJECT UPDATES, Greg Muhonen, Public Works Director Fish Creek Public Infrastructure Project: Director Muhonen stated that the project is on - schedule and six of the nine box culverts are open for traffic. Future work to take place once weather improves. Transit Facility Parking Structure: Director Muhonen and Project Manager Ginny McFarland attended a tour of the Colorado Springs precast facility where the girders are being created. This portion of the project is on schedule. The earthwork contractor hired for this project has gone bankrupt. The Town has contracted with Diamond Excavating for the needed work. This same excavation company was hired by the Town for work on the Community Center. Elkhorn Resurfacing: Member Slack inquired about CDOT's progress on planning the resurfacing of Elkhorn Avenue. An Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) mandate states if there is major construction on any road, the responsible party must ensure all the ramps, curbs, etc. comply with ADA regulations which could result in significant expenses for the Town. Director Muhonen would like to propose the Town be responsible for the ADA mandates if CDOT will perform all the resurfacing work. TAB INITIATIVES Downtown Master Plan: Community Workshops would begin in later February with the first workshop focusing on the long-term vision. As the following workshops approach, there may be break-out sessions to address more specific pieces/topics. Chair Campbell strongly encourages TAB participation. Earlier in February, the parking meter vendor, IPS, came to meet with Director Muhonen, Chair Campbell and others. They were able to learn, from the wireless manufacturer, the different technologies, cost estimates ($500-$600 per individual parking spot meter including installation), and needed features (based on other users). The vendor preferred single meters to multi -space meters. If using multi -space meters, there are several additional factors the Town will need to consider. Chair Campbell will gather all information documented for board members showing the criteria/needs and will present this to other vendors. The TAB will need to determine the public process. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Transportation Advisory Board — February 15, 2017 — Page 3 Director Muhonen suggested the consultant's deliverable should reflect all paid parking, ordinances, budget for hardware, etc. Heavy involvement would be needed from downtown property owners and public outreach will need done for the consultant to utilize. Downtown Estes Loop: Chair Campbell presented her idea for providing bike lanes on Elkhorn from US 34/US 36 to Bond Park. All space to be acquired would be on the north side of the street (majority town -owned). The idea would generate 8' on each side of the street. Chair Campbell wanted to present this idea and would like to reassess at a later date. OTHER BUSINESS With no other business to discuss, Chair Campbell adjourned the meeting at 1:18 p.m.