City of Lawrence
Transportation Commission
February 4, Minutes
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MEMBERS PRESENT: |
Charlie Bryan, Steve Evans, Donna Hultine, Ron May, Erin Paden, John Ziegelmeyer, Kathryn Schartz, Carol Bowen
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MEMBERS ABSENT:
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Nick Kuzmyak |
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STAFF PRESENT: |
David Cronin, MSO Department Charles Soules, MSO Department Steve Lashley, MSO Department Jon Marburger, MSO Department Jessica Mortinger, Planning Department
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A complete video recording of the meeting is available on the City’s website at https://lawrenceks.org/boards/transportation-commission/
The meeting was called to order by Steve Evans at 6:05 p.m. in the City
Commission Room, City Hall, 6 E. 6th Street.
ITEM NO. 1:
Moved by Commissioner Hultine, seconded by Commissioner Bryan to approve minutes. Motion passed 7-0.
ITEM NO. 2:
Public Discussion: N/A
ITEM NO. 3:
2019 Street Maintenance Program
Action: Steve Lashley presented on 2019 Street Maintenance Program.
Public Comment: N/A
ITEM NO. 4:
Action: Receive nominations and vote for chair and vice chair.
Commissioner Bryan nominated Steve Evans for chair, seconded by Commissioner Paden. Motion passed 7-0. Commissioner Evans abstained.
Commission Schartz nominated Donna Hultine for vice chair, seconded by Commissioner Bryan. Motion passed 8-0.
Public Comment: N/A
ITEM NO. 5:
2018 Pedestrian/Bicycle Projects
Action: Jon Marburger presented the construction costs from bids received for the 2018 Sidewalk Gaps and ADA Ramps & 2017 CDBG ADA Ramps and Haskell Crossing. Recommended approval of $200,000 of 2019 Pedestrian/Bicycle Funds to complete construction of 2018 Sidewalk Gaps and ADA Ramps project.
Commissioner Bowen did not want to spend 2019 dollars on 2017 and 2018 projects. The thought was that doing the entire block might be cheaper that gaps.
Moved by Commissioner May, seconded by Commissioner Bryan to approve $200,000 of 2019 Pedestrian/Bicycle Funds to complete construction of 2018 Sidewalk Gaps and ADA Ramps project. Motion passed 7-1 with Commissioner Bowen opposed.
Public Comment: Gary Webber
ITEM NO. 6:
2019 Transportation Commission Retreat
Action: Receive Retreat Agenda from subcommittee.
ITEM NO. 7:
· Bicycle Boulevard Public Meetings
o February 11, 2019 @ Lawrence High School 5:30p-7:30p
o February 13, 2019 @ Liberty Memorial Central Middle School 5:30p-7:30p
o City receives TH Grant for Lawrence Loop
ITEM NO. 8:
· No Commission Items
ITEM NO. 9:
· Transportation Commission Retreat
o Social February 8, 2019 5:30p-7:30p
o Retreat February 15, 2019 8:15a-4:00p
· 2019 Meeting Calendar
ITEM NO. 10:
Meeting was adjourned at 7:20 pm.