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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.11.22 TPAB Meeting Minutes (approved) TRAFFIC & PARKING ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES Oct. 11, 2022 Attendees: Jim Stapel, Co-Chair Courtney Hansen Jim Collins, Transportation Director Ross Wandschneider Dan Sciezinski Al Hartman Absent: Bill Christianson, Dan Becker GUESTS: Nate Considine (Bray Architects), Don Lee (Tadi), Sgt. Sonny Gogo (OPD) PUBLIC COMMENT Co-Chairman Stapel called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm and he explained protocol for public comment. Roll call was requested and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Jim Stapel stated the first order of business was to approve the minutes from the September monthly meeting. Dan Sciezinski made a motion to approve minutes as written, seconded by Ross Wandschneider. Motion approved after roll-call vote. OLD BUSINESS: n/a NEW BUSINESS: 1. Request to remove 15 minute parking on Oregon Avenue. Jim Collins stated that Tamara’s the Cake Guru moved their main retail location to 2271 Westowne Ave. so the 15 minute parking located at their other location (1529 Oregon Ave.) is no longer needed and is fine to remove. Jim recommends approval as it may be helpful for other businesses in the area. Dan Sciezinski made a motion to approve request to remove 15 minute parking as presented, seconded by Al Hartman. Motion approved after roll-call vote. 2 | P a g e 2. Presentation of traffic impact analysis for the area surrounding the elementary school (current Webster Stanley site). Jim Collins welcomed Nate Considine from Bray Architects and Don Lee from Tadi to give a brief presentation and present findings after conducting their traffic impact analysis as it relates to this project. They said after collecting data in May of 2022 and performing a detailed analysis, there is no major roadway changes recommended. The study was conducted during the morning and afternoon rush and ECWRPC data was used to forecast future growth. The analysis consisted of existing and proposed daily volume based on projection for future growth during peak AM arrival and PM peak dismissal times. Other considerations were projections based on students walking, biking or getting dropped off by bus vs. car. As far as modification recommendations; they suggest keeping Siewert Trail operational as one-way eastbound street and possibly provide continental-style pedestrian crosswalk markings, pedestrian crossing signage, a rectangular rapid flashing beacon (RRFB) and crossing guards. The Oshkosh Area School District is working on an unusually hazardous transportation plan throughout the city and will include this site. The bus drop-off / pick-up area would be on Melvin Avenue and the parent drop-off / pick-up area would be on Hazel Street; as well as the designated area for short term drops during the school day. Co-Chairman Stapel invited members of the public to approach podium with questions or comments; to which there were none. 3. Approval of new crosswalk south of Siewert Trail. After the presentation, the only item that needed board recommendation and approval was the adding a new crosswalk and removing the old one as presented. Al Hartman made a motion to approve the crosswalk sas presented, seconded by Dan Sciezinski. Motion approved after roll-call vote. STAFF STATEMENTS: Jim Stapel asked Jim Collins to present any staff statements; however Jim stated he really didn’t have anything new other than the Jackson Street Bridge has been delayed again due to a parts shortage. Dan Sciezinski asked if it will be switched to the closed position after the boating season ends mid-October; Jim said he wasn’t sure as that would be up to the D.O.T. One possible future agenda requests is to check on the lights on Merritt. While traveling east on Merritt at night, the stop signs start flashing which is challenging. Jim Collins 3 | P a g e said that vehicle detection is preferred but isn’t always possible in the older intersections. ADA compliant push buttons for the cross walks are required in order to go to activation vs flash, however sometimes that isn’t an option due to right of way limitations. Jim said he will look into it with the Electric Manager. ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Dan Sciezinski to Adjourn, seconded by Courtney Hansen. Motion Carried after roll-call vote. Meeting adjourned at 4:30 pm.