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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTransportation Committee Minutes 11.11.25 (To be approved) Attendees: Al Hartman Sean Lynch Jim Collins, Transportation Director Evelyn Meuret Jeff Armstrong Excused: DJ Nicols, Deb Martin Also Present: Guest Presenters: Nick (Bray Architects) and Neal (Kapur), Lieutenant Kraemer (OPD) The meeting was called to order by Al Hartman who gave a quick overview for the public comment protocol. Since there were no requests for comment, Chairperson Hartman requested roll call and approval of minutes. Roll Call & Approval of Minutes Chairperson Hartman requested roll call, and later Jeff Armstrong made a motion to approve the minutes from the October meeting, seconded by Sean Lynch. Motion carried after roll-call vote. Old Business – N/A New Business 1. Traffic Impact Analysis Presentation – Franklin Elementary and Perry Tipler Middle School Jim Collins said that Nick and Neal were present to give an overview of the analysis they have been working on the past few months. The Oshkosh school referendum included a new gym/cafeteria area and classroom area at Franklin Elementary, as well as new asphalt on the playground an enhanced staff parking lot and designated bus drop off area. The Tipler 4K Center has a plan for expanded parking and different bus drop off area. It is projected that traffic will definitely shift at both locations after implementation. Franklin School will also be increasing capacity so that should also be a consideration. The traffic count study included observations at 15 intersections last June while school was still in session. The study included both morning and afternoon timeslots. There were several delays observed at some of the intersections which will most likely increase, however no recommendation to the current lay out is being considered at this time. Overall, there are less vehicles in the morning than afternoon. The following recommendations are being considered: • Mason Street / West 6th Avenue – Recommendation is for a two-way stop control to 6th Avenue and the proposed new school driveway. Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes November 11, 2025 2 | Page • Reichow Street and West 6th Avenue – Recommendation is to add a two-way yield control on 6th Avenue Al Hartman asked about the existing 4-way stop sign at Eagle and if it is still needed after all of these new changes. The vendor said they wouldn’t recommend changing that layout at this time. There were no additional questions. Jim Collins said the next step is to send public notices and ask for a formal recommendations on these two potential changes at a future meeting. 2. Discussions on Committee Motions/Recommendations Al Hartman added this agenda item because he was contacted by several council members after the last meeting in regards to the UTV/ATV topic. He noticed it was the 2nd time a topic died because we did not have a motion and second. He was wondering if it would be more impactful if the committee sends a more definitive message by making a motion to put the item on the floor then voting and having it become part of public record. Jeff Armstrong said by not making a motion, it should be sending a pretty clear message and even the Mayor pointed that out. As it relates to the UTV access in the city, there were more and more layers to that topic and it wasn’t just a generic issue. Al said in prior boards he has been appointed to, the issue had to be moved and seconded before opening up for discussion and was wondering if that was something this committee may want to consider. The issue didn’t even get discussed until it got moved to come back for discussion. Jim Collins said there seemed to be a difference of opinion from several Council Members of what they wanted the Committee to consider with the UTV/ATV topic. Some confusion was that in his opinion first it needed to be decided “yes or no” to City access and then all of the details needed to be discussed and approved if it was a favorable recommendation. Al said since our committee is there to make the job of Council much easier, a simplified vote may be the cleaner way to document our committee’s stance. The committee agreed. Staff Statements ❖ Jim said the Mayor will be appointing a member to the Alternate vacancy at this week’s council meeting. ❖ Jim said at the last meeting, a citizen requested a permanent stop sign be placed by the 4th & 5th Avenue near Michigan Street. There are temporary construction stop signs currently and she felt it would be beneficial to make that a permanent change. He has also gotten some emals and phone calls in support of this request. This will be studied at a later date after the completion of the new hospital along with road reconstruction because the traffic is not typical at this time. ❖ Jim said the Grand Street recommendation from two meetings ago was not approved at the last Council meeting but it was back for discussion at this week’s Council meeting. He said some in support of the no parking sent video and comment to council. Evelyn asked if the resident that is upset about no parking could park on his lawn instead; Jim replied that would not be allowed. 3 | Page ❖ Jim said the Traeger traffic signal recommendation also did not get approved at the last Council meeting. ❖ The E-Bike topic is also being discussed at the Council meeting this week. Since E-Bikes are clumped with all bikes in the state statutes and not viewed as a separate vehicle type, the city is limited on how to regulate. Jim said City Manager Grill is requesting the State legislator better define e-bikes so separate regulations can be considered in the future. Future Agenda Requests Al Hartman asked if there were any future agenda requests; to which there were none at this time. Adjournment Evelyn Meuret made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Sean Lynch. Motion carried after roll-call vote Meeting adjourned at 4:42 pm.