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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES TRAFFIC REVIEW ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES February 9, 2010 4:00 P.M. PRESENT: James Kaprelian, Gene Kubasta, Bob Poeschl, Don Seybold and Timothy Schuster ABSENT: Stan Kline and Dennis Rumlow STAFF: Christopher Strong, Transportation Director Jennifer Weigand, Recording Secretary CALL TO ORDER Chairman Kaprelian called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Schuster moved to accept the January 12, 2010 minutes. Mr. Poeschl seconded the motion. Motion carried (5-0). NEW BUSINESS 1. A REQUEST TO REMOVE LOADING ZONE DESIGNATIONS ON ALGOMA BOULEVARD IN FRONT OF LINCOLN SCHOOL. Mr. Poeschl said the University is currently using the playground area or parking and questioned if they may have use for the building, which would require loading zones. Mr. Kaprelian said he thought the School District was stepping up their efforts to sell the building. Mr. Strong noted that this could be re-visited at any time. Mr. Kaprelian moved to accept the request. Mr. Poeschl seconded the motion. Motion carried (5-0). 2. A REQUEST FOR A SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF OREGON STREET AND WAUKAU AVENUE (CURRENT CONDITION: TWO-WAY STOP CONTROLLED INTERSECTION WITH OREGON STREET AS THE THROUGH STREET). Mr. Mark Weaver, Fleet Safety Manager for Oshkosh Corporation, explained how the planned changes would increase traffic at this intersection. He said he had contacted all but one business owner in the industrial park and all were 100% in favor of this request. 2 TRA MINUTES Page February 9, 2010 th Mr. Kubasta questioned if this signal would be similar to the current signal at 24 Avenue, which is timed around the work shifts. Mr. Strong replied there could be timing flexibility and he would have to check with County officials. Mr. Kubasta questioned if County approval is needed. Mr. Strong replied that was correct. Mr. Poeschl inquired if Oshkosh Corporation was paying for the signal. Mr. Strong noted the th previous recommended signal at 29 Avenue and Oregon Street would have primarily benefited Oshkosh Corporation. However, at the intersection of Waukau Avenue and Oregon Street, several businesses would be involved. Mr. Poeschl questioned what the cost would be for this signal. Mr. Strong replied the th estimated cost for a signal at 29 Avenue was approximately $46,000. At this location, the costs will run higher. Mr. Kubasta asked if the Oshkosh Corporation was willing to pay anything towards a signal. Mr. Weaver replied it was not his business to comment. He pointed out these are city streets and other businesses are involved. He noted Oshkosh Corporation is doing well at this time but other businesses may be struggling. He pointed out the Oshkosh Corporation pays taxes and the money for this signal should come from these taxes. Mr. Kubasta did not think it would be fair to charge only the Oshkosh Corporation when other businesses are in the area. Mr. Kaprelian noted this is a public roadway. Mr. Poeschl said the ideal situation would be the County and the City share the cost because it would benefit both county and city residents. Mr. Seybold felt it was not out of line to ask the Oshkosh Corporation to help with the cost because the increased traffic will be the result of their parking changes. Mr. Schuster said we should lean on the County and the City for funding but not the private entities. Mr. Kaprelian moved to accept the request. Mr. Schuster seconded the motion. Motion carried (5-0). The Board directed Mr. Strong to look into alternative funding options. ITEM #3 was withdrawn by the requestor. Mr. Poeschl would like to see a disabled parking policy created. The requests could be done on a case by case situation. Mr. Kubasta felt this would open up a Pandora’s box. Mr. Strong commented that handicapped parking requests have been granted in commercial areas but very few in residential areas. 3 TRA MINUTES Page February 9, 2010 Mr. Schuster felt if a resident had a driveway, it should be the property owner’s responsibility to provide a parking space for them. Mr. Kaprelian felt this was a good item to discuss at a future date. STAFF STATEMENTS None. AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE NEXT MEETING None. There being no other business to come before the Traffic Review Advisory Board, and upon being duly moved and seconded (Poeschl, Schuster), the meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m.