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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTRA BOARD MINUTES 8_12_2014Please contact the Traffic Review Advisory Board at TRAB@ci.oshkosh.wi.us with any questions or concerns. TRAFFIC REVIEW ADISORY BOARD MINUTES AUGUST 12, 2014 4:00 P.M. PRESENT: Dan Becker, Steve Haas, Steven Herman, and Dan Scieszinski ABSENT: Gary Ross, Timothy Schuster STAFF: Jim Collins, Transportation Director Marlene Binder, Secretary CALL TO ORDER Vice-chairman Dan Becker called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Herman moved to accept the June 10, 2014 minutes. Mr. Scieszinski seconded the motion. Motion carried (4-0). TABLED BUSINESS 1. A REQUEST FOR A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF ELMWOOD/MURDOCK/VINLAND. (CURRENT CONDITION: PARTIAL STOP CONTROL) Mr. Collins said he looked at the accident data and traffic counts for this intersection. He stated the data supports the road diet concept. He spoke with the state of Wisconsin and was told they would like to see the proposed layout in relation to the transition from Wisconsin Street to the Jackson Street roundabout. He discussed the project with the City’s Planning and Engineering Departments and they recommended bringing this before the Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee and holding an open house this Fall for public input. He explained the goal is to implement the road diet in 2015. The focus this year is to complete the Sawyer Street bike lanes and evaluate how the road diet concept works in Oshkosh. Mr. Becker moved to accept this request. Mr. Haas seconded the motion. Motion lost (0-4). Mr. Herman moved to have the City proceed with initial road diet concept plans for the intersections of Elmwood/Murdock/Vinland. Mr. Becker seconded the motion. Motion carried (4-0). 2. A REQUEST FOR NO PARKING ON NEBRASKA STREET, EAST SIDE, FROM WEST 7TH AVENUE TO 38 FEET SOUTH OF WEST 6TH AVENUE. (CURRENT CONDITION: 2 HOUR PARKING 8:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M.) Mr. Collins clarified the no parking would be on Nebraska Street, east side, from West 7th Avenue to 38 feet south of West 7th Avenue. Mr. Tim Schissel, 1223 Western Street, Oshkosh, owns 609, 613, and 617 Nebraska Street. He states he would like to see at least one parking stall on the street as there is very limited parking in the area. TRA MINUTES 2 August 12, 2014 Please contact the Traffic Review Advisory Board at TRAB@ci.oshkosh.wi.us with any questions or concerns. Mr. Herman moved to amend item 2 to read no parking on the east side of Nebraska Street from West 7th Avenue to 38’ south of West 7th Avenue. Mr. Becker seconded the motion. Motion carried (4-0). Mr. Herman moved to accept the amended item. Mr. Becker seconded the motion. Motion carried (4-0). 3. A REQUEST TO HAVE THE CITY PAINT OR ALLOW THEM TO PAINT STALLS FOR PARALLEL PARKING IN FRONT OF GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 913 NEBRASKA STREET. (CURRENT CONDITION: NOT PAINTED) Paul Voss, 6902 County Road R, said parishioners were using more space than necessary to park in front of the church. He stated these spaces in front of the church are prime spots and would be most beneficial for the elderly and disabled. He said if parking spaces were marked more vehicles could park there. Mr. Voss said Mr. Kline could paint the lines if the City couldn’t do it. He went on to say Mr. Kline has experience painting for the university. Mr. Collins expressed concern about setting a precedent permitting private parties to paint. Mr. Becker inquired if the lines on Main Street were bid out and would the City be liable if the parking spaces were shorter or longer than the standard. Mr. Scieszinski asked how many stalls would be in the area. Mr. Voss replied he measured 115’ south of the church entrance and 150’ north of the entrance. Mr. Voss thought 6- 7 vehicles could park to the south and at least 10-11 to the north. Mr. Herman asked Mr. Collins to check to see if there is an ordinance regarding private parties painting in the right of way, how many standard parking spaces will fit in the area, and the costs involved. Mr. Herman moved to table this item. Mr. Becker seconded the motion. Motion carried (4-0). STAFF STATEMENTS Mr. Collins received a request from a citizen on Lombard Street wanting to paint the curb four feet from their driveway. He will bring that item to the board next month to discuss in conjunction with the painting request above. He said another citizen requested a flashing stop sign on Sawyer Street at 5th Avenue. Mr. Collins will check to see if a flashing stop sign is warranted at this intersection. Mr. Scieszinski asked about the pedestrian beacon on High Avenue by Sage Hall being moved. Mr. Collins explained that he discussed this with the University and that to move the beacon a half a block east, the sidewalk at the new location would need to be graded to meet ADA requirements and the crosswalk at the current crossing would need to be removed. The University was looking into the cost as they would need to fund the move. Mr. Collins said he would get an update from the university as to their plans. Mr. Scieszinski wondered about parking for the Riverwalk on Marion Road. Mr. Herman stated there are five parking stalls in Stieger Park, some at Riverside Park by the hotel on Main Street, Rainbow and Abe Rochlin Parks and there will be parking by the old railroad bridge on the south side of the river. Mr. Herman moved to adjourn at 4:30 p.m. Mr. Haas seconded the motion. Motion carried (5-0).