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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998 Mins Traffic Board FINAL CITY OF LANSING [ PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE TRAFFIC BOARD OF THE CITY OF LANSING �' �Y''` "' CITY CLET ; MEETING OF DECEMBER 9, 1998 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mr. Endres at 5:40 p.m. ROLL CALL Board Members Present: Brehob, Endres, Foltz, Miner, Skillings and Stebbins Members Absent: Manns VISITORS Marty Schlissberg, Angelo Oricchio MOTIONS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE Skillings moved, Miner seconded, CARRIED, to grant Ms. Manns an excused absence. Yeas: 6 Nays: 0 ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF RULES Mr. Berridge recommended that all items under Reports from the Secretary be considered as Action Items. Brehob moved, Foltz seconded, CARRIED, to consider all items under the Reports from the Secretary as Action Items. Yeas: 6 Nays: 0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Stebbins moved, Foltz seconded, CARRIED, to approve the minutes from the Traffic Board meeting held November 18, 1998. Yeas: 6 Nays: 0 PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS 1. Marty Schlissberg - Pere Marquette Drive #98-24 Traffic Board Meeting Minutes from Meeting Held Page - 2 - December 9, 1998 Mr. Schlissberg would like to see things stay the way they currently are. Their loading docks are constantly blocked by patrons of the Blue Coyote, because of this situation, they have lost Lansing Community College as a tenant of the second floor. They lost the lease from LCC, $1,100 per month, causing a hardship. They do not deny that the loading docks in question are not used very often, they hope to change that. They have acquired into a new business line of cappuccino products and believe with this new business they will be using the loading docks more. Mr. Schlissberg also states that the parking situation as it is now, costs Interstate Foods money. He has had to have employees stay overtime to have vehicles ticketed in the No Parking Zone so that they can get into their loading docks. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 1. Spiral Bar Parking Impact Study Received and placed on file. REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY None. ACTION ITEMS 1. Parking Regulation Change Report#98-24• Pere Marquette Drive Mr. Berridge gave an overview of the report. Mr. Berridge stated that Mr. Schlissberg brings up a valid point that the closer we move the authorized public parking to their critical areas, the more vulnerable they will be to parking violations both during the day and at night. It may create some daytime violations that rarely exist. At the present time, there are not five or six vehicles typically parked in the no parking zone during the day. There may be one or two vehicles blocking the south loading dock door which is inactive. Typically, the violators are not parked in the critical loading dock areas located further north. Mr. Berridge explained that in the report there are two recommendations, a five-space option and a nine-space option. Mr. Berridge also explained with an advance notice for when the loading docks need to be used, the Transportation Division can bag the meters so that the inactive loading dock can be used. If, at some future time, one or both of the loading doors were required to be open on a regular basis, like some of the other Interstate loading docks, the meters would be eliminated based on the established hierarchy of how the public right-of-way should be used. Ms. Skillings questioned what the design of the proposed parking spaces, angle, parallel or straight in. Mr. Berridge stated that it would be 900 straight in parking. Ms. Skillings also questioned the position of the possible parking meters in relation to the delivery doors. Mr. Berridge stated that the drawing is to scale. Ms. Skillings also inquired if the Traffic Board Meeting Minutes from Meeting Held Page - 3 - December 9, 1998 city could provide Interstate Foods with the parking bags so that they may bag them when needed. Mr. Berridge stated that is a possibility that can be considered, we have done it with Lansing Community College, but they have a police agency. Mr. Berridge would like it started with a phone call to have the meters bagged, which is our current policy and procedure. If that does not work, we can look into the possibility of giving Interstate Foods a bag for the meters when they need to use the delivery dock. Ms. Foltz had a concern that Interstate Foods will lose out of possible tenants because of the inability to use the loading docks. Mr. Miner asked that if the operation of the business changed, could we re-evaluate the parking situation. Mr. Berridge stated that we could put a letter into the file that states that the parking spaces could be changed if needed so that Interstate Foods could show potential tenants that a delivery area can be guaranteed in the future. Mr. Endres expressed a concern with 90' parking. Mr. Berridge stated that based on the current traffic conditions, the 900 parking would be acceptable even though it might not be recommended in other situations. Mr. Endres inquired as to the critical nature of the proposed nine-spaces. Mr. Berridge indicated that nine spaces would be helpful, but would not completely solve parking demand issues in the area. The recommendation to add the spaces is based on serving a parking need by using the public right-of-way that is under utilized at the present time. Ms. Skillings indicated that she would like to see us try the proposed nine space plan, with a scheduled re-evaluation plan with Interstate Foods able to bag the meters as needed. Mr. Miner stated that the city will not see the effects of this "experiment" and that Interstate Foods will suffer the loses. Stebbins moved, Foltz seconded, CARRIED, to deny the Transportation Division recommendation for meter installation on Pere Marquette. Yeas: 5 Nays: 1 Ms. Skillings TABLED ITEMS 1. Traffic Investigation Report#97-20: Gier Park No action taken. 2. Traffic Investigation Report#98-25: Sparrow Avenue. Motion by Ms. Skillings to table for one month. Traffic Board Meeting Minutes from Meeting Held Page - 4 - December 9, 1998 INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Board & Administrator, December, 1998 OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS 1. At the next Traffic Board meeting, January 13, 1999, there will be Ethics Training. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS None. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 6:54 p.m. Respectfully submitted, �WWAAe��l David A. Berridge Secretary c:\wp\data\traffic\minutes\1298.min S CITE' OF LANSING ,. Public Service Department Transportation Division Interoffice Communication CHYG January 6, 1999 Marilynn Slade City Clerk City Hall Lansing, Michigan Re: Traffic Board Minutes Attached are the draft Traffic Board minutes from the meeting held on December 9, 1998. Respectfully submitted, LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD Tammy Good, Recording Secretary Enclosure c:\wp\data\traffic\draftm in.Itr M E E T I N G T I M E & D A T E C H A N G E THE TRAFFIC BOARD MEETING SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 9 , 1998 6 : 00 P . M . HAS BEEN CHANGED TO DECEMBER 9 , 1998 5 : 30 P . M . AND WILL MEET AT : TRANSPORTATION CONFERENCE ROOM 201 N . GRAND AVENUE S x �G CITY OF LANSING +V r. Public Service Department Transportation Division Interoffice Communication L 1ti U."; Cf i Y CLERK December 1, 1998 Marilynn Slade City Clerk City Hall Lansing, Michigan Re: Traffic Board Minutes Attached are the draft Traffic Board minutes from the meeting held on November 18, 1998. Respectfully submitted, LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD Tammy Goo , Recording Secretary Enclosure cAwp\data\traffic\draftm in.Itr CITY OF LANSING PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT �, TRANSPORTATION DIVISION -'-) �--� �J P�'1 2: 09 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE TRAFFIC BOARD OF THE CITY OF LANSING �-��''�''��' �i l Y CL�Rti MEETING OF NOVEMBER 18, 1998 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mr. Endres at 6:09 p.m. ROLL CALL Board Members Present: Brehob, Endres, Foltz, Manns, Miner and Stebbins Members Absent: Skillings VISITORS None. MOTIONS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE Foltz moved, Miner seconded, CARRIED, to grant Ms. Skillings an excused absence. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF RULES None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Stebbins moved, Manns seconded, CARRIED, to approve the minutes from the Traffic Board meeting held September 30, 1998. Yeas: 6 Nays: 0 PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS None. Traffic Board Meeting Minutes from Meeting Held Page - 2 - November 18, 1998 COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS None. REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY 1. Parking Regulation Change Report#98-12• South Washington Meter Removal Miner moved, Manns seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation for meter removal on South Washington Avenue. Yeas: 6 Nays: 0 ACTION ITEMS 1. Central Lansing Comprehensive Plan - Move items #1 & #3 to information items. Manns moved, Brehob seconded, CARRIED, to accept the letter to Eleanor Love with the recommended changes. Yeas: 6 Nays: O TABLED ITEMS 1. Traffic Investigation Report#97-20: Gier Park No action taken. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Board & Administrator, November, 1998 OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS 1. Mr. Berridge announced that Mr. Daniel Danke has accepted a position in the City Engineer's office effective November 30, 1998. 2. Mr. Berridge announced that the City of Lansing received an ITS grant for the needed traffic signal infrastructure improvements. Traffic Board Meeting Minutes from Meeting Held Page - 3 - November 18, 1998 3. Ms. Foltz recommended that the Transportation Department re-evaluate the light at Fairview and Grand River, the signal seems to be too long. 4. Mr. Brehob asked that more time limit signs be placed around the Capital Area District Library. Mr. Berridge said that they would review the area. 5. Mr. Endres asked that the stop sign at the Grand River Boat Club be replaced, it is completely white. Mr. Berridge said that he would report it to the Parks & Recreation Department. 6. At the next Traffic Board meeting, December 9, 1998, there will be Ethics Training. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS None. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 6:54 p.m. Respectfully submitted, avid A. /err-Adge Secretary c:\wp\data\traffic\minutes\1198.min CEI`fED ; ,OC 12 0 10: 32 LAINSIN'G CITY CLERK M E E T I N G T I M E & D A T E C H A N G E THE TRAFFIC BOARD MEETING SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 12 , 1998 6 : 00 P . M . HAS BEEN CHANGED TO AUGUST 17 , 1998 12 : 00 NOON AND WILL MEET. AT : TRANSPORTATION CONFERENCE ROOM 201 N . GRAND AVENUE AS1 ,C Public Service Department TRANSPORTATION DIVISION r 219 North Grand Avenue Lansing,Michigan 48933-1317 f FAX(517)483-4395 cHIGP November 19, 1998 Marilynn Slade City Clerk City Hall Lansing, Michigan Re: Traffic Board Minutes Dear Ms. Slade: Attached are the approved Traffic Board minutes from the meeting held on September 30, 1998. Please place these minutes on file. Respectfully submitted, LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD Tammy Good, Recording Secretary r— Enclosure ' `~ cc: James Smiertka, w/enclosure -� M c:\wp\data\traffic\mintrans.ltr ut "Equal Opportunity Employer" CITY OF LANSING PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE TRAFFIC BOARD OF THE CITY OF LANSING MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairperson Ms. Skillings at 12:11 p.m. ROLL CALL Board Members Present: Foltz, Haynes, Skillings, Stebbins, Brehob, and Manns Members Absent: Endres and Miner VISITORS Carol Phillips, Jon Phillips, Steve Paradiso, Craig Allen and Dave Sonnenberg MOTIONS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE Haynes moved, Foltz seconded, CARRIED, to grant Mr. Endres an excused absence. Yeas: 6 Nays: 0 ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF RULES Mr. Berridge recommended that all items under Reports from the Secretary be considered as Action Items. Haynes moved, Foltz seconded, CARRIED, to consider all items under the Reports from the Secretary as Action Items. Yeas: 6 Nays: 0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Haynes moved, Stebbins seconded, CARRIED, to approve the minutes from the Traffic Board meeting held July 13, 1998. Yeas: 6 Nays: 0 --ate Traffic Board Meeting Minutes from Meeting Held Page - 2 - September 30, 1998 PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS 1. Steve Paradiso - Maplehill Avenue # 98 16 Mr. Paradiso stated that he lives on Maplehill Avenue and would like to see a traffic control be placed on Maplehill Avenue at Devonshire, as well as a change in the traffic control at Maplehill Avenue and Alpha. Per the report, there is twice the amount of traffic on Maplehill Avenue and Devonshire. These roads are being used as a cut through to avoid the traffic light at Cavanaugh and Pennsylvania. Drivers use excessive speed through the neighborhood. 2. Carol Phillips --Tecumseh River and Waverly Road Ms. Phillips stated that she feels that a traffic signal is warranted on Tecumseh River and Waverly Road. She feels that without this, it is a disaster waiting to happen. She would also like to see the speed limit lowered, but understands that is not possible. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 1. Recommendation Letter to Council: Lyvette A Manns Received and placed on file. 2. Recommendation Letter to Council: Mark Brehob Received and placed on file. 3. Traffic Investigation Report#98-16: Maplehill Avenue Mr. Berridge explained that the Transportation Division evaluated the intersections of Maplehill Avenue and Devonshire Avenue and Maplehill Avenue and Alpha Street for traffic control. There is a tee intersection at Maplehill Avenue and Devonshire Avenue and a four legged intersection at Alpha Street and Maplehill Avenue. There are presently stops for northbound and southbound traffic on Alpha Street at Maplehill Avenue. An analysis was done on the amount of local traffic versus non-local traffic, it was estimated that approximately 300 extra trips a day driving through this neighborhood that did not live or have any destination in the neighborhood. Mr. Berridge would like to see lower speeds on Devonshire Avenue. There was discussion about making the streets one-way, speed humps and diverters. The signal at Cavanaugh and Pennsylvania has recently been modernized and it is fully actuated. Therefore, it is more responsive to the changes in traffic flow and there should be less delay on Cavanaugh, which would be a less incentive to find an alternative route. Mr. Berridge feels that this area would be a prime candidate for traffic calming. Mr. Haynes proposed to expedite a traffic calming study for the area north of Cavanaugh and east of Pennsylvania. Traffic Board Meeting Minutes from Meeting Held Page - 3 - September 30, 1998 Haynes moved, Foltz seconded, CARRIED, to expedite the traffic calming study for the area north of Cavanaugh and east of Pennsylvania. Yeas: 6 Nays: 0 4. Traffic Investigation Report#98-19A• Tecumseh River Drive and Waverly Road Mr. Dave Sonnenberg, from the Ingham County Road Commission, concurred with the Transportation Division recommendation to install a traffic signal at Tecumseh River Drive and Waverly and confirmed that construction will take place in the 1999 construction season. Mr. Sonnenberg commented that they would be putting in a semi- actuated signal and they would need 100 ft. of the City's road on Tecumseh River Drive paved for installation of traffic loops. Haynes moved, Foltz seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation to install a traffic signal at Tecumseh River Drive and Waverly Road. 5. Traffic Investigation Report#98-20• Chestnut Street at Kilborn Avenue Mr. Berridge recommended that there be no changes in the traffic control at Chestnut Street at Kilborn Avenue. Haynes moved, Foltz seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation that the installation of multi-way stop signs at the intersection of Chestnut Street at Kilborn Street be denied because the intersection does not meet the MMUTCD multi-way stop warrants. REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY 1. Traffic Control Request#98-17: Alliance Drive and Technology Pkwv Haynes moved, Foltz seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation to install stop sign on Alliance Drive at the intersection of Technology Parkway. Yeas: 6 Nays: 0 2. Traffic Control Request#98-18: Lesher Place and Linden Grove Haynes moved, Stebbins seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation to install a yield sign on Linden Grove at the intersection of Lesher Place due to the low safe approach speed of seventeen (17) miles per hour for westbound vehicles on Linden Grove at the intersection of Lesher Place, and to remove the No Parking 7 AM to 4 PM School Days on the east side of Lesher Place from Linden Grove to the dead end north of Linden Traffic Board Meeting Minutes from Meeting Held Page - 4 - September 30, 1998 Grove and replace it with unrestricted parking. Yeas: 6 Nays: 0 3. Parking Regulation Request#98-19B• Verlinden School Area Mr. Haynes asked who would be enforcing the area, the distribution of the permits, what would the violation fine be. Mr. Berridge stated that the City would be enforcing the area, the Verlinden School staff would be responsible for the distribution of the permits and the fines in that area are $40. Ms. Skillings asked about signage and public notice about the fine. Mr. Berridge stated that the signs would be posted properly with the fine amount also posted. Haynes moved, Manns seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation to designate the eastside of Durant Street from 45 feet north of Drexel Street to 90 feet south of N. Genesee Drive as parking by permit only. Yeas: 6 Nays: 0 4. Traffic Control Request#98-21: Garfield Street and Lincoln Avenue Haynes moved, Stebbins seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation to install yield signs on Garfield Street at its intersection with Lincoln Avenue. Yeas: 6 Nays: 0 5. Parking Regulation Change Request#98-23: Tranter Street Ms. Manns asked if there was going to be visitor parking available. Mr. Craig Allen, the Maintenance Director of Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA), stated that there is plenty of visitor parking available from the building south along Tranter. When vehicles park on the west side of Tranter, across from the CATA bus driveway, egress is a problem. Mr. Brehob asked if any other companies or residents would be affected by this. Mr. Berridge stated that this no parking zone is 137 feet long on a street that is 2600 feet long, the loss is only 6 spaces out of 230. Haynes moved, Manns seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation that the parking regulations on Tranter Street be changed from unrestricted parking on the west side of Tranter Street to prohibited parking on the west side of Tranter Street from 682 feet south of Cavanaugh Road to 819 feet south of Cavanaugh Road, in order to establish a turning clearance zone for buses. The Transportation Division also recommends that the curb in this no parking zone be painted yellow in accordance with the City's standards. Traffic Board Meeting Minutes from Meeting Held Page - 5 - September 30, 1998 Yeas: 6 Nays: 0 ACTION ITEMS None TABLED ITEMS 1. Traffic investigation Report#97-20: Gier Park No action taken. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Board &Administrator, August, 1998 2. Board & Administrator, September, 1998 OLD BUSINESS 1. Lansing Downtown Plan, City of Lansing, Michigan Report. To be discussed at the October 14, 1998 meeting at 6:00 p.m.. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Berridge announced that Mr. Roger Haynes has resigned from the Traffic Board effective October 1, 1998. The November meeting has been changed from November 18, 1998 to November 4, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS None. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 1:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, avid A. Berridge Secretary c:\wp\data\traffic\minutes\0998.min y�,N J I V "cCITY OF LANSING Public Service Department Transportation Division c Interoffice Communication 2 C H I G 0Q' L ,i'k1Si �G Ci 1 Y CLERK. October 30, 1998 Marilynn Slade City Clerk City Hall Lansing, Michigan Re: Traffic Board Minutes Dear Ms. Slade: Attached are the approved Traffic Board minutes from the meeting held on September 30, 1998. Please place these minutes on file. Respectfully submitted, LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD Tammy Good, Recording Secretary Enclosure cc: James Smiertka, w/enclosure cAwp\data\traffic\m i ntran s.ltr CITY OF LANSING ' '6-D PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DIVISION t OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE ,Ir!o r- j`�' CLEf�� TRAFFIC BOARD OF THE CITY OF LANSING., 5. MEETING OF OCTOBER 14, 1998 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mr. Endres. ROLL CALL Board Members Present: Brehob, Endres, Manns, Miner, Skillings and Stebbins Members Absent: Foltz VISITORS Eleanor Love MOTIONS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE None. ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF RULES None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Skillings moved, Brehob seconded, CARRIED, to approve the minutes from the Traffic Board meeting held September 30, 1998. Yeas: 6 Nays: 0 PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS None. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 1. Resignation Letter from Roger Haynes Received and placed on file. REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY None. ACTION ITEMS 1. Lansing Downtown Plan, City of Lansing, Michigan Report. Eleanor Love made a presentation on the traffic elements of the Planning Department's Downtown Plan for Lansing. The plan's objective is to enliven the Lansing Principal Shopping District by combining complementary land uses to create a vibrant and dynamic area. To accomplish this objective, the Plan recommends changes in land use and transportation facilities. The land use concept groups the area into three districts: Old Town, Entertainment, and Capitol. Each of these is proposed to be a focal point which will encourage residents to come downtown for shopping, eating, entertainment. These activities will in turn make downtown a desirable place to live. Major traffic elements of the plan, by phases, are as follows: Convert Shiawassee, Ionia and Washtenaw Streets to two-way operation. (Phase 1) Reverse the direction of one-way flow on Ottawa and Allegan Streets and convert Pine Street and Grand Avenue to two-way operation. (Phase II) Convert Cedar and Larch Streets to two way-operation. Cedar would function as a local collector-distributor and Larch as a high volume arterial serving through traffic. (Phase III) The other major traffic element is the introduction of a trolley system to link the Old Town District with the Capitol and Entertainment Districts. Several board members expressed concern over the lack of quantitative analysis in this report and stated that they could not make any firm recommendations without the conclusions such an analysis would provide. Mr. Miner stated that the plan should investigate the creation of regional zoning policies and other such legislation as would be necessary to encourage development in the downtown before the suburbs. Mr. Brehob stated his concern over the lack of discussion of bicycle facilities in the Plan. Dave Berridge stated his agreement with the traffic recommendations in Phase I of the Plan and his reservations with the recommendations in both Phases II and III. Mr. Berridge also asked Mrs. Love what role the Traffic Board could play and the schedule for the Plan. Mrs. Love replied that the Planning Board was scheduled to act on the Plan at the November meeting but that this could be postponed until December if the Traffic Board felt this would give them the necessary time to respond to the plan. This extra time was requested. A meeting of the Committee of the Whole was scheduled for November 41h to discuss the Downtown Plan, including the parking element of the plan and make recommendations to the Traffic Board for its November 18, 1998 meeting. TABLED ITEMS 1. Traffic investigation Report #97-20: Gier Park No action taken. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS None. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS None. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS None. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, David A. Berridge Secretary cAwp\data\traffic\minutes\1098.min un , CITY GP LANSING Public Service Department Transportation Division Interoffice Communication October 6, 1998 Marilynn Slade City Clerk City Hall Lansing, Michigan Re: Traffic Board Minutes Attached are the draft Traffic Board minutes from the meeting held on September 30, 1998. Respectfully submitted, LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD tk Tammy Good, Recording Secretary Enclosure c:\wp\data\traffic\draftmin.Itr � t�.3 47 CITY OF LANSING PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE TRAFFIC BOARD OF THE CITY OF LANSING MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairperson Ms. Skillings at 12:11 p.m. ROLL CALL Board Members Present: Foltz, Haynes, Skillings, Stebbins, Brehob, and Manns Members Absent: Endres and Miner VISITORS Carol Phillips, Jon Phillips, Steve Paradiso, Craig Allen and Dave Sonnenberg MOTIONS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE Haynes moved, Foltz seconded, CARRIED, to grant Mr. Endres an excused absence. Yeas: 6 Nays: 0 ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF RULES Mr. Berridge recommended that all items under Reports from the Secretary be considered as Action Items. Haynes moved, Foltz seconded, CARRIED, to consider all items under the Reports from the Secretary as Action Items. Yeas: 6 Nays: 0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Haynes moved, Stebbins seconded, CARRIED, to approve the minutes from the Traffic Board meeting held July 13, 1998. r " Yeas: 6 Nays: 0 fr"l �il c2 r_- Traffic Board Meeting Minutes from Meeting Held Page - 2 - September 30, 1998 PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS 1. Steve Paradiso - Maplehill Avenue # 98 16 Mr. Paradiso stated that he lives on Maplehill Avenue and would like to see a traffic control be placed on Maplehill Avenue at Devonshire, as well as a change in the traffic control at Maplehill Avenue and Alpha. Per the report, there is twice the amount of traffic on Maplehill Avenue and Devonshire. These roads are being used as a cut through to avoid the traffic light at Cavanaugh and Pennsylvania. Drivers use excessive speed through the neighborhood. 2. Carol Phillips -Tecumseh River and Waverly Road Ms. Phillips stated that she feels that a traffic signal is warranted on Tecumseh River and Waverly Road. She feels that without this, it is a disaster waiting to happen. She would also like to see the speed limit lowered, but understands that is not possible. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 1. Recommendation Letter to Council: Lyvette A Manns Received and placed on file. 2. Recommendation Letter to Council: Mark Brehob Received and placed on file. 3. Traffic Investigation Report#98-16• Maplehill Avenue Mr. Berridge explained that the Transportation Division evaluated the intersections of Maplehill Avenue and Devonshire Avenue and Maplehill Avenue and Alpha Street for traffic control. There is a tee intersection at Maplehill Avenue and Devonshire Avenue and a four legged intersection at Alpha Street and Maplehill Avenue. There are presently stops for northbound and southbound traffic on Alpha Street at Maplehill Avenue. An analysis was done on the amount of local traffic versus non-local traffic, it was estimated that approximately 300 extra trips a day driving through this neighborhood that did not live or have any destination in the neighborhood. Mr. Berridge would like to see lower speeds on Devonshire Avenue. There was discussion about making the streets one-way, speed humps and diverters. The signal at Cavanaugh and Pennsylvania has recently been modernized and it is fully actuated. Therefore, it is more responsive to the changes in traffic flow and there should be less delay on Cavanaugh, which would be a less incentive to find an alternative route. Mr. Berridge feels that this area would be a prime candidate for traffic calming. Mr. Haynes proposed to expedite a traffic calming study for the area north of Cavanaugh and east of Pennsylvania. Traffic Board Meeting Minutes from Meeting Held Page - 3 - September 30, 1998 Haynes moved, Foltz seconded, CARRIED, to expedite the traffic calming study for the area north of Cavanaugh and east of Pennsylvania. Yeas: 6 Nays: 0 4. Traffic Investigation Report#98-19A• Tecumseh River Drive and Waverly Road Mr. Dave Sonnenberg, from the Ingham County Road Commission, concurred with the Transportation Division recommendation to install a traffic signal at Tecumseh River Drive and Waverly and confirmed that construction will take place in the 1999 construction season. Mr. Sonnenberg commented that they would be putting in a semi- actuated signal and they would need 100 ft. of the City's road on Tecumseh River Drive paved for installation of traffic loops. Haynes moved, Foltz seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation to install a traffic signal at Tecumseh River Drive and Waverly Road. 5. Traffic Investigation Report#98-20: Chestnut Street at Kilborn Avenue Mr. Berridge recommended that there be no changes in the traffic control at Chestnut Street at Kilborn Avenue. Haynes moved, Foltz seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation that the installation of multi-way stop signs at the intersection of Chestnut Street at Kilborn Street be denied because the intersection does not meet the MMUTCD multi-way stop warrants. REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY 1. Traffic Control Request#98-17• Alliance Drive and Technology Pkft Haynes moved, Foltz seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation to install stop sign on Alliance Drive at the intersection of Technology Parkway. Yeas: 6 Nays: 0 2. Traffic Control Request#98-18: Lesher Place and Linden Grove Haynes moved, Stebbins seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation to install a yield sign on Linden Grove at the intersection of Lesher Place due to the low safe approach speed of seventeen (17) miles per hour for westbound vehicles on Linden Grove at the intersection of Lesher Place, and to remove the No Parking 7 AM to 4 PM School Days on the east side of Lesher Place from Linden Grove to the dead end north of Linden Traffic Board Meeting Minutes from Meeting Held Page - 4 - September 30, 1998 Grove and replace it with unrestricted parking. Yeas: 6 Nays: 0 3. Parking Regulation Request#98-1913• Verlinden School Area Mr. Haynes asked who would be enforcing the area, the distribution of the permits, what would the violation fine be. Mr. Berridge stated that the City would be enforcing the area, the Verlinden School staff would be responsible for the distribution of the permits and the fines in that area are $40. Ms. Skillings asked about signage and public notice about the fine. Mr. Berridge stated that the signs would be posted properly with the fine amount also posted. Haynes moved, Manns seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation to designate the eastside of Durant Street from 45 feet north of Drexel Street to 90 feet south of N. Genesee Drive as parking by permit only. Yeas: 6 Nays: 0 4. Traffic Control Request#98-21: Garfield Street and Lincoln Avenue Haynes moved, Stebbins seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation to install yield signs on Garfield Street at its intersection with Lincoln Avenue. Yeas: 6 Nays: 0 5. Parking Regulation Change Request#98 23• Tranter Street Ms. Manns asked if there was going to be visitor parking available. Mr. Craig Allen, the Maintenance Director of Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA), stated that there is plenty of visitor parking available from the building south along Tranter. When vehicles park on the west side of Tranter, across from the CATA bus driveway, egress is a problem. Mr. Brehob asked if any other companies or residents would be affected by this. Mr. Berridge stated that this no parking zone is 137 feet long on a street that is 2600 feet long, the loss is only 6 spaces out of 230. Haynes moved, Manns seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation that the parking regulations on Tranter Street be changed from unrestricted parking on the west side of Tranter Street to prohibited parking on the west side of Tranter Street from 682 feet south of Cavanaugh Road to 819 feet south of Cavanaugh Road, in order to establish a turning clearance zone for buses. The Transportation Division also recommends that the curb in this no parking zone be painted yellow in accordance with the City's standards. Traffic Board Meeting Minutes from Meeting Held Page - 5 - September 30, 1998 Yeas: 6 Nays: 0 ACTION ITEMS None TABLED ITEMS 1. Traffic investigation Report#97-20: Gier Park No action taken. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Board & Administrator, August, 1998 2. Board & Administrator, September, 1998 OLD BUSINESS 1. Lansing Downtown Plan, City of Lansing, Michigan Report. To be discussed at the October 14, 1998 meeting at 6:00 p.m.. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Berridge announced that Mr. Roger Haynes has resigned from the Traffic Board effective October 1, 1998. The November meeting has been changed from November 18, 1998 to November 4, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS None. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 1:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, l avid A. Berridge l_ Secretary c:\wp\data\traffic\minutes\0998.min RECEI�V/ED 93 SEP 23 AM (0: 4 LAZING CITY CLERK M E E T I N G T I M E & D A T E C H A N G E THE TRAFFIC BOARD MEETING SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 9 , 1998 6 : 00 P . M . HAS BEEN CHANGED TO SEPTEMBER 30 , 1998 12 : 00 NOON AND WILL MEET AT : TRANSPORTATION CONFERENCE ROOM 201 N . GRAND AVENUE r r�; VE "3 �Fp _ 9 All 11: 51 WJSI�IG CITY CLE K **M E E T I N G C A N C E L L A T I O N N O T I C E* * THE TRAFFIC BOARD MEETING SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 , 1998 AT 6 : 00 P . M . HAS BEEN CANCELED V CITY OF LANSING ... Public Service Department Transportation Division Interoffice Communication CHIG October 6, 1998 Marilynn Slade City Clerk City Hall Lansing, Michigan Re: Traffic Board Minutes Dear Ms. Slade: Attached are the approved Traffic Board minutes from the meeting held on July 13, 1998. Please place these minutes on file. Respectfully submitted, LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD Tammy Good, r Recording Secretary �75 c, Enclosure cc: James Smiertka, w/enclosure cAwpldata\traffi6mintrans.Itr CITY OF LANSING PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE TRAFFIC BOARD OF THE CITY OF LANSING MEETING OF JULY 13, 1998 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mr. Endres at 12:15 p.m. ROLL CALL Board Members Present: Foltz, Endres, Haynes Miner, and Skillings Members Absent: Stebbins VISITORS Bud Burgess MOTIONS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE Haynes moved, Miner seconded, CARRIED, to grant Mr. Stebbins an excused absence. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF RULES Mr. Berridge recommended that all items under Reports from the Secretary be considered as Action Items. Haynes moved, Skillings seconded, CARRIED, to consider all items under the Reports from the Secretary as Action Items. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES r- Skillings moved, Miner seconded, ; CARRIED, to approve the minutes from the Traffic Board meeting held G= : June 10, 1998. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 `+ PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS x Mr. Berridge introduced Mr. Bud Burgess who is a potential Traffic Board candidate from the Second Ward. Traffic Board Meeting Minutes from Meeting Held Page - 2 - July 13, 1998 COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 1. Metered Parking Survey: South Washington Avenue and South Street Mr. Berridge explained that surveys were sent to business owners located on South Washington Avenue, south of the 1-496 freeway. The purpose of the survey is to establish a consensus among the business and property owners along South Washington Avenue to address parking issues in this area. The survey is being provided to Board members for informational purposes. 2. Traffic Investigation Report#98-15. Old Town Study Area Mr. Endres noted that there were two errors in the report. Mr. Berridge indicated the report will be corrected. Mr. Berridge explained that the Transportation Division conducted the traffic and parking study in order to assess the impact of the new development, the Spiral Bar, which will be located at the corner of Center Street and Clinton Street. Residents in this area have expressed concern that the new development will have a detrimental parking impact in the neighborhood. Mr. Berridge explained the first five recommendations contained in the report which will be implemented on a temporary basis for 180 days. A final recommendation will be brought before the Traffic Board and City Council after the trial _ period has been completed. The report has been provided to Board members for informational purposes. 3. Parking Survey: 500 Block of East Grand River Avenue Mr. Berridge noted that survey letters were sent to property and business owners located in the 500 block of East Grand River Avenue to assess parking issues in this area. The object is to achieve a consensus regarding these issues and implement parking regulations which will address the items identified. These regulations will be implemented for a trial period and later analyzed for a demonstrated benefit. The report has been provided to the Board for informational purposes. REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY 1. Parking Regulation Request#98-14• Remy Drive Mr. Berridge reported that temporary traffic controls have been effective in reducing the incidence of conflicts between northbound and southbound vehicles in this area. The businesses and property owners have noted a safety benefit. Ms. Skillings explained that the current parking regulation signage in this area is confusing and the curbs need to be painted to enhance clarity. Skillings moved, Miner seconded, Traffic Board Meeting Minutes from Meeting Held Page - 3 - July 13, 1998 CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation to make permanent the Temporary Traffic Control Order prohibiting parking on the west side of Remy Drive form 105' north of Mint Road south to North Grand River Avenue, with the exception of the parallel street parking lot adjacent to the AIS property. On the east side of Remy Drive, parking is to be prohibited from North Grand River Avenue to 207' north of North Grand River Avenue, and from 410',north to 557' north of North Grand River Avenue, and from 120' south of Mint Road to Mint Road. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 2. Traffic Control Reauest#98-09• Spokane Avenue and Wildwood Avenue Mr. Endres asked if the bush at the intersection was in the right-of-way. Ms. Skillings agreed that the bush seems to be creating a site obstruction. Ms. Skillings wondered if the bush could be removed. Mr. Berridge noted that the bush could be trimmed or modified noting it has been our policy to install the necessary traffic control devices to enhance safety rather than remove well-maintained vegetation which may be serving as screening against street traffic for the resident. If the bush is not being maintained by the property owner, then they may be asked to remove the bush or to trim any offending vegetation. Miner moved, Skillings seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation to install stop signs on Wildwood Avenue at the intersection of Spokane Avenue due to the low safe approach speed. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 3. Traffic Control Request#98-13• Rosemont Avenue Miner moved, Haynes seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation to relocate the bus loading zone to the north, away from the Crestview intersection; relocate the student pick-up and drop-off area to the south, away from the Crestview intersection; and create a no stopping, standing and parking zone on both sides of Rosemont in the vicinity of the Crestview intersection. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 ACTION ITEMS None TABLED ITEMS Traffic Board Meeting Minutes from Meeting Held Page - 4 - July 13, 1998 1. Traffic investigation Report#97-20: Gier Park No action taken. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Board &Administrator, July, 1998 OLD BUSINESS 1. Lansing Downtown Plan, City of Lansing, Michigan Report. To be discussed at a later meeting. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Berridge announced that Ms. Rach, has been promoted and will be leaving the Division to work in the Public Service Department Administrative Offices. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS None. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 1:00 p.m. 4Zes submi ed, David A. Berrid e U Secretary c:\wp\data\traffic\minutes\0798.min S Public Service Department TRANSPORTATION DIVISION 219 North Grand Avenue _ Lansing,Michigan 48933-1317 - 1� , c, , (517)483-4240 `ji'i � : 51 FAX(517)483-4395 LANSIP4G CITY CLERK K July 14, 1998 Marilynn Slade City Clerk City Hall Lansing, Michigan Re: Traffic Board Minutes Dear Ms. Slade: Attached are the draft Traffic Board minutes from the meeting held on July 13, 1998. Respectfully submitted, LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD G 6� Faith Rach, Recording Secretary Enclosure c:1wp\datMtraffic\draftmin.1tr "Equal Opportunity Employer" CITY OF LANSING PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT ` {' `' P E F) TRANSPORTATION DIVISION ^' JU Pi y 12 5 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE TRAFFIC BOARD OF THE CITY OF LANSING l I Y CLERK MEETING OF JULY 13, 1998 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mr. Endres at 12:15 p.m. ROLL CALL Board Members Present: Foltz, Endres, Haynes Miner, and Skillings Members Absent: Stebbins VISITORS Bud Burgess MOTIONS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE Haynes moved, Miner seconded, CARRIED, to grant Mr. Stebbins an excused absence. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF RULES Mr. Berridge recommended that all items under Reports from the Secretary be considered as Action Items. Haynes moved, Skillings seconded, CARRIED, to consider all items under the Reports from the Secretary as Action Items. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Skillings moved, Miner seconded, CARRIED, to approve the minutes from the Traffic Board meeting held June 10, 1998. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Berridge introduced Mr. Bud Burgess who is a potential Traffic Board candidate from the Second Ward. Traffic Board Meeting Minutes from Meeting Held Page - 2 - July 13, 1998 COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 1. Metered Parking Survey: South Washington Avenue and South Street Mr. Berridge explained that surveys were sent to business owners located on South Washington Avenue, south of the 1-496 freeway. The purpose of the survey is to establish a consensus among the business and property owners along South Washington Avenue to address parking issues in this area. The survey is being provided to Board members for informational purposes. 2. Traffic Investigation Report#98-15. Old Town Study Area Mr. Endres noted that there were two errors in the report. Mr. Berridge indicated the report will be corrected. Mr. Berridge explained that the Transportation Division conducted the traffic and parking study in order to assess the impact of the new development, the Spiral Bar, which will be located at the corner of Center Street and Clinton Street. Residents in this area have expressed concern that the new development will have a detrimental parking impact in the neighborhood. Mr. Berridge explained the first five recommendations contained in the report which will be implemented on a temporary basis for 180 days. A final recommendation will be brought before the Traffic Board and City Council after the trial period has been completed. The report has been provided to Board members for informational purposes. 3. Parking Survey: 500 Block of East Grand River Avenue Mr. Berridge noted that survey letters were sent to property and business owners located in the 500 block of East Grand River Avenue to assess parking issues in this area. The object is to achieve a consensus regarding these issues and implement parking regulations which will address the items identified. These regulations will be implemented for a trial period and later analyzed for a demonstrated benefit. The report has been provided to the Board for informational purposes. REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY 1. Parking Regulation Request#98-14: Remy Drive Mr. Berridge reported that temporary traffic controls have been effective in reducing the incidence of conflicts between northbound and southbound vehicles in this area. The businesses and property owners have noted a safety benefit. Ms. Skillings explained that the current parking regulation signage in this area is confusing and the curbs need to be painted to enhance clarity. Skillings moved, Miner seconded, Traffic Board Meeting Minutes from Meeting Held Page - 3 - July 13, 1998 CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation to make permanent the Temporary Traffic Control Order prohibiting parking on the west side of Remy Drive form 105' north of Mint Road south to North Grand River Avenue, with the exception of the parallel street parking lot adjacent to the AIS property. On the east side of Remy Drive, parking is to be prohibited from North Grand River Avenue to 207' north of North Grand River Avenue, and from 410' north to 557' north of North Grand River Avenue, and from 120' south of Mint Road to Mint Road. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 2. Traffic Control Request#98-09: Spokane Avenue and Wildwood Avenue Mr. Endres asked if the bush at the intersection was in the right-of-way. Ms. Skillings agreed that the bush seems to be creating a site obstruction. Ms. Skillings wondered if the bush could be removed. Mr. Berridge noted that the bush could be trimmed or modified noting it has been our policy to install the necessary traffic control devices to enhance safety rather than remove well-maintained vegetation which may be serving as screening against street traffic for the resident. If the bush is not being maintained by the property owner, then they may be asked to remove the bush or to trim any offending vegetation. Miner moved, Skillings seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation to install stop signs on Wildwood Avenue at the intersection of Spokane Avenue due to the low safe approach speed. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 3. Traffic Control Request#98-13: Rosemont Avenue Miner moved, Haynes seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation to relocate the bus loading zone to the north, away from the Crestview intersection; relocate the student pick-up and drop-off area to the south, away from the Crestview intersection; and create a no stopping, standing and parking zone on both sides of Rosemont in the vicinity of the Crestview intersection. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 ACTION ITEMS None TABLED ITEMS Traffic Board Meeting Minutes from Meeting Held Page - 4 - July 13, 1998 1. Traffic investigation Report#97-20: Gier Park No action taken. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Board &Administrator, July, 1998 OLD BUSINESS 1. Lansing Downtown Plan, City of Lansing, Michigan Report. To be discussed at a later meeting. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Berridge announced that Ms. Rach, has been promoted and will be leaving the Division to work in the Public Service Department Administrative Offices. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS None. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 1:00 p.m. spectfully submi ed, David A. Berrid e Secretary c:\wp\data\traffic\m in utes\0798.min S Public Service Department TRANSPORTATION DIVISION c 219 North Grand Avenue Lansing,Michigan 48933-1317 Ph 12; 5 (517)483-4240 P'� FAX(517)483-4395 LANSING CITY CLERK f� x � � July 13, 1998 Marilynn Slade City Clerk City Hall Lansing, Michigan Re: Traffic Board Minutes Dear Ms. Slade: Attached are the approved Traffic Board minutes from the meeting held on June 10, 1998. Please place these minutes on file. Respectfully submitted, LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD Faith Rach, Recording Secretary Enclosure cc: James Smiertka, w/enclosure cAwp\data\traffic\mintrans.ltr "Equal Opportunity Employer" CITY OF LANSING PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DIVISION r`'' ���.'� F1 12: S 1 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE , ►,!! ING CITY CLERK TRAFFIC BOARD OF THE CITY OF LANS7 MEETING OF JUNE 10, 1998 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mr. Endres at 6:15 p.m. ROLL CALL Board Members Present: Foltz, Endres, Miner, Skillings and Stebbins Members Absent: Haynes VISITORS John Elashkar MOTIONS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE Skillings moved, Foltz seconded, CARRIED, to grant Mr. Haynes an excused absence. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF RULES Mr. Berridge recommended that all items under Reports from the Secretary be considered as Action Items. Skillings moved, Foltz seconded, CARRIED, to consider all items under the Reports from the Secretary as Action Items. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Skillings moved, Stebbins seconded, CARRIED, to approve the minutes from the Traffic Board meeting held April 30, 1998. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 Traffic Board Meeting Minutes from Meeting Held Page - 2 - June 10, 1998 PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS 1. Traffic Control Request#98-11: Haco Drive and Pennsylvania Avenue Mr. Berridge introduced Mr. John Elashkar from the Board of Water and Light who is here regarding item #98-11, Haco Drive and Pennsylvania Avenue. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 1. Lansing Downtown Plan City of Lansing Michigan Mr. Berridge distributed copies of a draft of the Lansing Downtown Plan, dated May 21, 1998, for the City of Lansing, Michigan. The report is for members information and review. Ms. Skillings explained that members may want to pay particular attention to the section that covers existing circulation patterns and proposed circulation patterns. Mr. Berridge indicated that the report will be added to the July 1998 Traffic Board agenda as a discussion item. REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY 1. Traffic Control Request#98-08: Glasgow Drive Mr. Berridge reported that the Transportation Division is recommending a yield sign on York Road at Glasgow Drive because of the low safe approach speed. Both Ms. Skillings and Mr. Stebbins mentioned that this area is very quiet. Stebbins moved, Miner seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation to deny the request for the installation of multi-way stop signs at the intersections of Glasgow Drive at York Road and Glasgow Drive at Oban Road because neither intersection meets the MMUTCD warrants for the installation of multi-way stops; and to install a yield sign on York Road at Glasgow Drive. The traffic information contained in the report will be placed on file and included in the Transportation Division's Neighborhood Traffic Study Program. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 2. Traffic Control Request#98-10: Crestview Avenue and Rosemont Avenue Skillings moved, Stebbins seconded, CARRIED, ,to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation to make permanent the Temporary Traffic Control Order requiring all west bound traffic Traffic Board Meeting Minutes from Meeting Held Page - 3 - June 10, 1998 on Crestview Avenue to stop prior to entering the intersection at Rosemont Avenue to enhance pedestrian and traffic safety. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 3. Traffic Control Request#98-11: Haco Drive and Pennsylvania Avenue Mr. Berridge reported that due to the relocation of the Board of Water and Light (BWL) main offices to Haco Drive, a traffic signal study was conducted at the corner of Haco Drive and Pennsylvania Avenue which measured current traffic volume and projected future traffic volume. The intersection will require peak hour signalization. Mr. Endres mentioned that there may be a problem with people backing vehicles out onto Haco Drive. Mr. Berridge stated that the area will be monitored. CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation to install a semi-actuated traffic signal at the intersection of Haco Drive and Pennsylvania Avenue; to reconstruct the Haco Drive approach, relocate the BWL's driveway to line up with Haco Drive; and to construct a channelizing device for the driveway to the Occupational Health Services (OHS) requiring vehicles exiting the driveway to complete a right turn onto northbound Pennsylvania Avenue. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 ACTION ITEMS 1. Election of Officers for FY 1998-99 Skillings moved, Miner seconded, to have Mr. Endres serve as Chairperson for FY 1998-99. Stebbins moved, Miner seconded, to have Ms. Skillings serve as Vice- Chairperson for FY 1998-99. Foltz moved, Stebbins seconded, CARRIED, that nominations be closed and unanimous ballot be cast. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 2. July meeting has been changed to Monday, July 13`h, 1998, at 12:00 p.m. TABLED ITEMS Traffic Board Meeting Minutes from Meeting Held Page - 4 - June 10, 1998 1. Traffic investigation Report#97-20: Gier Park No action taken. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Board & Administrator, June , 1998 OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m. R spectfully subm'tted, J/ David A. Berridge Secretary c:\wp\data\traffic\minutes\0698.min V Public Service Department TRANSPORTATION DIVISION -, C j D � M 219 North Grand Avenue Lansing,Michigan 48933-1317 `- � �Ii-=�. " ( AN�"j 6 t�: 14 f P� FAX(517)483-4395 b_.,.�t�l1i(v C 5 r - d, CITY CLERK CH •1G June 30, 1998 Marilynn Slade City Clerk City Hall Lansing, Michigan Re: Traffic Board Minutes Dear Ms. Slade: Attached are the draft Traffic Board minutes from the meeting held on June 10, 1998. Respectfully submitted, LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD A0--A Faith Rach, Recording Secretary Enclosure cAwp\data\traffic\draftmin.ltr "Equal Opportunity Employer" CITY OF LANSING PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DIVISION €4 ; j LI OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE L�,t"jS� u CITY CLER ; TRAFFIC BOARD OF THE CITY OF LANSING MEETING OF JUNE 10, 1998 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mr. Endres at 6:15 p.m. ROLL CALL Board Members Present: Foltz, Endres, Miner, Skillings and Stebbins Members Absent: Haynes VISITORS John Elashkar MOTIONS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE Skillings moved, Foltz seconded, CARRIED, to grant Mr. Haynes an excused absence. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF RULES Mr. Berridge recommended that all items under Reports from the Secretary be considered as Action Items. Skillings moved, Foltz seconded, CARRIED, to consider all items under the Reports from the Secretary as Action Items. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Skillings moved, Stebbins seconded, CARRIED, to approve the minutes from the Traffic Board meeting held April 30, 1998. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 Traffic Board Meeting Minutes from Meeting Held Page - 2 - June 10, 1998 PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS 1. Traffic Control Request #98-11: Haco Drive and Pennsylvania Avenue Mr. Berridge introduced Mr. John Elashkar from the Board of Water and Light who is here regarding item #98-11, Haco Drive and Pennsylvania Avenue. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 1. Lansing Downtown Plan. City of Lansing Michigan Mr. Berridge distributed copies of a draft of the Lansing Downtown Plan, dated May 21, 1998, for the City of Lansing, Michigan. The report is for members information and review. Ms. Skillings explained that members may want to pay particular attention to the section that covers existing circulation patterns and proposed circulation patterns. Mr. Berridge indicated that the report will be added to the July 1998 Traffic Board agenda as a discussion item. REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY 1. Traffic Control Request#98-08: Glasgow Drive Mr. Berridge reported that the Transportation Division is recommending a yield sign on York Road at Glasgow Drive because of the low safe approach speed. Both Ms. Skillings and Mr. Stebbins mentioned that this area is very quiet. Stebbins moved, Miner seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation to deny the request for the installation of multi-way stop signs at the intersections of Glasgow Drive at York Road and Glasgow Drive at Oban Road because neither intersection meets the MMUTCD warrants for the installation of multi-way stops; and to install a yield sign on York Road at Glasgow Drive. The traffic information contained in the report will be placed on file and included in the Transportation Division's Neighborhood Traffic Study Program. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 2. Traffic Control Request #98-10: Crestview Avenue and Rosemont Avenue Skillings moved, Stebbins seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation to make permanent the Temporary Traffic Control Order requiring all west bound traffic Traffic Board Meeting Minutes from Meeting Held Page - 3 - June 10, 1998 on Crestview Avenue to stop prior to entering the intersection at Rosemont Avenue to enhance pedestrian and traffic safety. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 3. Traffic Control Request#98-11: Haco Drive and Pennsylvania Avenue Mr. Berridge reported that due to the relocation of the Board of Water and Light (BWL) main offices to Haco Drive, a traffic signal study was conducted at the corner of Haco Drive and Pennsylvania Avenue which measured current traffic volume and projected future traffic volume. The intersection will require peak hour signalization. Mr. Endres mentioned that there may be a problem with people backing vehicles out onto Haco Drive. Mr. Berridge stated that the area will be monitored. CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation to install a semi-actuated traffic signal at the intersection of Haco Drive and Pennsylvania Avenue; to reconstruct the Haco Drive approach, relocate the BWL's driveway to line up with Haco Drive; and to construct a channelizing device for the driveway to the Occupational Health Services (OHS) requiring vehicles exiting the driveway to complete a right turn onto northbound Pennsylvania Avenue. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 ACTION ITEMS 1. Election of Officers for FY 1998-99 Skillings moved, Miner seconded, to have Mr. Endres serve as Chairperson for FY 1998-99. Stebbins moved, Miner seconded, to have Ms. Skillings serve as Vice- Chairperson for FY 1998-99. Foltz moved, Stebbins seconded, CARRIED, that nominations be closed and unanimous ballot be cast. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 2. July meeting has been changed to Monday, July 13`h, 1998, at 12:00 p.m. TABLED ITEMS Traffic Board Meeting Minutes from Meeting Held Page - 4 - June 10, 1998 1. Traffic investigation Report#97-20: Gier Park No action taken. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Board & Administrator, June , 1998 OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m. Respectfully subm'tted, David A. Berridge Secretary c:\wp\data\traffic\minutes\0698.min R CEIVED c 18 PLAY 12 pM 1: 12 LAtISIKG CITY CLERK * *M E E T I N G C A N C E L L A T I O N N O T I C E** THE TRAFFIC BOARD MEETING SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 , 1998 AT 6 : 00 P . M. HAS BEEN CANCELED Public Service Department TRANSPORTATION DIVISION-, ; ,/M=.1.) 219 North Grand Avenue a ry, a Lansing,Michigan 48933=131171i...j ; I J Fi'i lL' O 7 FAX(517)483-4395 f a N' ».!r c H I G P L}:yiSJ�lY�7 CITY CLERK June 12, 1998 Marilynn Slade City Clerk City Hall Lansing, Michigan Re: Traffic Board Minutes Dear Ms. Slade: Attached are the approved Traffic Board minutes from the meeting held on April 30, 1998. Please place these minutes on file. Respectfully submitted, LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD _,Aak 6.tA� Faith Rach, Recording Secretary Enclosure cc: James Smiertka, w/enclosure c:\wp\data\traffic\mintrans.1tr "Equal Opportunity Employer" CITY OF LANSING PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE TRAFFIC BOARD OF THE CITY OF LANSING MEETING OF APRIL 30, 1998 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mr. Haynes at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Board Members Present: Foltz, Haynes, Miner, Skillings and Stebbins Members Absent: Endres VISITORS Stuart Hull and Jennifer Hull Mr. Haynes announced that Mr. Berridge will not be able to attend the meeting due to another obligation. Mr. Danke will fill-in as secretary for this meeting. MOTIONS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE Stebbins moved, Miner seconded, CARRIED, to grant Mr. Endres an excused absence. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF RULES Mr. Danke recommended that all items under Reports from the Secretary be considered as Action Items. Miner moved, Skillings seconded, CARRIED, to consider all items under the Reports from the Secretary as Action Items. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Skillings, Miner seconded, CARRIED, to approve the minutes from the Traffic Board meeting held March 11, 1998. Traffic Board Meeting Minutes from Meeting Held Page - 2 - April 30, 1998 Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS 1. Parking Regulation Change Request#98-05: Julia Street and Livernois Street Mr. Hull stated that he and his family are residents of the Julia Street and Livernois Street area and support the Transportation Division's recommendation contained in the report. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 1. Traffic Investigation Report#98-06: Marscot Meadows Mr. Danke discussed aspects of the citizen request to install all-way stop signs at the intersection of Lerner Way and Waycross Drive and the findings from the report. The Transportation Division recommends denying the request to install multi-way stop signs at the intersections of Lerner Way at Waycross Drive, Marscot Drive at Waycross Drive and Norburn Way at Waycross Drive because none of the intersections meet the MMUTCD speed, accident or volume criteria. In order to assist motorists who are unfamiliar with the neighborhood, the Transportation Division is recommending the installation of playground signs on Lerner Way north and south of Waycross Drive. The report will be placed on file and re-evaluated as part of the Neighborhood Traffic Study Program scheduled for 1999. Mr. Haynes asked if the Neighborhood Studies are on schedule. Mr. Danke explained that the Studies are on hold currently. Activity on Area 26 will begin soon. Ms. Skillings stated that when she visited the Marscot Park area she noticed that there are no sidewalks and observed a child on a tricycle driving in the street while going to the park. Ms. Skillings asked that the intersection be given special consideration as part of the Neighborhood Study. Even though there isn't any evidence of accidents, some improvements could be made. Mr. Haynes suggested sending a letter of response to the petitioners indicating that the request was denied but that there may be other alternatives residents could explore to help remedy the situation. Mr. Haynes suggested having a standard letter sent to people when a request is denied. Traffic Board Meeting Minutes from Meeting Held Page - 3 - April 30, 1998 REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY 1. Parking Regulation Change Request#98-05: Julia Street and Livernois Street Stebbins moved, Foltz seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation that: 1. Parking regulations on Julia Street between Southgate Avenue and Livernois Street be changed from unrestricted parking to prohibited parking on the north side of Julia Street due to the majority of households on Julia Street favor prohibiting parking on the north side. 2. Parking Regulations on Livernois Street from Julia Street to Robert Street be changed from unrestricted parking to prohibited parking on the east side of Livernois Street due to the majority of households on Livernois Street favor prohibiting parking on the east side of Livernois Street and the Principal of Kendon Elementary School did not object to the proposed parking prohibition. 3. Unrestricted parking regulations on Robert Street from Southgate Avenue to Livernois Street remain in place because less than 50% of the households on this section of Robert Street favored prohibiting parking. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 2. Parking Regulation Change Request#98-07: Townsend Street Miner moved, Stebbins seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation that the 61-foot no parking zone in front of the YWCA on the east side of the 200 block of Townsend Street be eliminated and replaced with metered two hour parking, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. This will create three new parking spaces. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 ACTION ITEMS None. TABLED ITEMS 1. Traffic investigation Report#97-20: Gier Park Traffic Board Meeting Minutes from Meeting Held Page -4 - April 30, 1998 g No action taken. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Board & Administrator, April, 1998 2. Board & Administrator, May, 1998 3. Traffic Tips, March, 1998 4. Mayor's Parking & Downtown Development Advisory Committee Minutes from the meeting held February 6, 1998 5. Mayor's Parking & Downtown Development Advisory Committee Minutes from the meeting held March 12, 1998 OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS 1. Traffic Board Meeting for May, 1998. The Board agreed to cancel the May Traffic Board meeting since the regular meeting date is only two weeks away. The June meeting will take place on June 10, 1998. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ,q David A. Berridge Secretary J c:\wp\data\traffic\minutes\0498.min y�,N S Public Service Department TRANSPORTATION DIVISION 219 North Grand Avenue Lansing,Michigan 48933-1317 (517)483-4240 P� FAX(517)483-4395 fCyIG June 4, 1998 Marilynn Slade City Clerk City Hall == Lansing, Michigan r-� �► Re: Traffic Board Minutes 70 tv Dear Ms. Slade: Attached are the draft Traffic Board minutes from the meeting held on April 30, 1998. Respectfully submitted, LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD Faith Rach, Recording Secretary Enclosure cAwp\data\traffic\draftmin.ltr "Equal Opportunity Employer" CITY OF LANSING PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE TRAFFIC BOARD OF THE CITY OF LANSING MEETING OF APRIL 30, 1998 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mr. Haynes at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Board Members Present: Foltz, Haynes, Miner, Skillings and Stebbins Members Absent: Endres VISITORS Stuart Hull and Jennifer Hull Mr. Haynes announced that Mr. Berridge will not be able to attend the meeting due to another obligation. Mr. Danke will fill-in as secretary for this meeting. MOTIONS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE Stebbins moved, Miner seconded, CARRIED, to grant Mr. Endres an excused absence. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF RULES Mr. Danke recommended that all items under Reports from the Secretary be considered as Action Items. Miner moved, Skillings seconded, CARRIED, to consider all items under the Reports from the Secretary as Action Items. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Skillings, Miner seconded, CARRIED, to approve the minutes from the Traffic Board meeting held March 11, 1998. Traffic Board Meeting Minutes from Meeting Held Page - 2 - April 30, 1998 Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS 1. Parking Regulation Change Request#98-05: Julia Street and Livernois Street Mr. Hull stated that he and his family are residents of the Julia Street and Livernois Street area and support the Transportation Division's recommendation contained in the report. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 1. Traffic Investigation Report#98-06: Marscot Meadows Mr. Danke discussed aspects of the citizen request to install all-way stop signs at the intersection of Lerner Way and Waycross Drive and the findings from the report. The Transportation Division recommends denying the request to install multi-way stop signs at the intersections of Lerner Way at Waycross Drive, Marscot Drive at Waycross Drive and Norburn Way at Waycross Drive because none of the intersections meet the MMUTCD speed, accident or volume criteria. In order to assist motorists who are unfamiliar with the neighborhood, the Transportation Division is recommending the installation of playground signs on Lerner Way north and south of Waycross Drive. The report will be placed on file and re-evaluated as part of the Neighborhood Traffic Study Program scheduled for 1999. Mr. Haynes asked if the Neighborhood Studies are on schedule. Mr. Danke explained that the Studies are on hold currently. Activity on Area 26 will begin soon. Ms. Skillings stated that when she visited the Marscot Park area she noticed that there are no sidewalks and observed a child on a tricycle driving in the street while going to the park. Ms. Skillings asked that the intersection be given special consideration as part of the Neighborhood Study. Even though there isn't any evidence of accidents, some improvements could be made. Mr. Haynes suggested sending a letter of response to the petitioners indicating that the request was denied but that there may be other alternatives residents could explore to help remedy the situation. Mr. Haynes suggested having a standard letter sent to people when a request is denied. Traffic Board Meeting Minutes from Meeting Held Page - 3 - April 30, 1998 REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY 1. Parking Regulation Change Request#98-05: Julia Street and Livernois Street Stebbins moved, Foltz seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation that: 1. Parking regulations on Julia Street between Southgate Avenue and Livernois Street be changed from unrestricted parking to prohibited parking on the north side of Julia Street due to the majority of households on Julia Street favor prohibiting parking on the north side. 2. Parking Regulations on Livernois Street from Julia Street to Robert Street be changed from unrestricted parking to prohibited parking on the east side of Livernois Street due to the majority of households on Livernois Street favor prohibiting parking on the east side of Livernois Street and the Principal of Kendon Elementary School did not object to the proposed parking prohibition. 3. Unrestricted parking regulations on Robert Street from Southgate Avenue to Livernois Street remain in place because less than 50% of the households on this section of Robert Street favored prohibiting parking. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 2. Parking Regulation Change Request#98-07: Townsend Street Miner moved, Stebbins seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation that the 61-foot no parking zone in front of the YWCA on the east side of the 200 block of Townsend Street be eliminated and replaced with metered two hour parking, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. This will create three new parking spaces. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 ACTION ITEMS None. TABLED ITEMS 1. Traffic investigation Report#97-20: Gier Park Traffic Board Meeting Minutes from Meeting Held Page - 4 - April 30, 1998 No action taken. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Board & Administrator, April, 1998 2. Board & Administrator, May, 1998 3. Traffic Tips, March, 1998 4. Mayor's Parking & Downtown Development Advisory Committee Minutes from the meeting held February 6, 1998 5. Mayor's Parking & Downtown Development Advisory Committee Minutes from the meeting held March 12, 1998 OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS 1. Traffic Board Meeting for May, 1998. The Board agreed to cancel the May Traffic Board meeting since the regular meeting date is only two weeks away. The June meeting will take place on June 10, 1998. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, David A. Berridge Secretary c:\wp\data\traffic\minutes\0498.min V 1;ECEI�V1EU '8 PIPR -7 PSI 12. 49 LANS►NG CITY CLERK M E E T I N G T I M E & D A T E C H A N G E THE TRAFFIC BOARD MEETING SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 8 , 1998 6 : 00 P . M . HAS BEEN CHANGED TO APRIL 30 , 1998 6 : 00 P . M . AND WILL MEET AT : TRANSPORTATION CONFERENCE ROOM 201 N . GRAND AVENUE Public Service Department TRANSPORTATION DIVISION 219 North Grand Avenue I '!- Lansing,Michigan 48933-1317 t ��r 17: f}� t FAX(517)483-4395 r r� CRY CLERK May 29, 1998 Marilynn Slade City Clerk City Hall Lansing, Michigan Re: Traffic Board Minutes Dear Ms. Slade: Attached are the approved Traffic Board minutes from the meeting held on March, 11, 1998. Please place these minutes on file. Respectfully submitted, LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD __-aa)�Ja &4.1 Faith Rach, Recording Secretary Enclosure cc: James Smiertka, w/enclosure c:\wpWata\traffic1rnintrans.1tr "Equal Opportunity Employer" CITY OF LANSING PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE TRAFFIC BOARD OF THE CITY OF LANSING MEETING OF MARCH 11, 1998 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mr. Endres at 6:15 p.m. ROLL CALL Board Members Present: Endres, Foltz, Miner, Skillings and Stebbins Members Absent: Haynes VISITORS Nicollette Rose MOTIONS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE Skillings moved, Miner seconded, CARRIED, to grant Mr. Haynes an excused absence. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF RULES None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Stebbins moved, Skillings seconded, CARRIED, to approve the minutes from the Traffic Board meeting held February 11, 1998. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS None. Traffic Board Meeting Minutes from Meeting Held March 11, 1998 Page - 2 - COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 1. Traffic Investigation Report #98-04: Raynell Street and Stillwell Avenue Mr. Berridge explained the Transportation Division recommends that the request for stop or yield signs at Raynell Street and Stillwell Avenue be denied because stop and yield signs are not warranted at two-legged intersections. Ms. Skillings asked if this issue would be a future action item. Mr. Berridge indicated that there is no plan to move this item to an action item. This item was processed under an administrative review and referred to the Traffic Board for informational purposes. Mr. Berridge explained the distinction between a communication item and an action item. Skillings moved, Miner seconded, CARRIED, to receive and place the Traffic Investigation Report on file. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY None. ACTION ITEMS 1. Parking System Fund: FY99 Budget Summary Mr. Berridge provided information regarding the Parking System Fund FY99 Budget Summary and parking rate recommendations. The first draft budget was over-extended on the expense side. There was a need to bring the budget back in balance. Mr. Berridge explained two components of rate increase recommendations for the revised Parking System budget. Component 1 Monthly Parking Increase: Mr. Berridge provided a summary table of three different monthly parking fee increase options. Mr. Berridge discussed the three options and recommended support for option number three. Mr. Berridge answered Board member's questions regarding the three options. Permit areas that have a higher demand will have a higher percentage rate increase than the permit areas that are under utilized in an effort to spread the demand for permit parking more evenly. Traffic Board Meeting Minutes from Meeting Held March 11, 1998 Page - 3 - Component 2 Attended Parking Rate Recommendation: Mr. Berridge explained the proposed rate increase in attended parking rates. The rate increase would take place over a four year period. Miner moved, Stebbins seconded, CARRIED, to support the proposed Parking System Fund FY99 Budget, which includes option three of the Monthly Permit Fee Rate Proposals, and the four year Attended Parking Rate Recommendation. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 TABLED ITEMS 1. Traffic investigation Report#97-20: Gier Park No action taken. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Board & Administrator, February, 1998 2. Board & Administrator, March, 1998 OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS Ms. Skillings asked that any future Traffic Calming Reports that will be included as a Traffic Board agenda item, be provided to Traffic Board members well in advance of the meeting so that they may have time to consider the final report. Traffic Board Meeting Minutes from Meeting Held March 11, 1998 Page - 4 - PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Ms. Nicollette introduced herself and indicated that she attends traffic meetings that take place in the Eastside Neighborhood. She explained that many people in this neighborhood have requested that they receive more information on traffic issues. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, David A. Berridge Secretary c:\wp\data\traffic\minutes\0398.min e+Nsl V ti C Public Service Department TRANSPORTATION DIVISION LV. R � N 219 North Grand Avenue ?': r.[ n: Lansing,Michigan 48933-1317 f t Ial t I�. 7 (5(51 )483-40 LAtFSIN1!G CITY CLERK FAX(517)483-4395 cHl � April 22, 1998 Marilynn Slade City Clerk City Hall Lansing, Michigan Re: Traffic Board Minutes Dear Ms. Slade.- Attached are the draft Traffic Board minutes from the meeting held on March 11, 1998. Respectfully submitted, LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD Faith Rach, Recording Secretary Enclosure cAwp\datMtraffic\draftmin.itr "Equal Opportunity Employer" CITY OF LANSING PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT P;PIZ 2 P11 i In; 37 TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE L ANSIN' CITY CLERK TRAFFIC BOARD OF THE CITY OF LANSING MEETING OF MARCH 11, 1998 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mr. Endres at 6:15 p.m. ROLL CALL Board Members Present: Endres, Foltz, Miner, Skillings and Stebbins Members Absent: Haynes VISITORS Nicollette Rose MOTIONS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE Skillings moved, Miner seconded, CARRIED, to grant Mr. Haynes an excused absence. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF RULES None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Stebbins moved, Skillings seconded, CARRIED, to approve the minutes from the Traffic Board meeting held February 11, 1998. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS None. Traffic Board Meeting Minutes from Meeting Held March 11, 1998 Page - 2 - COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 1. Traffic Investigation Report #98-04: Raynell Street and Stillwell Avenue Mr. Berridge explained the Transportation Division recommends that the request for stop or yield signs at Raynell Street and Stillwell Avenue be denied because stop and yield signs are not warranted at two-legged intersections. Ms. Skillings asked if this issue would be a future action item. Mr. Berridge indicated that there is no plan to move this item to an action item. This item was processed under an administrative review and referred to the Traffic Board for informational purposes. Mr. Berridge explained the distinction between a communication item and an action item. Skillings moved, Miner seconded, CARRIED, to receive and place the Traffic Investigation Report on file. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY None. ACTION ITEMS 1. Parking System Fund: FY99 Budget Summary Mr. Berridge provided information regarding the Parking System Fund FY99 Budget Summary and parking rate recommendations. The first draft budget was over-extended on the expense side. There was a need to bring the budget back in balance. Mr. Berridge explained two components of rate increase recommendations for the revised Parking System budget. Component 1 Monthly Parking Increase: Mr. Berridge provided a summary table of three different monthly parking fee increase options. Mr. Berridge discussed the three options and recommended support for option number three. Mr. Berridge answered Board member's questions regarding the three options. Permit areas that have a higher demand will have a higher percentage rate increase than the permit areas that are under utilized in an effort to spread the demand for permit parking more evenly. Traffic Board Meeting Minutes from Meeting Held March 11, 1998 Page - 3 - Component 2 Attended Parking Rate Recommendation: Mr. Berridge explained the proposed rate increase in attended parking rates. The rate increase would take place over a four year period. Miner moved, Stebbins seconded, CARRIED, to support the proposed Parking System Fund FY99 Budget, which includes option three of the Monthly Permit Fee Rate Proposals, and the four year Attended Parking Rate Recommendation. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 TABLED ITEMS 1. Traffic investigation Report #97-20: Gier Park No action taken. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Board & Administrator, February, 1998 2. Board & Administrator, March, 1998 OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS Ms. Skillings asked that any future Traffic Calming Reports that will be included as a Traffic Board agenda item, be provided to Traffic Board members well in advance of the meeting so that they may have time to consider the final report. Traffic Board Meeting Minutes from Meeting Held March 11, 1998 Page - 4 - PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Ms. Nicollette introduced herself and indicated that she attends traffic meetings that take place in the Eastside Neighborhood. She explained that many people in this neighborhood have requested that they receive more information on traffic issues. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, David A. Berridge Secretary c:\wp\data\traffic\minutes\0398.min CITY OF LANSING ;(^E I\,Fa PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT : � a ., 3h t TRANSPORTATION DIVISION r3 3 [111R :i ' PIN ^ 40 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE I il"0 CI i Y CLcnrN' TRAFFIC BOARD OF THE CITY OF LANSING MEETING OF FEBRUARY 19, 1998 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mr. Haynes at 6:25 p.m. ROLL CALL Board Members Present: Endres, Foltz, Haynes, Miner, and Skillings Members Absent: Stebbins VISITORS Jim MacDonald, Karen Richardson, and Harry Warner MOTIONS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE Skillings moved, Foltz seconded, CARRIED, to grant Mr. Stebbins an excused absence. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF RULES Mr. Berridge recommended that all items under Reports from the Secretary be considered as Action Items. Endres moved, Skillings seconded, CARRIED, to consider all items under the Reports from the Secretary as Action Items. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Skillings moved, Foltz seconded, CARRIED, to approve the minutes from the Traffic Board meeting held January 8, 1998. Traffic Board Meeting Page 2 Minutes from meeting held February 19, 1998 Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS 1. Harry Warner- Collins Road at Dunckel Road #98-03: Mr. Warner stated that he works at the Collins Road State Police Facility. He experiences delays trying to turn left onto Dunckel Road when exiting US 127 and then left onto Collins Road. He indicated that it is quicker to travel down College Road to Jolly Road to avoid the left hand turns. He has waited 15 minutes trying to turn left at Dunckel Road off the exit ramp. He has waited ten minutes to turn north on Collins Road off of Dunckel Road. He has counted 60 vehicles on Dunckel Road waiting to turn left onto Collins Road. 2. Sergeant James McDonald - Collins Road at Dunckel Road #98-03: Sgt. McDonald stated he has to leave very early to get to work in order to compensate for time lost waiting to turn onto Collins Road. Vehicles are backed-up on Dunckel Road trying to turn left onto Collins Road. Drivers take crazy chances trying to get onto the ramp. He believes a timed traffic light during peak hours will help relieve congestion and traffic cutting through at the Harley Hotel and the bank. 3. Karen Richardson - Collins Road at Dunckel Road. #98-03: Ms. Richardson stated she works at the facility on Collins Road. She has to be at work at 7:30 a.m. She indicated she has waited at least 12 minutes trying to turn left onto Collins Road from Dunckel Road. The times of the day that seem the worst are 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. There is a lot of traffic traveling on Jolly Road off of the expressway. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS None. REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY 1. Request for Traffic Control #98-03: Collins Road at Dunckel Road Ms. Skillings inquired if there has been consideration for the installation of a second traffic light located at the exit ramp. Mr. Berridge explained that this Traffic Board Meeting Page 3 Minutes from meeting held February 19, 1998 issue has been referred to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) for study. MDOT has jurisdiction over the ramp area. It is their responsibility to do the study and to make the decision regarding the intersection. MDOT will be gathering data. It may be mid-summer before a decision will be made. Mr. Berridge indicated that the Transportation Division will review safety and delay issues. Mr. Berridge stated that it may be late summer before the installation of the traffic signal at Dunckel Road and Collins Road. Ms. Foltz suggested the installation of a multi-way stop at the intersection. Mr. Berridge explained that multi-way stop signs may increase delays and create additional safety hazards. Skillings moved, Miner seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation to install a traffic signal at the intersection of Collins Road and Dunckel Road to reduce peak hour traffic congestion at the intersection and enhance traffic flow and safety. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 TABLED ITEMS None. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Board & Administrator, January, 1998 2. Traffic Tips, November, 1997 3. Mayor's Parking & Downtown Development Advisory Committee Minutes from the meeting held November 7, 1998 Mr. Berridge provided a summary of the information contained in the report. Mr. Berridge indicated that a parking rate recommendation will be discussed at a March Mayor's Parking & Downtown Development Advisory Committee meeting and the March Traffic Board meeting. OLD BUSINESS None. Traffic Board Meeting Page 4 Minutes from meeting held February 19, 1998 NEW BUSINESS 1. Ms. Foltz had questions regarding the street widening project that will take place on Oakland Avenue near Pennsylvania Avenue. The residents that live on Oakland Avenue are very concerned the project will cut into private property and that they may lose large sections of their front lawns. Mr. Berridge explained that the state doesn't need to purchase the right-of-way since sidewalks are public property however, the state will need to acquire grading easements. Mr. Berridge suggested that this situation may provide the residents with a strong negotiating tool which could ultimately improve the condition of front yards with re-grading. 2. Ms. Skillings requested that Traffic Board members be notified with the results of the Board's recommendations that are made to the next level of administration and the City Council. It was agreed that an exception report would be prepared whenever the Lansing City Council overturns a Traffic Board recommendation. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m. Respectfully s bmitted, David A. Berridge Secretary c:\wp\data\traffic\minutes\02.98 City of Lansing TRANSPORTATION DIVISION? r � � ~) %/ ® 219 North Grand Avenue nn< Lansing,Michigan 48933-1317 S (517)483-4240 U 2;i 1 FAX(517)483-4395 L�i'tJ►°iJ Cr I Y CLERK �y 5 March 12, 1998 Marilynn Slade City Clerk City Hall Lansing, Michigan Re: Traffic Board Minutes Dear Ms. Slade: Attached are the approved Traffic Board minutes from the meeting held on February 19, 1998. Please place these minutes on file. Respectfully submitted, LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD ,,Ja4 Faith Rach, Recording Secretary Enclosure cc: James Smiertka, w/enclosure cAwp\data\traffic\m intrans Atr "Equal Opportunity Employer" Public Service Department TRANSPORTATION DIVISION -°- ~ 219 North Grand Avenue ,, Lansing,Michigan 48933-1317 1 I' _G A7 25 a (517)483-4240 7 P� FAX(517)483-4395Of Y1 CLEfill March 5, 1998 Marilynn Slade City Clerk City Hall Lansing, Michigan Re: Traffic Board Minutes Dear Ms. Slade: Attached are the draft Traffic Board minutes from the meeting held on February 19, 1998. Respectfully submitted, LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD �c Faith Rach, Recording Secretary Enclosure c:\wp\data\traffic\draftrnin.1tr "Equal Opportunity Employer" CITY OF LANSING PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE TRAFFIC BOARD OF THE CITY OF LANSING MEETING OF FEBRUARY 19, 1998 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mr. Haynes at 6:25 p.m. ROLL CALL Board Members Present: Endres, Foltz, Haynes, Miner, and Skillings Members Absent: Stebbins VISITORS Jim MacDonald, Karen Richardson, and Harry Warner MOTIONS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE Skillings moved, Foltz seconded, CARRIED, to grant Mr. Stebbins an excused absence. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF RULES Mr. Berridge recommended that all items under Reports from the Secretary be considered as Action Items. Endres moved, Skillings seconded, CARRIED, to consider all items under the Reports from the Secretary as Action Items. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Skillings moved, Foltz seconded, CARRIED, to approve the minutes from the Traffic Board meeting held January 8, 1998. Traffic Board Meeting Page 2 Minutes from meeting held February 19, 1998 Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS 1. Harry Warner - Collins Road at Dunckel Road #98-03: Mr. Warner stated that he works at the Collins Road State Police Facility. He experiences delays trying to turn left onto Dunckel Road when exiting US 127 and then left onto Collins Road. He indicated that it is quicker to travel down College Road to Jolly Road to avoid the left hand turns. He has waited 15 minutes trying to turn left at Dunckel Road off the exit ramp. He has waited ten minutes to turn north on Collins Road off of Dunckel Road. He has counted 60 vehicles on Dunckel Road waiting to turn left onto Collins Road. 2. Sergeant James McDonald - Collins Road at Dunckel Road #98-03: Sgt. McDonald stated he has to leave very early to get to work in order to compensate for time lost waiting to turn onto Collins Road. Vehicles are backed-up on Dunckel Road trying to turn left onto Collins Road. Drivers take crazy chances trying to get onto the ramp. He believes a timed traffic light during peak hours will help relieve congestion and traffic cutting through at the Harley Hotel and the bank. 3. Karen Richardson - Collins Road at Dunckel Road #98-03: Ms. Richardson stated she works at the facility on Collins Road. She has to be at work at 7:30 a.m. She indicated she has waited at least 12 minutes trying to turn left onto Collins Road from Dunckel Road. The times of the day that seem the worst are 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. There is a lot of traffic traveling on Jolly Road off of the expressway. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS None. REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY 1. Request for Traffic Control #98-03: Collins Road at Dunckel Road Ms. Skillings inquired if there has been consideration for the installation of a second traffic light located at the exit ramp. Mr. Berridge explained that this Traffic Board Meeting Page 3 Minutes from meeting held February 19, 1998 issue has been referred to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) for study. MDOT has jurisdiction over the ramp area. It is their responsibility to do the study and to make the decision regarding the intersection. MDOT will be gathering data. It may be mid-summer before a decision will be made. Mr. Berridge indicated that the Transportation Division will review safety and delay issues. Mr. Berridge stated that it may be late summer before the installation of the traffic signal at Dunckel Road and Collins Road. Ms. Foltz suggested the installation of a multi-way stop at the intersection. Mr. Berridge explained that multi-way stop signs may increase delays and create additional safety hazards. Skillings moved, Miner seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation to install a traffic signal at the intersection of Collins Road and Dunckel Road to reduce peak hour traffic congestion at the intersection and enhance traffic flow and safety. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 TABLED ITEMS None. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Board & Administrator, January, 1998 2. Traffic Tips, November, 1997 3. Mayor's Parking & Downtown Development Advisory Committee Minutes from the meeting held November 7, 1998 Mr. Berridge provided a summary of the information contained in the report. Mr. Berridge indicated that a parking rate recommendation will be discussed at a March Mayor's Parking & Downtown Development Advisory Committee meeting and the March Traffic Board meeting. OLD BUSINESS None. Traffic Board Meeting Page 4 Minutes from meeting held February 19, 1998 NEW BUSINESS 1. Ms. Foltz had questions regarding the street widening project that will take place on Oakland Avenue near Pennsylvania Avenue. The residents that live on Oakland Avenue are very concerned the project will cut into private property and that they may lose large sections of their front lawns. Mr. Berridge explained that the state doesn't need to purchase the right-of-way since sidewalks are public property however, the state will need to acquire grading easements. Mr. Berridge suggested that this situation may provide the residents with a strong negotiating tool which could ultimately improve the condition of front yards with re-grading. 2. Ms. Skillings requested that Traffic Board members be notified with the results of the Board's recommendations that are made to the next level of administration and the City Council. It was agreed that an exception report would be prepared whenever the Lansing City Council overturns a Traffic Board recommendation. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m. Respectfully s bmitted, David A. Berridge Secretary c:\wp\data\traffic\minutes\02.98 RECEIVED 98 FEB -9 pm p so LANSING CITY CLERK M E E T I N G L O C A T I O N & T I M E C H A N G E THE TRAFFIC BOARD MEETING SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 11 , 1998 6 : 00 P . M . HAS BEEN CHANGED TO FEBRUARY 19 , 1998 6 : 00 P . M. AND WILL MEET AT : PLEASANT VIEW SCHOOL 4501 PLEASANT GROVE Q+� S1 V ti C Public Service Department TRANSPORTATION DIVISION " 219 North Grand Avenue Lansing,Michigan 48933-1317 (517)483-4240 FAX(517)483-4395 jcHIG March 4, 1998 Marilynn Slade :V i;7 City Clerk `'' cst C7 ; City Hall -7 Lansing, Michigan `? -`; .._ �? cn -� fv Re: Traffic Board Minutes Dear Ms. Slade: Attached are the approved Traffic Board minutes from the meeting held on January 8, 1998. Please place these minutes on file. Respectfully submitted, LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD Faith Rach, Recording Secretary Enclosure cc: James Smiertka, w/enclosure c:\wp\data\traffic\mintrans.ltr "Equal Opportunity Employer" CITY OF LANSING ".C E 1'�/C= ) PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT c , ; _5 � TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE Lr iiJlil'J CI I i CLF tii� TRAFFIC BOARD OF THE CITY OF LANSING MEETING OF JANUARY 8, 1998 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mr. Endres at 6:20 p.m. ROLL CALL Board Members Present: Endres, Foltz, Haynes, Miner, Skillings, and Stebbins Members Absent: None. VISITORS None. MOTIONS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE Skillings moved, Foltz seconded, CARRIED, to grant Mr. Miner an excused absence for the December 10, 1997 meeting due to an emergency which prevented him from attending. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF RULES Mr. Berridge recommended that all items under Reports from the Secretary be considered as Action Items and that the FY 1998-99 Budget and the 1997 Transportation Division Annual Evaluation Report be considered under Action Items. Miner moved, Stebbins seconded, CARRIED, to consider all items under the Reports from the Secretary as Action Items and to consider the FY 1998-99 Budget and the 1997 Transportation Division Annual Evaluation Report under Action Items. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Stebbins moved, Miner seconded, CARRIED, to approve the minutes from the Traffic Board meeting held Traffic Board Meeting Page 2 Minutes from meeting held January 8, 1998 December 10, 1997. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS Norge. Mr. Haynes arrived. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 1. Letter from Jon W. Coleman of the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission: Rationalization Process Mr. Berridge and Board members discussed a letter received from Jon W. Coleman which provides a resolution regarding the question of roadway jurisdictional control and the Michigan Department of Transportation's (MDOT) Rationalization Process. There was discussion regarding the jurisdictional transfer and its implications. Mr. Berridge indicated the process may result in the loss of funding to municipalities and townships if MDOT acquires greater jurisdictional control. Mr. Endres provided additional information regarding the proposed process. Mr. Haynes moved that the letter be received and placed on file. 2. Traffic Investigation Report#98-02: Coachlight Common Mr. Berridge reported that the Transportation Division received a request for the installation of stop signs at the intersections of Coachlight Common and Independence Lane, Monticello Drive and Wayfarer Lane. A traffic investigation revealed that none of the three intersections met the warrants for the installation of stop signs. The investigation will be included in the Transportation Division's Neighborhood Traffic Study. This neighborhood is scheduled to be studied in 1999. Mr. Haynes moved to have the report received and placed on file. REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY 1. Request for Traffic Control #98-01: Osborn Road at Stanley Street Traffic Board Meeting Page 3 Minutes from meeting held January 8, 1998 Skillings moved, Endres seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation to make permanent the Temporary Traffic Control Order establishing multi-way stop control for the Osborn Road and Stanley Street intersection. Yeas: 6 Nays: 0 ACTION ITEMS 1. Transportation Division Budget: FY 1998-99 Mr. Berridge provided an explanation of the various aspects of the proposed Traffic Engineering budget. The Transportation Division is seeking strong support for the capital improvement requests for traffic signal modernization. Some accounts have increased approximately 10% due to the number of new staff who will be receiving merit increases. Major Street traffic maintenance costs have been kept at a 3% increase level. The total Traffic Engineering budget for FY 1998-99 reflects an increase of 3%. Parking System Budget The Parking System budget reflects a continuation of the FY 1997-98 spending levels. There will be fewer equipment purchases. A revenue report and parking rate recommendation will be provided at the February 1998 meeting. Capital improvements funding levels are stable. Expenses exceed revenue however, retained earnings will balance the budget which will cover the cost of capital improvements; one half will come from revenue surplus and one half will come from savings. Endres moved, Skillings seconded, CARRIED, to recommend approval of the Transportation Division Budget for FY 1998-99 to the Mayor and City Council. Yeas: 6 Nays: 0 2. 1997 Transportation Division Annual Evaluation Report Foltz moved, Skillings seconded, CARRIED, to approve and forward the 1997 Transportation Division Annual Evaluation Report to the Mayor and City Council. Yeas: 6 Nays: 0 Traffic Board Meeting Page 4 Minutes from meeting held January 8, 1998 3. 1998 Baseball Rate Adjustment Mr. Berridge distributed materials regarding a baseball parking rate amendment. The rate change is based on Lugnuts' ticket prices which will increase for the 1998 season. The Mayor's Parking and Downtown Development Advisory Committee passed the rate adjustment at the November 1997 meeting. The baseball parking rate will increase from the current rate of$2.50 to $3.00. Foltz moved, Endres seconded, CARRIED, to recommend approval of the amended baseball parking rate of $3.00 for the 1998 baseball season to the Mayor and City Council. Yeas: 6 Nays: 0 TABLED ITEMS None. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS None. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS None. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Djaq 4 /�4� David A. Berridge Secretary c:\wp\data\traffic\minutes\0198 Public Service Department TRANSPORTATION DIVISION j E r`E!V E[ 219 North Grand Avenue r, a Lansing,Michigan 48933-1317 t"LB _g PM ! 7 FAX(517)483-4395 I t f LAf��SIhG CITY CL! � xi � e► February 9, 1998 Marilynn Slade City Clerk City Hall Lansing, Michigan Re: Traffic Board Minutes Dear Ms. Slade: Attached are the draft Traffic Board minutes from the meeting held on January 8, 1998. Respectfully submitted, LANSING TRAFFIC BOARD J ao( 1)oa3 Faith Rach, Recording Secretary Enclosure c:\wp\data\traffic\draftrnin.1tr "Equal Opportunity Employer" CITY OF LANSING PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE TRAFFIC BOARD OF THE CITY OF LANSING MEETING OF JANUARY 8, 1998 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mr. Endres at 6:20 p.m. ROLL CALL Board Members Present: Endres, Foltz, Haynes, Miner, Skillings, and Stebbins Members Absent: None. VISITORS None. MOTIONS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE Skillings moved, Foltz seconded, CARRIED, to grant Mr. Miner an excused absence for the December 10, 1997 meeting due to an emergency which prevented him from attending. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 ITEMS FOR SUSPENSION OF RULES Mr. Berridge recommended that all items under Reports from the Secretary be considered as Action Items and that the FY 1998-99 Budget and the 1997 Transportation Division Annual Evaluation Report be considered under Action Items. Miner moved, Stebbins seconded, CARRIED, to consider all items under the Reports from the Secretary as Action Items and to consider the FY 1998-99 Budget and the 1997 Transportation Division Annual Evaluation Report under Action Items. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Stebbins moved, Miner seconded, CARRIED, to approve the minutes from the Traffic Board meeting held Traffic Board Meeting Page 2 Minutes from meeting held January 8, 1998 December 10, 1997. Yeas: 5 Nays: 0 PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS None. Mr. Haynes arrived. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 1. Letter from Jon W. Coleman of the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission: Rationalization Process Mr. Berridge and Board members discussed a letter received from Jon W. Coleman which provides a resolution regarding the question of roadway jurisdictional control and the Michigan Department of Transportation's (MDOT) Rationalization Process. There was discussion regarding the jurisdictional transfer and its implications. Mr. Berridge indicated the process may result in the loss of funding to municipalities and townships if MDOT acquires greater jurisdictional control. Mr. Endres provided additional information regarding the proposed process. Mr. Haynes moved that the letter be received and placed on file. 2. Traffic Investigation Report#98-02: Coachlight Common Mr. Berridge reported that the Transportation Division received a request for the installation of stop signs at the intersections of Coachlight Common and Independence Lane, Monticello Drive and Wayfarer Lane. A traffic investigation revealed that none of the three intersections met the warrants for the installation of stop signs. The investigation will be included in the Transportation Division's Neighborhood Traffic Study. This neighborhood is scheduled to be studied in 1999. Mr. Haynes moved to have the report received and placed on file. REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY 1. Request for Traffic Control #98-01: Osborn Road at Stanley Street Traffic Board Meeting Page 3 Minutes from meeting held January 8, 1998 Skillings moved, Endres seconded, CARRIED, to concur with the Transportation Division recommendation to make permanent the Temporary Traffic Control Order establishing multi-way stop control for the Osborn Road and Stanley Street intersection. Yeas: 6 Nays: 0 ACTION ITEMS 1. Transportation Division Budget: FY 1998-99 Mr. Berridge provided an explanation of the various aspects of the proposed Traffic Engineering budget. The Transportation Division is seeking strong support for the capital improvement requests for traffic signal modernization. Some accounts have increased approximately 10% due to the number of new staff who will be receiving merit increases. Major Street traffic maintenance costs have been kept at a 3% increase level. The total Traffic Engineering budget for FY 1998-99 reflects an increase of 3%. Parking System Budget The Parking System budget reflects a continuation of the FY 1997-98 spending levels. There will be fewer equipment purchases. A revenue report and parking rate recommendation will be provided at the February 1998 meeting. Capital improvements funding levels are stable. Expenses exceed revenue however, retained earnings will balance the budget which will cover the cost of capital improvements; one half will come from revenue surplus and one half will come from savings. Endres moved, Skillings seconded, CARRIED, to recommend approval of the Transportation Division Budget for FY 1998-99 to the Mayor and City Council. Yeas: 6 Nays: 0 2. 1997 Transportation Division Annual Evaluation Report Foltz moved, Skillings seconded, CARRIED, to approve and forward the 1997 Transportation Division Annual Evaluation Report to the Mayor and City Council. Yeas: 6 Nays: 0 Traffic Board Meeting Page 4 Minutes from meeting held January 8, 1998 3. 1998 Baseball Rate Adjustment Mr. Berridge distributed materials regarding a baseball parking rate amendment. The rate change is based on Lugnuts' ticket prices which will increase for the 1998 season. The Mayor's Parking and Downtown Development Advisory Committee passed the rate adjustment at the November 1997 meeting. The baseball parking rate will increase from the current rate of$2.50 to $3.00. Foltz moved, Endres seconded, CARRIED, to recommend approval of the amended baseball parking rate of $3.00 for the 1998 baseball season to the Mayor and City Council. Yeas: 6 Nays: 0 TABLED ITEMS None. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS None. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS None. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted,, I baae a)AL David A. Berridge Secretary cAwp\data\traffic\minutes\0198