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02-09-2015 GIAMPO - Technical Advisory Committee Regular Meeting PacketGIAMPO – Technical Advisory Committee Monday, February 9, 2015 10:00 am @ City Hall - Community Meeting Room 100 E 1st St, Grand Island, NE 68801 AGENDA 1.Call to Order This is a public meeting subject to the open meetings laws of the State of Nebraska. The requirements for an open meeting are posted on the wall in this room and anyone that wants to find out what those are is welcome to read through them. 2.Roll Call 3.Approve Minutes of the December 8, 2014 Technical Advisory Committee 4.Election of Chair and Vice-Chair 5.Amendment to Bylaws - ARTICLE VII - NDOR Highway Planning Manager (or Designee) 6.Regularly Scheduled Meeting Dates and Policy Board Changes in Meeting Dates and Frequency 7.Amendment to the Technical Advisory Committee Bylaws - ARTICLE V - Meetings, To Include Provisions for Cancellation 8.Capital Avenue Improvement Update 9.City of Grand Island 1-6 Year Improvement Program 10.2015 Aerial Orthography Project Update 11.Performance Based Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) Update Grand Island Regular Session - 2/9/2015 Page 1 / 49 12.Metropolitan Planning Course Notice 13.Next Meeting 14.Adjournment Grand Island Regular Session - 2/9/2015 Page 2 / 49 Technical Advisory Committee Monday, February 9, 2015 Regular Session Item C1 Approve Minutes of the December 8, 2014 Technical Advisory Committee Staff Contact: Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director Grand Island Regular Session - 2/9/2015 Page 3 / 49 1 GRAND ISLAND AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (GIAMPO) TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TAC) MINUTES December 8, 2014 at 10:00 am Community Meeting Room Grand Island City Hall, 100 E. 1st Street, Grand Island, NE Voting Members in Attendance: Mary Lou Brown, City of GI, City Administrator Absent Terry Brown, City of GI, Director of Engineering Service Present John Collins, City of GI Public Works Director Present Mike Meyer, Merrick Co. Hwy. Superintendent Absent Chad Nabity, Hall Co. Regional Planning Director Present Ramona Schafer, Village of Alda Absent Casey Sherlock, Hall Co. Public Works Director Absent Wes Wahlgren, NDOR District 4 Engineer Present Brad Zumwalt, NDOR Highway Planning Manager Present Non‐Voting Members in Attendance: Jeff Soula, NDOR Local Projects Urban Engineer Present Larry Legg, NDOR Local Projects Engineer Absent Jaye Monter, City of GI, Finance Director Absent Cindy Johnson, Grand Island Area Chamber of Commerce Present Randy Gard, Grand Island Area Economic Development Corp. Absent Mike Olson, Central NE Regional Airport Present Mokhtee Ahmad, FTA Region VII Transportation Planner Absent Justin Luther, Transportation Planner, Realty, Civil Rights Federal Highway Admin. Absent Mike Blackley, Union Pacific Railroad Absent Kelli O’Brien, Union Pacific Railroad Absent Andy Williams, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Absent Shannon Callahan, City of GI Public Works Street Superintendent Present Others in Attendance: John Adams, MPO Program Manager Nicki Stoltenberg, Assistant to the City Administrator Catrina DeLosh, Public Works Administrative Assistant Call to Order Nabity called the meeting to order at 10:05 am. The Nebraska Open Meetings Act was acknowledged. Roll Call Roll call was taken. Grand Island Regular Session - 2/9/2015 Page 4 / 49 2 Approve Minutes of the October 13, 2014 Technical Advisory Committee Motion by T Brown, seconded by Wahlgren to approve the minutes. Upon roll call vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. MPO Membership to Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations (AMPO) Adams noted such membership was presented through the TAC to the Policy Board and is based on the 2010 census. The annual membership dues are $302.64 and are due in one (1) month to maintain the current membership. Nabity mentioned this membership allows advertisements for job postings, projects, etc. through the MPO on the AMPO website. Olson asked if this group is a lobby group, to which Adams replied it is not. Collins mentioned this membership provides a venue for transportation bill information. Wahlgren stated it is wise to have such membership. Motion by Collins, seconded by Wahlgren to recommend approval to the GIAMPO Policy Board. Upon voice vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. Agreement with Nebraska Department of Roads for FY 2015 Section 5303 Transit Planning Adams pointed out the FY was incorrectly noted as “2005”, instead of “2015”. Adams explained planning funds are provided to the MPO for transit, similar to the highway side. Policy Board and City Council approval are necessary for such funds to be received. Johnson questioned who is responsible to review such agreements. Nabity answered Bob Sivick, City Attorney reviews such items, which are standard federal forms. Olson inquired on what the funds are used for. Adams stated such funds defray MPO expenses and help to fund the MPO Manager position. Zumwalt pointed out the available amount of funds is around $21,800 and that he would check on the exact figure. Zumwalt asked that a request be sent to him to make a change to the agreement, which will note the upcoming City Administration changes. Motion by Zumwalt, seconded by Collins to recommend approval to the GIAMPO Policy Board. Upon voice vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. Update on Previous Actions Forwarded to the Policy Board Adams informed the committee that the carryover funds will be applied to the aerial photography. Federal Transit is provided directly to the City, Policy Board reviewed and approved. The proposals submitted on the Long Range Transportation Plan RFQ were scored, interviews conducted, and a final selection has been submitted to Nebraska Department of Roads for their concurrence with the selection. This will then be forwarded to FHWA & FTA for their approval. Zumwalt believes all approvals have been given. Grand Island Regular Session - 2/9/2015 Page 5 / 49 3 Olson inquired on the FY the MPO operates on. Adams stated the MPO follows the State FY, which is July 1st ‐ June 30th & we are currently in FY 2015. It was also mentioned the Federal FY is October 1st – September 30th, which the City FY matches up with. Nabity stated the MPO budged is approved with the City budget and Zumwalt mentioned the MPO budget is appropriated with the Federal FY. Nabity noted the TAC meetings will become more frequent with the progress of the Long Range Transportation Plan. Johnson inquired on the firms that submitted – Adams stated the review committee was impressed with all three (3). Olson asked if the selection was based on qualifications only, which Adams confirmed. Nabity stated cost still needs to be negotiated with the selected firm & that we are on a tight time schedule ,as we only have 15 months to get a plan in place (deadline is March 2016). Adams stated the selected consultant will possibly attend the February 9, 2015 TAC meeting. Next Meeting Date The next meeting of the TAC will be February 9, 2015. Adjournment There being no further business, Nabity adjourned the meeting at 10:22 am. Grand Island Regular Session - 2/9/2015 Page 6 / 49 Technical Advisory Committee Monday, February 9, 2015 Regular Session Item H1 Election of Chair and Vice-Chair Staff Contact: Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director Grand Island Regular Session - 2/9/2015 Page 7 / 49 Technical Advisory Committee Monday, February 9, 2015 Regular Session Item H2 Amendment to Bylaws - ARTICLE VII - NDOR Highway Planning Manager (or Designee) Staff Contact: Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director Grand Island Regular Session - 2/9/2015 Page 8 / 49 Grand Island Regular Session - 2/9/2015 Page 9 / 49 Grand Island Regular Session - 2/9/2015 Page 10 / 49 Grand Island Regular Session - 2/9/2015 Page 11 / 49 Grand Island Regular Session - 2/9/2015 Page 12 / 49 Grand Island Regular Session - 2/9/2015 Page 13 / 49 Technical Advisory Committee Monday, February 9, 2015 Regular Session Item J1 Regularly Scheduled Meeting Dates and Policy Board Changes in Meeting Dates and Frequency Staff Contact: Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director Grand Island Regular Session - 2/9/2015 Page 14 / 49 Policy Board TAC SMTWTFS SMTWTF S SMTWTFS 123 123456 7 1234567 45678910 891011121314 891011121314 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 31 SMTWTFS SMTWTF S SMTWTFS 1234 1 2 123456 567891011 345678 9 78910111213 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 26 27 28 29 30 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 31 SMTWTFS SMTWTF S SMTWTFS 1234 1 12345 567891011 234567 8 6789101112 12131415161718 91011121314 15 13141516171819 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 30 31 SMTWTFS SMTWTF S SMTWTFS 123 123456 7 12345 45678910 891011121314 6789101112 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 27 28 29 30 31 2015 GIAMPO MEETINGS July August September April October DecemberNovember January February March May June Grand Island Regular Session - 2/9/2015 Page 15 / 49 Technical Advisory Committee Monday, February 9, 2015 Regular Session Item J2 Amendment to the Technical Advisory Committee Bylaws - ARTICLE V - Meetings, To Include Provisions for Cancellation Staff Contact: John Collins PE, Public Works Director Grand Island Regular Session - 2/9/2015 Page 16 / 49 AMENDMENT TO THE GRAND ISLAND AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION – TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE BYLAWS Amended: 2/24/2015 ARTICLE V - MEETINGS CANCELLATION OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED TECHNCIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETINGS Section 5 (As Amended) Cancellations of regularly scheduled Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meetings. A regular meeting of the GIAMPO Technical Advisory Committee may be cancelled in one of the following ways: a. By the Chairperson responding to a special request or recommendation by the MPO Director when insignificant items that require adoption are offered, provided that notices of the cancellation must be advertised and mailed to all members at least seven (7) days prior to the date of the regular meeting and notice is provided the public through the following action: 1. Posting notice of such cancellation in areas accessible to the public in the following buildings: a. Grand Island City Hall; b. Hall County Courthouse; c. Grand Island Public Library; and d. The offices of the Grand Island Independent. 2. Publication on the City’s website. 3. Electronic Mail notification to news media outlets who previously requested such notice. b. By the Chairperson responding to a special request or recommendation by the MPO Director, when documentation exist that a lack of quorum is anticipated, provided that notice of the cancellation be made in the manner set forth above in Article V, Section 5. c. By a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the membership present at any prior regular meeting of the GIAMPO, provided that a quorum is present at such meeting, and further provided that those members voting in favor of canceling a future GIAMPO meeting must constitute at least a majority of the entire GIAMPO Policy Board. Dated this _________ day of __________________, 2015 ATTEST: __________________________________ _______________________________ Mayor Jeremy L. Jensen John Collins, P.E. GIAMPO Policy Board Chairperson GIAMPO Director / Secretary Grand Island Regular Session - 2/9/2015 Page 17 / 49 Grand Island Regular Session - 2/9/2015 Page 18 / 49 Technical Advisory Committee Monday, February 9, 2015 Regular Session Item J3 Capital Avenue Improvement Update Staff Contact: Terry Brown, PE - Assistant Public Works Director Grand Island Regular Session - 2/9/2015 Page 19 / 49 Technical Advisory Committee Monday, February 9, 2015 Regular Session Item J4 City of Grand Island 1-6 Year Improvement Program Staff Contact: John Collins PE, Public Works Director Grand Island Regular Session - 2/9/2015 Page 20 / 49 PUBLIC WORKS 1 & 6 YEAR STREET IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2015-2020 Presented by: John Collins, PE 1 Grand Island Regular Session - 2/9/2015 Page 21 / 49 PUBLIC WORKS 2014 SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETE PROJECTS (FROM 1 & 6 STREET IMPROVEMENT PLAN) **DOES NOT INCLUDE ALL CIP PROJECTS 2 Grand Island Regular Session - 2/9/2015 Page 22 / 49 3 Grand Island Regular Session - 2/9/2015 Page 23 / 49 4 Grand Island Regular Session - 2/9/2015 Page 24 / 49 PUBLIC WORKS SOUTH BLAINE ST BRIDGE REPLACEMENTS M-310 (267) Replace the north bridge structure with two box culverts Replace the south bridge structure with two Arch RCP pipes Widen road to improve traffic flow 5 Grand Island Regular Session - 2/9/2015 Page 25 / 49 PUBLIC WORKS 6 Grand Island Regular Session - 2/9/2015 Page 26 / 49 PUBLIC WORKS CAPITAL AVENUE WIDENING – WEBB TO BROADWELL M-310 (89) Includes removal of existing 24’ wide asphalt roadway and construction of a five lane curbed concrete roadway (four through lanes and a common turning lane). Reconstruction will address the deterioration of the pavement, accommodate increasing traffic volumes and widening improve motorist and pedestrian safety. Sanitary sewer improvements and a hike/bike trail 7 Grand Island Regular Session - 2/9/2015 Page 27 / 49 PUBLIC WORKS 8 Grand Island Regular Session - 2/9/2015 Page 28 / 49 PUBLIC WORKS HIGHWAY 30 RESURFACING M-310 (581) Roadway asphalt resurfacing from Wood River to Grand Island NDOR project with City participation 9 Grand Island Regular Session - 2/9/2015 Page 29 / 49 PUBLIC WORKS 10 Grand Island Regular Session - 2/9/2015 Page 30 / 49 PUBLIC WORKS STOLLEY PARK ROAD PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE & INTERSECTION STUDY M-310 (584) Restriping for new lane designations from two lane to three or five lane section. Intersection evaluations for potential signalization. Pavement determination for repairs and/or increased pavement structure to accommodate truck traffic. 11 Grand Island Regular Session - 2/9/2015 Page 31 / 49 PUBLIC WORKS 12 Grand Island Regular Session - 2/9/2015 Page 32 / 49 PUBLIC WORKS 3RD STREET & WHEELER AVENUE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS M-310 (629) Coordinated with KC Plaza construction. Intersection bump outs to make area more pedestrian friendly. Drainage improvements including new storm sewer. Replace existing water main. 13 Grand Island Regular Session - 2/9/2015 Page 33 / 49 PUBLIC WORKS 14 Grand Island Regular Session - 2/9/2015 Page 34 / 49 PUBLIC WORKS 4TH STREET & 5TH STREET; EDDY STREET TO SYCAMORE STREET HANDICAP RAMP INSTALLATION M-310 (628) $800,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) with 50% city match to install handicap ramps. 15 Grand Island Regular Session - 2/9/2015 Page 35 / 49 PUBLIC WORKS 16 Grand Island Regular Session - 2/9/2015 Page 36 / 49 PUBLIC WORKS FAIDLEY AVE EXTENSION; NORTH RD TO IRONGATE AVE M-310 (353) This project will extend paving to join the two (2) existing segments of Faidley Avenue, between North Road and Irongate Avenue 17 Grand Island Regular Session - 2/9/2015 Page 37 / 49 PUBLIC WORKS 18 Grand Island Regular Session - 2/9/2015 Page 38 / 49 PUBLIC WORKS FAIDLEY AVENUE & DIERS AVENUE TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION M-310 (627) With the extension of Faidley Avenue west to North Road the projected increase in traffic is anticipated to warrant a traffic signal. The radii at this intersection will be widened to better accommodate turns. 19 Grand Island Regular Session - 2/9/2015 Page 39 / 49 PUBLIC WORKS 20 Grand Island Regular Session - 2/9/2015 Page 40 / 49 PUBLIC WORKS STERLING ESTATES PAVING DISTRICT NO. 1263 M-310(630) The District will consist of finishing the pavement around Niedfelt Park including Ebony Lane, Monarch, Norseman, and Sunrise Avenues. The project consists of new 37’ roadway with parking along Ebony Lane for Niedfelt Park. 21 Grand Island Regular Session - 2/9/2015 Page 41 / 49 PUBLIC WORKS 22 Grand Island Regular Session - 2/9/2015 Page 42 / 49 PUBLIC WORKS DELTA STREET STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS M-310 (634) Install additional catch basins. Connect this area to existing storm sewer. 23 Grand Island Regular Session - 2/9/2015 Page 43 / 49 PUBLIC WORKS 24 Grand Island Regular Session - 2/9/2015 Page 44 / 49 PUBLIC WORKS 1 & 6 YEAR STREET IMPROVEMENT PLAN **DOES NOT INCLUDE ALL CIP PROJECTS 25 Grand Island Regular Session - 2/9/2015 Page 45 / 49 Technical Advisory Committee Monday, February 9, 2015 Regular Session Item J5 2015 Aerial Orthography Project Update Staff Contact: John Adams, MPO Program Manager Grand Island Regular Session - 2/9/2015 Page 46 / 49 Technical Advisory Committee Monday, February 9, 2015 Regular Session Item J6 Performance Based Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) Update Staff Contact: John Adams, MPO Program Manager Grand Island Regular Session - 2/9/2015 Page 47 / 49 Technical Advisory Committee Monday, February 9, 2015 Regular Session Item J7 Metropolitan Planning Course Notice Staff Contact: John Adams, MPO Program Manager Grand Island Regular Session - 2/9/2015 Page 48 / 49 NHI Training Information: (877) 558-6873 • Fax (703) 235-0577 421 Course Number FHWA-NHI-152069 Course Title Metropolitan Transportation Planning This course provides a general introduction and overview of the metropolitan transportation planning process, underscoring its relationship to informed decision making. 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These include participants from metropolitan planning organizations, State or local departments of transportation, transit agencies, or the Federal DOT. In addition, Federal or State resource and regulatory agencies, (e.g., EPA, Army Corps of Engineers, US Coast Guard, Fish And Wildlife Service, or Park Service, etc.). Training Level: Basic Fee: 2015: $525 Per Person; 2016: N/A Length: 3 DAYS (CEU: 1.8 UNITS) Class Size: MINIMUM: 20; MAXIMUM: 35 NHI Customer Service: (877) 558-6873 • nhicustomerservice@dot.gov TRANSPORTATION PLANNINGGrand Island Regular Session - 2/9/2015 Page 49 / 49