Session 07-03, a Regular Meeting of the Transportation Advisory Committee was called to order at 5:47 p.m. on March 20, 2007 by Steve Smith at the Homer City Hall Cowles Council Chambers located at 491 E. Pioneer Avenue, Homer, Alaska.

 

PRESENT:                   COMMITTEE MEMBERS:            ZAK, STARK, SMITH           

 

ABSENT: MARQUARDT (EXCUSED)

 

STAFF: PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR MEYER

                                                            DEPUTY CITY CLERK KRAUSE

                                                            CITY CLERK JOHNSON

                                                            PLANNING TECHNICIAN ENGEBRETSEN

                       

 

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

SMITH- MOVED TO APPROVE AGENDA.

 

 There was no discussion.

 

The Agenda was approved by consensus of the Committee.

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING ITEMS ON THE AGENDA

 

Alan Parks, Chairperson, Global Warming Task Force (GWTF) answered questions from the TAC pertaining to a shuttle bus:

The GWTF has not yet determined if the city or independent business would operate the shuttle bus.

To implement the shuttle bus a RFP may be needed.

The GWTF will look at efficiency, what encourages people to ride, and costs.

 

Other discussion included picking up commuters in East End Road and Anchor Point at intermediate points.

 

RECONSIDERATION

 

None

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

A.            Synopsis of February 20, 2007

 

SMITH/STARK - MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS PRESENTED.

 

There was no discussion.

 

VOTE: YES. NON-OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.

 

Motion carried.                                                

 

VISITORS

 

None

 

STAFF & COUNCIL REPORT/COMMITTEE REPORTS/BOROUGH REPORTS

 

Planning Technician Engebretsen reported the following:

 

Comprehensive Plan Open House will be at Homer High School; the Public is invited, on Wednesday April 25, 2007 from 4:00pm – 8:00pm. Notices will be posted closer to the event.

There is a meeting on Thursday, March 22, 2007 at 6:00pm of the Citizen Advisory Committee in the Cowles Council Chambers.

 

STARK/ZAK - Moved to suspend rules to go back to Public Comments to allow Alan Parks from the Global Warming Task Force to speak.

 

There was no discussion.

 

VOTE: YES. NON-OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.

 

Motion carried.

 

PUBLIC HEARING    

 

None

 

PENDING BUSINESS

 

A.        HART – Homer Accelerated Roads and Trails Program, Memorandum from Planning Technician Engebretsen Re: HART Draft Dated March 15, 2007   

 

1.            Sidewalk and Trail Definition Changes – General discussion by committee members ensued over what should be construed as a sidewalk and a trail in relation to location, description and public knowledge of what a sidewalk and trail were.  Results of discussion resulted in the following definitions:

 

Sidewalk – A pedestrian facility associated with a road and generally within a right of way.

 

Trail – A pedestrian facility detached from a road, or not within a right of way.

 

2.                  Trail qualifying criteria was rearranged – During the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission meeting on March 15, 2007 the commission agreed that they could not submit a new trail unless it qualified for HART until they knew where existing trails were located. They were requesting a map that would allow them to see where existing trails are located. Any guidance would be appreciated. Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will continue forward.

 

3.                  Discussion on how HART funds will be used in accordance with established guidelines. All members agreed with the language as presented in the draft revisions.

 

4.                  Trail Prioritizing – The TAC will review the trail priority list and Parks and Recreation Advisory Discussion Commission would like to be included.

 

    1. Trail Design Guidelines – Discussion regarding ADA requirements and concerns. More information will be gathered and presented at the next regular meeting Mr. Smith would like to have ADA requirements to assist in creating this manual. Trail designation will affect the ADA requirements needed.
    2. Mr. Smith recommended this section be postponed until the next meeting and added to the agenda.

 

B.                 Boulevards     

The Committee completed their work on Boulevards at prior meetings. If additional information comes up in the future, it will again be placed on the agenda.

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

A.        Shuttle Bus – This topic was discussed under Public Comments.

 

 

INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS

 

A.            Resolution 07-33, of the City Council of Homer, Alaska Changing the Name of the Homer Accelerated Roads Program (HARP) to Homer Accelerated Roads and Trails Program (HART)

 

 

COMMENTS OF THE AUDIENCE

 

None.

 

COMMENTS OF THE CITY STAFF

 

None.

 

COMMENTS OF THE COUNCILMEMBER (If one is assigned)

 

None.

 

 

COMMENTS OF THE CHAIR

 

None.

 

COMMENTS OF THE COMMITTEE

 

None.

 

ADJOURN

 

There being no further business to come before the Committee, Acting Chair Mr. Smith adjourned the meeting at 6:58 p.m..  The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 17, 2007 at 5:30 p.m. in the Homer City Hall Cowles Council Chambers located at 491 E. Pioneer Avenue, Homer, Alaska.

 

 

                                                                       

RENEE KRAUSE, DEPUTY CITY CLERK I

 

 

Approved: