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MPO TPC/TAC Board Minutes - 02/11/2000 r TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES WICHITA FALLS METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Friday, February 11 , 2000 Voting Members Present: John Barton, TxDOT George Bonnett, Director, Public Works Department Dave Clark, Director, Community Development Tim Hertel, TxDOT Bob Parker, Director, Traffic and Transportation Others Present: Carolyn H. Askins, TxDOT, Transportation Planning Assistant Jim Berzina, City Manager, Wichita Falls Karen E. Montgomery, Planner Ill Sam Woods, TxDOT, Austin Citizens: Burt Brown, Wichita Engineering Co. Jon Moller C. W. Muehlberger, Committee for Highways Milbern Nutt Fritz Taylor, The Dozier Group Monica Wolfson, Times Record News The meeting commenced at 9:01 am and, prior to discussing specific agenda items, Ms. Karen Montgomery acting facilitator (filling in for MPO Director Mr. Steve Seese) indicated that some correspondence had been received that morning for the TAC meeting. Judge Gossom faxed his comments regarding agenda items I and II as he could not attend the meeting. Ms. Montgomery requested that members refer to the handout as she proceeded to outline Judge Gossom's points for discussion. I — Discussion of By-laws Ms. Montgomery stated that the discussion of MPO By-laws was in reference to the recent PAC meeting on January 24, 2000. The PAC members voted to refer this matter to the Technical Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes- February 11, 2000 Pagel Technical Committee for review and discussion. Ms. Montgomery opened up the floor for discussion regarding the draft By-laws dated January 17, 2000. Mr. John Barton stated that in reference to one of Judge Gossom's suggestions to allow PAC alternates to vote on agenda items that the Attorney General has already issued a ruling to cover this issue and alternates can not legally be designated. Mr. George Bonnet indicated a concern regarding Judge Gossom's comment with Lakeside City as an ex-officio member of the PAC. Mr. Bonnet was not in favor of Judge Gossom's proposed changes to Article 11-2. Mr. Barton recommended the following voting members comprise the PAC - The Mayor of the City of Wichita Falls as Chairperson, The Wichita County Judge as Vice Chairperson, The City of Wichita Falls Director of Public Works, Council and Mayors of Pleasant Valley and Lakeside City. Mr. Barton stated that the majority of the PAC composition should be elected officials and kept to an odd-numbered group. The group composition should also allow them to be members of the TAC (Technical Advisory Committee). The TAC is not a decision making body. Members of the TAC asked Mr. Barton to clarify the proposed PAC composition. Mr. Barton stated that he proposed the addition of a Council member from the City of Wichita Falls and Lakeside City and Pleasant Valley. The current PAC membership would remove Mr. Bob Parker, Mr. Dave Clark, Mr. Tim Hertel and Mr. Dennis Wilde. Mr. Jim Berzina, City Manager, informed the members that he in nQ-way wanted the City's position deleted on the MPO. The City Manager liked the existing MPO composition and felt that the City should be more represented in the future. The City Manager would strongly resist changing the composition to the MPO since the City has the majority of projects within its jurisdiction. Mr. Barton responded that it was not his intention to delete the City's interest. Ms. Montgomery asked the TAC members how they wanted to address the draft MPO By-laws and draft PIP — each section or one motion for the entire document? Mr. J. Barton indicated that it would be more appropriate to deal with each section of the draft By-laws and make individual motions. Mr. Bonnet agreed that it was more appropriate to go through the draft By- laws section by section rather than one overall motion. Mr. Barton asked all Committee members to check the date on the draft By-laws to ensure that everyone was working with the same version. Jon Moller asked the Technical Committee if the discussion of By-laws would more appropriately be addressed through creating a sub-committee? Numerous members replied that there was no reason to create another sub-committee for the purpose of addressing By-laws and Public Involvement policy. Mr. Bonnet made a motion to adopt Article II, Section 11-2 as written (PAC composition). Bob Parker seconded the motion. The Committee members discussed the motion. Mr. Sam Woods, TxDOT Austin, quoted legislation (450 CFR — paragraph A(I)) regarding increased public involvement and the a regional planning organization's boundary goes out to also include other jurisdictions. Mr. Woods was of the opinion that other jurisdictions represented within the MPO boundary (Lakeside City and Pleasant Valley) should be part of the discussions. Mr. Parker responded that those two municipalities, a number of years ago, requested to be ex-officio instead of voting members. Mr. Bonnet added that the key word in Technical Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes-February 11, 2000 Page2 r all of this discussion is the word "should" in order to work in compliance with the statute. Mr. Barton stated that he would recommend changes to the PAC composition. Mr. Barton introduced a second motion that the PAC should be composed of elected officials with a revision to keep the NORTEX representative on the board and the Mayor of Pleasant Valley be an Ex-officio member. The first motion was carried with 3 members in favor and 2 opposed. Article II — Section 11-2 — PAC composition will remain the same. Mr. Woods made a recommendation for page 5 of the draft By-laws — Article I — 1-2 and 1-3 should be revised to state that the MPO will provide "direction" in place of the word "guidance." In addition, Mr. Woods stated that the Policy Advisory Committee is really an inaccurate phrase because they simply address transportation issues rather than general policy. Mr. Woods recommended that the PAC be renamed from this date forward to the Transportation Policy Committee (TPC). Mr. Clark made a motion that the organization and reference to the organization be changed to the "Transportation Policy Committee (TPC)" instead of Policy Advisory Committee (PAC). Mr. Bonnet seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Bonnet introduced a motion to make an amendment to the wording of Article I — 1-2 and 1-3 to replace the work "guidance" with "direction." Motion seconded by Mr. Clark. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Bonnet stated that in Article II — 11-3 (PAC ex-officio and non-voting members) it is necessary to maintain the existing representation. Mr. Clark made a recommendation to change the phrase "The PAC shall also be composed of ex-officio, non-voting members, as follows:" by adding "or designated representative." Mr. Barton made a suggestion of having an alternate change in paragraph 11-4 with stating "Ex-officio members" in place of "voting members" for sentence one and three. Mr. Barton's reasoning was that in the event of an elected official (or any person) who could not complete their term, it allows the position on the MPO boards to continue. Mr. Clark pointed out that by making the minor addition to 11-3 it clarifies the issue. Mr. Clark introduced a motion that Article II — Section 11-3 be amended to add the phrase "or designated representative" and Section 11-4 be amended by putting the word "Ex-officio" in place of "Voting members" in sentence 1 and 3." Mr. Bonnet seconded the motion. The motion was carried unanimously. Mr. Barton indicated that Article II — Section 11(5) must stay the same according to Federal regulations. Judge Gossom's proposed changes can not be made to Section II (5) because they would violate federal legislation. Mr. Woods made a comment regarding Section II -8 which deals with PAC meeting notification that the words "at a minimum" should be deleted. Mr. Bonnet disagreed because with the phrase "at a minimum" allows the Committee to do more if deemed necessary. Mr. Barton stated that the current practice is the Chairperson of the MPO establishes the agenda for the PAC meetings and voting members don't have the privilege of changing the agenda. Mr. Woods proposal is a significant change from existing practice because the packets to the Committee members have to be put in the mail significantly in advance in order to bring any items to the agenda prior to the meeting being advertised! Mr. Parker asked if people could add items to the agenda under "Other Business?" Mr. Barton responded that yes items may be added to "Other Business" but no action may be taken on items added to the agenda until Technical Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes-February 11, 2000 Page3 the subsequent PAC meeting. Mr. Bonnet presented the idea of having Committee members ' request items be placed on the meeting agenda at the previous meeting so it doesn't delay getting items to the members. Mr. Barton asked if it was appropriate to recommend that voting members of the PAC have the privilege to add items to the agenda? Mr. Tim Hertel stated that he didn't see a problem with the existing system. Mr. Bonnet stated that it is important to be aware of the issue and address it in the future if necessary. Mr. Clark and Mr. Barton stated that generally the MPO Director and staff put together the PAC meeting agendas and get them mailed to the various members in advance of the meetings. Discussion only — no motion at this time. Mr. Barton brought up Section 11-6 that addresses a time frame for the PAC to meet. Mr. Barton recommended that a minimum PAC meeting interval should be maintained, such as each quarter. Mr. Parker introduced a motion that Section II (6) shall now state "The PAC (now referenced as the TPC) shall meet as necessary, at a minimum quarterly." Mr. Bonnet seconded the motion. The motion was carried unanimously. Mr. Barton introduced a motion to amend Section II (15-4) of Article II to state "Meet at intervals necessary to perform its function and hold a public meeting to discuss the status of planning at one time each year." Mr. Bonnet seconded the motion. Mr. Barton introduced another motion to amend Section II (15-5) by changing the last word of the sentence from "plan" to "Metropolitan Transportation Plan." Mr. Parker seconded the motion. Motion carried. Amendments were proposed to Article IV — Subcommittees by Mr. Barton under Section IV (4). Mr. Barton recommended that the PAC composition also include the addition of the TxDOT Area Engineer. He added that the majority of MPO's within the State of Texas have the MPO Director listed as the facilitator or moderator not a voting member. Mr. Bonnet stated that we are really into an issue of number on the composition of the TAC. Mr. Barton stated that originally Pat Harris was in the position of Area Engineer at TxDOT, this changed and technically that position is not a part of the PAC composition, therefore, the TxDOT Area Engineer should be noted as a member of the TAC. Mr. Woods added that technically, the MPO Director, as an employee of the MPO should not have a vote in decisions — the person should act as a facilitator. Mr. Bonnet disagreed, adding that the advisory board should include the MPO Director and the ability for him/her to comment or recommend issues. Mr. Barton commented that the appropriate people should be brought to the table to be privy to discussions that impact transportation issues within the MPO. Mr. Hertel indicated that Mr. Don Sheppard from Lakeside City requested to be a member on the PAC. Mr. Barton noted that he remembered Mr. Sheppard stating at the recent PAC meeting that he wanted to be part of the Technical Advisory Committee meetings. Mr. Bonnet stated that the City Engineer then should be added to the TAC membership. Mr. Barton made a motion that the TAC composition would consist of 8 members, 2 engineers — TxDOT Area Engineer and the City Engineer while removing the MPO Director. Mr. Bonnet introduced an amendment to the motion that the MPO Director remains and the City Engineer is added. Mr. Barton stated that if that's what it takes, no MPO Director should also be a voting member. Mr. Barton asked that the amended motion be withdrawn. Mr. Barton stated that the motion was to remove the MPO Director and add the City Engineer and TxDOT Area Engineer. Mr. Hertel seconded the motion. The motion was defeated with a 2 - 3 vote. Motion not carried. Technical Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes-February 11, 2000 Page4 Mr. Bonnet introduced a motion to add the TxDOT Area Engineer and the City Engineer to the TAC composition. Mr. Clark seconded the motion. The motion was carried with a 3 — 2 vote. Motion carried. Mr. Clark introduced a motion that the draft By-laws be recommended to the PAC as amended. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bonnet. The motion was carried on a 3 — 2 vote. Mr. Barton and Mr. Hertel were opposed to the motion. Mr. Moller made comment during the public comment period. Mr. Moller asked if he should go directly to the MPO Director if he wanted something added to the PAC, now referenced as the "TPC", agenda. Mr. Bonnet stated that this was correct, however, the item would have to be placed under "Other Business" for discussion and at the subsequent meeting it would be added as an official item for action. Mr. Moller stated that he was confused about the placement of agenda items. Mr. Bonnet noted that the TAC is simply the technical arm of the PAC. II — Discussion of amendments to the Public Involvement Policy Ms. Montgomery introduced the draft Public Involvement Policy for the MPO. This Policy was brought forward to the PAC for approval at their January 24, 2000 meeting. However, at that time, the Chairperson made a motion to forward the Policies to the TAC for review and further discussion. Ms. Montgomery outlined Judge Gossom's recommended changes to allow PAC members to submit items for the agenda and that public comment be addressed on the agenda. Mr. Barton stated that Judge Gossom's comments had already been addressed under Agenda Item I — By-laws. Mr. Bonnet agreed. Mr. Barton pointed out a proposed amendment on page 3 of the Public Involvement Policy — Procedural Notices and Processes. Mr. Barton proposed that paragraph be amended from "...funding of..." to "amounts of." Mr. Clark seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Clark raised the issue of public notification under the section "Public Notification Process." Mr. Clark referred members to page 5 where it notes The North Texas Journal as a location where meetings are to be advertised. He noted that this publication is only published on a weekly basis, which can slow down the process of notification up to two weeks. This is a newspaper that targets the African-American population. Mr. Clark recommended that it be removed from the listing because it limits the timing of meetings. Mr. Barton commented that he was receiving "strong encouragement" from the Federal Highways Administration to address environmental justice issues (based on a memo October 7, 1999). The Federal Highways Administration's director in Washington, D.C. (Mr. Gordon Linton), issued a letter in October 1999 which outlined environmental justice issues under newly proposed federal regulations. The federal environmental justice letter states that any projects involving federal funds must now consider within the public involvement strategies low income and minority groups within the transportation planning process. Mr. Barton added that significant efforts were put into this cause and that local MPO's will be required in the near future to meet these environmental justice requirements. Mr. Clark added that it is routine for the MPO to include minority citizens on the Citizen's Advisory Committee (CAC) in addition to public notification Technical Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes-February 11, 2000 Page5 and hearings. 1 Mr. Bonnet asked if the current 72 hour requirement had posed a problem in the past with weekly publications, in otherwords, has it delayed the process? Mr. Clark stated that yes it has been a problem in the past. Mr. Barton recommended that if the MPO increased the places were public meeting notices were posted instead of the actually placement of an advertisement it would still meet the requirements (ie. postings at the MKL Center, Minority Centers, etc.). Ms. Montgomery stated that the MPO staff tried to go above and beyond the requirements for notification with regard to the MTP Update. The draft MTP was mailed on December 17th, 1999 to all the Citizen's Advisory Committee members, the Technical Advisory Committee and the Policy Advisory Committee in addition to the Homebuilder's Association, the NAACP, the LULAC, the Business and Professional Women's Organization, the Senior's Center of North Texas, Nortex, etc. The MPO staff only received responses and telephone comments from approximately 5-6 people — unless people have major issues regarding transportation they don't response with comments. Mr. Woods recommended that the posting at the County Courthouse be removed. Ms. Montgomery responded that the Courthouse posting was a good location to advertise and that it wasn't really an issue. Mr. Clark made a motion that the Wichita County Courthouse be re- instated, the North Texas Journal be removed and the Martin Luther King (MLK) Center, Sheppard Air Force Base Public Information Office be added to the listing of public notification centers for the MPO and the final statement be amended as follows "Other groups or organizations that can be reasonably identified that may increase public involvement from low- income and minority populations." Mr. Woods also recommended that the television stations and newspapers be notified of all MPO meetings. Mr. Barton responded that a generic statement should be added to address environmental justice issues regarding low-income persons who still may be lacking notification because they don't have access to the standard forms of media. Mr. Parker seconded the motion introduced by Mr. Clark. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Moller asked to make a statement that he was concerned with the deletion of the 1st paragraph on page 5 of the draft Public Involvement Policy. Mr. Moller believed that it was not appropriate to delete the 10-day notification process paragraph from the Public Involvement Policy. He added that the only way he finds out about meetings is through the notifications posted in the newspaper. Mr. Barton stated that that was a separate issue regarding the tentative removal of the paragraph. In addition, Mr. Barton made a motion that the word "shall" should be replaced by the word "may" in the 1S' paragraph on page 5. Mr. Barton's reasoning for this change was based on the current scenario that any of the groups listed who happen to not receive their public notice 10 days prior to the public meeting could void all actions taken at the meeting. Mr. Bonnet agreed with Mr. Barton's logic. Mr. Parker seconded Mr. Barton's motion to amend the word "shall" to "may." The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Barton called for a 10-minute break at 10:30 am. The meeting resumed at 10:45 am. Technical Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes-February 11, 2000 Page6 • Mr. Barton requested a change to page 4, paragraph 3, that the words "funding of' be changed to "amounts of'. Mr. Woods commented that the last sentence of the same paragraph should be deleted. Mr. Barton made a motion that the 3`d paragraph on page 4 should have the words "funding of' changed to "amounts of" and the last sentence stricken from the draft Public Involvement Policy." Mr. Parker seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Barton introduced another motion to change on page 6, paragraph 6, the word "announced" to "afforded." Mr. Hertel seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Barton asked if a citizen wanted to obtain minutes from MPO meetings what would be the best way in order to accomplish the task? Mr. Clark stated that a citizen could obtain minutes by calling the City Planning office where MPO staff is located. Mr. Barton recommended that a statement should be added regarding citizen's being able to obtain MPO meeting minutes. Mr. Barton introduced a motion that a new paragraph should be added to the draft Public Involvement Policy immediately following the Transportation Improvement Program, entitled, "Access to Minutes of Public Meetings" which states that "Persons desiring copies of minutes from public MPO meetings shall contact the MPO Director, City of Wichita Falls Planning Division located at 1300 Seventh Street during normal business hours." Mr. Hertel seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. A clarification was made regarding the form of the meeting minutes — the meeting minutes that will be available for public access will be in a draft format. Mr. Clark made a motion to endorse the citizen participation within the Public Involvement Policy as revised by the Technical Advisory Committee members. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bonnet. The motion was carried unanimously. Mr. Barton requested that the Environmental Justice memo discussed earlier in the meeting be distributed to all PAC members by the MPO staff prior to the next PAC meeting. Ill — Discussion of the Wichita Falls Thoroughfare Plan Ms. Montgomery provided a brief overview of the issues with the Thoroughfare Plan. She explained that the PAC Chairperson indicated that at the January 24, 2000 meeting two proposals presented at that time were best addressed by the City and not the MPO. As a result, the issues were referred to the TAC for review and comment. Mr. Clark noted that the area of primary concern on the City's Thoroughfare Plan is the Call Field/Maplewood area in order to re-align the connection of Maplewood so there is no longer an offset. Mr. Barton stated that generally the TAC reviewed the Thoroughfare Plan, however, he recently discovered that the Thoroughfare Plan is really a City issue as it is passed by Ordinance. The TAC and PAC don't really have a role in this process. Mr. Clark commented that if TxDOT had an endorsement of the proposed changes to Call Field and Maplewood it would assist in helping make a determination. Mr. Bonnet clarified the recommendation to change the Thoroughfare Plan as it would accomplish the following: a) remove the existing off-set; b) as future areas develop and/or re- develop it will require developers to officially dedicate the roadway. Mr. Clark made a motion that the TAC endorses the recommendation to re-align Maplewood Extension to align with the Technical Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes-February 11, 2000 Page7 new roadway south of the Super Wal-Mart. Mr. Barton seconded the motion. The motion • carried unanimously. Mr. Barton asked if the new, revised roadway to Wal-Mart would now show as a solid line on the Thoroughfare Plan Map. Mr. Clark stated that yes, once the road was finished it will be reflected as a solid not dotted line on the City's Thoroughfare Plan Map. Mr. Moller asked if he could make some public comments regarding this topic. Ms. Montgomery stated that he was able to make comment. Mr. Moller asked the TAC members if they would be adopting the Kimley-Horn recommendations and if a change is made to align Maplewood to connect with the new Super Wal-Mart roadway shouldn't it change on the other side of the road? Mr. Clark stated that the Thoroughfare Plan Map is not an alignment map, which shows detailed measurements of right-of-way locations, etc. Mr. Bonnet noted one observation that the Thoroughfare Plan Map is not intended to provide the level of detail (ie. engineering design, etc.) Mr. Moller is requesting. Mr. Barton stated that Kimley-Horn in their transportation study provided numerous alternatives for consideration by the MPO, TxDOT and the City of Wichita Falls. Mr. Barton added that the City's Thoroughfare Plan Map doesn't show the 'ultimate' detail and it is not appropriate to denote all right-of-ways on this particular map. IV — Discussion of development plans presented by local citizens Ms. Montgomery asked if any citizens were present to speak on behalf of Exhibit A and Exhibit B as presented at the CAC Public Hearing on January 10, 2000 and the PAC meeting on January 24, 2000. Mr. Clark commented that Exhibit A — "Proposal submitted by developers along Lawrence Road (Mr. Bobby Schaaf)" had already been addressed through the motion made to amend the City's Thoroughfare Plan Map. Mr. Barton briefly highlighted the key points for Exhibit A, as no representatives of the proposal were present. Mr. Barton specifically highlighted the five key priorities outlined in Exhibit A as devised and brought to the attention of the MPO by the developers who own property along Lawrence Road. These key priorities include: 1) widening Lawrence Road with a center turn lane; 2) developing the Maplewood Extension from Kemp to Lawrence Road; 3) developing Maplewood Extension from west dies of Wal-Mart to McNeil (north or south of Regent); 4) developing a north-south street east of Lowes down the railroad right-of-way (abandoned) to Maplewood reliever; and 5) developing a north south street west of the Super Wal-Mart from the new Maplewood reliever to all Field Road. Mr. Clark commented that the City already spoke with these developers in previous conversations to work with the neighbors to develop a public road in the area of the Super Wal-Mart site. However, the developers chose to create a private roadway or access. Mr. Moller commented that he would like to speak on behalf of Exhibit B. However, he further stated that the proposal in Exhibit A is quite similar and if, not indeed, the same general area of the City. Mr. Moller outlined his Arthur Street Urban Land Plan development for the TAC members. He stated that the overall goal of this development plan is a long-range development plan for 2019 which incorporates all aspects of planning — land use, economic and transportation. Mr. Moller's plan outlines numerous road re-alignments of which a connector should be built between Kell Freeway and Call Field Road. Garfield would function Technical Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes- February 11, 2000 Page8 as a collector road (minor or major) and connect to frontage roads along Kell Freeway. Hampstead would be extended to connect to Garfield. Piedmont and Gregory would be connected in order to untie mobility. In conjunction, Mr. Moller noted that Rhea Road should be re-aligned in order to provide a better transition of traffic from Lawrence to Rhea Road and east-west onto Call Field Road. Mr. Moller stated that Wenonah Street needs to be included on the City's Thoroughfare Plan Map. Mr. Moller also informed the TAC members that within the revised MTP Plan there are at least six projects scheduled over the next 25 years in the Lawrence Road/Wenonah region of the City. Mr. Moller's plan provides both north-south options for traffic movement in conjunction with a long-range comprehensive plan. Mr. Moller expanded upon the improvements that would eventually result from the implementation of his urban development project and concluded by requesting the TAC to consider the roadway connection from Wenonah to Garfield. Mr. Barton asked Mr. Moller to determine his overall vision and what would occur in some of these areas/neighborhoods to prompt the complete road network to be altered. Mr. Moller responded that the local residents in the neighborhoods would determine what they wanted to do with their individual properties. However, Mr. Moller pointed out that with the new road network in place by 2019 it would increase the prosperity in this area. Mr. Moller re-iterated that his urban development plan was premised on goals outlined in the federal TEA-21 legislation. With the increased mobility of goods and people the plan would include social development. Mr. Barton asked Mr. Moller what's the planning horizon? Mr. Moller stated that the overall density and land use were vital components in the transportation planning process and that he had incorporated the current land uses when developing the urban development plan. Mr. Barton interjected stating that Mr. Moller perceives that his plan will increase the value of the neighborhood but the individual property owners may view the proposed change as a degradation of their property and residences. Mr. Barton also noted that the new federal environmental justice regulations must be taken into consideration for all major development plans that involve federal funding (ie. transportation funds). Mr. Barton stated that the proposed plan (Exhibit B) might actually be taking away opportunities for low-income and minority populations to obtain housing and just carry out daily living activities. Mr. Moller stated that he was simultaneously addressing both land use and transportation issues and that he wants the citizen's permission to develop an integrated transportation plan for that portion of the City. Mr. Clark responded to Mr. Moller's presentation noting the MPO and City staff are conducting thorough land use planning and many of the issues brought up at the meeting had already been addressed through proposed amendments to the City's Thoroughfare Plan Map. In particular, Mr. Clark stated that the MPO had addressed the following items: a) the Maplewood issue was addressed with the proposed amendments to the City's Thoroughfare Plan Map; b) the area west of Lawrence road is a developer issue and the developers along Lawrence certainly have had their opportunities in the past and currently to develop their properties and approach the City regarding right-of-way acquisition; c) City officials, staff and residents are all quite aware that there is a problem along Lawrence Road; d) Wenonah Road issues may have some logic but it is a City issue not an MPO issue; and, finally, d) serious concern whether Mr. Moller's urban neighborhood development proposal of widening streets within the low-to-moderate income area east of Lawrence Road would improve the residents Technical Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes—February 11, 2000 Page9 conditions and/or increase their property values. Mr. Clark concluded that Mr. Moller has made his points regarding the proposal submitted as Exhibit B and the information will be taken into consideration. Mr. Moller continued to expand on his urban development proposal when Mr. Clark asked to hear comments from any other property owners from the neighborhood in question. Mr. Burt Brown, Wichita Engineering Company, was the only other property owner present at the meeting who resided in the Arthur Street urban development proposal neighborhood. Mr. Moller informed the TAC members that Mr. Brown owned approximately 10 acres in this particular neighborhood. Mr. Brown, when asked by Mr. Clark if he had any comments regarding Mr. Moller's proposal, stated that he had no comments. Mr. Barton commented that he understood that this particular urban development issue was a City issue rather than TxDOT. However, Mr. Barton discussed some ways in which TxDOT may be able to assist in moving the discussion forward. Although, Mr. Barton wasn't sure which transportation model data would be most applicable from TxDOT to assist in this situation if a request were made to TxDOT he would try to obtain the data necessary. Both Mr. Bonnet and Mr. Clark indicated that it would be useful to obtain additional data from TxDOT to obtain a closer look at this area of the City. Mr. Moller requested a copy of the Environmental Justice letter brought forth by Mr. Barton. V— Discussion of the February and May revisions to the TIP Mr. Barton provided a brief overview of recent events from the January 24, 2000 PAC meeting. At that PAC meeting, the February revisions to the TIP were tabled. The PAC made a motion to revise the TIP in order to remove the frontage roads along U.S. 287 from City View Drive to Wellington. Mr. Bonnet asked about enhancement funds? Mr. Barton stated that enhancements would be addressed as the May revisions to the TIP. Mr. Woods added that the saturation counts conducted by TxDOT are scheduled to occur in June 2000. It would be extremely helpful if the City Public Works department ensured that the street sweepers are kept off certain sections of the roads in order to avoid disrupting the traffic counters. Mr. Bonnet indicated that he would check with his department regarding scheduling and work in conjunction with TxDOT. Mr. Bonnet requested that the City be informed of any supplemental counters near the schools, etc. in order to avoid certain areas. No motion made — discussion item. VI — Other No other items to discuss. A motion was introduced by Mr. Bonnet to adjourn the TAC meeting at 11:45 am. The motion was seconded by Mr. Clark and the motion carried unanimously. Technical Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes-February 11, 2000 Page10