HomeMy WebLinkAbout1.28.15 UAPB MinutesMINUTES PRELIMINARY DRAFT MPOJC URBANIZED AREA POLICY BOARD
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2015 – 4:30 PM
IOWA CITY CITY HALL – EMMA HARVAT HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Coralville: Tom Gill, Kelly Hayworth Iowa City: Susan Mims, Jim Throgmorton, Tom Markus, Terry Dickens, Marian Karr, Michelle Payne
Johnson County: Janelle Rettig, Rod Sullivan North Liberty: Amy Nielsen, Terry Donahue University Heights: Louise From
University of Iowa: David Ricketts ICCSD: Tuyet Dorau
STAFF PRESENT: Kent Ralston, Brad Neumann, Darian Nagle-Gamm, Sarah Walz, Kelly
Davila
OTHERS PRESENT: Greg Parker, Johnson County Engineer
Doug Elliott, ECICOG Cathy Cutler, Iowa DOT Barbara Beaumont
1. CALL TO ORDER
Gill called the meeting to order at 4:30 PM.
a. Recognize alternates
Kelly Hayworth was recognized for Jill Dodds (Coralville), Tom Markus for Kingsley Botchway, and Marian Karr for Rick Dobyns (Iowa City).
b. Consider approval of meeting minutes
The motion to approve was made by Sullivan; Donahue seconded. The motion was unanimously approved.
c. Set next Board meeting dates, time, and location
The next meeting was set for April 1 in North Liberty.
2. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA
Ralston acknowledged Gerry Kuhl of North Liberty for serving on the Board from 2009 to 2014, also serving as its Chair. Kuhl spoke to the recent history and successes of the
Urbanized Area Policy Board. Ralston also apprised the Board of staffing changes at the MPOJC, including hiring
Sarah Walz part time, Kris Ackerson’s move to the City of Iowa City, and the open/unfilled position left by Ackerson.
3. ADMINISTRATION
a. Report from nominating committee for 2015 MPOJC Board officers
From notified the board of the committee’s recommendations for Board officers. The
committee recommended second terms for both Tom Gill as Chair and Michelle Payne as Vice Chair. From moved for approval of the nominations; Ricketts seconded. The motion was unanimously approved.
b. Review the 2014 Annual Major Work Activities Report
Ralston directed the Board’s attention to the major work program items completed in the past year, highlighting the projects in the urban area which utilized MPO grant
funds in 2014.
c. Consider approval of the FY16 MPOJC Budget and financial forecast
Ralston identified the objectives of the Board and highlighted an overall 13% budget reduction and resulting decrease in assessments for FY16. Ricketts moved to
approve the budget; Donahue seconded. The motion was unanimously approved.
d. Consider approval of the FY16 Johnson County Assessments to the East Central Iowa Council of Governments
Ralston directed the Board’s attention to ECICOG services and indicated that there
would be a 3% increase in assessments for FY16. Elliott also briefly described the role of ECICOG and briefed the Board regarding ongoing economic development
initiatives by ECICOG. Rettig moved for approval; Payne seconded. The motion was unanimously approved.
e. Consider appointments to the ECICOG Board of Directors
Ralston notified the Board of nominations to the ECICOG Board of Directors: Pat Harney of Johnson County, Amy Nielsen of North Liberty, Christopher Taylor of
Swisher, and citizen appointee Aaron Granquist. Hayworth moved for approval of the motion; Throgmorton seconded. The motion was unanimously approved.
f. Discuss MPOJC Orientation for new Board members
Ralston offered a brief orientation for new Board members or those who may want to
be reacquainted with MPOJC practices and procedures.
g. Discussion of revisions to the Update to the 2007 Iowa City Metropolitan Area
Affordable Housing Market Analysis Nagle-Gamm brought the Board’s attention to revisions made to the Update to the
2007 Iowa City Metropolitan Area Affordable Housing Market Analysis, including Free and Reduced Lunch rate information for the Clear Creek Amana School District
and several maps in an appendix.
Throgmorton pointed out an error in the symbology on the map legends and suggested an alternative color scheme.
A discussion followed regarding how this document may be useful for interpreting progress over time, particularly as the Affordable Housing Task Force continues to
work on this issue. 4. TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
a. Consider approval of the Federal Transit Administration 5307 Transit Operating Formula funding distribution for FY15 & transit statistics for FY14
Neumann explained the formulas for funding each of the three transit agencies and
highlighted the proposed apportionment. Payne motioned to approve the
apportionment; Hayworth seconded. The motion was unanimously approved.
b. Consider approval of a revised MPO Complete Streets Policy
Ralston led a discussion on the revisions made to the MPO Complete Streets Policy.
He indicated that Transportation Technical Advisory Committee recommended
approval despite one no vote from Dean Wheatley (North Liberty). Sullivan acknowledged that cooperation from the Iowa DOT may be mentioned in the
revision. Rettig suggested sending a letter to the Iowa DOT indicating the Board’s commitment to the Complete Streets policy.
Rettig moved to approve the motion; Payne seconded. Throgmorten asked if the Complete Streets Policy acknowledges urban design standards. Ralston said it did not specifically since each community has its own urban design standards.
However, the Policy does identify reference materials appropriate for design. The motion was unanimously approved.
c. Consider approval of amendments to the Federal Functional Classification map
Ralston turned the Board’s attention to updates on the Federal Functional
Classification map, which included changing the designation of certain roads from rural to urban classifications. Throgmorton motioned for approval; Rettig seconded.
The motion was unanimously approved.
d. Update on the MPOJC FY16 Transportation Planning Work Program
Ralston described the MPOJC Transportation Planning Work program and indicated that the MPO would be soliciting for projects in the coming weeks.
e. Update on MPOJC Surface Transportation Program and Transportation Alternatives Program grant application schedule and FY16-20 Transportation Improvement
Program Neumann apprised the Board of the $5.4 million in STP funding and $890,000 in
TAP funding for FY 2019-2020. Recommendations from the Regional Trails and Bicycling Committee and Transportation Technical Advisory Committee will be
presented to the Board for approval in July.
f. Update on the Iowa DOT I-380 Corridor Transportation Study
Neumann briefed the Board on the results of the Iowa DOT I-380 Corridor
Transportation Study, including several recommendations made by the consultants. A discussion followed regarding the widening of I-380 and alternative transportation
options for the corridor. g. Update on the Iowa DOT Park and Ride System Plan
Neumann shared a summary of the Iowa DOT Park and Ride System plan as they relate to the urbanized area.
5. OTHER BUSINESS
a. Report on the Severson Cup Charity Challenge; Award Severson Cup
Nagle-Gamm presented the results of the Severson Challenge and awarded the
Severson Cup to University Heights.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Payne moved to adjourn; seconded by Rettig. The motion was unanimously
approved. Meeting adjourned at 5:40 PM.
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