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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/12/2011 Study Session Minutes MR1 =/ \ *► STUDY SESSION MINUTES 11555 W. Civic Center Drive, Marana, Arizona 85653 Council Chambers, July 12, 2011, at or after 6:00 PM Ed Honea, Mayor Patti Comerford, Vice Mayor David Bowen, Council Member Herb Kai, Council Member Carol McGorray, Council Member Jon Post, Council Member Roxanne Ziegler, Council Member STUDY SESSION CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Mayor Honea called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. All Council Members were present. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE /INVOCATION /MOMENT OF SILENCE Led by Mayor Honea. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion to approve moved by Council Member Post, second by Council Member McGorray. Motion carried unanimously. DISCUSSION /DIRECTION /POSSIBLE ACTION 1: Presentation: Relating to Streets; a presentation on the current conceptual design for Tangerine Road Introduced by Scott Leska, who introduced Alejandro Angel from Psomas for the presentation. Mr. Leska noted that this is one of the RTA projects under study. He thanked Council and Barbara Johnson for their support in successfully completing past and current RTA projects. Dr. Angel's presentation focused on project description, traffic volumes, travel speeds, access management, and road section and alignment. He noted that this project — widening Tangerine to four lanes the 10 miles of roadway from I- 10 to La Canada would be sufficient through 2040. $74M has been allocated for 2011- 2026, with Marana's contribution to be $21 AM. He then touched on the significant drainage, right of way, utility coordination and environmental challenges. 1 July 12, 2011 Council Meeting Minutes Dr. Angel noted that there has been a change in traffic patterns since the Twin Peaks Road extension was built. Volumes are decreasing from Dove Mountain Blvd. to I -10 and increasing from La Canada to Dove Mountain Blvd. Significant growth is expected through this corridor — residential and retail. Travel speeds are higher than the posted speed limits. He noted the posted speed limits should be within 5 mph of the 85 percentile speed of free - flowing traffic. Dr. Angel then discussed the benefits of access management, which is to improve safety, increase roadway capacity and encourage organized growth. There are some challenges with alignment on both the north and south side of Tangerine from TRICO and TEP. The preferred alignment would be similar to the current alignment as it is less expensive and gives equal acquisition from both sides of the road and allows for potential future expansion to six lanes. There was some discussion on the benefits and detraction of providing curbing and when and where it should be used. Dr. Angel concluded his presentation with landscape design — consistent with the Dove Mountain area using sustainable, native plants and cacti. He also discussed potential widening to six lanes and some issues that will need attention in the future concerning the implementation plan, drainage alternatives at the wet end of the project, including wildlife crossings, noise analysis and right of way needs. Council commented in the appearance of the wildlife corridors, curbing, project control and funding. Keith Brann responded that the county is into the project for $6.5M. There have been no annexations by Marana since 2003 in this area, prior to the RTA passing. He believes that Oro Valley has a similar history in this area. The cost estimates put in the RTA ballot should stand. Mr. Davidson noted that with regard to financing, there have been a number of articles in the newspapers recently wherein the County Administrator had sent a letter to the chairman of the House Transportation Committee suggesting that the state take in the whole roadway. He wanted to make sure that there is clear direction to staff to proceed with design on this road. If Tangerine Road was put into the state system, the town wouldn't need to proceed with this. Scott Leska noted that the town will be proceeding with the phasing of the project as if it were going to be under the town's control. Vice Mayor Comerford asked if the plan is for Council to decide whether to keep control of Tangerine Road and whether to move forward with the plans as presented. If it is, she believes the plan is in line with Council's vision. Council Member Post asked if this is being designed with the Tangerine interchange at I -10 in mind. Mr. Brann noted that the design is to connect the four lane road to the current alignment. Should the Tangerine interchange project resurface, it can tie in to the current project. If the new TI is there first, the town can tie the four lane project into that project. Mr. Leska added that this project is being built to federal standards, so that if federal dollars become available, the design won't have to be changed to accommodate federal guidelines. Mr. Brann noted that any condemnations would have to be done under the authority of each jurisdiction. 2 July 12, 2011 Council Meeting Minutes Motion moved by Vice Mayor Comerford to continue with the design of Tangerine Road as presented, second by Council Member McGorray. Motion carried unanimously. 2: Resolution No. 2011 -70: Relating to Boards, Commissions and Committees; approving appointments /reappointments to the Planning Commission Mayor Honea announced an executive session was needed on this item. Motion moved by Council Member Post, second by Council Member McGorray to go into executive session. Motion carried unanimously. Council left the dais at 6:52 p.m. Council returned to the dais at 7:17 p.m. Mayor Honea thanked all the applicants who submitted for the open positions and noted that Council has had an opportunity to review the applications and is ready to move forward with the appointments. Council Member Post moved to appoint Terry Fehrmann, Norman Fogel, Kolleen Hancock and Marcia Jakab to four-year appointments expiring 2015 and Steve Miklosi to a two-year appointment expiring June 30, 2013, second by Council Member Ziegler. Motion carried unanimously. 3: Administration of Oaths of Office for Planning & Zoning Commissioners Ms. Bronson administered the oaths of office to Norman Fogel, Marcia Jakab and Steve Miklosi. The oaths will be given to Ms. Hancock and Ms. Fehrmann at a later date. Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. §38- 431.03 (A)(3), Council may ask for discussion or consultation for legal advice with the Town Attorney concerning any matter listed on this agenda. 1: Executive session pursuant to A.R.S. § 38- 431.03(A)(1) for discussion, consideration and possible interviews of candidates for appointment to the Town of Marana Planning and Zoning Commission ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn moved by Council Member Post, second by Council Member McGorray. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:21 p.m. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town Council meeting held on July 12, 2011. 1 further certify that a quo :a N ���mn►n a AS �O�O ocelyn ronson, Town Clerk C W SEA Will It July 12, 2011 Council Meeting Minutes