City of Denton MINUTES TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION 5:30pm  City Hall 215E. McKinney Street Denton, Texas www.ciyolaenton.com  DENTON  Monday,January 3, 2018  City Council Work Session Room  After determining that a quorum oft the Traffic Safety Commission of the City ofDenton, Texas is present, the Chair of the Traffic Safety Commission will thereafter convene into an open meeting on Monday, January 3, 2018 at 5:39 p.m. in the Council Work Session Room at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Commissioners: Interim Chair Patrice Lyke, Nancy DiMarco, Jim Owen, Daniel Krutka, Cody Staff Members: Pritam Deshmukh, Traffic Manager; Mark Nelson, ransporaton/Aviation Director  Denton, Texas  Robinson and Courtney Cross  Trey Lansford, Attorney; Kim Mankin, Administrative Supervisor;  Sarah Lollar, Executive Assistant  REGULAR MEETING November 6, 2017. Approved as circulated.  A. TSC18-001 Consider the approval ofTraffic Safety Commission meeting minutes of  B. TSC18-002 Receive a report to revise the speed limits along W. University Drive (US 380) Pritam Deshmukh informed the committee that this item was initiated by Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) in October of 2017. This item was not able to make the November TSC committee meeting before it was presented to Council on December 5, 2017. After completion oft the reconstruction and widening project, a speed study was performed. Based on results from this speed study TXDOT proposed changing the speed limit from 35 to 40 mph. In order to change and enforce the proposed speed limit, a signed City ordinance that matches the speed study must be approved. Interim Chair Lyke asked about the origin of the Government in which a speed limit is enforced. Deshmukh explained that speed limit is 80%1 Federal Law that is adopted by the State. Discussion continued about staff working with TXDOT to update the timing on each traffic light to Concerns for lack ofcross walks on University Drive with focus on Newton Rayzor Elementary School. Interim Chair Lyke shared that the school does not use busses for transport sO children either walk or are dropped offt by parents. Deshmukh agreed to look into this concern.  from Bonnie Brae Street to Locust Street or US 77.  accommodate the increased speed.  This item was a discussion item only, no action is needed.  C. TSC18-003 Receive a report hold a discussion regarding heavy use of on-street parking along  Wainwright Street between Warren Court and Prairie Street.    Deshmukh presented the current parking situation and history of the issues created by to the on-street parking. The street width is insufficient for on-street parking on both sides and due to the proximity of several apartment buildings and businesses in the immediate area access for emergency vehicles and City services are impacted. Staff has engaged with residents to restrict one side parking however the Staff recommends working with the residents on education and enforcement ofthe City municipal  majority feedback is opposed to limiting parking on either side.  code toi improve access and safety of the area.  This item was a discussion item only, no action is needed.  D. TSC18-004 Receive a report, hold a discussion and provide direction regarding the proposed permanent closure of a segment of McCormick Street from Underwood Street to Avenue A for Mark Nelson, Transportation/Aviation Director gave presentation to the committee discussing the expansion and redesigning of Fire station 3. Originally built ini the 1970's, the new station will add space for current and additional staff, equipment and adequately serve the projections of the Fire department. The estimated cost for permanently closing this street section is less than $1,000 to include labor and signage and will be added to the total project budget and funding. Because the City owns both sides oft this street section, there will be nominal impact tol local property owners. There was a recommend approval this item by Commissioner DiMarco with a second by  the construction of Fire Station 3.  Commissioner Owen. Vote 6-0 approved.  E. TSC18-004 Staff Reports 1. Matrix Matrix- -  1. Council Approved no Valet Parking. 2. Small area plan, consultant has collected the data 3. Left turn lanes were approved by Council for North and south bound. 4. Bridge can accommodate pedestrians, working with TXDOT 5. Working with TWU on adding sidewalk on the North side, ROWis very small 6. Studying with UNT and small areaj plan, data collection is in progress  7. Commissioner Krutka sprained his ankle due to dumpster placement, area needs more lighting. 8. The speed humps will be removed by Medical City and speed cushions will be installed.  Information will be brought at a later date.  Commissioner Krutka-1 Look at McKinney each meeting and be more prepared for staff time.  Commissioner Krutka - Would like to have a Facebook page to organize and address questions before Trey Lansford, Attorney responded that doing sO would be in conflict with the Open Meetings Act.  CONCAUDINGIENS  Under Section 551.042 oft the Texas Open Meetings Act, respond to inquiries from the Public Utilities Board or the public with specific factual information or recitation of policy, or accept a proposal to place the matter on the agenda for an upcoming meeting AND Under Section 551.0415 oft the Texas Open Meetings Act, provide reports about items of community interest regarding which no action    will be taken, toi include: expressions oft thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules; an honorary or salutary recognition ofaj public official, public employee, or other citizen; ai reminder about an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the governing body; information regarding a social, ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that was attended ori is scheduled to be attended by ai member oft the governing body or an official or employee oft the municipality; or an announcement involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of people in the municipality that has arisen after the posting of the agenda  Adjournment: 6:24 pm  APPROVED  Nox PatreeLyke Chair  hayda Becky'Owens Administrative Assistant