Iowa Transportation Commission to meet October 12 in Waterloo
AMES, Iowa – Oct. 7, 2021 – The Iowa Transportation Commission will hold its next business meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 12, at the Courtyard Waterloo Cedar Falls Hotel, 250 Westfield Avenue, in Waterloo. While the meeting is anticipated to be open for in-person attendance by delegations and the public, participation via conference call or Teams is still encouraged to minimize the number of in-person attendees. This is to assure adequate social distancing measures can be accommodated.
Business meeting agenda Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021
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Presenter |
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8 a.m. |
*Approve Minutes of the |
Danielle Madden, |
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Commission Comments |
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DOT Staff Comments |
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* Administrative Rules 761 IAC -117 – Outdoor Advertising -120 – Private Directional Signing |
Dave Lorenzen, director, |
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* Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy (RISE) application – City of Clinton |
Craig Markley, director, Systems Planning Bureau, 515-239-1027 |
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* Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy (RISE) – Rural Housing Pilot Program |
Craig Markley, director, Systems Planning Bureau, 515-239-1027 |
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* State Recreational Trails Program Funding Recommendations |
Craig Markley, director, Systems Planning Bureau, 515-239-1027 |
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* Railroad Revolving Loan and Grant Program Recommendations |
Tamara Nicholson, director, |
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* Fiscal Year 2023 Highway-Railroad Crossing Safety Program |
Kris Klop |
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* 2023 Highway-Railroad Crossing Surface Repair Program |
Kris Klop |
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8:10 a.m. |
Adjourn |
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*Action items |
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Public input meeting agenda Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021
*Input meeting will begin shortly after the conclusion of the Commission business meeting.
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Time |
Title |
Presenter |
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8:15 a.m. |
Opening remarks |
Linda Juckette, Commission chair |
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8:20 a.m. |
City of Waterloo |
Mayor Quentin Hart |
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8:35 a.m. |
INRCOG |
Kyle Durant |
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8:45 a.m. |
City of Cedar Falls |
Chase Schrage |
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9:00 a.m. |
Iowa 150 Coalition |
Dylan Mulfinger |
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9:15 a.m. |
Legislator Introductions/Comments |
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9:30 a.m. |
U.S. 61 |
Rachel Lindeen |
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9:45 a.m. |
City of Ottumwa |
Mayor Tom Lazio |
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10:00 a.m. |
Citizen |
David Falk |
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10:05 a.m. |
Unscheduled Delegations |
Monday, Oct. 11, 2021
Transportation tour
The Commission and Iowa Department of Transportation staff will tour transportation projects in northern Iowa Monday, Oct. 11, starting at 9:00 a.m. at the Courtyard Waterloo Cedar Falls Hotel, 250 Westfield Avenue, in Waterloo. The tour will end around 2:30 p.m. at the Courtyard Waterloo Cedar Falls Hotel. Transportation-related matters may be discussed, but no action will be taken on the tour.
Monday, Oct. 11, 2021
Informal workshop session
The Commission will meet informally with staff from the Iowa DOT Monday, Oct. 11, in person and via conference call beginning at 3:30 p.m. at the Courtyard Waterloo Cedar Falls Hotel, 250 Westfield Avenue, in Waterloo, following the tour. While the meeting is anticipated to be open for in-person attendance by delegations and the public, participation via conference call or Teams is still encouraged to minimize the number of in-person attendees. The following transportation-related matters may be discussed, but no action will be taken during the meeting. The items are listed in no order and may be discussed at any point during the workshop.
- Commission input
- Director’s welcome
- Administrative Rules
- Chapter 117 – Outdoor Advertising
- Chapter 120 – Private Directional Signing
- COVID-19 Transportation Funding Impact Update
- 2022 Highway Program Balance Report
- Railroad Programs
- Fiscal Year 2023 Highway-Railroad Crossing Safety Program
- 2023 Highway-Railroad Crossing Surface Repair Program
- Railroad Revolving Loan and Grant Program Recommendation
- State Recreational Trails Program Funding Recommendations
- RISE project
- City of Clinton Certified Site Modification
- RISE Policy Discussion
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Editor’s note: There are two ways to listen to the Iowa Transportation Commission’s informal workshop session or business meeting or public input session when scheduled. The broadcast feed and phone lines are active 15 minutes prior to each meeting or session and discontinued immediately after a meeting ends.
Live audio and some presentation materials will be available via the Microsoft Teams Meeting Teams link.
For those who wish to only join via audio, dial 515-817-6093 and use conference ID 440 237 881#
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