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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/09/2026 - Meeting Minutes Community Development&Capital Improvement Program Advisory Board Meeting Minutes 9 February 2026 MINUTES FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT&CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CDCIP)ADVISORY BOARD MEETING 9 February 2026 Board Members Present Brad Christensen, Chair Dallin Jones, Co-Chair Cooper Fankhauser Jenny Bonk Joseph Murphy Sean Weeks Staff Present Mike Atkinson, Bret Montgomery, Sherif Basta, and Benjamin Leudtke - Department of Finance Jeff Gulden, and Dan Bregenthal-Transportation Division Chris Norlem—Engineering Division Constituents Present Elizabeth Watson Jesse Phillips Roger Smith Cameron Diehl Lynn Webster John Woeste Peter Corroon Matthew Morris Nick Pedersen Benjamin Klein Community Development&Capital Improvement Program Advisory Board Meeting Minutes 9 February 2026 Business A. Welcome & Introductions Ms. Molinari opened the CDCIP Advisory Board Meeting on February 9, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. She reminded participants to state their name prior to speaking for the public record and provided instructions for those participating via Zoom. Board members and staff introduced themselves. B.Approval of Minutes There were no minutes to approve. C. Questions and Discussion on Proposed Constituent Engineering and Transportation CIP Projects 700 East Beautification Project Constituent- Elizabeth Watson Ms. Watson presented a proposal to extend the landscaped raised median on 700 East further south. The project would include installation of approximately 150 trees, irrigation infrastructure, and continuation of the raised median. Ms. Watson stated that the project goals included reducing air pollution, mitigating urban heat island effects, reducing noise, beautifying the corridor, and improving neighborhood aesthetics. Support was reported from the Liberty Wells, Sugar House, and East Liberty Park Community Councils. Mr. Norlem replied to the Board's inquiry about the role the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) played regarding 700 East. He explained that 700 East was a UDOT facility and UDOT indicated willingness to permit the project provided the City assumes maintenance responsibility. Engineering staff stated that UDOT was not expected to share project costs. In response to another question, he noted that UDOT planned to repave the corridor in 2026, and coordination of construction timing would be necessary. Transportation staff responded to a Board member's question whether there was evidence that trees slow down traffic by stating that landscaped medians may contribute to traffic calming by visually narrowing the roadway. 800 East Traffic Islands Constituent-Jesse Phillips Ms. Phillips presented a proposal to extend traffic circles and landscaped islands along 800 East from 1700 South to 2100 South. They stated that the original traffic calming Community Development&Capital Improvement Program Advisory Board Meeting Minutes 9 February 2026 project did not extend as far south due to funding limitations and that this proposal would complete the corridor. The project goals included slowing traffic, reducing traffic cut- through, improving pedestrian safety, and enhancingvegetation along the corridor. Transportation staff indicated that funding constraints likely limited the original project scope and committed to follow up regarding historical funding sources. Atkin Avenue Curb and Gutter Constituent-Cameron Diehl Mr. Diehl presented a request to install curb and gutter along a segment of Atkin Avenue. He stated that the roadway had been used as a detour route during construction and that the absence of curb and gutter resulted in water pooling and drainage issues. Engineering staff reported that the street's OCI score is 76, indicating satisfactory pavement condition, and that the application is limited to curb and gutter improvements. Staff indicated that storm drainage solutions would be evaluated during design and may require underground infrastructure. The applicant stated that the Sugar House Community Council supported the project and that adjacent property owners had been contacted. Emerson Street 1500 East- 1600 East Replacement Constituent- Roger Smith Mr. Smith presented a proposal to reconstruct Emerson Street due to deteriorated pavement conditions and a low Overall Condition Index (OCI) score. Engineering staff confirmed that streets with OCI scores below 20 are prioritized for reconstruction and that Emerson Street had previously been considered but was not funded due to budget limitations. Staff explained the distinction between constituent CIP applications and internal programmatic funding requests submitted by City departments. Board members requested updated photographs of the street condition, as prior links were inaccessible during the meeting. Highland Park Elementary Sidewalks (Kenwood&Atkins Constituent- Rachel Diehl Ms. Diehl explained proposal to construct continuous sidewalks near Highland Park Elementary School along 2700 South to improve pedestrian safety. She stated that students frequently walk in the roadway due to missing sidewalk segments. Community Development&Capital Improvement Program Advisory Board Meeting Minutes 9 February 2026 Staff confirmed that the area was designated as part of the Safe Routes to School network within City boundaries. Repave Alle.y-3rd&4th Ave, and Alta& Virginia Constituent- Lynn Webster Mr. Webster presented a request to repave a deteriorated public alley between 3rd and 4th Avenue. He stated that the alley condition creates hazards for vehicles and pedestrians and that residents support the project. Engineering staff discussed the City's alleyway pilot program and noted that alley conditions are being evaluated using a pavement rating scale. Staff indicated that future prioritization data was expected next year and that, for the upcoming fiscal year, most alley improvements would occur through constituent CIP applications. Texas Street Replacement Constituent-John Woeste Mr. Woeste presented a proposal for reconstruction of Texas Street, citing an OCI score of 18 and significant pavement deterioration. He noted the street's proximity to schools and parks. Engineering staff confirmed that a nearby street, Nevada Street, is scheduled for reconstruction under internal program funding but that Texas Street was not currently scheduled. Staff explained that reconstruction projects are typically grouped for bidding to maximize economies of scale. Virginia Street Safety and Mobility Improvements Constituent-The constituent was not present. Transportation staff provided information regarding prior Virginia Street improvements and speed study results showing 85th percentile speeds consistent with the posted limit. Cost estimates discussed included approximately$89,560 for median reconstruction and approximately$71,000 for shared-use path components. Repave Alley#4195 Constituent- Demian Hanks Engineering staff noted that Salt Lake City maintains over 300 miles of alleyways and that prioritization between full alley reconstruction and segment repairs presents challenges. Staff indicated that evaluation and ranking criteria are being refined as part of the alley assessment program. Community Development&Capital Improvement Program Advisory Board Meeting Minutes 9 February 2026 Main & BroadwaY Street Activation Constituent-Peter Corroon A member of the Downtown Community Council, on behalf of the applicant, described the Main & Broadway proposal as a pedestrian-focused streetscape enhancement to improve safety, activate the corner, and support nearby residential and commercial uses. Mr. Corroon stated that planters and streetscape improvements could help reduce criminal activity in the area. Staff clarified that proposed improvements would not conflict with basement encroachments beneath the sidewalk. Staff noted that a similar project had been submitted in a prior year but was not funded by the City Council. 1300 South CIP Constituent-Jon Lear The applicant presented a proposal focused on multimodal safety improvements along 1300 South, including traffic calming, greenway elements, preservation of mature trees, and neighborhood identity features. They reported support from East Bench,Yalecrest, and Indian Hills Community Councils, as well as Foothill Village representatives. Board members inquired about alignment with City prioritization programs. Staff indicated that prioritization data was being reviewed. 1700 South Neighborhood B.ywa.y Crossings Constituent-Troy Saltiel Mr. Saltiel presented proposed improvements to pedestrian safety at several intersections along 1700 South. Improvements would include pedestrian-activated crossing treatments and other traffic calming measures. Staff explained that the project focuses on crossing enhancements rather than full intersection reconstruction and described it as a relatively cost-effective safety improvement. 700 South Neighborhood B-ywa-yand 700 East Crossing Constituent-Troy Saltiel Mr. Saltiel presented improvements to strengthen neighborhood byway connectivity and pedestrian crossings along 700 South and 700 East. Staff discussed coordination requirements with UDOT for crossings involving state routes and explained that similar projects have been coordinated when aligned with designated bicycle routes. Community Development&Capital Improvement Program Advisory Board Meeting Minutes 9 February 2026 Active Transportation User Improvements-Glendale Constituent- Mathew Morris Mr. Morris presented a proposal requesting approximately$733,000 for safety improvements at the Jordan River Trail and California Avenue intersection and surrounding collector streets in the Glendale neighborhood. They described high traffic volumes, school proximity, and prior safety concerns. Proposed improvements included intersection redesign, signal enhancements, raised crossings, and traffic calming features. When asked about partial funding, Mr. Morris stated that priority would be given to the Jordan River Trail and California Avenue intersection improvements. GreenwaY Connector- Chapman Library to Jordan River Parkway Constituent- Nick Pedersen Mr. Peterson presented a proposal to create a greenway connector along 600 West between the Chapman Library and the Jordan River Parkway. He stated that the project scope included landscaped medians, tree planting, and traffic calming measures to improve pedestrian connectivity, reduce heat island effects, and enhance safety near a park redevelopment area. Staff indicated irrigation infrastructure could potentially connect to existing park systems. Gregson Avenue/Lincoln StreetAspha(t Speed Bumps Constituent- Benjamin Klein Mr. Klein presented a proposal to install two concrete speed bumps near the curve at Gregson Avenue and Lincoln Street in the Sugar House neighborhood. He cited near-miss incidents and traffic cut-through as safety concerns. The estimated project cost was approximately$50,000 to $60,000. Mr. Klein stated that the project fell within Livable Streets Zone 73 and that Livable Streets scheduling could delay improvements for several years. He reported receiving support from neighbors and a letter of support from the Sugar House Community Council. Board members discussed the importance of community engagement when installing speed bumps. Adjournment Mr. Christensen called for a motion to adjourn. Mr. Weeks seconded the motion. Upon roll call, the motion was passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:06 p.m. Community Development&Capital Improvement Program Advisory Board Meeting Minutes 9 February 2026 CGcns 5M tvlsm X Brad Christensen (Mar 8,2026 08:48:38 MDT) CDCIP Advisory Board Chair This document, along with the digital recording, constitutes the official minutes of the CDCIP Advisory Board meeting held February 9, 2026. 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