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City Council Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
November28, 2017- 5:30 p.m. - Foster Conference Room, 6300 Building
Councilmembers: Kate Kruller, Chair, Joe Duffie, and De'Sean Quinn;
Staff: Robin Tischmak, Ryan Larson, Gail Labanara, Pat Brodin, Laurel Humphrey
Guests: Zak Idan, Councilmember-elect; Mark Larson, resident
CALL TO ORDER: Acting Chair Quinn called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
A. Draft Ordinance: Verizon Franchise Agreement
Staff updated the Committee on efforts to develop a franchise agreement with Verizon Wireless
which would allow continued operation and maintenance of its fiber optic system in the City's right-
of-way. The draft ordinance and agreement are not yet ready to present to the Committee for
approval because Verizon has requested additional changes to insurance requirements that need
to be approved by the City Attorney. Afinal draft will be presented to Committee in early 2018. Chair
Kruller requested that staff and the Attorney look carefully into implications of small cell networks.
RETURN TO COMMITTEE.
B. 2017 Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Work Plan
Committee members discussed status of projects and items on the 2017 Commitee Work plan. A
work plan for 2018 will be developed to show carry-overs and Capital Improvement Program
updates. DISCUSSION ONLY.
III. MISCELLANEOUS Va Iley View Sewer District Open House
Staff updated the Committee on Valley View Sewer District's open house on the status of "The Loop"
construction project. One City staff member and Councilmember Hougardy attended. The event was
well attended by the community.
National League of Cities Transportation & Infrastructure Services
Chair Kruller updated the Committee on the NLC Transportation & Infrastructure Services Committee
meeting she attended in November in Charlotte. Tax reform, unmanned vehicles, and funding were
among the significant items discussed. She also participated in a roads and bridges forum, and has
applied for reappointment to the TIS Committee in 2018.
The Transportation Committee Meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m.
Committee Chair Approval
Minutes by LH, reviewed by GL