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UTAH TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING
Friday, September 18, 2020
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The September 18, 2020 Utah Transportation Commission Meeting was conducted electronically, and was only accessible
by electronic means, as Chairman Naghi Zeenati determined that an anchor location presented a substantial risk to the
health and safety of those who may be present due to the on-going state-of-emergency related to the novel coronavirus,
COVID-19; by gathering a group of people in a single, confined location where the risk of the further spread of COVID-
19 would be greater. Members of the Commission and UDOT staff participated in the meeting remotely, via Google
Meet, while interested parties were able to view a live broadcast of the meeting on youtube.com/UtahDOT.
The meeting was called to order at 8:30 a.m. by Chairman Naghi Zeenati, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Chair Zeenati asked each Commission member if they were present, and made sure each member could see what was
being presented, hear, and be heard, and told them if at any time they had trouble hearing or understanding what was
being presented they should interrupt the meeting so the issue can be corrected.
Introductions of those participating in the meeting via Google Meet were made, and included the following:
Naghi Zeenati, Chairman Linda Hull, UDOT Policy & Legislative Services Director
Wayne K. Barlow, Commissioner Lisa Wilson, UDOT Region Two Director
Lew W. Cramer, Commissioner Nathan Peterson, UDOT Region One Program Manager
Donna J. Law, Commissioner Randy Jeffries, UDOT Region One Project Manager
Jim Evans, Commissioner Rick Torgerson, UDOT Region Four Director
Natalie Gochnour, Commissioner Rob Clayton, UDOT Region Three Director
Kevin T. Van Tassell, Commissioner Rob Wight, UDOT Region One Director
Carlos Braceras, UDOT Executive Director Robert Stewart, UDOT Operations Director
Jason Davis, UDOT Deputy Director Ivan Marrero, FHWA Division Administrator
Teri Newell, UDOT Deputy Director Brigitte Mandel, FHWA Assistant Division Administrator
Grant Potter, UDOT Communications Adrienne Heller, Cambridge Systematics, Inc.
Heather Barthold, Commission Assistant Andrea Moser
Andrea Olson, UDOT Planning Division Beth Holbrook, UTA Board of Trustees
Ben Huot, UDOT Program Development Director Brigham Mellor, Farmington City
Bob Pelly, UDOT STIP Coordinator Carlton Christensen, UTA Board of Trustees
Brad Palmer, UDOT Region Two Program Manager Carolyn Gonot, UTA Executive Director
Charles Stormont, UDOT Right of Way Director Charles Allen
Jordan Lee, UDOT Technology and Innovation Clint Smith, Herriman City
Kayde Roberts, UDOT Region Four Kent Millington, UTA Board of Trustees
Keriann Noble, UDOT Technology and Innovation Shane Pace, Farmington City
Kris Peterson, UDOT Project Development Director
LOCAL AREA PRESENTATION BY REGION ONE
Nathan Peterson, Region One Program Manager, welcomed the group and talked briefly about the Davis County area, before
introducing Randy Jeffries, UDOT Program Director for the Davis County Mobility project, who reviewed the US-89;
Farmington to I-84 and West Davis Corridor projects.
FHWA REPORT
Ivan Marrero, FHWA Division Administrator, reported on the August Redistribution and said that $46.9 million in additional
obligation authority was distributed to Utah, and that funds must be obligated by September 28. He also talked about the
Construction Zones and Drones Virtual Peer Exchange.
UDOT SCOREBOARD
Kris Peterson, UDOT Project Development Director reported on the Construction program, and Robert Stewart, UDOT
Operations Director reported on the Safety dashboard.
UTAH TRANSIT AUTHORITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
UTA Executive Director, Carolyn Gonot, and Board of Trustee members Carlton Christensen, Beth Holbrook and Kent
Millington gave the annual Utah Transit Authority report. They talked about UTA’s 50th anniversary, joint efforts with UDOT
that include State Safety Oversight (SSO), internal audit peer review, TTIF implementation procedures, and capital projects.They reported on how COVID-19 has affected ridership trends and reviewed recovery plan guidelines and CARES Act
Funding distributions. Senate Bill 150’s Transit-Oriented Development was discussed, and current planning, implementation
and management efforts were reported on. The trustees gave overviews of the Ogden-Weber State University Bus Rapid
Transit (BRT), Davis-SLC Community Connector, Mid-Valley Connector, and the Point of the Mountain and Central Corridor
Transit studies. The FrontRunner Investment Work program was also discussed.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Farmington City Manager Brigham Mellor thanked UDOT for all of the help they brought to the Farmington community in the
past week after the historic wind event. He said there is only 4 dump trucks in all of Farmington City, and that UDOT brought
12 dump trucks a day into the City to help clean up all the debris, which basically filled an entire parking lot of a regional park.
He said it would have taken the City a year and a half to clean up all of that material with their current resources. He said the
Department brought in back hoes and worked 14 hours a day, never taking a break, and that after 12 days, the park was cleared
out, and the pile of debris that covered 6 acres and was 30 feet high, was completely gone yesterday. He thanked UDOT for
the help and hard work and said the Department doesn’t have a bigger fan club than the City of Farmington right now. He also
talked about the City’s plans for the area around Station Park and FrontRunner station and said that the US-89 and West Davis
Corridor projects will be pivotal to the long-term vision in developing the area.
Herriman City Councilmember Brett Smith talked about the proposed land swap between UDOT and Herriman City, which
will appear later on in the agenda. He said Herriman City has been working on compiling and preserving land for an auto mall
and other commercial developments, and the parcel of land for the proposed swap will provide continuous access to the auto
mall area, and give UDOT a shorter, wider, and more direct route to the remnant property. He said the development project is
important to Herriman City, as it is a great opportunity for commercial growth, and it aligns with the mission statement of
UDOT to strengthen Utah’s economy and quality of life.
CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Barlow moved to approve the items on the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Evans seconded the motion, and
the items were unanimously approved.
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
2020 STIP Amendment #11
SR-30; SR-23 to SR-252 – Funding Addition
Region One requested approval to add $21,250,000 of TIF funding to the SR-30; SR-23 to SR-252 project to address the need
for more material and fund a pedestrian box culvert. Commissioner Van Tassell moved to approve the request and
Commissioner Barlow seconded the motion. The request was unanimously approved.
I-15; SR-126 to US-91 Slab Replacements – New Project
Region One requested approval to add a $1,500,000 new 2021 High Volume Pavement Program project to the current STIP.
The I-15; SR-126 to US-91 Slab Replacement project will remove and replace existing concrete pavement slabs that have
either settled over time or cracked and shattered due to age. This will improve the ride on mainline I-15 and preserve the
overall life of the pavement. Commissioner Gochnour moved to approve the request and Commissioner Barlow seconded the
motion. The request was unanimously approved.
US-91; SR-165 to 1000 North (Logan) – Funding Reduction and Scope Change
Region One requested approval to change the scope and project value of the US-91; SR-165 to 1000 North (Logan) project. In
early coordination with Logan City, it was determined that the underground utilities are in need of replacement prior to
replacing the pavement on this section of SR-91. Logan City anticipates that funding for utility replacements will be available
in 2025, and they are in the process of studying the long-term functionality of Main Street through the City. In partnership
with Logan City, the Department finds that it is in the best interest of both stakeholders to delay the SR-91 reconstruction
project until after the utilities are replaced and upgraded in 2025, and after the planning study is complete. The $11,168,033
will be available to reprogram to other reconstruction projects; $1,331,967 of Federal Aid funds are tied to the geographical
area along SR-91. The Department is evaluating the possibility of using the remaining Federal Aid funds to construct a
pedestrian crossing of SR-91 or other improvements within the project area, and will come back to the Commission at a future
date with a proposed total funding and scope. Commissioner Barlow moved to approve the request and Commissioner Van
Tassell seconded the motion. The request was unanimously approved.
2I-80; 1300 East to 2300 East & I-215; 3300 South to 4500 South – Funding Addition
The current scope of the I-80; 1300 East to 2300 East and I-215; 3300 South to 4500 South project is to remove and replace the
existing concrete pavement and remove and replace the I-80 bridges at 1300 East, 1700 East and 2000 East. Through the
course of design, it was found that temporary widening would be required to keep peak hour traffic flowing at an acceptable
rate. Additionally, existing traffic conditions show significant congestion in the eastbound direction during the PM peak.
Traffic models have indicated that adding a fourth eastbound lane from 1300 east to the I-215 split will minimize congestion
and delays through 2050.
UDOT proposes adding a fourth lane in the eastbound direction of I-80 from 1300 East to I-215, and replacing the I-80 bridges
at 2000 East and widening the eastbound bridge at 2300 East to accommodate the additional eastbound lane. Adding permanent
pavement for the additional eastbound lane will provide significant long-term cost savings in addition to reduced delays to the
traveling public for many years. This request also meets the strategic goals of the Department by optimizing mobility and
preserving infrastructure along this section of I-80.
Region Two is requesting to $12,500,000 from the US-91; SR-165 to 1000 North (Logan) project, and $14,000,000 from the I-
15/I-80/SR-201 Junction Steel Bridge Painting project and transfer it to the I-80; 1300 East to 2300 East and I-215; 3300 South
to 4500 South project, as well as add $9,631,967 of unprogrammed pavement reconstruction program funds and $700,000 of
unprogrammed Region Two Transportation Solutions program funds to cover these changes. Commissioner Cramer moved to
approve the request and Commissioner Law seconded the motion. The request was unanimously approved.
Bridge Reconstruction near Tabiona – Abandon Project
Region Three and the Duchesne County Special Service District #2 requested approval to abandon the bridge reconstruction
project near Tabiona, which was originally part of a three-bridge package. The other two locations were construction two years
ago. A grant of right of way easement was requested to reconstruct this bridge, but after 4 years, the County has been unable to
obtain the easement. Other options have been considered, but none are acceptable without the easement. Commissioner
Barlow moved to approve the request and Commissioner Evans seconded the motion. The request was unanimously approved.
McElmo Creek Bridge – Funding Addition
Contingent upon the Joint Highway Committee’s approval in their September 22 meeting, Region Four requested approval to
add $1,065,800 of JHC – Off System Bridge funds to the McElmo Creek Bridge project to address a substantial increase in
construction pricing and structural costs across the state since the 2018 cost estimate. In the May 2020 Joint Highway
Committee meeting, this project was discussed and a motion was approved to continue to support this project until the fall
meeting for final funding approval. Commissioner Barlow moved to approve the request and Commissioner Evans seconded
the motion. The request was unanimously approved.
Recapture Creek Bridge – Funding Addition
Contingent upon the Joint Highway Committee’s approval in their September 22 meeting, Region Four requested approval to
add $670,600 of JHC – Off System Bridge funds to the Recapture Creek Bridge project to address a substantial increase in
construction pricing and structural costs across the state since the 2018 cost estimate. In the May 2020 Joint Highway
Committee meeting, this project was discussed and a motion was approved to continue to support this project until the fall
meeting for final funding approval. Commissioner Cramer moved to approve the request and Commissioner Gochnour
seconded the motion. The request was unanimously approved.
CARES Act Broadband Internet Upgrades for Impacted Communities – New Projects – For Information Only
The Utah Legislature through HB6002 appropriated $25 million of CARES Act funding to UDOT to significantly improve
distance learning, telehealth and telework capabilities. Conduit and fiber optics will be installed on I-84 from Tremonton to the
Idaho border, and on I-70 from Cove Fort to Richfield. These areas are both underserved and will greatly benefit from the
fiber optics.
HERRIMAN CITY PROPERTY TRADE
Charles Stormont, UDOT Right of Way Director, requested approval to trade existing access to a remnant parcel along
Mountain View Corridor from 12600 South for a new access that aligns with Herriman City’s general plan for the future Miller
Crossing. The trade of one access for another would ensure UDOT’s remaining property is not diminished in value. The trade
would also further connectivity and circulation in and around the 12600 South intersection with Mountain View Corridor, help
3fulfill UDOT’s commitment in its 2010 Cooperative Agreement to provide future city streets with access to Mountain View.
Commissioner Law moved to approve the request and Commissioner Gochnour seconded the motion. Commissioner Cramer
recused himself from voting. The request was unanimously approved.
SR-9 JURISDICTIONAL TRANSFER
Charles Stormont requested approval to transfer jurisdiction of a portion of SR-9 in the Town of Virgin so local authorities can
manage it to their best interest, as the old highway (constructed in 1926) is no longer utilized as part of SR-9 (re-aligned in
1989 and reconstructed in 1992), but provides access to numerous owners along the alignment. Commissioner Law moved to
approve the request and Commissioner Barlow seconded the motion. The request was unanimously approved.
CAPACITY PROJECT PRIORITIZATION – PROCESS REVIEW
As part of the annual review of the Capacity Project Prioritization process, which was initiated in the June 2020 Utah
Transportation Commission meeting, Ben Huot, UDOT Program Development Director, presented recommended changes to
the Prioritization Process, and reviewed the remaining steps and schedule of the annual review. Recommended process
amendments are to include transit projects from Phase 1 of the Long-Range Plan and regionally important Active
Transportation projects in the Input List, to modify Prioritization Models to incorporate feedback and lessons learned, and to
make working changes/grammatical corrections for clarity and to better align with Utah Code.
ADMINISTRATIVE RULES REVIEW
R907-80: Disposition of Surplus Land
Charles Stormont reviewed updates to Rule R907-80, which provides details on how surplus real property is sold. The rule
was last updated in May 2018 to permit the use of an online auction system as an authorized method of sale. Following a
successful RFP and launch of an online auction site, Charles said there has been unexpected pressures to engage in direct sales.
The current “best interests of the State and the Department” standard of the Rule is not precisely defined, and provides only
limited guidance on what is required to meet the standard. Rule amendments are designed to provide more guidance on when a
direct sale is appropriate, and to increase transparency, particularly where a direct sale to another public entity is involved. It
also establishes that most direct sales are expected to be conducted at a minimum acceptable selling price, unless the property
will be used for a road or a park, in which case it can be transferred for free if a revisionary clause limiting its use to those
purposes is included in the deed. Additional edits provide for a notice to municipal/county chief executives before an item is
listed for action, allow UDOT to exclude bidders who have failed to perform in a prior auction, and delete a deposit provision
that has never been utilities, as well as correct typos.
R930-5: Establishment & Regulation of At-Grade Railroad Crossings
Kris Peterson reviewed emergency rule change to R930-5 to clarify the rule intent, due to the safety problems created by
UPRR’s delay due to its interpretation of the rule and critical nature of the improvements needed for the local government
project. Recently, UPRR requested yearly maintenance fees from local governments when highway projects impact the
railroad corridor, which is contrary to R930-5-8 that delegates responsibility for the maintenance to UPRR. The rule change
further clarifies that UPRR is responsible for the maintenance, including costs, for the crossings and associated signal
equipment. The emergency rule was filed/effective July 31, 2020. The Department will follow the typical rulemaking process
to make the changes effective beyond the 120-day emergency rule authorization.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Commission Committee Reports
Chair Zeenati:
September 3, 2020
PERMANENT COMMUNITY IMPACT FUND BOARD
1. Ashley Valley Water and Sewer Improvement District - $1,685,000 Water Treatment Plant Expansion & Jensen
Waterline Replacement
2. Jensen Water Improvement District - $1,125,000 2020 Water System Improvements and Meter Upgrade
3. Ouray Park Water Improvement District - $1,500,000 2020 Water System Improvements
4. Cedarview Montwell Special Service District - $2,200,000 Page Sharmel Water System Improvement Project 2020
5. Cedar City - $6,200,000 Recreation Center Addition
6. Town of Loa - $2,700,000 Water System Improvements 2020
7. Providence City - $1,700,000 New Water Storage Tank
4Supplemental Requests
1. Price City - $ 200,000 2019 Streets and Water Main Improvements - Supplemental Original funding: $250,000 grant
and $750,000 loan 15 years @ 1.5% interest ~ 25/75
Special Consideration
1. Kane County - $800,000 - Use of remaining funds New Ambulance Building – cost $1,007,849 July 5, 2018 Hospital
Funding = $10,000,000 loan 30 years @ 2.5% interest.
September 16, 2020
TRANSPORTATION INTERIM COMMITTEE
September 16, 2020
DIXIE TRANSPORTATION EXECUTIVE COUNCIL (DTEC)
1. Discussion
a. Dixie State University Transportation Report – Paul Morris
b. SR-7 Active Transportation Plan – UDOT
c. Status Update on Northern Corridor EIS
d. Work-From-Home Destinations (St. George named #3 in Nation)
2. REGIONAL UPDATES
a. Local Government Updates
b. UDOT Updates
c. Federal Updates
Upcoming Transportation Commission Meetings
• October 15-16, Lehi • December 11, UDOT Complex
• November 12-13, Price
After Commissioner Evans moved to adjourn, the meeting ended at 11:57 a.m.
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Heather Barthold, Commission Assistant
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