Master Planning Committee Meeting
July 30, 2009
Notes

Attending: Deb Horner, Rich Boone, Dianne Milke, Hans Nielsen, Scott Arko, Lydia Anderson, Scott McCrea, Bill Krause, Joe Hayes

Guests: Cameron Wohlford, Luke Hopkins, Linda Zanazzo, Gwen Holdmann

Energy Technology Facility – Cameron Wohlford
Cameron discussed the pros and cons of the Upper Site and Lower Site locations (see handouts).

Luke asked if there would be noise pollution that could affect the dorms.

Cameron answered that the noise will be on the south side of the energy building and that it should not compromise the dorms.

Deb suggested that the road between the fire station and energy building would be limited access and have limited parking.

Scott was positive about the Upper Site; he pointed out the advantage of having the parking in Nenana Lot.

What are the possible effects of the Upper Site location on an expanded commons in Lola Tilly?
Luke asked if there has been an analysis to assess potential truck traffic to energy building?

Cameron answered that large trucks would use Thompson Drive.

Deb opened the discussion; she expressed concerns about clutter in the area and visual impact.
Lydia expressed concerns about the traffic. Lydia is concerned about moving ahead until there is a traffic analysis.

Luke suggested that consideration of traffic analysis could be part of a recommendation.
Bill Krause made the following motion (seconded by Scott)

Master Planning Committee recommends the Upper Site location (east of proposed new fire station) for the new energy technology facility.

Motion passed 9-1

Deb made the following motion (seconded by Hans)

MPC recommends that a full traffic analysis of South Tanana Loop and Alumni Drive be conducted.
Motion passed 9-1.
Gwen said that either site can accommodate the program.

Meeting was adjourned at 11:20A.
Next MPC meeting is scheduled for August 13, 2009.

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