Meeting was called to order at 6:50 p.m. and was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. A total of 19 members present.

 Arapahoe Sheriff’s Department – Capt. Mark Campbell

• Crime impact team broke up an automobile theft ring based near Colfax and I-70
• Mobile methamphetamine labs are still on the rise, especially along the "hotel" corridor on I-25
• Fatal automobile accidents are on the rise. Sheriff's department will aggressively target the most dangerous intersections and other places where there are complaints with extra patrols, radar, etc.
• Problem in residential neighborhoods is not so much speed as it is volume of traffic
• There have been several dog poisonings near Parker and Mexico

 Arapahoe Library District – Eloise May

• Arapahoe Library District Administration Office has moved to 12855 E. Jamison Circle, Englewood, CO 80112 and can be reached at 303-798-2444 (fax - 303-798-2485)
• Library will have a garage sale on 17, 18 & 19 January from 9 A.M. till 5 P.M. at the old Christensen library building (behind First Bank) at Arapahoe and University for computers, office furniture, and other miscellaneous items
• Tax forms are available at the libraries
• Libraries will be holding free tax information clinics. Call library for further information
• New library web site is: www.arapahoelibraries.org

• There were no major problems over the holidays
• All departments continuing preparation for dealing with the T-REX road construction on I-25
• The emergency divert problem has been pretty much resolved with the local hospitals
• The new Health One hospital is on a fast track, and should be open in about 15 months

• New city office space will be at 12503 East Euclid Drive, Suite 200 (between Peoria Street and Revere Parkway, on the 2nd floor)
• City has appointed new city clerk, Gwen Burton
• Financing for Centennial Airport capital improvements is a very important issue. FAA funding is still cancelled, and U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear appeal to overturn the FAA ruling. Several mayors meeting to discuss methods of funding or allowing regularly scheduled passenger service. Mayor would like public's opinion on whether or not to allow passenger service. Some other choices are: landing fees, special taxing district, support by every municipality in both counties, regional improvement fee on businesses surrounding airport, etc.
• Need between $1.5 and $2.7 million to cover shortage. Solution probably will be combination of several of the above options
• Airport brings about $360 million per year into the community and supports surrounding businesses
• Mayor Pye would like CENCON to take a position on the question of passenger service and report back to him
• Current rule says that if regularly scheduled service is allowed, planes seating up to 30 passengers will be used. This will require many improvements at the airport: passenger terminal, passenger services, security, fences, fire protection, etc.
• U.S. census showed 101014 people in Centennial. This figure is considered inaccurate, and DRCOG is to issue a more accurate figure in February

 City of Centennial – Ward III Councilwoman - Andrea Suhaka

• Hearings on the proposed ordinances (large vehicle parking and nuisance) will be held 24 Jan at DISM (10730 E. Briarwood) and 7 Feb at Goodson Recreation Center (University, north of Arapahoe), both starting at 7 P.M.

 Arapahoe Parks & Recreation District - No report

Arapahoe County Commissioner - No report

South Suburban Park & Recreation District - No report

Officer Reports - President

• On February 4th, 2002, the CENCON meeting will be held at the new library administration building near Centennial Airport in the Library Conference Room. Address is: 12855 East Jamison Circle, Englewood, CO 80112. A map, showing the location and directions, was distributed at the meeting by Eloise May
• T-REX project would like to make a presentation to CENCON next month, and contact members with information about effects of construction on different neighborhoods, RTD is also interested in providing information
• CENCON will not make donations to the Neighborhood Resource Center of Colorado
• Arapahoe County has distributed applications for several Citizen Advisory Board and Committee positions
• Attended DRCOG presentation about 2003 "wish list" of road improvement projects that are being considered
• Straw vote indicated 6 members for 30 passenger airline service at Centennial Airport, with 10 members against it

- Treasurer

• Checking account Previous balance:    $929.27
                            Income (dues)           $0.00
                            Expenses                    $0.00
                            Closing Balance $929.27

• Savings account Previous balance:    $648.81
                          Interest                       $2.65
                          Closing Balance      $651.46 

- Secretary

• It was moved by Hanna Goldberg, seconded by Joan Redding, and unanimously voted by all CENCON members to approve the December minutes
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- Plans

• No new developer plans were discussed 

• Committee of Cathy Noon, Becky Manning, Mike Sutherland, and Jess Edwards have received very little input from members
• Ordinances have had some modifications and everyone should review the new versions
• Copy of draft letter to Centennial against the adoption of the ordinances was distributed to members in attendance. Majority of members agreed with this letter. Opposing opinion letter should be drafted by the members in the minority and forwarded to Cathy Noon
• Any suggested changes, additions, or deletions to the majority must also be sent to Cathy Noon, ASAP
• Ordinances are available for viewing/download on C-Watch web site, www.geocities.com/c_watch_news/index.html which can also be reached by using: www.c-watch-news.com

Neighborhood Traffic Management Program presentation - Dick Havercamp - Traffic Services Manager, City of Aurora

• Distributed a few copies of Aurora's Traffic Calming Toolbox manual
• Presentation went through each of the traffic calming methods, describing the description, advantages, disadvantages, and cost of each
• Legal problem if put dangerous things in the roadway (such as speed bumps)
• Traffic calming devices are very expensive
• There is a trade-off between citizens versus emergency vehicles (both are affected)
• Traffic Calming Methods are:

• Speed Limit Signing
• Speed Limit Enforcement

• Traditional
• Mobile Speed Monitoring Trailer
• Neighborhood Speed Watch
• Photo Radar

• Operational Changes

• All Way Stop
• Restricted Movement Signing

• Roadway Narrowing

• Full Block Median
• Partial Median
• Entry Island
• Neckdown or Curb Extension
• At intersection
• mid-block

• Horizontal Changes

• Curvilinear Street
• Realigned Intersection
• Traffic Circle

• Vertical Changes

• Raised Crosswalk
• Raised Intersection

• Restricted Movements

• Restricted Movement Island
• Entrance Barrier
• Semi-Diverter
• Full Diverter (diagonal closure)

 Neighborhood Traffic Management Program presentation - Dan Hartman - Public Works department, City of Golden

• Presented slide show with "before" and "after" photographs of the methods used in Golden to calm traffic
• Described the expected and actual results of each method used

• Emphasized that the "overall big picture" must be looked at, and all interested groups must have input in order to make the solution work
• Changes to one area may have adverse effects on another area
• Problem is usually "not a speed problem, but a quality of life problem"
• Stop signs are not the correct solution for speeding, but are the solution for heavy volumes of traffic
• Speed limit signs are only effective if drivers feel the limit is reasonable, otherwise they are ignored

 The web site for CENCON is: denver.neighborhoodlink.com/public (Enter zip code & select CENCON from list)

The web site for the City of Centennial is: www.centennialcolorado.com

Page last updated on: 03/28/2009