i_tlrc_2017a_2017-09-20t09:02:50z4 Hearing Summary

Date: 09/20/2017

Location: RM 271

11:08 AM -- Public Testimony on Central I-70 and Large Transportation Projects Only



Representative Mitsch Bush called the meeting back to order.



11:13 AM -- Commissioner Steve Odorisio, representing Adams County, came to the table to express support for the Central I-70 project



11:17 AM -- Commissioner Chaz Tedesco, representing Adams County, testified against a proposed reroute of I-70.



11:20 AM -- City Councilman Renee Bullock, representing Commerce City, testified against a proposed reroute of I-70.





11:24 AM



Committee discussion ensued regarding the proposed alternatives to the Central I-70 project.



11:31 AM -- Ms. Norma Frank, representing Adams County, testified in support of the Central I-70 project.



11:35 AM -- Mr. Justin Schmidt, representing the City and County of Denver, came to the table to discuss the City of Denver's plans.



11:38 AM -- Mr. Tim Sandos, representing the North Denver Cornerstone Collaborative, testified in support of the Central I-70 project.



11:42 AM -- Mr. Dave Younggren, representing Gary Community Investment, testified about the workforce development initiatives in the Central I-70 project.



11:48 AM -- Ms. Ale Spray, representing the Hispanic Chamber of Commerces, testified regarding the Central I-70's job growth and workforce development opportunities.



11:49 AM -- Ms. Christine O'Connor, representing herself, testified against the Central I-70 project. She distributed a handout to the committee (Attachment D).



17Tran0920AttachD.pdf



11:53 AM -- Ms. Alice Harris, representing herself, testified against the Central I-70 project.



11:57 AM -- Mr. Jude Aiello, representing himself, testified against the Central I-70 project.



11:58 AM -- Mr. Marty Amble, representing himself, testified against the Central I-70 project. He distributed a handout to the committee (Attachment E).



17Tran0920AttachE.pdf



12:02 PM -- Mr. Ean Thomas, representing the Colorado Latino Forum, testified against the Central I-70 project.



12:05 PM -- Ms. Merrie Hernadez, representing herself, testified regarding her family's health issues and against the Central I-70 project.



12:08 PM -- Commissioner Norm Steen, representing the Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments, testified about needs on South I-25.



12:10 PM -- Mr. Jose Esquibel, representing the LiUNA Local 720, testified in support of the Central I-70 project.



12:13 PM -- Mr. Gary Edmondson, representing the Operating Engineers Union, testified in support of the Central I-70 project.



12:15 PM -- Ms. Angie Malpiede, representing Northeast Transportation Connections, testified about her experiences with the community.



12:19 PM -- Mr. Tom Howell, representing Kiewit, testified about the company's experience in Colorado and explained the company's plans for the Central I-70 project.



12:20 PM -- Mr. John Landry, representing Guy's Flooring, testified in support of the Central I-70 project.



12:23 PM -- Mr. Sklyar McKinley, representing AAA, testified from a neutral position on the Central I-70 project.



12:26 PM -- Mr. Shawn Egan, representing Iron Woman and the Colorado Motor Carriers Association, testified in support of the Central I-70 project.



12:29 PM -- Mr. Alan Kennedy-Shaffer, representing himself, testified against the Central I-70 project.



12:32 PM -- Mr. Cliff Smedley, representing himself, testified against public-private partnerships for state roads.



12:33 PM -- Mr. Bert Melcher provided a copy of his written testimony to the committee (Attachment F).



17Tran0920AttachF.pdf