HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutesBICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
May 21, 2015
PRESENT: Tom Otto, Caroline Panske, Jay Stengel, Adam Bellcorelli, Benjamin Rennert
EXCUSED: Vicky Redlin, James Michelson
STAFF: Alexa Naudziunas, Assistant Planner and Darryn Burich, Planning Director
1. Call To Order
Being that a quorum was present, Co-Chairman Benjamin Rennert called the
meeting to order at 4:01 p.m.
2. Approval Of April 2015 Meeting Minutes
Mr. Bellcorelli moved to approve the meeting minutes of April 16, 2015. Ms. Panske
seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Discussion on Congress and Summit Crossing
Ms. Naudziunas explained that there is funding available, if the committee chooses
to use the 2015 budget for installing Rectangular Rapidly Flashing Beacons. Ms.
Panske showed the committee a drawing of how the intersection would look if a
pedestrian median was installed. Ms. Naudziunas explained that planning staff met
with Steve Gohde (Public Works) and Jim Collins (Transportation) to discuss the
options available to improve the safety of the Congress and Summit crossing.
According to Jim Collins, the Rectangular Rapidly Flashing Beacons would be able to
be installed quickly if the committee decides to use the funding for that purpose.
Ms. Naudziunas explained that Jim Collins made a site visit to this intersection and
he confirmed that the existing crossing lights are functioning correctly. Mr. Otto
expressed his concern about accessibility of the button used to activate the flashing
lights. The committee discussed possibilities of making traffic improvements
southbound on Algoma, because there seems to be a constant flow of traffic. The
committee expressed a desire to improve paint in the crosswalk area and add more
signage. At 4:26 p.m. Michaelene Urban, a staff member from the local bicycle shop
Wheel and Sprocket, arrived to discuss the crossing at Congress and Summit. The
committee agreed to go back to this item on the agenda. Ms. Panske explained that
the committee discussed the cost of improved painting and signage. Ms. Urban
described why the crossing has been a problematic area.
4. Curb Ramp Discussion
Ms. Naudziunas explained that the curb ramp discussion was on the agenda in the
past and Steve Gohde from Public Works attended the April meeting to answer any
final questions. Mr. Otto explained that the most problematic crossing occurred on
Witzel Avenue at Eagle and Meadow. Mr. Bellcorelli pointed out that the area
surrounding Teichmiller Park has a number of inaccessible curb ramps. Mr.
Bellcorelli explained that the southwest corner of Church Street and Jackson Street
is difficult to cross, especially in the winter.
5. Amendment to Municipal Code Section 27 – 59 – Bike Licensing and
Registration
Ms. Naudziunas explained that the Common Council made a motion to approve the
Bike Licensing and Registration amendment to the municipal code on May 26th. The
committee requested information on the number of bicycle registrations that have
occurred this year.
6. Grants Information Update
Ms. Panske explained that she did some research on the possibilities of applying for
a grant to install more bike racks in Oshkosh. Ms. Panske found one grant called
People For Bikes. The committee agreed that pursuing a grant to install more bike
racks would be a good idea.
7. Murdock Road Diet – Update (Committee members decided to move this item
up on the agenda)
Ms. Panske gave a brief update about the proposed bike lanes in conjunction with
the proposed Murdock road diet. Mr. Burich announced that the Wisconsin
Department of Transportation has given a letter of support towards the road diet.
8. Bike Connection Priorities for Existing Facilities – Budget Review
At 5 p.m. Ms. Panske and Mr. Rennert were excused resulting in the committee to
have no quorum present. This item was not discussed because there was not a
quorum.
9. Yearly Work Plan Schedule – Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Goal
List/Work Plan for 2015
At 5 p.m. Ms. Panske and Mr. Rennert were excused resulting in the committee to
have no quorum present. This item was not discussed because there was not a
quorum.
10. Agenda Items for the Future Meetings
At 5 p.m. Ms. Panske and Mr. Rennert were excused resulting in the committee to
have no quorum present. This item was not discussed because there was not a
quorum.
11. Adjournment
Mr. Rennert made a motion to adjourn and was seconded by Mr. Bellcorelli. The
meeting adjourned unanimously at 5:00 p.m.
Recorded by Alexa Naudziunas – Assistant Planner