HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-17-15 MINUTESBICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES -December 17, 2015
PRESENT:James Michelson,Jay Stengel,Vicky Redlin, Ben Rennert, Caroline Panske
EXCUSED:Tom Otto, Adam Bellcorelli
STAFF:Assistant Planner Alexa Naudziunas and Public Works Engineer Steve Gohde
1.Call to Order
Mr.Michelson called the meeting to order at 4:03 p.m.
2.Approval of November 19,2015 Meeting Minutes
Mr. Stengel moved to approve November 19th 2015 meeting minutes.Mr.Rennert seconded
the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
3.Sharrow PSA –Review
Ms. Naudziunas explained that Jim Collins, Transportation Director, worked with the Media
Services Department to create an educational video regarding the recently installed sharrow
markings. The committee watched the video and agreed that it will be a valuable tool for future
education purposes.
4.League of American Bicyclists –Bike Friendly Community –Application Review –
Ms. Naudziunas recalled Cassandra Fowler, Student Sustainability Intern and Sustainability
Director for OSA, attended the November meeting in order to explain the Bike Friendly
Community program.During the November meeting, the committee agreed that they would be
willing to pursue this designation.Ms.Naudziunas briefly reviewed the application with the
committee. Ms. Naudziunas explained that she will be working on the application in the
upcoming weeks.
5.Spring Bike Event -Discussion
Ms. Naudziunas expressed her appreciation for Ms. Redlin and Mr. Bellcorelli volunteering their
time to serve on the event planning committee for the spring biking event. Ms. Naudziunas
explained that the committee is planning the first meeting in order to start the event planning
process.
6.Capital Improvement Program Review –
Ms. Naudziunas distributed copies of the 2016-2020 Capital Improvement Program packet to
each committee member.Steve Gohde, Public Works Engineer, reviewed each proposed item
within the packet.Mr. Gohde recommended that the committee support sidewalk installations
at the Bowen Pier and Mill Pier. The committee agreed to take action on this item at the
January meeting.
7.Agenda Items for the Future Meeting(s)
The committee requested that a representative from the Department of Transportation attend
the February meeting to discuss the Jackson Street roundabout.
8.Adjournment
Ms. Panske moved to adjourn the meeting and Ms. Redlin seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously at 5:36 p.m.
Recorded by Alexa Naudziunas, Assistant Planner