HomeMy WebLinkAbout5-19-16 MINUTESBICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES –May 19, 2016
PRESENT:Jay Stengel,Tom Otto, Adam Bellcorelli,James Michelson,Vicky Redlin,Steve Gohde
STAFF:Assistant Planner Alexa Naudziunas
1.Call to Order
Mr.Michelson called the meeting to order at 4:03 p.m.
2.Approval of April 21,2016 Meeting Minutes
Mr. Otto moved to approve April 21,2016 meeting minutes.Mr.Bellcorelli seconded the
motion. Motion carried unanimously.
3.Sidewalk Request –Ferry Crossing Neighborhood Association
Ms. Naudziunas explained that Jennifer Benson has been working with city staff to complete an
application for the Great Neighborhoods Program. Ms. Benson explained that a number of
crosswalks in her neighborhood are not compliant with the American Disabilities Act. The
committee reviewed each of the photos that were provided and expressed a desire to support
this project. Mr. Otto made a motion to fully support this project proposal and Ms. Panske
seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
4.Bike Registration Fee –Discussion
Ms. Naudziunas explained that representatives from the Oshkosh Police Department requested
that the committee discuss this topic. The committee decided to skip this item since there was
no one present from the Police Department to add additional comments on the topic.
5.Summer Farmers Market Table –Discussion
Ms. Naudziunas asked the committee if they would be willing to volunteer select Saturday
mornings at the Oshkosh Farmers Market to host an educational table. The committee
expressed a desire to continue their outreach strategy at the market.
6.Spring Bike Event -Update
Ms. Naudziunas explained to the committee that this coming Saturday,May 21st 2016 is
BikeOsh. The event planning group has been working on this event since the winter and they
have everything ready for the weekend.Ms. Naudziunas urged all committee members to
attend this event.
7.Agenda Items for the Future Meeting(s)
Mr. Michelson requested that the committee review the Strava data from the 2015 National
Bike Month Challenge later in the summer.The committee expressed an interest in learning
more about the Jackson/Oregon Street Bridge and the sidewalks in front of the Packers Pub.
8.Adjournment
Mr.Otto moved to adjourn the meeting and Mr. Bellcorelli seconded the motion. Motion
carried unanimously at 5:26 p.m.
Recorded by Alexa Naudziunas, Assistant Planner