HomeMy WebLinkAbout9-15-16 MINUTESBICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES –September 15, 2016
PRESENT:Tom Otto, Adam Bellcorelli,James Michelson,Vicky Redlin,Caroline Panske
STAFF:Assistant Planner Alexa Naudziunas
1.Call to Order
Mr.Michelson called the meeting to order at 4:03 p.m.
2.Approval of August 15,2016 Meeting Minutes
Ms. BellCorelli commented that his name was written twice in the present section of the
minutes.Ms.Panske moved to approve August 15,2016 meeting minutes as amended.
Mr.Otto seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
3.Oregon/Jackson Street Bridge Project –Update
The committee discussed the Oregon/Jackson Street Bridge project. Mr. Michelson feels
it is necessary to increase the width of the sidewalk on the bridge if it is determined that
the bridge will be reconstructed. Mr. Michelson requested more information on the
project and hopes to find a way to make a recommendation of the preferred width of the
potential sidewalks on a reconstructed bridge.Ms. Naudziunas informed the committee
that there is a public input meeting scheduled for October 13th at 5 pm at the Oshkosh
Seniors Center.
4.Pedestrian Safety Month –Discussion
Ms. Naudziunas explained that Jim Collins Transportation Director has begun
preliminary plans to help improve the safety of navigating roundabouts as a pedestrian.
Ms. Naudziunas would like to include the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
in the process.Ms. Naudziunas she will continue to update the committee on the
planning process.
5.Bicycle and Pedestrian Circulation Plan Update
Ms. Naudziunas discussed the plan to update the Bicycle and Pedestrian Circulation
Plan over winter. She explained that each chapter will be reviewed with the committee
and any routes changes will also be reviewed.
6.Agenda Items for the Future Meeting(s)
The committee expressed an interest in learning more about the Jackson/Oregon Street
Bridge and inviting Michelle Bachaus to the next meeting.
7.Adjournment
Mr.Bellcorelli moved to adjourn the meeting and Ms. Redlin seconded the motion.
Motion carried unanimously at 4:53 p.m.
Recorded by Alexa Naudziunas, Assistant Planner