Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board Meeting Minutes July 7, 2016

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board meeting was called to order at 4:04 p.m. by Chairperson Stults in the Second Floor Conference Room, City Hall.

Roll Call: Members Chairperson Jerry Stults, Chad Shefchik, Laurel Brooks, Mark Jinkins, Becky Kerwin, and Rhonda Kolberg were present. Also present: Receptionist Tricia Metzer. City Administrator Van Lieshout entered at 4:14 p.m.

Adoption of agenda: Moved by Ms. Brooks, seconded by Ms. Kolberg to adopt the following agenda: Mr. Jinkins requested that item #8 be removed from the agenda, due to the description being to vague to comply with the open meeting law.

1. Roll call. 2. Approval of agenda. 3. Approval of minutes from June 2, 2016. 4. Discussion of: Time and Date of Bicycle and Pedestrian Meeting. 5. Discussion of: Bike Rack Design and Dimensions. 6. Update of: Proposed Big Hill Project. 7. Presentation of: Remaining 2020 of 5 Year Capital Plan – Chad Shefchik. 8. Consideration of: Bicycle Safety and Education. 9. Adjourn.

Roll Call: All voting aye with Mr. Jinkins voting no. Carried.

Approval of minutes from June 2, 2016: Moved by Mr. Jinkins, seconded by Ms. Brooks to approve the minutes from June 2, 2016 with the request that the minutes reflect the revision in spelling of his last name from Jenkins to Jinkins. All in favor. Carried.

Discussion of: Time and Date of Bicycle and Pedestrian Meeting: After a brief discussion it was the consensus of the Board to change the meeting time to the 4th Thursday of the month at 3:30 pm.

Discussion of: Bike Rack Design and Dimensions: Discussions were held regarding the specific dimensions, materials, and rack placement on the sidewalks. Mr. Shefchik presented the following bike rack dimensions; 24 “wide by 32” high plus 2” of galvanized steel tubing spaced 36” apart on a 4ft frame. He stated that once the dimensions are agreed upon they can move forward on materials and contacting Matt Goll at NWTC regarding the rack construction. It was the consensus of the Board to move forward with the presented dimensions.

Update of: Proposed Big Hill Project: Ms. Brooks presented the idea of a liaison that would provide updates to the Board regarding progress of this project. Mr. Shefchik stated that this plan was presented 7 months ago without any further action made by the presenting group, and at this time does not believe a liaison is needed. In addition this project is something that should be presented to the Park and Recreation Committee.

Presentation of: Remaining 2020 of 5 Year Capital Plan – Chad Shefchik: No discussion.

Consideration of: Bicycle and Safety and Education: No discussion.

Moved by Mr. Jinkins, seconded Ms. Kerwin to adjourn. Carried. The meeting adjourned at 5:05pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Tricia Metzer