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HomeMy WebLinkAbout090618 Minutes NON-MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES Date: September 6, 2018 Time: 4:30 pm Location: City Hall 1st Floor Conference Room Members Present: Richard Dandridge (Vice Chair), Hendrik Taatgen, Pat Teal, Mike Kaill, Joe Finn Members Absent: Sam Feinson (Chair) Staff Present: Parks and Facilities Director Alex Wisniewski, Civil Engineer Laura Parsons, City Clerk Joanna Sanders AGENDA ITEM ACTION Approval of Minutes: Some discussion ensued about Gordon Clemens concerns from the prior meeting. Alex Wisniewski noted the concerns were deferred to the Police Department. The Parks Board was thought to be a more appropriate venue to address his concerns about public safety on trails with the possibility of inviting Sergeant Troy Surber. The Minutes of August 2 were unanimously approved. Public comment: Debbie Jahnke commented public safety is not limited to trails. RCO Trail Grant update: Alex Wisniewski reported the August 14 final grant presentation to the State Recreation and Conservation Office board. The project had a preliminary ranking of 23 out of 34 projects. The actual scorecard is pending, but funding is unlikely. T-LAB Update: Richard Dandridge explained the improved working relationship between TLAB and the City toward the desire on getting ahead of City project planning cycles. There were questions about Discovery/Rainier roundabout and potential of adding Sheridan and 19th down to Walker to the Transportation Improvement Plan. Safety audits (schedule, preliminary staff work, data collection, data interpretations report): Laura Parsons briefed the board on what data would be needed for the trial bike and pedestrian counts. She distributed a flyer and data collection form for the County’s Sept. 25-27 volunteer event from staff Wendy Clark Getzin. Their event would tie into the City safety audit. She solicited locations for future quarterly counts. List included the following: Near bus stop at Quimper Mechantile; Downtown; intersection at post office; Kearney and Sims; Kearney and Lawrence; Sheridan and 19th; Sheridan and 7th; Landes at Kai Tai; and near schools. An invitation would go to entire board. There was a stated desire for these efforts leading to positive outcomes. Ms. Parson noted the efforts if done early enough would inform annual striping. Bike Master Plan versus Non-Motorized Plan bike chapter update: Richard Dandridge proposed postponing work on a Bicycle Master Plan and prioritize work on the NMTP to determine whether a refresh or rewrite would be proposed. It was noted all members need to be working from the 2014 Update (see plan cover for this There was consensus to address two chapters a month over the next five months. indication). NMTAB Work Plan Review and Discussion: Ms. Parsons distributed the council-approved work plan. Trail Work Party Planning – October 20: Mr. Wisniewski solicited input. When considering 33rd street, Richard Dandridge suggested looking at the map and priority projects from last year. There was consensus that Staff review and bring suggested projects forward (Addy’s Ditch perhaps). Walk Your Wheels: Mike Kaill circulated pottery tile made by Darby of LaughinGnome. Sample cost is $45/each for basic tile. Fundraising may be an option. During discussion of the durability (freeze/thaw), it was noted that the intent of the tiles was a safety reminder and that signs with law were needed. There was interest in inviting Sergeant Surber to discuss further. City speed data collection efforts: Ms. Parsons brief the Board on what data could be collected, including from bicycle data so the city knows when traffic calming and monitoring should occur. Joe Fin provided a color-coded sample of a new way staff might want to depict data. Discuss electric assist bicycles: Ms. Parson’s noted there are new E-Bike laws. When considering how this could be incorporated into the NMTP along with scooters, it was suggested this be addressed holistically and more in depth at a future meeting. Next Meeting: The next regular meeting will be October 4, 2018. Public comment: Debbie Jahnke noted the City adopted model Ordinance 2407 and there are conflicting regulations with the bicycle ordinance. It was suggested this be included for discussion at a future meeting. Adjourn: The meeting was adjourned at 6:04 p.m.