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Meeting Minutes
Non-Motorized Transportation Advisory Board
Thursday, January 5, 2012, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
City Hall, Conference Rm#1
I. Meeting called to order at 4:30 pm by President, Scott Walker.
Members in attendance: Lys Burden, Sally Chapin, Lowell Jons, Pete Sexton, Pat
Teal, and Dick Williams.
Staff. Mary Heather Ames and Rick Sepler
Visitors: Tim Eaton, , Jolly Wahlstrom, and Robert Craig
11. Approval of agenda & minutes—Meeting agenda and minutes of the December
meeting were approved unanimously. The Board approved Lys' attendance by
electronic means.
III. Changes and additions to agenda—none
IV. Business
1. New members: Tim Eaton and Jolly Wahlstrom—City Council is moving
on approving their applications to serve on the NMTAB.
2. Trail Project: Howard Street—Tyler Johnson hiked the proposed trail project
for January of Howard from 35th to 31St and does not think it needs additional
gravelling at this time. He recommended graveling the Howard Street Trail
between Hamilton Heights and Discovery, a vital link between Hastings and
Discovery Roads. Trail Work Day will be Saturday, January 14th from 9 am to 12
noon. Gravel piles will be positioned at both ends of this corridor, so volunteers
can meet at either side. Scott will manage the north side volunteers; Lowell will
manage those on the south side. We will need at least 10 wheelbarrows. Lys will
make sure Dundee neighborhood volunteers are invited (through Judy Alexander).
3.New Trail Signs—The board requested that signs announcing the upcoming
work day and time be placed on the trail to recruit trail users to help. Mary
Heather will work on erecting temporary signs. The idea of some signage reading,
"Maintained by Volunteers" was welcomed.
4. 2012 Work Plan—Rick Sepler explained that many changes are taking place
in City departmental organization and responsibility. Staff and all advisory boards
will need to work more efficiently with tighter agendas and three-month work
plans which delineate goals and resources needed. All advisory boards will meet
with staffing quarterly. Rick and Judy Surber will be attending the NMTAB
meetings.
The next meeting will be focused on brainstorming projects and activities to be
undertaken for the year and especially for the next three months with a goal of
setting a work plan of priorities. Lowell will review the top 12 prioritized trail
projects (in the updated plan). Scott inquired about continuing to meet monthly
and will look into this possibility. Work on the West Side Loop was discussed,
especially moving fence on the north end of the Baker Street trail near Hastings to
connect that corridor with others. Mary Heather will follow up with the adjacent
landowner. A large tree fell on this trail that must be removed.
V. General Discussion:
— Judy Surber sent a memo to the board requesting clarification on the board's
decision on the City's recommendation to vacate trail designation on the
Decatur Street right-of-way. The November minutes lacked clarity and need
to be revised. Lowell moved to adopt the clarification recommendations as
outlined by Judy, Dick seconded. Motion carried unanimously. A redraft of
the November minutes will be presented at the February meeting.
— Some previous and on-going NMTAB projects were quickly reviewed:
Restriping Sheridan, Bishop Park Underpass grant, review of the
Transportation Functional Plan, Portage Trail signage, San Juan trail
obstruction by vehicle parking.
— The formation of a new high school mountain bike racing team was
announced. Ideas for funding are being sought.
— A large tree is down on the 39th Street Trail
VI. Next Meeting: 4:30 pm, February 2, 2012
VII. Adjourned at 6:00 pm