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"`N�� Minutes of the October 1, 2015 Meeting
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Call to Order -The meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m. Board members present were Jolly
Wahlstrom, Scott Walker, Pat Teal, Mike Kaill, Hendrik Taatgen and Richard Dandridge with
Sally Chapin, Mark Henthorn and Lys Burden absent. City Engineer David Peterson, Interim
Police Chief Michael Evans and Deputy City Clerk Joshua Stecker was present from City Staff.
Approval of Minutes -The minutes of the September 3, 2015 meeting were unanimously
approved.
Policing Issues — Interim Police Chief Michael Evans addressed issues of bike theft, education,
and enforcing rules of the road
Staff Update — City Engineer David Peterson updated the Board on recent meetings of the
Council General Services and Special Projects Committee regarding advisory boards. He
informed the board that the Landes Street Sidewalk Project was approved by Council.
2016 Comprehensive Plan — Scott Walker wrote a letter to Council opposing the name change
of the Non-Motorized Transportation Advisory Board on the Comprehensive Plan.
Citizen Concerns — Pat Teal will forward concerns about sidewalk access at the hospital.
Intersection Striping Suggestions — Scott Walker will ask Tyler Johnson to produce plans of
proposed intersections for the Board to review and make suggestions. Striping of downtown
bike lanes may be considered next year.
Taming Bigfoot Event—The Board endorsed the local Taming Bigfoot carbon footprint
challenge event.
Trail Projects —The October 17th trail project will occur at Grant Street if the property corners
are marked or at the Choate property easement. City Engineer David Peterson will check on the
survey corners for the Grant Street Trail Project and try to have them ready by October 17th.
Next Meeting -The next regularly scheduled meeting will be on November 4, 2015.
Adjourn -The meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.