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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/06/2013 - Minutes - Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board Ckl3F -444* MINUTES Home al,eads,Ae:-.% Inre,rty BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN, AND GREENWAYS ADVISORY BOARD Monday, May 6, 2013 3:00 PM Second Floor Conference Room 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas, 77840 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Blanche Brick, Vice-Chairman Sherry Ellison, James Batenhorst, Philip Lasley, and Scott Shafer MEMBERS ABSENT: Jean Gould, Greg Stiles STAFF PRESENT: Greenways Program Manager Venessa Garza, Board Secretary Susan Sharp AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Call to Order. Chairman, Blanche Brick called the meeting to order at 3:00 PM. AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Hear Visitors There were no visitors. AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Consideration of absence requests. • Sherry Ellison - May 6th, 2013 " Sherry Ellison was in attendance. • Greg Stiles - May 6th, 2013 . Board Member Stiles sent an email regarding his absence. It was unanimously voted to accept his absence. AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve meeting Minutes. Board Member Batenhorst motioned to approve the meeting Minutes from April 1, 2013. The motion was seconded by Board Member Lasley and was approved (5-0). AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Presentation and discussion regarding an update on the following item(s): Program Manager Garza discussed updates on the following items: • A Comprehensive Plan amendment for the Wellborn Community Plan generally bounded by Capstone Drive, I&GN Road, Barron Cut-off Road, Greens Prairie Road West, Royder Road and FM 2154. The Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board considered the mobility components of the Plan on April 1 and voted 6-0 to recommend approval with a text addition to explore the opportunity for bike accommodations for FM 2154 when the road is expanded. The Planning and Zoning Commission heard this item on April 4 and voted 6-0 to recommend approval with inclusion of the text amendment. The City Council heard this item on April 25 and voted 5-0 to approve. • Lick Creek Greenway Trail Ms. Garza followed up on discussion from the previous meeting and reported to the Board it was too late to include the natural trail component to Section A now that the design is underway but the Board can look at this in the future. David Schmitz, Director of Parks and Recreation, will be at the June meeting to discuss the different types of trail surfaces. • University Drive Pedestrian Improvements Phase II Ms. Garza stated that the Engineering Report is currently being worked on. The public meeting scheduled for April 8, 2013 has not been rescheduled yet. Ms. Garza will let the Board know when it has been rescheduled. The Board asked when they would see projects. Ms. Garza explained the Board is invited to attend the Community meetings. Board Member Scott Shafer was concerned that the project may be moving from pedestrian oriented to traffic oriented without the Board having the opportunity to comment. Board Chairman Brick commented she didn't know if there had been anything formally decided. Her concern is with the movement of people. Ms. Garza said she heard it was going to the Council Transportation Committee (CTC). Chairman Brick said the CTC had been postponed would be rescheduled. Ms. Garza will send an update on the new meeting date when it is determined. The Board also requested staff supply the Board with public comments/summary from the last Community Meeting held in November 2012 AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Capital Improvement Program (CIP) sidewalk projects and priorities. Ms. Garza asked the Board to refer to the memo of April 26th in their meeting packets. She went over the contents of the memo. Ms. Garza explained the ranking on the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan, Appendix K: Priorities. She asked the Board to review and prioritize the rankings and weights. The Board's rankings are as follows: Sidewalk Parameters Factors Weight Population Served (Population Density) 24 Safety(Automobile/Pedestrian Accidents) 18 Schools(Existing and Future) 13 Parks(Existing and Future) 12 Texas A&M University 10 Public Requests 10 Other Key Destinations(Shopping Centers, 7 Grocery Stores, Major Employers) Bus Stops 6 100 AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Presentation and discussion regarding the South Knoll Area Neighborhood Plan. The Neighborhood Resource Team has had several meetings on various topics as they formulate goals and strategies for the Plan chapters. The next meeting is May 7th and the following meeting is tentatively scheduled for May 215t. Ms. Garza will confirm and let the Board when the meeting is confirmed. The proposal regarding the direction of traffic going in opposite directions in the morning and evening was discussed between Ms. Garza and Troy Rother, Assistant City Engineer, and will be further discussed. Ms. Garza will share this information at the next Neighborhood Resource Team meeting and report back to the Board in June. AGENDA ITEM NO. 8: Presentation and Discussion regarding education and encouragement opportunities such as May is National Bike Month. There will be a resolution going to Council on May 9th designating May as National Bike Month. Ms. Garza expressed she would like for the Board to be at the council meeting. There will be a bike class offered on May 11th AGENDA ITEM NO. 9: Presentation and discussion regarding the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board calendar of upcoming meetings. Ms. Garza presented updates on the upcoming meetings: • May 6, 2013 N Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board " City Hall, Council Chambers N 3:00 p.m. — Ms. Garza would like for Board Members to be present. • May 9, 2013 — May is National Bike Month Resolution " City Council " Council Chambers — 7:00 p.m. • May 16, 2013 — Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting ". City Hall, Council Chambers ". 6:00 p.m. • June 3, 2013 ti Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board ' City Hall, Council Chambers - 3:00 p.m. AGENDA ITEM NO. 10: Possible action and discussion on future agenda items - A Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board Member may inquire about a subject for which notice has not been given. A statement of specific factual information or the recitation of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting. • Standards for cyclists crossing at lights • Bicycle accidents AGENDA ITEM NO. 11: Adjourn. Board Member Lasley made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Board Vice-Chairman Ellison seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 4:55 PM. APPROVED: ATTEST: • 4a ) Blanche Brick, thairma Susan Sharp, Board ecretary