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ADVISORY BOARD
Monday, June 3, 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, Scott Shafer, Greg Stiles, and Jean Gould
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Greenways Program Manager Venessa Garza, Board Secretary Susan
Sharp, Principal Planner Jennifer Prochazka, and Director of Parks &
Recreation David Schmitz.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 1: Call to Order.
Chairman, Blanche Brick called the meeting to order at 3:05 PM.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 2: Hear Visitors
There were no visitors.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 3: Consideration of absence requests.
There were none.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4: Consideration, discussion, and possible action to approve
meeting Minutes.
Vice-Chairman Sherry Ellison motioned to approve the meeting Minutes from May 6, 2013. The motion
was seconded by Board Member Lasley and was approved (7-0).
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5: Presentation and discussion regarding an update on the
following item(s):
Program Manager Garza discussed updates on the following items:
• University Drive Pedestrian Improvements Phase II
Ms. Garza stated the next Council Transportation Committee meeting is scheduled for June. She will
confirm if the University Drive Pedestrian Improvements project will be on this agenda and let the board
know.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6: Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding trail
surface types.
Parks and Recreation Director, David Schmitz, gave an overview of the trail surfaces used in various
settings. He explained that concrete was the longest lasting with the least maintenance; however, it was
the most expensive up-front cost. Mr. Schmitz presented the pros and cons for gravel and asphalt trails
noting these types of trails render about 50% the life span of concrete. He noted concrete trails are
preferred but are not the preference for joggers. Mr. Schmitz said College Station Parks are moving
toward concrete trails. He pointed out that gravel was half the price to construct a trail but tends to wash
out. Concrete has a life of 15 - 20 years before having to be replaced. Mr. Schmitz explained the cost of
natural trails is in the labor rather than materials.
Chairman Brick suggested trying dirt trails before concreting the trails. Mr. Schmitz said that natural trails
will be sufficient for hiking but will not be conducive for cycling. Ms. Garza told the Board she would bring
forward different locations to be considered for natural trails and that the Parks and Recreation
Department would have to agree to maintain them. Mr. Schmitz noted that trails are always one of
citizen's top three priorities in regards to what the Parks and Recreation Department offers. Ms. Garza will
bring this back to the Board for more discussion at the next board meeting.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the
South Knoll Area Neighborhood Plan.
Jennifer Prochazka, Principal Planner, gave an update on the Neighborhood Resource Team's (NRT) goals
and strategies for the Plan. There will be an Open House Meeting held on July 9, 2013 in the College
Station Council Chambers. A draft mobility report will be provided at the next board meeting. The NRT
discussed the proposed bike lanes on Glade Street and is recommending the bike lane designation be
removed. They are also recommending removing parking between 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Staff wasn't able to
mention the Board's proposal to the NRT.
The Board will hear what discussion comes from the NRT's Open House meeting to be held on July 9, 2013
and there will be action taken at the August 5th BPG Board meeting for a recommendation on the Mobility
chapter to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 8: Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding sidewalk
projects and priorities.
Ms. Garza reviewed the new list of prioritized sidewalk projects based on sidewalk parameters set by the
Board at the last meeting. The Board reviewed the list and selected the following as the top projects:
1. Munson Avenue
2. Harvey Road
3. Dexter Drive S
4. Dexter Drive N
5. University Oaks Blvd. W
6. Dominik Drive E
7. Nunn Street
8. Water Tower Connector
There was discussion regarding the weighting of certain parameters and how they affected the scoring.
The Board asked Ms. Garza to look at the model and change some of the weights to reflect an equal
weight for population density, safety, and schools and rerun the results to see what the results would look
like. Ms. Garza will bring the results back at a future meeting.
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:
• June 6, 2013 — Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting " City Hall, Council Chambers —
6:00 p.m.
• June 20, 2013 " Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting — City Hall, Council Chambers —
6:00 p.m.
• July 1, 2013 " Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board — City Hall, Second Floor
Conference Room — 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.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 11: Adjourn.
Board Member Stiles made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Board Member Lasley seconded the
motion. The meeting adjourned at 5:30 PM.
IMPROVED: ATTEST:
anche Brick, Chairman Susan Sharp, Board secretary