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Home My WebLink About2022-05-26 PBR MinutesCaldwell Pathwsys and Bike Routes Committee R Thursday, Nfay 26,2022,7:00 p.m. Planning & Zoning Conference Roo 621 Cleveland Blvd., Caldwell Mr. Hunt provided a visual prBsentation regarding the co rection ofpathways and bike routes to traosit roules. Discussion was held conceming federal funds available for constuction and improvements of pathway routes in association with transit routes. ln respoose to questioos and commetrts &om the commiftee members, it was determined that the visual presentation would be provided to staff for distribution to the comnittee members. Mr. Hunt recommended that a prioritized list be compiled for applying for federal fuads based on applicable capital improvement projects. In response to corEments from Mr. Ottenhofq Mr. Mapp coofirmed that such a list would be available for review from the previous year's budget documents. It was determined that this item would be added to the next meetirg agenda for continued discussion. Discussion followed concerning the federal firnding program requirements. Explanation was given regarding the formula used for the grant funding. (oLD BUSTMSS) (HWY 55 t NDERIASS UPDATE) Jerome Mapp proyided an updated map of the underpass site. (EXHtsIT B) Mr. Mapp provided an update report conceming a bike route along Hwy 55A/atliqre School District property/Seventh Day Adventist property located between 106 Avenue and Montaoa Street, He rarrrl*4RfROVED Call to Order: Chair John Ottenhoff called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Members present: John Ottenhoff-Chair, Mark Pemble-Vice Chair, Am Manning, Paul ManrL Marc Bybee (via Zoom), and Sharon Hubler (via Zoom). Absent: Cheyne Westson, Garrett Petersen, Diana Register, and Robb MacDonald. Staffpresent Jerome Mapp and Emma Hill. (ACTION ITEM: AIPRO!'E MINUTES OF TIIE APRIL 28, 2022 MEETING) MO\IED by Manning, SECONDED by Mann to approve the minutes of April 28, 2022 as printed. MOTION PASSED (AT'DIENCE PARTICIPATION) None. (SPECIAL PRESENTATION) a. Stephet Hufi - Valley Repiondl Transiti I noted that the City Engineer (Robb MacDonald) received a letter from ldaho Transportation DepartDxetrt indicating the inability to place an underpass under Hwy. 55. Mr. Mapp reported that a meetirg was recently held with the Seventh Day Adventist leade$hip (Land Committee) regarding the proposed pathway. It was noted that the Latrd Coomittee is in support ofthe project. They expressed interest in the direction ofthe pathway going ftom north aad south. The oext church board meeting will be held on June 14,2022 fot flurlher consideratiotr ofthe pathway by that governing body. Mr. Mapp noted that $40,000 was appropriated within the budget for pathway construction from the YMCA to Vallivue School property. In response to questions from Ms. Manning, Mr. Mapp confirmed that ITD is planning to corstruct a detached ten foot (10') sidewalk along Hwy 55. Mr. Mapp reported that he and Mayor Wagoner would be meeting with ITD leadership conceming the proposed pathway. kners ofsupport from Vallivue School Diskict, the Seventh Day Adventis! and other interest groups will be presented. A meeting date has trot beea established at this time. Mr. Mar.n roted tbat the Hwy. 55 Pathway Plan was initially iacluded within the [:ke Lowell Plan and the Caldwell Master Plan. Mr. Mapp concurred with comments from Mr. Marur, noting that there are also requhements by ITD for an environmental impact study for the subject site. Caldwell City Council would need to appropriate funding for conslrugling the turnel and accompanying ac.ess points, itrcluding drainage aad lighting. Construction is plamed to start at the end of 2023. It was recommelded that letters of support be provided to Mr. Mapp as soon as possible in preparation for the meeting with ITD. (FY-2023 BUDGET, DISCUSSION) Mr. Mapp presented the Pathways and Bike Routes Cormittee budget oudini:rg its contents. He reported that the amount of$40,000 was requested along with S12,500 request to work on the Utah State University Project associated with the Caldwell Pathways aod Bike Routes Committee. Lr response to questiotrs ftom Mr. Bybee, Mr. Mapp indicated that funds ($40,000) appropriated within the previous budget year would remain for PBR Committee projects. The FY-2021 budget allocation will be used to complete the Vallivue Pathway Project. (HOW CAN TEE CITY BETTER CONNECT WITH VARIOUS PATIIWAYS IN PRIVATE DEVELOPMENTS THROUGqOUT TEE CITY AND SURROTJNDINC AREAS?) Mr. Ottenhoffasked ifupdates had been made to the COMPASS map as previously reviewed by the PBR Committee. Mr, Mapp reported that Emma Hill had been in contact with COMPASS. Ms. Hill concured that no updates had been received to date from COMPASSS. It was rcted that in accordance with the outline of the map, future pathways would go tbrough the selected properties to the park 2 (NEW BUSINESS) (UTAH STATE UNIYERSITY URBAN PLANNING PROJECT) Mr. Mapp reported that $ 12,500 was included in the proposed FY-2023 budget for the Utah State University Urban Planaing Project. An additional $ 12,500 could be requested for inclusion in the FY-2024 budget cycle. He provided an update report on the stahrs of the project, noting that prcject will start in the fall of 2022. Mr. Mapp continued by reporting that easements have already beetr secured for the pathway project. The route is from City Center to the Boise River and will include amenities such as bench seating and picnic areas. The PBR Commiftee would provide the vision for the university conceming the project. Once the conceptual drawing is complete, a presentation will be made to City Council for their consideration. (GRANT OPPORTTINITES) Jobr Ottenhoff reported that he had made contact with Tony Tisdale and Joey Shoelor at COMPASS regarditrg poteotial gratrt submittals. The next funding cycle is late 2024-2025. He noted that it was recommended by COMPASS that the PBR Committee make application for a developmeut grant in the amount of$25,000 tkough COMPASS. The deacllile is December 2022 for submittal. Mr. Ottenhoff coatinued by noting that review should be made of the 2016 kke I-owell Project document. Discussion followed. Mr. Ottenhoff continued by indicating that the State of Idaho has $10 million dollan available for chil&en/pedestrian safety gmtrts. The maximum award is $250,000 and the deadline is June 8, 2022. It would be a challenge to determine the most suitable project for tbat grant. Marc Bybee commented on the need to inform City Council concerai:rg the ongoing need for routes and pathways. It was suggosted by Mr. Mapp that a "work session" by held with City Council Members to assist with outlining priority projects and obtain community interest ir relation to adequate bike routes and pathways. It was suggested that a camera be purchased for purpose of creating a video(s) to educate City Council regarding current and proposed projects. Safety must be the maiD issue between cyclists aod pedestrians for the videos. Mark Pemble reported that an efficient camera system would cost between $250 to $450. Mr. Mann noted tbat the PBR A-rnual Update Report would be presented to City Coutrcil on June 206. Information should be provided regarding proposed projects and recoomendation concerning the City's pathway and routes system. It was noted that connectivity between subdivisions should be mandatory to accommodate ongoiry pathway systems. Discussion followed regarding path widths and long-term pathway goals. A comparison ofwbat other cities are expending in public pathways could be provided to the Council Members. Ms. M,nning expressed her concem regarding the benefit of pathways in conjunction with safe routes io schools. Enma Hill fr66 &g planning & Zodng Department reported that a meeting date could be established for Ms. Marning to meet with her and Robb MacDonald concemhg this matter. (ADJOURNMENT) MO\ED by Manning, SECONDED by Mann to adjoum the meeting at 8:52 p.m. MOTION PASSED Next regular meeting is scheduled for August 18,2022. MINUTES APPROVED AND SIGNED BELOW: 241-. Chair D tIrxf z--z ATTEST:Date 31€?,+er ?o1-:T'7- For detailed minutes, please request a copy of the digital recording. IL J 4