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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-10-17 Pathways & Bike Routes Commission APPR•V D • CC PATHWAYS AND BIKE ROUTES COMMITTEE MINUTES Meeting of October 17, 2017 @ 7:00 P.M. Caldwell Airport Hubler Terminal - Community Room I. Call to Order: Chairman Mark Pemble called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. Members Present: Ann Manning, Bill Buckendorf, Ken Chapman, Mark Pemble, Nick Molenaar,and Paul Mann Members Absent: Cindy Grover, Bill Gigray Others Present:Brian Billingsley, Planning &Zoning Director; Lori Colligan, PZ Admin. Secretary;Alex Hackett, YMCA;Marcus Amman,COMPASS; Others Absent: Rob Hopper, City Council Liaison and Brent Orton, Public Works Director II. Review and Approval of the Agenda Motion to amend Agenda to add item to New Business: Idaho Safe Routes to Schools Grant- Brian MOTION: Bill Buckendorf SECOND: Paul Mann MOTION PASSED. III. Review and Approval of Minutes A. The minutes of the August 15, 2017 Regular Meeting were presented to the committee. Motion to approve MOTION:Ann Manning SECOND: Bill Buckendorf MOTION PASSED. IV. Audience Participation None. V. Communications 1I1' . October 17, 2017 A. Brian- He received communication from Bill Gigray yesterday. He provided some maps and a letter from FACTS discussing the easements being held by the State Land Board located within the City of Caldwell. VI. Old Business A. Fund Balance Update: a. Brian reported that he still needs to do some more research on this. We are in a new fiscal year and the Committee was granted $40,000 this year. We completed two minor projects and spent a little money but not that much. He'll have the exact amount at the next meeting. A. FACTS Update a. Paul M. reported that the reason the maps provided by Mr.Gigray are important is because FACTS is starting to go back and review the Boise River trails plan that was developed in 2009. It was the original blue print for the greenbelt. There is a lot of effort to get COMPASS to be the lead entity to develop this. They discussed storm damage and how much damage was done at the green belt. At the last FACTS meeting apparently the federal administration approved 4 million out of a 10 million dollar request out of FEMA for all damage caused from the river. He should find out more at tomorrow's FACTS meeting. A bridge that was washed out was removed for safety concerns. There is hope that Eagle can use the bridge for some of their projects. B. TAP Grant Update a. Brian B. reported at the last meeting that he apprised every one of the status of the TAP Grant for the Indian Creek Pathway extension project from downtown to the greenbelt. He had previously explained that we had under budgeted a lot of the design and environmental study requirements. They have had several meetings with ITD and COMPASS to try to remedy the situation. He thought we may have to scale back the project, but after a lot of negotiating and discussions all sides agreed to add some more federal funding to the project and the City would kick in some extra money.The good news is that we will be able to build the entire project. We are now going to get a half million in federal funding. Would should begin early next year. b. Marcus said to let him know as construction progresses and he can do pre and post construction counts if there are any paths. Brian indicated that area was very underdeveloped. 2IP ,A2L October 17, 2017 C. Indian Creek Festival a. Brian B. reported that the festival went very well this year in the new location. Brian asked for suggestions on how to make it a better event next year. He believes next year we'll be back in our original location. b. Brian indicated the bike donations were an excellent addition. Brian asked Paul if that was the plan for next year as well. Paul said yes. c. Brian said the only disadvantage this year was the space;we need more space next year. d. We used up most of the helmets and donated the last 40 to Love Caldwell. e. Ann mentioned it was disappointing not to see anything written in the Idaho Press Tribune regarding the event. f. Mark indicated he had a meeting with the newspaper the week after the event. They said their employment levels are so low they don't have a reporter on Saturdays anymore. The Committee decided next year they should write up their own press release and submit it to the newspaper. VII. New Business A. Bicycle and Pedestrian Counts a. Marcus reported on the pedestrian counts for the Greenbelt and the Indian Creek pathway. Members reviewed the handout and results. The report shows the breakdown of the highest times-you can track and see if that is the result of a festival or race. b. Brian commented on the Greenbelt having spikes up in the 3600 range. There wasn't an event during that time which would account for that spike. Marcus indicated he could put a camera out next year at this time and then they can validate the counts. c. Indian Creek counts were high in September and November,which would be due to the Indian Creek Festival and the Tree Lighting. B. Idaho Safe Routes to School Grant a. Brian reported that he had a meeting with Alex and they discussed a new grant opportunity that the State of Idaho is offering to local communities. There was new bill adopted by the State legislature allowing state funds to be used for safe routes to school projects. 2 million has been put in the pot for the first round of grants. Grants can be a maximum of$250,000 so if they are maxed out they could fund a minimum of eight projects state wide. Maybe even more if the projects cost less. The application deadline is December 21 so we have 2 months to put together an application. Brian indicated he only wanted to submit one application;get some good data 3It October 17, 2017 and take some photos and do a thorough job on the one application. Brian and Alex came up with six locations that could use improvements. b. The Committee reviewed all six locations and the improvements needed and vote on the top three. The locations are Syringa Middle School, Washington Elementary School, Caldwell High School,Central Canyon Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Sacajawea Elementary School. c. Brian will take the top three to the Mayor, City Council and the Public Works Director and let them know the Committee voted and these are the top three choices. d. Ann Manning would like to add an additional school to the list-Wilson Elementary School. e. Votes were tallied and the top three choices are: a. 1"choice-Syringa Middle School b. 2nd choice- Sacajawea Elementary School c. Tie for 3rd -Washington Elementary School and Central Canyon Elementary School. VIII. Committee and Staff Reports A. Brian -Brian asked the committee members to grab a binder on their way out, it is the new Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan. Motion to Adjourn MOTION: Bill Buckendorf SECOND: Paul Mann MOTION PASSED. IX. The next PBR meeting will be November 21,2017,7:00 p.m. X. Adjournment. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:03 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Lori Colligan, 4 � P <� ° October 17, 2017 MINUTES APPROVED AND SIGNED BELOW BY CHAIRPERSON MARK PEMBLE ON THE DATE NOTED BELOW. Mark Pemble, Chairperson Date ATTEST: Brian Billingsley, P&Z Director Date For detailed minutes, please request a copy of the digital recording. 51Pa e October 17, 2017