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Transportation Board
Brookings, South Dakota
August 18, 2009
OFFICIAL MINUTES
The Brookings Transportation Board was called to order by Chairperson Robb
Rasmussen on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at 2:00 PM in the City Hall meeting room.
Members present were Michael Forgy, Dean Kattelmann, Jerry Raabe, Jeff Weldon,
Roger DeGroot, Deanna Santema, and Rasmussen. Art Conners, Terrell Spence,
Nancy Hartenhoff-Crooks, Rob Jones, Tyler Luckhurst and Teresa McKnight, were
absent. Brenda Schweitzer - BATA, and City Engineer Jackie Lanning were also
present.
Item #2 – (Weldon/Kattelmann) Motion to approve the minutes from the July 21,
2009, meeting. All present voted aye. MOTION CARRIED.
Item #3 – (DeGroot/Forgy) Motion to approve the agenda. All present voted aye.
MOTION CARRIED.
Item #4 – Kattelmann Report on SDSU Signage Program – Kattelmann reported that
the parking lot signs were up. Rasmussen said he saw some by Bailey and Berg Hall
also. Kattelmann said the internal directional signage has not arrived yet. He
added that gateway signs are a possibility for next year. He said he felt the signs
add to the ambiance of the campus.
DeGroot felt that location was important for signs that will be placed within
the city. Weldon felt that mul tiple locations could be listed on one sign to save
money. Rasmussen said funding would be an issue for all entities. DeGroot said the
school district may be able to help with that.
Rasmussen said he had visited with Police Chief Jeff Miller. Miller told him that
the Police Department is short on man power, and the officers that were to ride to
school with school children may not be available. Weldon clarified that he had
hired two police officers last week, and interviews are presently taking place for the
hiring of two more this week. Then the Police Department will be fully staffed. He
added that he has requested funding in 2010 for hiring two additional officers.
Weldon asked about the third year funding for the Safe Routes to School
Grant. Rasmussen said information for the coming year will be available sometime
in October. Grant dollars will be awarded for the second year in October also.
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Item #5 – Discussion on Goals and Objectives for the coming year – Brenda
Schweitzer, BATA Director, stated that in 2010, BATA will continue to look for a
location for a new transit center. They are also going to try the 24-7 service
depending on funding. BATA will also be working with employers on employment
shuttle options. She added that BATA will continue collaboration with SDSU on
traffic flow issues, and efforts to make campus transit a possibility. Schweitzer
added that BATA continues to strive to coordinate transportation services with non-
profit entities to provide transportation services without duplication of vehicles or
funding sources. Schweitzer said that the Transportation Board is a great asset for
the city.
Kattelmann felt a goal or an objective for 2010 should be to bring a plan to
the City Council for fixed routes in the city. Schweitzer said funding for fixed routes
goes to cities in South Dakota that are over 50,000 in population. Schweitzer felt a
need to coordinate a campus plan.
Rasmussen asked about the recreation trail east of I-90. City Engineer Jackie
Lanning said the progress was slow and dependant on DOT dollars. Lanning
explained that there would be a north/south trail. The McCrory Garden connection
and the Arboretum Loop would be alternate trails. Rasmussen said finishing the trail
system would help Daktronics employees.
Regarding other items, DeGroot was asked about the new school. He said
that the street had been completed and looks very nice. He stated that it is a great
facility. Rasmussen said moving forward with the Safe Routes to School Grant is
necessary. Weldon asked if speed boards may be available through the next grant
application to place around the schools. He felt they could be very effective and
may be permanently placed.
Forgy asked if all the programs are completely dependant on state and
federal funding entities. He felt, if possible, other areas should be looked into for
funding. Schweitzer said when operating levels are not 50/50, it makes it easier.
Rasmussen asked if the campus had looked into the bike program where
students can use a bike on campus – taking and returning it to specified bike racks.
Kattelmann said he would be interested, but the students have not yet returned to
campus. Rasmussen felt it could be beneficial to look into the program.
The meeting was adjourned.
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Diane M. Spencer, Secretary Robb Rasmussen, Chairperson