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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBBACMinutes_2017_05_17 Brookings Bicycling Advisory Committee May 17, 2017 Minutes A meeting of the Bicycle Advisory Committee was held on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at 4:00 pm at Brookings City & County Government Center with the following members present: Chair Mike Lockrem, Jennifer McLaughlin, Keith Schram, Caleb Evenson, Emily Braun, Brittany Kleinsasser, Eric Rasmussen and Liaison Steve Berseth. Members Absent: Joanie Holm and Steve Paula. Guests included Jessica Andrews, City Clerk Shari Thornes, City Engineer Jackie Lanning, Assistant to the City Manager Kevin Catlin and Communications Specialist Laurie Carruthers. Chair Lockrem called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. A motion was made by Braun, seconded by Schram, to approve the agenda. All present voted yes; motion carried. A motion was made by McLaughlin, seconded by Braun, to approve the April 19, 2017 Minutes. All present voted yes; motion carried. Invite by Ashia Gustafson, Brookings Library Director, to participate in “Bikes and Libraries” webinar, June 21, 1:30 – 3:00 pm. Children’s Services Librarian Katherine Eberline approached Library Director Gustafson in April about a concept of ‘bikes and libraries’ where a bicycle provides a mobile library into the community and other bicycle services such as a repair stand in front of the library. A mobile library would provide a small selection of books to check out, access to reserve books and obtain a library card. Gustafson suggested Hillcrest Aquatic Center as a destination in the summer. Gustafson is inquiring if the BBAC would like to collaborate on this project. A webinar with more information is on June 21 from 1:30 – 3 pm and BBAC members are welcome to attend. A conference room will be reserved and this webinar is prior to the BBAC June meeting. Gustafson will receive a recorded version of the webinar for those who cannot attend and it will be emailed to the BBAC. Gustafson also inquired about grant opportunities. Members and guests suggested the community grant from the Convention & Visitor’s Bureau and grants from the Humanities Council. Bike Rodeo, Brookings Public Library, June 7. Gustafson advised volunteers are needed to assist with the event and set up two obstacle courses on Kidoodle Way. All ages are welcome to volunteer. National Bike Summit Report. Jessica Andrews attended the National Bike Summit in Washington, DC and sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists. The Bike Summit is held every March and this is Andrews second time attending. Typically, there are 0-3 attendees from South Dakota. Due to South Dakota’s low attendance the League offers a scholarship and Andrews received it for 2017. The Summit provides a training network to be bicycle advocates, advises about federal level of transportation funds and opportunities to lobby state representatives. Andrews attended sessions geared toward rural road advocacy, which provided recommendations for rumble roads and chip sealing. South Dakota does have model bicycle legislation with the 3 foot passing law. Request to participate in Statewide Bike Summit in Brookings, September 2017. Jessica Andrews presented on the possibility for a Statewide Bike Summit in September 2017 that would focus on bicycle planning, engineering and an expo. Lockrem questioned who would attend the conference. Andrews advised all people interested in bicycle advocacy. Braun suggested providing information regarding what neighboring states are doing, not necessarily nationally. Andrews advised that Nebraska is on the same level as South Dakota, and they are just launching their state organization. Currently, South Dakota does not have a state organization, but Andrews is working on that. Andrews is looking for assistance from the BBAC at the local level. Thornes advised that the goals have been planned for the BBAC in 2017, and they have an abundant agenda. However, they could look at 2018. Lockrem advised that they could provide insight on the impact of year one of the Bicycle Master Plan in 2018 and could invite universities, city planners, mayors, etc. Andrews advised that 50 people attended the SD Bike Summit in 2011. Lockrem, Braun, Thornes and Andrews will meet as a subcommittee to discuss further. Update on City Bike Master Plan Implementation. A. SDDOT Funding Opportunities; Transportation Alternatives (TAP) and State Planning & Research Program (SPR) – Lanning contacted the state regarding possible TAP funds when widening 22nd Avenue for a shared use path. SPR is due in winter, so she will work on it in the fall. Funds are currently a little more abundant. B. 2017 Projects – 2nd Street S & Main Avenue S – Lanning reported a new signal is being installed with an extended gutter pan and bike signal. At 5th Street S & Medary Avenue S - Center turn lanes are being drawn and the sidewalk will be widened for future shared use path ramps. C. Proposed 2018 Projects - 8th Street S & 22nd Avenue S – new signal with shared use paths are scheduled. Lanning reported 8th Street S would be narrowed to improve vehicle and bike traffic flow. No 2018 improvements match up with chip seal projects. On 20th Street S, a shared use path is in the plans. Intersections will be set up. “Coffee with the Mayor” update by Chair and Vice Chair. Lockrem provided an update from the BBAC regarding bike friendly community, master plan, upcoming events. Lockrem advised that the coffee was very informative and would appreciate a reoccurring event, twice a year or quarterly. Review 2017 Brookings Bicycle Advisory Committee goals and discuss implementation strategy and committee member assignments. Several of the goals are already proceeding. The complete streets need to be discussed now due to the Comprehensive Master Plan. The BBAC decided to focus this item entirely to the June agenda and review monthly thereafter. Thornes suggested if something is added, one also be removed. 2017 Mayor’s Ride & Bicycle Friendly Designation Event: Volunteers need for event planning: promotions, route(s), identify pre/post and day-of tasks, organize event-day volunteers. Braun needs help planning and coordinating this event and requested engagement from every member since the subcommittee structure from the initial BBAC is now obsolete. There will be an announcement after the Mayor’s Ride at Downtown at Sundown regarding the Bicycle Friendly Bronze Designation. Announcements/Correspondence/Calendar.  Mayor attending future BBAC meeting 5/14 Bike to Church Day 5/15-19 Bike to Work Week 5/19 Bike to Work Day 5/26 “Historic Sites on Bikes” 6/7 Bike Rodeo 6/28-6/30 Places for Bikes Conference, Madison, WI 7/22-23 Kites & Festival 8/17 Mayor’s Ride 9/XX Statewide Bicycle Summit, Brookings (tentative) 10/3-4 Growing Sustainable Communities Conference, Dubuque, IA Motion was made by McLaughlin, seconded by Braun to adjourn the meeting at 5:00 p.m. All present voted yes; motion carried. Submitted by Laurie Carruthers.