HomeMy WebLinkAboutBACMinutes_2019_02_21Brookings Bicycling Advisory Committee
Feb. 21, 2019
Present:
Committee members: Brittany Kleinsasser (joined at 4:20), Caleb Evenson, Emily Braun, Eric
Rasmussen, Jennifer McLaughlin, Joanie Holm, Keith Schram (joined at 4:20), Mike
Lockrem, Steve Paula
Park & Rec Board Liaison: Steve Berseth
City staff: Dan Brettschneider, Darren Hoff, Paul Briesno (joined at 4:10), Jackie Lanning
(joined at 4:30), and Ronda May
Absent:
Call to Order: Mike called the meeting to order at 4:00 PM.
Approval of Agenda: Motion made by Jennifer, seconded by Emily; motion carried.
Approval of Minutes: August meeting minutes are ‘in limbo’ so decided to table approving
these until next meeting. Motion made by Eric, seconded by Joanie to discuss at next meeting
if we can locate the minutes; motion carried.
Discussion regarding 2019 Goals & Recommendations:
Some of the prior discussion – what’s our role as a committee since we have a bike plan?
Good to have Jackie Lanning in room for discussion involving the infrastructure and
committee’s role going forward. Dan mentioned that Park & Rec Dept taking over role
now is a good time, and also Jackie’s role in making infrastructure updates – bike master
plan, road improvements, and how we move forward with recreational trail plan. How do
we get a complete loop? With all this in mind, it is a good fit to be under Park & Rec Dept.
Paul mentioned chip seals and street replacements and bike lanes will be added – Jackie
can update us. Within budget are funds for trail way finding – signage. Should we require
bike racks within the system? All of this discussion and these items could be part of this
committee.
Dan said he and Jackie tried to overlay some funds from CRP process and doing trail
updating. Depending on funding, possibly north side of Dakota Nature Park, Avalon
Circle (not Frank Kurtenbach’s but Circle to the east), will have easement, and working
with Frank Kurtenbach so be about 15’ short to connecting to current trail due to
easements, etc. Moving forward, today is Dan’s last meeting as he’s moving back to Cities
but Darren Hoff from our dept also here today and will continue to join the meetings. Mike
thanked Dan.
Discussion regarding 2019 Public Education Promotion:
What is the best age group to target? It was mentioned that bike safety is part of the school’s
curriculum beginning at Camelot Intermediate School and continues at MMS. Jen asked
who would be good contacts at the schools? Darren said it’s taught in PE so any of the PE
teachers would be good for contacting. Mike mentioned that some college students could
use a refresher on bike safety so think it should be an ongoing thing. Discussion on the
website – should we purchase domains close to our’s?
Updates/Reports:
A. Status on VeoRide, SDSU/Community Bike Share Program
Mike asked Jennifer, who is chair of campus bike committee, how do we develop plan to
connect them to the City and map out the plan? City perspective would be to work with
Jackie if could get connection from west side of Medary to Sexauer or to Western and
down – which is most feasible? There is a plan for south of Hwy 14 by research animal
pasture Mike said. Need consistent dialog between Campus, City, and Parks & Rec.
Maybe we need to establish time frame? Paul asked if university allow trails to go through
their areas? Paul said in Hayes and Kearney they did have trails on campus. Mike said
there is a property owner on west side of pasture fence – close to Sixmile Creek. We have
identified path around the lake on campus and bike lane on north edge of parking lot,
then north side of baseball field, University Ave, then down 22nd Ave. Communications
would be needed on football Saturdays with walking in/out of stadium. Would stay south
of Hwy 14, crossing over Medary (pasture area), and into potential property to Sexauer
Park. Currently, trail stops at Medary. What are we doing from Sexauer to north side of
Medary? Hopefully university will finish it off. Jenn said they haven’t discussed this so
she doesn’t know how everyone’s feeling. University wants to see what City’s doing first
before they commit to anything. Mike thinks we first need to solve west of Medary.
Darren thought we might need potential bike spots on campus.
Mike asked do we put something along Hwy 14 to fill in a gap? Dan mentioned property
owners and potential flood zones by Six mile Creek. Maybe by Meadows Apartments?
Eric said he didn’t mind going out-of-the way when he commuted in Sioux Falls to work
– always got there without stops which is important for a biker. He said it was quicker to
go out-of-way than coming to stop lights, signs, etc. We still need to do something at 22nd
Ave – congested area until a bridge is built over I-29 and come back around by hotels.
Steve P, who had horse barn by Sexauer, said it didn’t take much rain by White to flood
this area and wondering if we need a dam? Dan suggested we build it up or understand
it’s going to flood periodically. Mike said from recreational standpoint, better for joggers
as less concrete. There’s been a lot of talk about the bypass, community gardens, etc.
Darren said one thing we hear from non-traditional gardeners is they would love more
access across Hwy 14. None of this is in budget for CIP Dan confirmed for Paul. Mike
said we need to look at charter and set a date to provide input. Ronda will find the charter
and send mass email out to committee members before next month for feedback.
B. Staff Updates
Already covered.
Election of Officers:
Do we table this or Mike said he’ll continue to be chairman. Motion made by Eric, seconded
by Steve P to approve current slate of officers. Joanie said she would rather not be 2nd
chairperson due to family commitments and doesn’t feel very comfortable in this role but
would continue if no one else steps forward. Eric amended motion that Joanie’s officer term
is finished and nominate Caleb Evenson as 2nd Chairperson; motion carried.
Announcements / Correspondence / Calendar:
None
Next meeting: Mike said 4-5 PM has been working and generally on 3rd Thur of each month.
Decided to keep this time and date. Ronda will get our meeting announcement through the
City. Dan suggested we might want to discuss upcoming agenda items. Mike said Shari Thornes
used to email Dan & Mike with suggestions. Paul suggested that if anyone has agenda items to
communicate with Mike before the next meeting so everything goes through him.
Adjournment: Motion made by Joanie, seconded by Steve to adjourn meeting; motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 4:54 PM.
Submitted by Ronda May