HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018 Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Agendas & Minutes Jjji _h Mayor
David J. Kaptain
E LG I N City Council
THE CITY IN THE SUBURBS Corey D.Dixon
Richard Dunne
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Terry L.Gavin
Rosamaria Martinez
Tish S. Powell
Carol J. Rauschenberger
AGENDA Toby Shaw
F.John Steffen
Tuesday, January 9, 2018 City Manager
6:00 p.m. Richard G. Kozal
The Centre —West Conference Room
100 Symphony Way
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Meeting Minutes
• December 5, 2017
III. Elgin Bike Map Presentation-Active Transportation Alliance
IV. Adjournment
Next Meetings:
January 23 (brainstorming 2018 initiatives), The Centre - West Conference Room
February 6
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E L.G I N MEETING MINUTES
BICYCLE&PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Bicycle&Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
January 9, 2018
6:00 p.m.
West Conference Room,The Centre
Present: Patrick Ainsworth,Tom Armstrong,Alexander Fiebig, Stephen Hardman,Chris Manheim,
Parker Thompson
Staff: Dave Waden (Community Development, Parks & Recreation)
Absent: Ron Rudd (Engineering), Dave Zierk(Police)
Call to Order: Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
Approval of Minutes:Ainsworth made a motion to approve the minutes of the December 5, 2017
meeting. Manheim seconded the motion,which passed unanimously.
Elgin Bike Map: Heather Schady (Active Transportation Alliance)and Ed Barsotti (Ride Illinois) led a
discussion of basic principles to be used in designing the bike network to be portrayed on the map, and
described types of bicycle accommodations and their comfort level for different types of cyclists.They
also led a brief discussion of the types of information that could be displayed on the backside of the
map.The committee then started marking destinations and routes on base maps covering the greater
Elgin area.Waden will provide copies of the base maps for each of the committee members to mark up
with their own suggestions.Thompson will keep a set at Arabica Café for interested persons to mark up.
The committee will finalize the route recommendations at the February meeting, after which,the
consultants will confirm the viability of the recommended routes.
Next Meeting:The next regular meeting of the BPAC is scheduled for Tuesday, February 6,2018 at 6:00
p.m.
Work Session Meeting:A special work session meeting is scheduled for Tuesday,January 23, 2018 at
6:00 p.m.
Adjournment:The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Tom Armstrong, Secretary
Approved:
Mayor
{ David J. Kaptain
City Council
E LG I N Corey D.Dixon
Richard Dunne
THE CITY IN THE SUBURBS Terry L. Gavin
Rosamaria Martinez
Tish S. Powell
Carol Rauschenberger
Toby Shaw
F.John Steffen
City Manager
Richard G. Kozal
ELGIN BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SPECIAL WORKSHOP SESSION
Notice is hereby given that a special workshop session with the Bicycle & Pedestrian
Advisory Committee will take place on Tuesday January 23, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. in the West
Conference Room at The Centre, 100 Symphony Way, Elgin, Illinois. Topic to be discussed will
include the 2018 committee initiatives for the year.
DATED: January 5, 2018.
Tom Armstrong, Recording Secretary
Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee
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David J.Kaptain
E LG I N City Council
THE CITY IN THE SUBURBS Corey D. Dixon
Richard Dunne
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Terry 1.Gavin
Rosamaria Martinez
Tisk S.Powell
Carol J. Rauschenberger
AGENDA Toby Shaw
F.John Steffen
Tuesday, February 6, 2018 City Manager
6:00 p.m. Richard G. Kozal
The Centre—West Conference Room
100 Symphony Way
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Meeting Minutes
• January 9, 2017
III. Citizen's Forum (items not on the agenda)
IV. Election of 2018 Chairperson
V. Miscellaneous
a. Tracking Progress in Implementing 2008 Bikeway Master Plan
b. Elgin Bike Map
c. Review January initiatives work session list (see attached)
VI. Adjournment
Next Meetings:
March 6
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BICYCLE&PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Bicycle& Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
February 6, 2018
6:00 p.m.
West Conference Room,The Centre
Present: Patrick Ainsworth,Tom Armstrong,Alexander Fiebig, Stephen Hardman, Chris Manheim,
Parker Thompson
Staff: Dave Waden (Community Development, Parks& Recreation), Ron Rudd (Engineering),
Dave Zierk(Police)
Absent: None.
Call to Order: Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
Approval of Minutes:Ainsworth made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 9, 2017 meeting.
Feibig seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Citizens Forum: None.
Election of 2018 Chairperson: Ainsworth made a motion to appoint Thompson as chair of the
committee for 2018. Feibig seconded the motion,which passed unanimously.
Miscellaneous:
• Bikeway Master Plan Implementation: Rudd mentioned that some capital street projects could
be put on hold until the Illinois Department of Public Health clarifies their stance on replacing
lead water service into homes and businesses. Staff is working towards a March bid letting for
initial work on the Chicago Street Rehabilitation Project.
• Elgin Bike Map:The committee members submitted their marked up copies of maps showing
potential bike routes to be displayed on the Elgin Bike Map.Active Transportation Alliance will
review the suggested routes and create a gridded network with recommended spacing of
routes.
• Programs& Events/2018: The committee reviewed the list of possible programs and events for
2018.
• Fox River Trail Signs: Waden noted that delivery is anticipated for the new signs to be installed
along the Elgin jurisdiction segment of the Fox River Trail.
• Slade Avenue Park: Armstrong noted that the 2018 Parks& Recreation Department budget
includes funds to reroute a short stretch of the Fox River Trail to mitigate conflicts between
cyclists and motorists in the park.
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• Eagle Forest Preserve: Armstrong noted that the Parks& Recreation Department is planning to
replace the pedestrian bridge over Tyler Creek.This will improve the trail connection between
Natchez Trace and Eagle Road.
Next Meeting:The next regular meeting of the BPAC is scheduled for Tuesday, March 6,2018 at 6:00
p.m.
Adjournment:The meeting was adjourned at 6:33 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Tom Armstrong, Secretary
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David J. Kaptain
E LG I N City Council
THE CITY IN THE SUBURBS Corey D. Dixon
Richard Dunne
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Terry 1.Gavin
Rosemarie Martinez
Tish S.Powell
Carol J. Rauschenberger
AGENDA Toby Shaw
F.John Steffen
Tuesday, March 6, 2018 City Manager
6:00 p.m. Richard G. Kozel
The Centre—West Conference Room
100 Symphony Way
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Meeting Minutes
• February 6, 2018
III. Citizen's Forum (items not on the agenda)
IV. Consider Bikeway 4 Public Meeting for April 3
V. Miscellaneous
a. Tracking Progress in Implementing 2008 Bikeway Master Plan
b. Elgin Bike Map
c. 2018 events (see attached)
VI. Adjournment
Next Meetings:
April 3
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E LG I N MEETING MINUTES
BICYCLE&PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Bicycle& Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
March 6, 2018
6:00 p.m.
West Conference Room,The Centre
Present: Tom Armstrong,Stephen Hardman, Chris Manheim, Parker Thompson
Staff: Dave Waden (Community Development, Parks& Recreation)
Absent: Alexander Fiebig, Ron Rudd (Engineering), Dave Zierk (Police)
Call to Order: Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Approval of Minutes: Manheim made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 6, 2018
meeting. Hardman seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Citizens Forum: None.
Miscellaneous:
• Bikeway Master Plan Implementation: The committee agreed to conduct a public meeting to
update the community regarding design work for Bike Route 4 at the April 3 regular meeting.
Thompson will contact TranSystems to better understand the format for the public
presentation.
• Elgin Bike Map:Waden reported that the Active Transportation Alliance team is field testing
routes identified on the maps submitted by members of the committee. A discussion is needed
to decide what types of information is desired on the backside of the map.
• Programs& Events/2018: The committee is continuing to work on the list of programs and
events for 2018. BPAC will help to promote biking and walking events relted to Preservation
Month in May. Elgin Bike Hub has an Explore Elgin ride and a second Full Moon ride planned for
March.
Next Meeting:The next regular meeting of the BPAC is scheduled for Tuesday,April 3,2018 at 6:00 p.m.
Adjournment:The meeting was adjourned at 6:36 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Tom Armstrong, Secretary
Approved:
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David J.Kaptain
E L.. . I N City Council
THE CITY IN THE SUBURBS" Corey D. Dixon
Richard Dunne
Terry L.Davin
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Rosarnaria Martinez
Tish S. Powell
Carol J,Rauschenberger
AGENDA Toby Shaw
F.John Steffen
Tuesday, April 3, 2018 City Manager
6:00 p.m. Richard G. Kozal
The Centre—West Conference Room
100 Symphony Way
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Meeting Minutes
• March 6, 2018
III. Citizen's Forum (items not on the agenda)
rib* IV. Bikeway 4 Public Meeting
V. Adjournment
Next Meetings:
May 1
Upcoming events:
April 7, Opening Day of Trails Ride- Gail Borden Public Library 2pm
April 21, Earth Day Ride/Earth Day Celebration
April 22, Bike Elgin Ride- Festival Park 2pm
April 29, Full Moon Ride-Advocate Park 9pm
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Bicycle& Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
April 3, 2018
6:00 p.m.
West Conference Room,The Centre
Present: Tom Armstrong, Stephen Hardman,Chris Manheim
Staff: Ron Rudd (Engineering), Dave Zierk (Police)
Absent: Alexander Fiebig, Parker Thompson, Dave Waden (Community Development, Parks&
Recreation)
Call to Order: Chair Pro Tern Armstrong called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
Approval of Minutes: Manheim made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 6, 2018 meeting.
Hardman seconded the motion,which passed unanimously.
Citizens Forum: None.
Miscellaneous:
• Bikeway 4 Public Meeting: Gina Trimarco from TranSystems presented a brief history of the
project, design options, and a proposed routing for Bikeway Route 4.At the conclusion of the
consultant's presentation, meeting attendees were invited to provide comments and
recommendations. Some comments of note included the following:
1. Need to widen the Bowes Road bridge culvert over Otter Creek to provide room for on-
road bicycle accommodations.
2. Consider using the neighborhood streets through Woodbridge North and Columbine
Subdivisions to connect between Randall Road (at College Green Drive) and Bowes Road
as an alternative to constructing a pathway along Randall Road.
3. Consider using the golf cart path under McLean Boulevard as an alternative to crossing
at the McLean/Spartan Drive intersection.
4. Consider providing marked bike lanes along a reconstructed "east road"through the
expanded sports complex.
5. Consider providing protected bike lanes along Bowes Road, when the route is on-road.
• May is Bike Month: Hardman noted that the Fox River Omnium is scheduled for May 19.The
racing will take place on the criterium course in the Lord's Park neighborhood.
Next Meeting:The next regular meeting of the BPAC is scheduled for Tuesday, May 1,2018 at 6:00 p.m.
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Adjournment:The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Tom Armstrong, Secretary
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David J.Kaptain
ELGIN City Council
THE CITY IN THE SUBURBS Corey D.Dixon
Richard Dunne
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Terry L.Gavin
Rosanaria Martinez
Tish S.Powell
Carol J. Rauschenberger
AGENDA Toby Shaw
F.John Steffen
Tuesday, May 1, 2018 City Manager
6:00 p.m. Richard G. Kozal
The Centre —West Conference Room
100 Symphony Way
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Meeting Minutes
• April 3, 2018
III. Citizen's Forum (items not on the agenda)
IV. Elgin Bike Map
V. Elgin Bicycle Registration
VI. May is Bike Month activities (see attached)
VII. Adjournment
Next Meetings:
June 5
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Bicycle& Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
May 1, 2018
6:00 p.m.
West Conference Room,The Centre
Present: Tom Armstrong, Stephen Hardman, Chris Manheim, Parker Thompson
Staff: Ron Rudd (Engineering), Dave Waden (Community Development, Parks & Recreation),
Dave Zierk (Police)
Absent: Alexander Fiebig
Call to Order: Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
Approval of Minutes: Manheim made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 6, 2018 meeting.
Hardman seconded the motion,which passed unanimously.
Citizens Forum: None.
Elgin Bike Map: The committee reviewed routes identified on the draft bike map. It was decided to
code segments of the on-street routes with a 3-color scheme indicating the level of comfort for various
route segments.The color scheme would indicate more comfortable-comfortable-less comfortable. Side
paths and off-street paths will have a unique color to differentiate to routes from the on-street routes.
Armstrong will mark up the draft map and send back out to the committee.
Elgin Bicycle Registration: The committee reviewed the bicycle registration requirement and it's
purpose.Zierk stated that the registration does assist the Elgin Police Department in recovering bicycles
reported stolen and returning those bikes to the rightful owner.The committee discussed opportunities
to promote the program, including registering bikes at tabling events like at the Elgin Farmers Market.
May is Bike Month: The committee reviewed the schedule of activities for May is Bike Month.
Next Meeting:The next regular meeting of the BPAC is scheduled for Tuesday, June 5,2018 at 6:00 p.m.
Adjournment:The meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Tom Armstrong, Secretary
Approved:
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David J. Kaptain
ELGIN City Council
THE CITY IN THE SUBURBS" Corey D. Dixon
Richard Dunne
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Terry L Gavin
Rosamaria Martinez
Tish S. Powell
Carol J. Rauschenberger
AGENDA Toby Shaw
F.John Steffen
Tuesday, June 5, 2018 City Manager
6:00 p.m. Richard G. Kozal
The Centre —West Conference Room
100 Symphony Way
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Meeting Minutes
• May 1, 2018
III. Citizen's Forum (items not on the agenda)
IV. Elgin Bike Map
V. Bike Walk Move Elgin
VI. DNA Bike Racks
VII. Adjournment
Next Meetings:
July 10
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Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
June 5, 2018
6:00 p.m.
West Conference Room,The Centre
Present: Tom Armstrong, Stephen Hardman, Parker Thompson
Staff: Ron Rudd (Engineering), Dave Waden (Community Development, Parks &
Recreation)
Absent: Alexander Fiebig, Chris Manheim, Dave Zierk(Police)
Call to Order: Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Approval of Minutes: Armstrong made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 1, 2018
meeting. Hardman seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Citizens Forum: None.
Elgin Bike Map: The committee decided to exclude private schools from the map and added
points of interest. It was suggested to use a map insert to show the downtown area in greater
detail. It is anticipated that there will be a draft map for review at the July meeting.
Bike.Walk.Move: Elgin Week: The committee reviewed the calendar of events for the week.
Downtown Bike Racks: The Downtown Neighborhood Association has reached out to the
committee for assistance in recommending locations for bike racks, and to build the economic
argument for providing bike racks in the downtown area.
Other Business:The following activities are scheduled in June:
• June 9—Start Small with Balance Bikes
• June 10—Bike Elgin Ride
• June 17-23— Bike.Walk.Move: Elgin Week
• June 20—Walk with the Mayor (Gifford Park Neighborhood)
• June 23— Kidical Mass Ride
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• June 28— Full Moon Ride
Next Meeting:The next regular meeting of the BPAC is scheduled for Tuesday, July 10,2018 at
6:00 p.m.
Adjournment:The meeting was adjourned at 6:23 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Tom Armstrong, Secretary
Approved:
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Mayor
David J. Kaptain
E LG I N City Council
THE CITY IN THE SUBURBS Corey D_ Dixon
Richard Dunne
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Terry L. Gavin
Rosamarla Martinez
Trsh S.Powell
Carol J. Rauschenberger
AGENDA Toby Shaw
F.John Steffen
Tuesday, July 10, 2018 City Manager
6:00 p.m. Richard G. Kozal
The Centre—West Conference Room
100 Symphony Way
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Meeting Minutes
• June 5, 2018
III. Citizen's Forum (items not on the agenda)
IV. Elgin Bike Map
V. Downtown Bike Racks
VI. Abandoned Bike Removal Policy
VII. National Night Out
VIII. Other Business
IX. Adjournment
Next Meetings:
July 10
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Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
July 10, 2018
6:00 p.m.
West Conference Room, The Centre
Present: Tom Armstrong, Alexander Fiebig, Stephen Hardman, Chris Manheim, Parker
Thompson
Staff: Ron Rudd (Engineering), Dave Waden (Community Development, Parks &
Recreation), Dave Zierk(Police)
Call to Order: Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Approval of Minutes:Armstrong made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 5, 2018
meeting.Thompson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Citizens Forum: Ryan Peterson, the new Kane County Bicycle & Pedestrian Coordinator,
introduced himself.
Elgin Bike Map: The committee reviewed the final draft version of the map.The printed maps
should be available within the next month.
Downtown Bike Racks: The Downtown Neighborhood Association has reached out to the
committee for assistance in recommending locations for the installation of bike racks. The first
step will be to inventory the existing supply of bike racks in the downtown area.
Abandoned Bike Removal Policy: Armstrong noted that bicycles seem to be locked and
abandoned at some bike racks in the downtown area. He will begin to research policies for the
removal of abandoned bicycles.
National Night Out: The committee will staff a booth at the August 7th National Night Out
celebration in Festival Park.This is the committee's regular meeting night. Accordingly, the
August meeting will be cancelled.
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Other Business:The following activities are scheduled in July/August:
• July 15—Bike Elgin Ride (EBH)
• July 19—Winning the Race with Diabetes
• July 21—Kidical Mass Ride Ride (EBH)
• June 22— Dennis Jurs Memorial Bike Race
• July 27—Full Moon Ride (EBH)
• June 23—Kidical Mass Ride (EBH)
• July 27—Downtown Farmers Market
• August 4-5—Art &Soul Bike Corral
• August 7—National Night Out
• August 12— Bike Elgin Ride (EBH)
• August 26—Full Moon Ride (EBH)
• August 31—Downtown Farmers Market
Elgin Bike Hub (EBH) offers balance bike training in Gifford Park for beginning cyclists.
Next Meeting:The next regular meeting of the BPAC is scheduled for Tuesday, September 4,
2018 at 6:00 p.m.
Adjournment:The meeting was adjourned at 6:47 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Tom Armstrong, Secretary
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Teri Allison
om: Tom Armstrong <talltom73@gmail.com>
ant: Monday, July 08, 2019 10:58 AM
To: Teri Allison
Subject: Re: FW: 2018 BPAC Information
We didn't meet in August. We staffed a National Night Out table in Festival Park. We didn't have a quorum for
the September meeting. I'm searching for December. That was our last meeting as a committee.
On Mon, Jul 8, 2019 at 10:48 AM Teri Allison <Allison T(Z)citvofelgin.org> wrote:
Thanks,Tom. Did you find any minutes from 9/4/18 and 12/4/18? Was there an August 2018 meeting or was there a
cancellation notice?
Thanks for checking.
From:Tom Armstrong [mailto:talltom73@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday,July 08, 2019 10:27 AM
To:Teri Allison <Allison T@cityofelgin.org>
Subject: Re: FW: 2018 BPAC Information
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Teri,
Here you go.
On Mon, Jul 8, 2019 at 9:59 AM Teri Allison <Allison Tg_cityofelgin.org> wrote:
Hey Torn,
Haven't heard back from you yet on this. Any luck'? Please advise.
Thanks!
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David J. Kaptain
ELGIN City Council
THE CITY IN THE SUBURBS" Corey D.Dixon
Richard Dunne
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Terry L. Gavin
Rosamaria Martinez
Tish S.Powell
Carol J. Rauschenberger
AGENDA Toby Shaw
F, John Steffen
Tuesday, September 4, 2018 City Manager
6:00 p.m. Richard G. Kozal
The Centre—West Conference Room
100 Symphony Way
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Meeting Minutes
• July 10, 2018
III. Citizen's Forum (items not on the agenda)
IV. Elgin Bike Map
V. Downtown Bike Racks
VI. Abandoned Bike Removal Policy
VII. US Route 20 CAG Meeting- September 11, 1:00pm to 3:00pm at The Centre of Elgin
VIII. BPAC merger under Sustainability Commission
IX. Other Business
X. Adjournment
Next Meetings:
October 2
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David J. Kaptain
E LG I N City Council
THE CITY IN THE SUBURBS Corey D_Dixon
Richard Dunne
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Terry L. Gavin
Rosemarie Martinez
Tish S.Powell
Carrel.1. Rauschenberger
AGENDA Toby Shaw
F.John Steffen
Tuesday, October 2, 2018 City Manager
6:00 p.m. Richard G. Kozel
The Centre—West Conference Room
100 Symphony Way
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Meeting Minutes
• July 10, 2018; no minutes for September (no quorum)
III. Citizen's Forum (items not on the agenda)
IV. Kane County Bike app- Ryan Peterson
V. Elgin Bike Map
VI. Downtown Bike Racks
VII. Abandoned Bike Removal Policy
VIII. BPAC merger under Sustainability Commission
IX. Other Business
X. Adjournment
Next Meetings:
November 6
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Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
October 2, 2018
6:00 p.m.
West Conference Room, The Centre
Present: Tom Armstrong, Stephen Hardman, Chris Manheim, Parker Thompson
Staff: Dave Waden (Community Development, Parks & Recreation)
Absent: Alexander Fiebig, Ron Rudd (Engineering), Dave Zierk (Police)
Call to Order: Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
Approval of Minutes: Manheim made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 10, 2018
meeting. Hardman seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Kane County Bike App: Ryan Peterson, Kane County Transportation Planner, updated the
committee on the development of a new app that will make it easier for individuals using active
transportation to move about Kane and northern Kendall counties.The app will go live on
November 15t. Kane County is also planning to host seminars in 2019, including a seminar on
bike share.
Elgin Bike Map: The committee will continue to distribute bike maps to additional locations.
Downtown Bike Racks: The Downtown Neighborhood Association has reached out to the
committee for assistance in recommending locations for the installation of bike racks.
Armstrong has completed an inventory the existing supply of bike racks in the downtown area.
Peterson indicated that the funding is broken into two parts—engineering and construction.
BPAC/Sustainability Commission Merger: Armstrong reported that the City Council directed
staff to proceed with developing the merger of the two groups. BPAC would function as a
working group under the Sustainability Commission.
Other Business:The following activities are scheduled in October:
i • October 5—Starlight Parade (EBH)
• October 18—Women's Ride
• October 24— Full Moon Ride
Next Meeting:The next regular meeting of the BPAC is scheduled for Tuesday, November 6,
2018 at 6:00 p.m.
Adjournment:The meeting was adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Tom Armstrong, Secretary
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David J. Kaptain
City Council
Corey D. Dixon
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THE CITY IN THE SUBURBS'
Tish S.Powell
Carol Rauschenberger
Toby Shaw
F.John Steffen
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee City Manager
Richard G.Kozal
AGENDA
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
6:00 p.m.
The Centre —West Conference Room
100 Symphony Way
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Meeting Minutes- Oct 2, 2018
III. Citizen's Forum (items not on the agenda)
IV. BPAC merger under Sustainability Commission
V. Remaining BPAC fundraised funds and closing expenditures
VI. Other Business
VII. Adjournment
Next Meetings:
December 4
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Mayor
David J. Kaptain
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City Council
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Corey D. Dixon
Terry L.Gavin
THE CITY IN THE SUBURBS' Rosamaria Martinez
Tish S. Powell
Carol Rauschenberger
Toby Shaw
F.John Steffen
City Manager
Richard G. Kozal
ELGIN BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION
Notice is hereby given that the regular Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee
meeting scheduled for Tuesday November 6, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. has been cancelled. The next
scheduled meeting will be on December 4, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the West Conference Room at
The Centre, 100 Symphony Way, Elgin, Illinois.
DATED: November 6, 2018.
Tom Armstrong, Recording Secretary
Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee
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Mayor
David J.Kaptain
City Council
Corey D.Dixon
E L I N Terry Gavin
Berry a vi Martinez
THE CITY IN THE SUBURBS" Tish S.Powell
Carol Rauschenberger
Toby Shaw
F. John Steffen
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee City Manager
Richard G. Kant
AGENDA
Tuesday, December 4, 2018
6:00 p.m.
The Centre —West Conference Room
100 Symphony Way
I. Call to Order
H. Approval of Meeting Minutes- Oct 2, 2018
III. Citizen's Forum (items not on the agenda)
IV. BPAC merger under Sustainability Commission
V. Remaining BPAC fundraised funds and closing expenditures
VI. Other Business
VII. Adjournment
Next Meetings:
None, pending dissolution by City Council
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