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Home My WebLink About01/04/2007 - Minutes d RENTON NON-MO�RIZED TRANSPORTATION ADV SORY COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes January 4, 2007 CITY OF RENTON Next Committee Meeting: FEB 15 2007 February 1, 2007, 4:30—5:30 p.m., Conference Room 51 l, Sth Floor RECEIVED Renton City Hall CITY CLERK�S OFFICE Committee Members Present: Bob Elliot, Margaret Feaster, Dorothy Flower, Jean Hobart, Pete Maas, Craig Paynter, Robert Peterson, Frances Pieper, and Paul Wantzelius Committee Members Excused Absence: Janene Sestak Committee Members Absent: Rick Gamble City Staff Present: Leslie Betlach, Parks Director Margie Beitner, Recording Secretary, Community Services Admin. Guests: Earl (Ron) Pieper The meeting was called to order by Bob Elliot at 4:35 p.m. After calling the meeting to order, Bob Elliot relinquished his duties as Chair for the Non-Motorized Transportation Advisory Committee and turned the meeting over to the new Chair, Pete Maas. Minutes Paul Wantzelius made a motion seconded by Jean Hobart to approve the December 7, 2006 minutes as written. All were in favor, minutes approved. CORRESPONDENCE/ANNOUNCEMENTS/CLIPPINGS 1. Jean Hobart wanted to give credit to whoever made the decision to allow Renton citizens free showers at the Renton Community Center during the power outage (wind storm). This was a very nice gesture and she was treated very kindly by those working at the Community Center. (Kudos!) 2. Craig Paynter used the wireless connection at the Library- he used his laptop and just plugged in and had no trouble using the connection. He noted this was a very nice service. 3. Craig Paynter said that having a kiosk in the neighborhood (local street level) would be a good resource for every day needs or during a major crisis. For example when the power was out, one neighbor might loan another neighbor a generator or some 1:�2007 Files�2007-015mb(NonMotorized-Jan 07 Minutes).doc ► Renton Non-Motorized'Transportation Advisory Committee � January 4,2007 Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 5 other tool. Having a kiosk where people could post and check this resource would be an easy way for people to communicate and help each other. Jean Hobart agreed and suggested this could be done through block watch or possibly the schools. Margaret Feaster will call Norma McQuiller, Neighborhood Coordinator(City of Renton, Economic Development) and discuss this idea. 4. Jean Hobart brought in a newspaper article titled, "Adding Environmental Value" from the King County Journal dated December 8, 2006. This article relates to the Springbrook Trail dedication. 5. Pete Maas made an announcement that there will be a meeting tonight at 6:00 p.m. at the Renton Community Center/Carco Theatre. The East Renton Plateau has a presentation/open house tonight if anyone is interested. REPORTS Park Board: Bob Elliot shared information from the Park Board Meeting held on December 12, 2006. • Naming of the New Park was discussed. The original proposed name, Barfield Park, and a second name, Heritage Park, are being recommended. Park Board to recommend to Council. • Recreation staff gave a report on pool finances—good year. Talked about raising rates again. • Log boom at Coulon Park is under construction. • Homeless count—Karen Bergsvik and Katie McClincy attended the Park Board meeting and talked about the upcoming event. It was pointed out that women, kids, and families are also showing up as homeless now. Police and Community Services Department are conducting a homeless count from 2:00 a.m.-5:00 a.m. later in January. All cities are participating in this count. Dorothy Flower mentioned that cutting back on brush has helped to cut back on homeless under bridges. • Renton's Parks Re-Accreditation. The team recommended that the Community Services Dept. be re-accredited. Final decision will be made in Mid-February 2007. Parks Department: Leslie Betlach reported the opening of the New Park is scheduled for May 2007. Two names will be forwarded to Council; Barfield and Heritage Park. There are paved and soft surface trails in the new park. The City's budget was passed. One full-time Parks Maintenance Worker will be added this year and one Limited Term CIP Coordinator position was approved. The Consultant Agreement for the Sam Chastain Waterfront Trail is nearing completion and includes construction drawings,permitting, etc. 1:�2007 Files�2007-015mb(NonMotorized-Jan 07 Minutes).doc • . � Renton Non-Motorized'I�lisportation Advisory Committee January 4,2007 Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 5 Phase two of Burnett Linear Park between 6�'& 7�' is a 2007 CIP project. Work includes surveying, sidewalk removal/replacement, irrigation, and landscaping. Construction for Springbrook Trail begins in 2007. Ron Regis Park flooding: Paul Wantzelius inquired about Ron Regis Park and the flooding issues. Leslie Betlach indicated there is a consultant under contract. They are waiting for dry weather and work will most likely occur this Spring. OLD BUSINESS 1. By-Laws Subcommittee: Craig Paynter read a portion of the By-Laws that indicated four people on this appointed committee is acceptable. The Chair is an ex-officio member. Leslie Betlach suggested that the subcommittee evaluate whether 12 members on the committee is appropriate. Discussion followed as to why the committee had originally chosen this number. The Committee was trying to get all interests and geographic regions included. Bob Elliot suggested the number of committee members be reduced if the committee wanted to more closely follow the Park Board. Craig Paynter noted that if 2/3 consent is needed, nine would be a good number. Leslie Betlach also pointed out that the committee currently has ten(10) members and it has not operated with a full committee for two to three years. 2. Trails and Bikeway Consultant Selection: Transportation and Community Services reviewed five consultant submittals. MacLeod Reckord (out of Seattle) was selected for this work. MacLeod Reckord will be preparing a trails plan, developing a map, developing a document that is web based, and including recommendations for signage and trail standards. This work will be performed over a nine month schedule to include public meetings and presentations. 3. Refine 2007 Goals: A draft document listing 2007 Goals for the committee was handed out to all members. Discussion followed and it was decided to review these at the next meeting in order for members to have time to review and possibly add their own ideas. • Leslie Betlach and Pete Maas had a question regarding the goal to develop a handout/flier. Was this a flier to put in kiosk relating to bicycling in the City or a flier to handout to individuals who are interested in the committee or becoming a member? Craig Paynter clarified a public trails map for kiosks would be beneficial. In addition the flier would have rules of the trails and different responsibilities of trail users. 1:12007 Files�2007-015mb(NonMotorized-Jan 07 Minutes).doc y Renton Non-Motarized`I'�nspartatian Advisory Committee � ` January 4,20Q7 Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 5 • Leslie Betlach also mentioned that Nathan Jones,Public WarkslTransportation(a City of Renton employee)also pramotes cornmuting in different ways. There may be an opportunity to partner. + Craig Paynter said the comrnittee could broaden the scope of the inf`ormational flier relating to the healthy benefits of reducing the consumptian of fossil fuels—such as growing a garden in the yard reduces trips to the store, or installing skylights to help reduce energy consumption. NEW BUSINESS 1. Craig Paynter noted that the improved bike lanes on Duvall and Sunset (gaing south bound across lanes),are a real nice improvement. 2, Paul Wantzelius reported that ane light under 405 was nat working(it's the light with samething hanging next to it). Leslie Betlach will have the crews check on light. 3. Dorothy Flower reported an unsafe condition on Airpart Way and Logan where it curves to right on Logan(Sub Shop and over River—cross walks are side walk cuts). There is broken glass in the lanes. Leslie Betlach will have someone check on area and get it cleaned up. 4. Jean Hobart volunteered to attend the next Park Board meeting scheduled for January 9, 2Q07 (to be held at the Museum, 4:30 p.m.). (�PEN ISSUES 1. Mernbership tertns for committee me:mbers were reviewed. The committee mernbers listed below have agreed to renew their terms for the next twa years. Bob Elliot(2007-2008) Margaret Feaster(2007-2008) Jean Hobart (2007-2008) Craig Paynter(2007-2008) Frances Pieper(2007-2008) Pete Maas was un:able ta reach Rick Gamble to canfirm renewal of his membership. 1:12Q0�Filest2407-015mb{NonMotarized-Jan 07 Minutes}.doc , �r.r+ Renton Non-Motorized Tra�sportation Advisory Committee January 4,2007 Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 5 Dorothy Flower made a motion to approve all renewed membership terms as listed above. Motion seconded by Paul Wantzelius. All members present were in favor, membership terms were approved, motioned carried. Robert Peterson made a motion seconded by Bob Elliot to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned by Pete Maas at 5:40 p.m. . l., Signature NEXT RFGULAR MEETlNG �eb�ruary �t, 2007-4.30 P.M. Ren#on'City Hali, Room 59 9, S�`Floor 1:�2007 Files�2007-015mb(NonMotorized-Jan 07 Minutes).doc