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Home My WebLink About09/06/2007 - Minutes � � '�r�r CITY OF RENTON ,�P-= � �� °t�� ; .a.; `��_, �Y r p Ul �,� ,_..__: �,�`�:„�.E°` �, ��,� a ♦ � � ��'N'rp� RENTON NON-MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes September 6, 2007 ��-�y pF REtVTON �EC 0 5 2007 Next Committee Meeting: CITY CLERK S OFFICE Next regularly scheduled meeting is October 4, 2007, 4:30—5:30 p.m., Conference Room 511, Sth Floor Renton City Hall Committee Members Present: Bob Elliot, Dorothy Flower,Jean Hobart, Pete Maas, Craig Paynter, Frances Pieper, and Paul Wantzelius Committee Members Excused Absence: Margaret Feaster and Janene Sestak Committee Members Absent: Robert Peterson City Staff Present: Leslie Betlach, Parks Director Margie Beitner, Recording Secretary, Community Services Admin. Dan Hasty, Civil Engineer, PBPW/Transportation Jim Seitz, Planning&Programming Supervisor, PBPW/Transportation Guests: Ron(Earl) Pieper The meeting was called to order by Pete Maas at 4:33 p.m. I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Dorothy Flower made a motion to approve the agenda as written. All were in favor, agenda approved. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The following correction was made to the July 12, 2007, meeting minutes. On page 4, 8�'paragraph(2°d paragraph from bottom of page), last sentence- add the words "at intersections"after"By law, a crosswalk . . . ." Change the last sentence to read.� "By law, a crosswalk at intersections does not have to be marked—it is assumed; and by law pedestrians have the right-of-way." I:�2007 Files�2007-171 mb(NonMotorized-Sept 07 Minutes).doc + � � . Renton Non-Motorized Transportation Advisory Committee September 6,2007,Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 5 Jean Hobart made a motion to approve the July 12, 2007, minutes as amended. All were in favor, minutes approved. III. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. IV. COMMITTEE COMMUNICATION 1. Bob Elliot mentioned that the King County levy for Soos Creek Trail passed to extend the trail. He noted that it is a nice trail. 2. Jim Seitz also noted that a new trail opened in Thurston County; the Woodland Park Trail which is part of the Chehalis Western Trail. This trail is downtown Olympia and runs parallel to I-5. Jim said there was an abundance of wildlife along the trail. 3. Pete Maas brought his grandchild to Heritage Park-the climbing rocks were a big hit. 4. Craig Paynter noted that the pothole on NE 4th(just before Duvall) has been fixed. 5. Leslie Betlach also noted that the Library Parking Lot has been restriped and the issue of the handicapped stalls has been taken care of. 6. Pete Maas traveled to Europe and visited the biking barge. He took just under 1,000 pictures and would like to share a short 10-minute video he is preparing for the bicycle club with the NMTAC. He will try to complete it and bring it in next month. 7. Craig Paynter brought up the new market on Rainier Avenue(Green Fresh Market). He thought they may be interested in the bike rack program through the City. Craig mentioned this organic market is a fairly popular stop for bicyclists doing the Lake Washington Loop. Jim Seitz reported that Nate Jones (in Transportation) is in charge of this program. Jim indicated that the employer does have to do some work in order to get the "free"bike rack. There must be 25 employees to qualify for the program and the company has to be willing to track information such as, how many employees bike to work and track any changes. Jim also mentioned that he has asked Nate to run the requests for bike racks past him because they look at the possibility of art to be included as part of this addition. 8. Paul Wantzelius noted the same light on the trail (under I-405) is malfunctioning again. Leslie Betlach will let the Parks Maintenance crew know. 1:12007 Files�2007-171 mb(NonMotorized-Sept 07 Minutes).doc � , . �+, ti.+, Renton Non-Motorized Transportation Advisory Committee September 6,2007,Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 5 V. CONSENT ITEMS None. VI. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Sam Chastain Trail: Project has been put on an indefinite hold. It is not going to progress any further. The City recently received a letter from Boeing which indicates they do not support this trail. However, as part of the Trails and Bicycle Master Plan, the consultant is looking at an alternative route around Lake Washington that they may be able to construct as part of this project in order to make use of the grant money. Springbrook Trail: Significant clearing has been done; all invasive species are being removed. After looking at this project in the field; it is likely not going to be completed this year. This project will be completed sometime next year. Park Board: Leslie Betlach reported the same presentation given to the NMTAC today on the Trails& Bicycle Master Plan will be given at the September 11, 2007, Park Board Meeting. Pete Maas volunteered to go to the next Park Board Meeting if his calendar is open. VII. OLD BUSINESS 1. Subcommittee update on potential trails and connectors in the PAA (Potential Annexation Areas): Pete Maas and Craig Paynter are going to get together to produce a map for the East Plateau (east of Duvall). They will turn this into Leslie Betlach. Bob Elliot reviewed the Fairwood/Cascade Area and marked soft surface trails and routes that would make sense on a map. This map will be copied and distributed to Dan Hasty and Jim Seitz to give to MacLeod Reckord(Consultant for the Trails & Bicycle Master Plan). 2. Dan Hasty mentioned they are still asking for input on the lack of curb ramps throughout the City. If anyone is aware of locations in the City still lacking curb ramps,please notify him. They are moving into the later phases of this program. Leslie Betlach commented that someone in a wheelchair had difficulty crossing Grady Way. 1:12007 Files�2007-171mb(NonMotorized-Sept 07 Minutes).doc � �'' rr/ ' Renton Non-Motorized Transportation Advisory Cammittee September 6,2007,Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 5 3. Trails and Bicycle Master Plan—Briefing: Jim Seitz and Leslie Betlach updated the NMTAC on the progress of the Master Plan and gave a brief PowerPoint presentation. (Color packets of the presentation were handed out during the NMTAC meeting.) It was recommended that the committee make suggestions or make comments on a map and deliver to City Hall (to Leslie Betlach) or go to the Open House with these ideas. Suggestions and comments from the Non-Motorized Transportation Committee Members: ❖ Pete Maas—Route on Houser by Kenworth closed off to bikes (cannot get through). Even if not open today, maybe something they are looking at for the future. ❖ Paul Wantzelius—Cedar River Trail dismount zone, no bike route. ❖ Pete Maas—On the Consultant's evaluation methodology, Pete felt it would be a good idea to include comments for each line item. This would be more informative and less likely to miss information. :• Craig Paynter—Criteria relevant to downtown map with exception of S 3rd and S 2°d has parked cars on either side; one way going east and west. The map shows South 4 as east/west corridor and not Houser; Craig thought the committee had designated this route in earlier discussions. Jim Seitz explained the consultant is proposing removing parking on some of these streets or possibly converting some one-way streets to two-way. ❖ Pete Maas noted buildings between S 4`h and Houser,possibly bring trail up behind there. ❖ Jim Seitz noted it may be helpful to have an aerial map of downtown for the Open House(Dan Hasty will print one out). ❖ Dan Hasty also mentioned that the Cascade Bicycle Club contacted the Mayor's office and would like Renton to adopt a"Complete Streets" Ordinance. VIII. NEW BUSINESS 1. Dorothy Flower—When traveling the back road to Coulon Park, along Houser and I-405, there are tree roots breaking through the asphalt. She got hung up on one of the tree roots. Dan Hasty said this portion of the walkway is maintained by WSDOT. Dan will try to deal with WSDOT—possibly a code compliance issue. 1:�2007 Files�2007-177mb(NonMotorized-Sept 07 Minutes).doc . Renton Non-Motorized Tr�ansportation Advisory Committee � September 6,2007,Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 5 2. Dorothy Flower—Crossing off Lake Washington Blvd. into Coulon Park; a business in the Southport Building Development(Opa Beppo)has signs blocking the sidewalk. The signs appear to be cemented(or on raised cement blocks). This leaves very little room on the sidewalk for pedestrians to pass, a person must go into the street to pass. This sounds like a code compliance issue and Dan Hasty will check into it. 3. Dorothy Flower—Cedar River Trail to Boathouse pier requires going through the parking lot at the north end of park in order to get to the restrooms on the Boathouse pier. Leslie Betlach mentioned they were very limited to construction in this park because there is a levee. Leslie will need to examine the area to see if anything can be done to improve access. IX. CORRESPONDENCE None. X. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Dorothy Flower to adjourn the meeting seconded by Bob Elliot. The meeting was adjourned at 5:49 p.m. �� Signature . �fEXT.R��IlLAi� M��TING , , " � {)cfit�ber 4, 2QOT�,4:30;P.M. . . -Rentvn.�Gity Hall,Rooin 5'19, 7�' FtQor G .. 1:12007 Fites�2007-171mb(NonMotorized-Sept 07 Minutes).doc