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Home My WebLink About11/01/2007- Minutes � " �,..� '`�'� �. _� CITY OF RENTON - �� - t. �; ti`�Y U U '� "��N��'� RENTON NON-MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes November 1, 2007 �iTY OF REN70N Next Committee Meeting: Next regularly scheduled meeting is December 6, 2007, 4:30—5:30 p.m., �}E� `� 7 �aQ7 Conference Room 511, Sth Floor Renton City Hall t;iTY C�EREK S OFFICE Committee Members Present: Bob Elliot, Jean Hobart, Pete Maas, Craig Paynter, Robert Peterson, Frances Pieper, Janene Sestak, and Paul Wantzelius Committee Members Excused Absence: Margaret Feaster and Dorothy Flower Committee Members Absent: City Staff Present: Leslie Betlach, Parks Director Margie Beitner, Recording Secretary, Community Services Admin. Dan Hasty, Civil Engineer, PBPW/Transportation Guests: Vic Bishop, Principal, Mirai Associates, Inc. Jenny Pearson, Project Engineer, Mirai Associates, Inc. Ron(Earl) Pieper The meeting was called to order by Pete Maas at 4:32 p.m. I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA A motion was made to approve the November 1, 2007, agenda as presented. All were in favor, agenda approved. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Jean Hobart made a motion to approve the September 6, 2007, meeting minutes as amended. Bob Elliot seconded the motion; all were in favor, minutes approved. 1:12007 Files�2007-192mb(NonMotorized-Nov 07 Minutes).doc Renton Non-Motorized 1'ransportation Advisory Committee � � November 1,2007,Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4 The following correction was made to the October 4, 2007, meeting minutes. On page 3, under the heading New Business, item 3 the word"Bellevue" was added to the first sentence. Change the first sentence of item 3 to read: "Bike Rack Program: Margaret Feaster emailed Leslie that she has seen people locking their bikes up to light poles in the Bellevue Cross Roads area." Craig Paynter made a motion to approve the October 4, 2007, meeting minutes as amended. Robert Peterson seconded the motion; all were in favor, minutes approved. III. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. IV. COMMITTEE COMMUNICATION None. V. CONSENT ITEMS None. VI. DIRECTOR'S REPORT October Boards & Commissions Training: Pete Maas gave a brief overview of the October 29 training. Jay Covington was the key note speaker. There was a group exercise with approximately six groups and two questions were asked: (1) What is required to be a successful Committee ar Commission?and (2) How can we reach the public better or what can we do to get to the people better? Lists were created by the groups and these lists will be combined and can be used by Committees. Two videos relating to teamwork were also shown. A written summary will be distributed at the December meeting. November Park Commission Meeting: Leslie Betlach advised the next Park Commission meeting is scheduled for Tuesday,November 20, 2007. This will be an extended meeting and will run until approx. 6:30—7:00 p.m. Leslie will be giving a presentation at this meeting relating to Parks and Recreation assets and amenities in Renton. Janene Sestak volunteered to go to the November 20 meeting. Pete Maas will be a backup. 1:12007 Files�2007-192mb(NonMotorized-Nov 07 Minutes).doc , � Renton Non-Motorized'I�ransportation Advisory Committee November 1,2007,Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 VII. OLD BUSINESS 1. Walkway Study: Dan Hasty introduced Vic Bishop, Principal, and Jenny Pearson from Mirai Associates, Inc. Vic Bishop gave a quick review of where they are in the process and distributed four handouts: Comprehensive Walkway Study 2007 Draft Report dated October 2007; Table l. Project Priority Evaluation System; Table 3. Recommended Projects and Table 4. Additional High Ranking Areas (stapled together); and a packet of drawings/figures dated October 19, 2007. Table One reflects the Project Priority Evaluation System, Table Three is the list of Recommended Projects, and Table Four identifies additional High Ranking Projects. A question was raised as to why the path through the park to the Highlands Elementary School was not going to be paved as part of this study. Mirai Associates explained that this path (now gravel) is not identified in the drawings because this path is eligible for a State grant program for schools. Jean Hobart was surprised that the area around McKnight Middle School was not recommended in the top 27. Vic Bishop explained that only walkways around Highlands Elementary were designated in this study. Robert Peterson questioned the information shown on Table 4. Priority 31 as the north side of Jericho Ave NE to Niles Ave NE has a sidewalk. Jenny clarified there are missing segments in the existing sidewalk. Leslie Betlach asked what the timeframe was for completion and when comments needed to be turned in. All materials relating to the walkway study need to be reviewed by November 20, 2007. Leslie recommended if there were any comments to email either Leslie Betlach or Dan Hasty prior to November 20. This information will be brought to the Transportation Committee and then a public Open House will be scheduled. Pete Maas asked if money for sidewalks comes with annexation? Leslie Betlach indicated yes. Dan Hasty also added that the County collects money from developments and this money will also be part of annexation. However, the Transportation impact fee is for arterial systems not sidewalks. Dan Hasty explained that the Walkway Study would be coordinated with the Trails and Bicycle Study. One of the Trails and Bicycle Study criteria is looking at alternative routes. Craig Paynter inquired about Houser Way, and specifically the sidewalk section that extends north. The bike and pedestrian trail disappears at Lake Washington Blvd. Vic Bishop will investigate and get back to Dan Hasty. 2. Duvall Bike Lanes: Leslie Betlach noted there will be bike lanes on both sides between New Castle and Renton. 1:�2007 Files12 0 07-1 9 2mb(NonMotorized-Nov 07 Minutes).doc . Renton P1on-Motorized Tr�ansportation Advisory Committee � � November 1,2007,Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4 VII. OLD BUSINESS (Cont'd.) 3. Houser Way tree roots breaking through the asphalt: Dan Hasty indicated these were on WSDOT property. This concern has been forwarded to the Code Compliance Officer. 4. South Bound Bike Lane on Logan Avenue(Update& Plan): The City met with Boeing and Boeing is revising their Park Master Plan to include a south bound bike lane on Logan between Park Avenue and 6'n 5. Fort Dent Connector: Leslie Betlach has been working with the Tukwila Parks Director regarding bike lanes and trails in general. VIII. NEW BUSINESS 1. There are five Committee Member Terms expiring next month: Dorothy Flower, Pete Maas, Robert Peterson, Janene Sestak,and Paul Wantzelius. Officer elections are also due. Members whose terms are expiring and do not plan on returning need to contact Pete Maas. 2. A Guide for the Development of Bike Facilities (prepared by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Task Force on Geometric Design)was shared with the Committee. IX. CORRESPONDENCE None. X. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Bob Elliot to adjourn the meeting. All were in favor; the meeting was adjourned at 5:53 p.m. � �� Signature NEXT R�GU#.AR ME�TlNG December G, 20Q7==4:30 P.M.. Ftenton City Hatl, Room 511, ?�'F�oor 1:�2007 Files�2007-192mb(NonMotorized-Nov 07 Minutes).doc