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RENTON NON-MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes August 7, 2008
Next Committee Meeting:
Next regularly scheduled meeting is October 2, 2008, 4:30—5:30 p.m.,
Conference Room
Liberty Park Community Building, 1101 Bronson Way North, Renton, WA
Committee Members Present:
Jean Hobart, Pete Maas, Craig Paynter, Robert Peterson, Frances Pieper, Janene Sestak,
and Paul Wantzelius
Committee Members Excused Absence:
Bob Elliot, Margaret Feaster, and Dorothy Flower
Committee Members Absent:
None
City Staff Present:
Leslie Betlach, Parks Director
Guests:
Ron(Earl) Pieper
The meeting was called to order by Pete Maas at 4:30 p.m.
I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Pete Maas requested one new item be added to the agenda; under New Business,
Bike Racks at The Landing. Jean Hobart made a motion to approve the agenda as
amended. Paul Wantzelius seconded the motion; all were in favor, agenda
approved.
II. AYPROVAL OF MINUTES
Paul Wantzelius made a motion to approve the August 7, 2008, meeting minutes as
written. Craig P�aynter seconded the motion; all were in favor, zninutes approved.
III. PUBLIC COMMENT5
None
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IV. COMMITTEE COMMUNICATION
Craig Paynter shared a web page article entitled,"Car Free Day—Columbia City to
Genesse Park, A fun, affordable,healthy way to enjoy our streets". (To be held on
August 31, 2008.)
"Bus, Bike Walk Around Central Renton" flyer was also routed at the meeting.
V. CONSENT ITEMS
None
VI. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
, Springbrook Traal: The City and contractor will be meeting on site to review
what has been constructed to date. Missing components at this time include
signage, benches, approaches, and litter receptacles.
Logan Avenue Bike Lane: The bike lane is currently under construction.
Park Board: Leslie Betlach will call Pete Maas and Janene Sestak as they want to
attend the upcoming Park Board tour of the King County Park facilities located in
the newly annexed Benson Hill area.
VII. OLD BUSINESS
1. Leslie thanked Janene Sestak for preparing the draft flyer relating to bicycle
safety and also thanked Pete Maas for donating time at the Community
Services booth during Renton River Days.
2. Draft flyer—Pete Maas: Copies of the"Draft" flyer Pete prepared on
Renton Non-Motorized Transportation Advisory Committee was passed out to
committee members. The following comments were made:
• Keep flyer for future—possibly put on City's web page. �
• Look at flyer during the next scheduled meeting.
• Revise flyer to include residendnon-resident requirements.
• Revise flyer to take off personal phone number.
Craig Paynter noted that some people have asked about the Renton Non-
Motorized Transportation Advisory Committee and the flyer would be
useful information for future members.
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3. Trails and Bicycle Master Plan Update: A draft document was circulated at
the RNMTAC meeting. Leslie Betlach noted that the next Open House would
likely be in September 2008. Pete Maas and Jean Hobart volunteered to review
and comment on the draft plan.
VIIL NEW BUSINESS
1. South King County Trail Planning: King County Parks and the cities of
Renton, Burien, SeaTac, Tukwila, and Des Moines have been meeting with
King County Councilmember Julia Patterson regarding trails in South King
County including the Two Rivers Trail (Fort Dent Coiinector). There is
strong support by all to make the connection from the Green River Trail in
Tukwila to the Cedar River Trail in Renton. More meetings will be scheduled
in the future.
2. Bike racks at The Landing: There are currently no bike racks at The
Landing. Ho��ever, the developer is still developing land and bike racks will
be installeci 'i'n the future. Bike racks should be tfie in front of shops, in close
proximity, and in view.
3. Robert Peterson reported that on Garden Ave&6th Street, the signal at the SW
corner- Pedestrian signal bell housing is falling off. Boeing employees have
been complaining.
4. Paul Wantzelius noted that the 4`h light above Cedar River Pedestrian Bridge
is not working.
5. Jean Hobart also reported that on the SW corner of 2nd Street and Burnett
Avenue the dance building shrubs need pruning for visibility. This will be
referred to Code Compliance.
IX. CORRESPONDENCE
None.
X. ADJOURNMENT
Paul Wantzelius moved to adjourn the meeting. Robert Peterson seconded the
otion, all were in favor; the meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
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