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Home My WebLink About12/04/2008 - Minutes 'r � ''�+` 'r1Mr'1 CITY OF RENTON CITY OF RENTON O��Y �� FEB 1 7 2009 , � , CITY C RK�'S OFFICE ��NTo'� RENTON NON-MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes December 4, 2008 Next Committee Meeting: Next meeting is scheduled for February 5, 2009, 4:30—5:30 p.m., Conference Room Liberty Park Community Building, 1101 Bronson Way North, Renton, WA Committee Members Present: Bob Elliot, Margaret Feaster, Jean Hobart, Pete Maas, Craig Paynter, Robert Peterson, Frances Pieper, Janene Sestak, and Paul Wantzelius Committee Members Excused Absence: Dorothy Flower City Staff Present: Leslie Betlach, Parks Director Margie Beitner, Recording Secretary, Community Services Administration The meeting was called to order by Pete Maas at 4:30 p.m. I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Jean Hobart made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Paul Wantzelius seconded the motion; all were in favor, agenda approved. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Margaret Feaster made a motion to approve the November 6, 2008,meeting minutes as written. Robert Peterson seconded the motion; all were in favor,minutes approved. III. PUBLIC COMMENTS None IV. COMMITTEE COMMUNICATION 1. Park Board Briefing: Leslie Betlach gave a brief overview of the November Park Board Meeting indicating the meeting was short and a workshop was held afterward. The Facilities, Pazks, and Recreation divisions gave presentations to the Park Board on the 2009 budget. All divisions have been asked to turn money back in 2008 and reduce the 2009 budget by seven percent(7%). 1:�2008 Files�2008-244mb(NonMotorized-Dec08 Minutes).doc e � � � Renton Non-Motorized Transportation Advisory Committee December 4,2008,Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 2. Bob Elliot asked about the Open House on Rainier Avenue Project held on Tuesday, December 2, 2008. Leslie indicated this was a Transportation Dept. project; widening Rainier with eight-foot wide sidewalks. V. CONSENT ITEMS None VI. DIRECTOR'S REPORT None VII. OLD BUSINESS 1. Proposed 2009 Slate of Officers: Chair: Pete Maas Vice-Chair: Janene Sestak No new nominations from the floor. A unanimous vote was made to accept Pete Maas as Chair and Janene Sestak as Vice-Chair. All were in favor, motion carried. 2. Trails and Bicycle Master Plan: Open House#3 was held on November 12, 2008, at the Renton Senior Activity Center. Boards were set up around the room with four stations, each manned by a consultant, and City staff rotated around the room. Comments were written down on the boards. Comments from the Open House were passed out during the NMTAC meeting. The comments are being compiled and the City will be meeting with the consultant. Once the final plan is complete,it will be brought back to the NMTAC and to Park Board for review. Then it will go to Council for adoption. Once adopted by Council this would be the Master Plan for the next five years. VIII. NEW BUSINESS 1. Future Role of Committee: Pete Maas (Chair) commented on the future role of the Committee for the upcoming year. It was thought that it would be best if the Non-Motorized Transportation Advisory Committee would go into a "hibernating"mode. Since it would be hard for the Committee to disband and then restart(with new committee members) it may be better to keep the Committee in tact, have fewer meetings, and call special meetings if time sensitive issues arise. A special meeting would require 30-days advance notice since the City is required to advertise the meeting to the public. Leslie Betlach also noted that she would remain the liaison between the NMTAC and trail issues. An open discussion followed regarding the frequency of ineetings. 1:12008 Files12008-244mb(NonMotorized-Dec08 Minutes).doc � � +�ry �r," Renton Non-Motorized Transportation Advisory Committee December 4,2008,Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3 It was agreed the Committee will meet in February to review the anticipated final plan for the Trails and Bicycle Master Plan and then conduct two meetings a year after that; one meeting in June and one in December. The Committee would serve as an advisory function, without meeting, unless a larger issue arises and then the Committee could schedule a meeting. If any trails or non-motorized transportation issues are noted,bring to Leslie Betlach's attention—either by phone call or email, or email Pete Maas and copy Leslie Betlach. Minor changes to the Constitution will be needed, which can be reviewed in February. Leslie will revise the Committee By-Laws,present to the Committee for review and adoption and then present to the Mayor for signature. 2. Tentative Date for Lakes to Sound Kick-Off: Tuesday, December 9, 2008, at 11:45 a.m. at the Main Library Bridge. 3. Burke-Gillman Trail: The section from Freemont through Ballard just before the Locks is being completed. 4. Craig Paynter noted the following areas of concern in the Highland's area. These items will be forwarded to the appropriate deparhnent: � Albertsons South on Duvall—50 yds. from stop sign. There is a big breakup in asphalt on shoulder of road. • Going West on NE 4th(near Q�'C),just as you get to where bike lane disappears -the shrubbery is distracting the view. Also,just East before the street(200 ft before bike lane), there is a blackberry vine extending out into bike lane. North side(East of QFC) IX. CORRESPONDENCE None. X. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Pete Maas to adjourn the meeting. All were in favor; the meeting was adjourned at 5:38 p.m. � Signature �:�2008 Files�2008-244mb(NonMotorized-Dec08 Minutes).doc