Bicycle Advisory Committee

CITY OF HENDERSON BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Thursday, October 19, 2017 I. CALL TO ORDER Acting Chairman Grube called the Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting to order at 4:07 p.m., in the Council Chambers Conference Room, 240 Water Street, Henderson, Nevada. II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING AND ROLL CALL Scott Jarvis, Project Engineer III, confirmed the Bicycle Advisory Committee had been noticed in compliance with the Open Meeting Law by posting the Agenda three working days prior to the meeting at City Hall, the Multigenerational Center, the Whitney Ranch Recreation Center, Fire Station No. 86, the Nevada Public Notice Website, and the City of Henderson Website. Present: Acting Chairman Jennifer Grube Tinamarie Findlay Mike Hair Paul Mangual Dick Wimmer Absent: Ron Floth (excused) Paul Schmitt Staff: Derek Allen, Redevelopment Project Coordinator Scott Jarvis, Project Engineer III Brian Anderson, Asst. City Attorney II (arrived at 4:18 p.m.) April Parra, CCS Reporter Bicycle Advisory Committee Page 2 of 5 Thursday, October 19, 2017 – Draft Minutes III. PUBLIC COMMENT There was no comments presented. IV. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA (Motion) Mr. Wimmer introduced a motion to accept the agenda as presented. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Acting Chairman Grube declared the motion carried. V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS UB-1 REPORT ON ASSIGNMENTS PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Committee Members will report on the status of community outreach efforts related to promoting the Bicycle Friendly Business Program, including any progress made with Mad Batter Café, Widom Kimsey, or any other businesses or efforts to promote the Program. The Committee may make new or continuing community outreach assignments related to promoting the Bicycle Friendly Business Program. The Committee reported on the status of various locations where they promoted the Bicycle Friendly Business Program. Mr. Hair stated he took decals to Public Works Coffee Bar. Acting Chairman Grube stated she will follow up next month with Windom Kimsey. She stated that decals were delivered to Public Works Coffee Bar and Lovelady Brewery. Mr. Mangual said he will work with First American Title, as well as speaking to some other businesses near his own business, regarding becoming a bicycle friendly business. A discussion ensued regarding ways that Committee members can approach businesses regarding becoming bicycle friendly businesses. UB-2 BICYCLE FRIENDLY BUSINESS APPLICATIONS PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Follow up that Bicycle Friendly Business decals were delivered to Lovelady Brewery and the Public Works Coffee Bar. This item was discussed in conjunction with UB-1. Bicycle Advisory Committee Page 3 of 5 Thursday, October 19, 2017 – Draft Minutes VI. NEW BUSINESS NB-3 MINUTES BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE September 21, 2017 PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Adopt the Bicycle Advisory Committee Minutes of September 21, 2017. The following amendments were made to the minutes: Paul Magual should be noted as present, and on page 4, NB-6, “President” should be changed to “Chairman.” (Motion) Mr. Wimmer introduced a motion to adopt the Bicycle Advisory Committee Minutes of September 21, 2017, as amended. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Acting Chairman Grube declared the motion carried. NB-4 GET OUTDOORS NEVADA DAY UPDATE PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Scott Jarvis will update committee on outcome of Get Outdoors Nevada Day held on October 7, 2017. Mr. Mangual and Ms. Grube gave an update on Get Outdoors Nevada Day that was held on October 7, 2017. They noted that helmets were given out to children and the Plinko game was a hit. Mr. Mangual stated that the maps were very helpful. Ms. Grube noted that due to the parking situation, people did not want to take a shuttle and this may have hurt attendance. NB-5 2017 BAC PRIORITIES AND GOALS PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Discuss efforts related to the Committee's 2017 priorities and goals, report on the status of any assignments, and make or renew any additional assignments related to the Committee goals. Mr. Hair suggested that the Committee revisit their goals and make new assignments to the new members of the Committee. Mr. Jarvis noted that the Stroll and Roll is scheduled for November 18, 2017. He suggested that a similar booth be manned by Committee members as was at the Get Outdoors Nevada Day. Bicycle Advisory Committee Page 4 of 5 Thursday, October 19, 2017 – Draft Minutes Mr. Hair said he could get helmets and backpacks to give out to children. Additional discussion ensued regarding other ideas for the booth. Ms. Findlay commented that perhaps the Committee should consider promoting cycling with the senior population. NB-6 STAFF REPORT PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Scott Jarvis' update to the Committee on City sponsored initiatives and requests from the Bicycle Advisory Committee. Mr. Jarvis gave an update on upcoming initiatives:  Horizon Drive between I-95 and Boulder Highway a buffered bike lane will be installed when construction on the road takes place.  Bike route signage throughout the city is being proposed for funding within the Regional Transportation Plan. VII. CHAIRMAN\MEMBER COMMENTS There were no comments presented. VIII. SET NEXT MEETING The next meeting was set for November 16, 2017, at 4:00 p.m. IX. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no comments presented by the public. X. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to be discussed, the meeting was adjourned at 4:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ____________________ April Parra, Official Records Reporter Bicycle Advisory Committee Page 5 of 5 Thursday, October 19, 2017 – Draft Minutes