Bicycle Advisory Committee Meeting
Regular MeetingNorman, OK · July 11, 2022
Minutes
City of Norman Bicycle Advisory Committee
Minutes for July 11, 2022, Meeting at 6:15 PM
City of Norman Municipal Complex
201 West Gray,
Executive Conference Room
● Roll Call of Members and Introduction of Visitors
o Members present: Nathan Barron, Chris Southern, Michael Dick,
o Sarah Shanks, Hal Cantwell
o Ex-Officio members present: James Briggs, Thomas Zermeno
o Visitors present: Kevin Tobar, Jack Dawson
● Approval of April 11, 2022, Meeting Minutes
o Motion to approve minutes by Michael Dick, seconded by Chris Southern
o Unanimous vote to approve minutes
Agenda
BAC Member Updates – Hal Cantwell informed that a new member is currently in the works.
o City of Norman Updates:
o Thomas Zermeno, PD – Currently gearing up for fall. All summer events finished.
o James Briggs, NPaRD – Reaves and Griffin parks still under construction. Some slight rain delays
but nothing major. Bike count is finished. Bike to work day concluded without incident.
● Hal Cantwell introduces a new Asphalt Art intersection project.
○ No objections are given and Hal agrees to move forward with pursuing the project further.
● Assignment from Community Planning and Transportation Committee
○ Sarah Shanks inquires about the definition of “high motor vehicle traffic” in the lane type
recommendations. Hal answers that it is up to the city engineers.
● Visitor:
○ Kevin Tobar expressed support for Asphalt Art project referencing two bicycle/car incidents that
occurred while attending high school. Also suggested 24th and Lindsey as a good intersection for
asphalt art.
o Jack Dawson spoke about frustration with the Rock Creek bridge being out of commission since
February. Suggests that bike detour signs be posted before work starts. Expressed concern with
walking bikes across crosswalks during bike to work ride. Suggested no motorized vehicles signs be
posted on the Legacy Trail.
● Adjournment
o Motion made Chris Southern, seconded by Sarah Shanks. Pass unanimous.
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Agenda
City of Norman Bicycle Advisory Committee
Agenda for July 11, 2022, Meeting at 6:15 PM
City of Norman Municipal Complex
201 West Gray,
Executive Conference Room
• Roll Call of Members and Introduction of Visitors
• Approval of April 11, 2022, Meeting Minutes
No Quorum for June Meeting, May Meeting was Cancelled
Agenda
BAC Member Updates –
o City of Norman Updates:
o Thomas Zermeno, PD
o James Briggs, NPaRD
o City of Norman Transportation
o Bike Count report
o 2022 Bike to Work Day – Friday, May 20
• Assignment from Community Planning and Transportation Committee
• Bike Lanes Study/Recommendations -- Progress and process next steps
• Proposal for Art at the Intersections idea
o Statement or Topics of Interest by Visitor(s) - New Business/Open discussion
• Schedule of August 8, 2022 BAC Meeting
• Adjournment
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Ex-officio members: James Briggs, David Riesland, Thomas Zermeno
Committee Title Original Term Term Ward Liaison
member Term Begins
Ends
Lee Krumholz Secretary 5/22/12 2/13/12 2/13/23 4 Bike Oklahoma
Briann Zimmermann Member 2/8/22 2/18/22 2/13/24 2
Sarah Shanks Member 7/8/19 7/8/19 2/13/22 2 Small Business
Chris Southern Member 11/14/17 2/13/18 2/13/21 4 OEF
Vacant Member
Michael Dennis Dick Member 2/8/22 2/8/22 2/13/25 2
Nathan Barron Member 2/8/22 2/8/22 2/13/25 7
George Ahmadi Member 7/8/19 7/8/19 2/13/24 4 Community
Hal Cantwell Chair 2/28/17 2/28/17 2/13/23 3 BLN &
Community
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