Mobility & Infrastructure Committee
Regular MeetingWalker, MI · May 22, 2023
Agenda
MOBILITY & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE AGENDA
COMMISSION CHAMBERS
4243 REMEMBRANCE RD. NW.
MONDAY, MAY 22, 2023 5:00 PM
Call Meeting to Order - Record Attendance
1. Committee members: Steve Gilbert (Chair), Roxanne Deschaine,
Elaina Huizenga-Chase, and Alternate is Thom Burke
Discussion Items
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes for March 13, 2023
2. Sidewalk Improvement Plan
Adjournment
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MOBILITY & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
COMMISSION CHAMBERS
MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2023
5:00 PM
Call Meeting to Order - Record Attendance
a) Committee members: Steve Gilbert (Chair), Roxanne Deschaine, and Elaina
Huizenga-Chase
City Staff: Assistant City Manager Frank Wash and Finance Director/Treasurer
Dan Devries
Discussion Items
a) Discussion on Committee Jurisdiction
Commissioner Gilbert gave an overview of the purpose of the committee.
He stated that the plan for the committee is to be more involved with City
decisions related to infrastructure including the City's Capital Improvement
Plan, sidewalk plans, paving plans, and the Parks Master Plan.
b) City of Walker Capital Improvement Plan
D. Devries reviewed the City's Capital Improvement Plan with the
Committee focusing on projects related to:
• Parks & Rec, Sidewalks, and Trails
• Roads, Traffic Signals, and Streetlighting
• Bridges, Drains, and Utility
S. Gilbert requested a map of the current public water infrastructure and
potential connections. F. Wash suggested a presentation be given by
engineering on this matter.
S. Gilbert referenced opportunities for connection between 3 Mile Rd. and
Richmond and Alpine to West River Drive. Discussion was held.
Discussion took place about Parks/sidewalks/trails plans. The committee
agreed to hold a session related to this. It was suggested to establish a
sinking fund for sidewalks. E. Chase suggested updating the estimates of
the sidewalk fund and plan.
Mobility & Infrastructure Committee Minutes 3-13-23
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c) Future Meetings
Ideas were shared and discussion took place about the committees next
steps. Asst. Manager Wash will create a Committee Scope (attached) to
guide future meetings.
Adjournment
Mobility & Infrastructure Committee Minutes 3-13-23
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3/13/2023
Walker Mobility & Infrastructure Committee
Committee Scope To Do List Next Steps*
Main Reference: CIP Document Presentation: Public Water System Working Session: Sidewalks, Trails, and Transit
Supportive: Sidewalk Master Plan Presentation: Public Sanitary Sewer System
Supportive: PASER Ratings / Paving Plan Presentation: Master Plan Public Streets Working Session: Parks and Recreation
Supportive: Parks & Recreation Master Plan Presentation: Sidewalks, Trails and Transit
Supportive: The Rapid Master Plan (Routes, Logistics, Stops) Discussion / Action: Create sinking funds for sidewalks, trails, parks and fiber Working Session: Information Technology & Fiber
Supportive: City Master Plan Strategic Analysis: City-owned buildings and grounds
Supportive - City Code of Ordinances Strategic Analysis: MDOT, Kent County Road Commission and Walker *City staff will attend and present information to be discussed.
Supportive - Minor and Major Utilities_Current Locations and Master Plans
Scenario Planning: Budget Forecasting; Future Land Use & Economic Development
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