Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board Monday, June 16, 2014 5:30 – 7:30 P.M. 777 E. Waterman, Building 200 Wichita Transit Van Maintenance Facility Conference Room Members Present: Jack Brown, Maxine Bostic, Jane Byrnes, Barry Carroll, James Crowder, Jerry Jones, Tyler Stutzman, Tom Lasater Members Absent: George Theoharis [Anna Mosher resigned] City Staff: Scott Wadle, MAPD & Troy Tillotson, Finance Department Guests: Bob Lavelle Minutes Item Time Description 1. 5:30 pm Call to Order: Jack Brown, Chairperson, called the meeting to order. 2. 5:35 pm Approve Previous Meeting Notes: Jerry Jones moved [Maxine Bostic] to approve the May 12, 2014 minutes. Motion carried. 3. 5:35 pm Board Member Project Reports: 1) 1st & 2nd Street Bikeways: Public meetings will be scheduled; 2) Delano Bike Parking-Phase II: will be presented to the City Council; 3) Redbud Trail: project is over budget and modifications are being considered; 4) Douglas Design Project: will go before the City’s ‘Design Council’ on June 18th; 5) Sycamore Project: KDOT is reviewing the final proposal; and 6) Bicycle Friendly League of American Bicyclists [LAB] Application: the City Council has approved the process and the official application will be made later this summer [letters of support are needed to accompany the application]. 4. 5:45 pm Wichita 2015-2016 Budget Process: Troy Tillotson, Finance Department, made a brief presentation to the board. Mr. Tillotson explained the differences between the ‘Operating’ and the ‘Capital Improvement Plan’ budgets. According to Mr. Tillotson, public input on the City’s budget is very important. He encouraged board members to attend public meetings and provide input into the budgetary processes. In addition, Mr. Tillotson explained that WAMPO now is the only source of funding in our region for transportation enhancement projects. 5. 6:45pm Potential Sales Tax Ballot Initiative Projects: Troy Tillotson, Finance Department, explained that the City Council, after receiving public input, will put a sales tax initiative on the November ballot. If approved, the funds would be earmarked towards: 1) securing water resources; 2) mass transit operation; and 3) maintenance of city streets. Following the presentation, there was considerable discussion from the board regarding budget matters. The board then thanked Mr. Tillotson for his informative presentation. Mr. Tillotson offered to respond to specific budget-related questions from the board members as needed. Notice – City Council Members may attend this meeting.  5. 7 pm WBPAD Recommendation to the City Council: After considerable discussion, Maxine Bostic moved [Tyler Stutzman] to forward a letter with specific budget recommendations to the City Council. Motion carried. Jack Brown agreed to forward a draft letter to board members for their review and input. Jack will, in turn, incorporate board members’ comments and forward a final version to the City Council for their consideration. Maxine Bostic suggested that the letter could also be used as ‘talking points’ for other community budgetary meetings. 6. 7:10 pm Closing Thoughts: Jack Brown, Chairperson, noted that Anna Mosher has taken and new job and has resigned from the board. Currently, there are two vacancies to be filled: one from District Four and one ‘at-large’ slot. Members were encouraged to reach out to potential board members. Jane Byrnes provided information to the board on the benefits of walking to our community. Jane noted that she would like for the board to promote walking as well as biking. Jack Brown noted that the Master Pedestrian Planning process would be completed in September 2014. 7. 7:15 pm Public Comments: There were no comments made. There being no further business, Tom Lasater moved [Tyler Stutzman] that the meeting be adjourned at 7:20 pm. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted,  Barry L. Carroll Board Secretary 6-18-14 Notice – City Council Members may attend this meeting.