Zionsville Pathways Committee Meeting

Pathways Committee Meeting Minutes November 10, 2014 6:00pm Meeting attendees: Phil Howard Art Small Evan Williams Matt Dickey Bike Challenge Phil noted quite a successful bike challenge between Dow Ag and Zionsville…the team with the most total miles in 6 weeks wins. He said the event had 85 total participants who either chose the 150 mile or 400 mile distance. The average Zionsville resident rode 310 miles to win. The average AgroCyclist rode 296 miles for an aggregate total of over 23,000 miles!! Matt gave the trophy (engraved brick) to Phil Eagle Creek Pathways We briefly addressed the potential to continue south along Eagle Creek past Stark Park all the way to 79th Street. Definitely long term. We’re still addressing with Canterbury Stables to construct the path along Eagle Creek north of Starkey Park Quail Run Phil & Matt noted some connections from the new area of Quail Run to the existing Rail Trail. Elm Street Green Area Phil noted a little progress in developing a pathway between Lion’s Park and Elm Street Green along the creek. Midland Trace Trail Matt noted that while the Midland Trace used to be (and started out in the 1990’s as) a Hamilton County Park Department effort, now that Westfield’s corporate limit extends all the way to the Boone County line, it would be highly unlikely Hamilton County Parks would continue to be involved. When Matt asked the Midland westbound timing question at the Grand Park Open House/Tour for park and recreation and design professionals, that question went to and the answer came back from the Mayor of Westfield. He said it was still a priority, but they have no timetable set for it. Matt noted that a few parcels have been purchased along this trail by Zionsville Parks. We are still keeping an eye out along this trail for its eventuality. Heritage Trail North Phil noted progress on picking up land and developing our Rail Trail continued north to 400S. Pathway Priority List We’re still waiting to finish addressing the priorities of our pathway list…possibly start addressing this again with our new committee next year. Next Meetings - The next meeting: December 8th at 6pm .