HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Bicycle Advisory Board - 09/24/2018 (2)Kent Bicycle Advisory Board September 24, 2018
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BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Board Chair, Rich Davis; Vice Chair, Karen
Chandler; Board Secretary, Lynell Mooney; Board members: Aaron Dent, Wendy
Graves, John Otakie, Mel Roberts, Andrew Sobczyk.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: April Delchamps, Dan Hansen.
ABSENT: Frank Boosman, Nick Swan.
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:45 PM, with Rich Davis presiding.
2. Roll Call
Board members Frank Boosman and Nick Swan were absent.
3. Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the August 27, 2018 meeting were reviewed. Mel Roberts moved to
accept the minutes and Wendy Graves seconded the motion and the minutes were
approved.
4. Letter Regarding Mel’s Service
Rich Davis would contact Frank Boosman about a letter to the Mayor.
5. Draft of Resolution/Bylaw Term Limits for Members
Kelly Peterson provided mark ups on the resolution. Dan Hansen will forward the
final draft to the legal department for review. The final draft will go to the public
works committee and then the Mayor will review. Counsel will have the final
approval. Thanks to Mel Roberts for the work on this resolution.
6. Update on KBAB Board Member Selection
Dan Hansen has reviewed 8 applicants. The Mayor will interview the top three
candidates. KBAB member may not begin until November meeting. Remaining
applicants will be contacted and given the opportunity to remain on the list for
future openings.
7. Proposed Bicycle Network
April Delchamps reviewed the updated proposed bicycle map. Public works,
engineering, Kent Police and other stakeholders had submitted their input. At the
time of this meeting there were still 2-3 stakeholders that had not sent in their
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comments. Parks requested areas to be accessible. April will be adding more
information to the map and requests that all comments be given to her by October
10.
Some topics discussed for prioritization for adding to TMP:
Pioneer connection to Kent-Kangley
94th connection
Industrial employment area planning—bicycle facilities
Update map with bike/car crashes
Parked car standards revisited—next 2-year cycle
Rapid Ride from Auburn to Renton along Benson Hwy
Park and bike connectors defined
8. Sound Transit ST3 Grant and Green River Trail Recommendation
April Delchamps will submit KBAB suggestions when Sound Transit calls for
projects. Bike cages, electric charging stations and green bike lanes need
locations.
Dan Hansen submitted Green River Trail detour recommendations to King County.
King County signed off on one of the detours and possibly website can have
alternatives. KBAB asked for advanced warning signs at James, 212th and Veterans
drive to direct bicycle traffic safely.
Kent maintenance will address sidewalk/trail maintenance issues before GRT
closure.
9. Added Agenda Item
Mel Roberts submitted proposal for KBAB to be represented at PSRC meetings.
Tabled for next month.
10. Adjournment
At 7:00 PM, Rich Davis declared the meeting adjourned.
Lynell Mooney
Secretary, Kent Bicycle Advisory Board