HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Bicycle Advisory Board - 09/30/2019 (2)Kent Bicycle Advisory Board September 30, 2019
Minutes Kent, Washington
Approval Pending
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BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Board Acting Chair, Wendy Graves; Board
Secretary, Lynell Mooney; board members Joe Cimaomo - Aaron Dent - Julie Dunn
- John Otakie - Mel Roberts - Andrew Sobczyk
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Rob Brown, Erik Preston.
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:45 PM, with Wendy Graves presiding.
2. Roll Call
Board member Daren Osborn was absent.
3. Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the August 26, 2019 were approved without modification.
4. Board Member Introductions
This is the first KBAB meeting for Joe Cimaomo. Board members present
introduced themselves to the group. City staff also introduced themselves.
5. Appointment of Officers
The Board voted to move to the next meeting. Wendy Graves will remain acting
chair.
6. City of Kent Updates
a. There will be an open house meeting for the 4th Ave S/Willis St roundabout
project on November 7th. The time and location have not been finalized but
it will be in the evening and somewhere in the project area. A location and
time will be determined and will be shared with the Board when it is finalized.
b. KBAB has two vacancies. The City has opened up the application web page
and is promoting the vacancies on social media. The Board was encouraged
to share the opportunity with interested parties.
c. The Interurban Trail is expected to close again between James St and S
212th St for the next phase of the S 228th St project. Rob will talk to the
Construction group and find out if there is any new information. An email
will be sent to the Board when new information is available.
d. The Transportation Master Plan web form for the TMP goals closes on
September 30, 2019. A web map will be available to propose projects. This
is for individuals. KBAB has a different process.
Kent Bicycle Advisory Board September 30, 2019
Minutes Kent, Washington
Approval Pending
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7. Follow-Up on August’s Discussion: KBAB Event and Parks
Involvement
a. Ideas for a KBAB event:
● Kids Ride
● Cycle to work day to promote cycling (Cascade or other group may be
able to help)
● Commute to work challenge in June and July. Redmond has done this.
May be able to work with Commute Trip Reduction on this. Redmond
businesses provide incentives through grants.
b. Does Kent City Code require bike racks for private businesses? Rob to
research
c. Is there a bike rodeo in Kent? Nothing hosted by the City.
d. There used to be an Earthworks Ride hosted/sponsored by the Arts
Commission. People rode around the City following the orange wayfinding
signs. Can a KBAB event get a sponsor? Kiwanis, or Rotary?
e. Cascade has a contract with Seattle Schools to provide bicycle training to 5th
graders. Does KSD allow kids to ride bikes to school? Rob will check with
KSD.
f. What does the Board want to do in May?
● Work with Parks Department to host a kid’s event.
● Ride bikes on the golf course cart paths.
● Mayoral proclamation.
● Bike to Work Day is the third Friday in May. Friday, May 15, 2020. Want
to hold an event around Bike to Work Day. Plan for Saturday, May 16,
2020.
g. Can the Mayor allocate resources to bicycle events? Rob to research.
● Joe: We may be able to get donations from local businesses to support an
event.
h. Can someone from Parks come to the next meeting to talk about events?
Rob to ask Parks
i. Who maintains Briscoe Park? Rob to research.
j. Ask April Delchamps to come back to KBAB to talk about the TMP. Maybe a
special meeting. Rob to coordinate.
● What are KBAB’s priorities?
k. Mel Roberts will be the KBAB member on the TMP Transportation Advisory
Board.
8. Adjournment
At 7:00 PM, Wendy Graves declared the meeting adjourned.
Lynell Mooney
Secretary, Kent Bicycle Advisory Board