HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPAC-2009-01-15BPAC Minutes January 2009
In Attendance: Renee B., Josh C., Jennifer D., Matt F., Trevor F., David K., Tim L., Dave N.,
and guests Fernando de Aragon, Andy Goodell
Josh presented a review of the agenda items for the meeting and Dave N. suggested that if Tim
had actionable items that we spend our time working on those things in preference to examining
our priorities and foci for the coming year. With no disagreement and we proceeded on that
basis.
Tim presented David K.'s report on the bike lift covering costs of installation and maintenance as
estimated by an engineering class at Cornell. There was some discussion of the merits of a bike
lift in this city.
At this point (7:20pm), Jennifer D., had to leave the meeting and David K. arrived.
Tim proceeded to discuss the Planning Board Agenda for the Jan. 27 meeting. There is to be
some construction on Green St. adjacent to the library consisting of the removal and repair of the
facade. There should not be any pedestrian or cyclist impact. Of greater interest is the work to
be done at the Hangar Theater /Cass Park site. The creation of new roads and parking as well as
connectors to the walkways and parking on the Cass Park `side' of the road present opportunities
for greater ease of traffic flow and greater capacity, while poor design and/or implementation of
signage may serve to create new problems and intensify existing problems. BPAC should
examine these issues further and get comments to David K. ASAP.
The Milstein Hall and parking garage project was discussed, and several concerns were raised
about the connectivity of sidewalks and bike lanes. David K. noted that while there is still
opportunity for comment on this project, it is quite late in the game.
Tim continued, discussing the construction of new sidewalks in the city. The list of streets
without sidewalks was discussed (later to be sent to the BPAC list- serve) and Tim asked that we
examine the list and respond to him by the end of the month with any recommendations or
additions. Tim will give an update at our February meeting.
Tim brought the five year bike plan to the table. The option of bike Blvd's was discussed.
Fernando spoke very favorably of the idea while Dave N. felt that the Ithaca Bicycle Plan should
be pursued as it is already adopted by the city and is finally being implemented. This topic will
be revisited.
The revisions to chapter 137 of the city code were reviewed and discussed.
Due to time constraints Josh will send a summary of the agenda items not covered and will make
a report at the next meeting. Specifically a review of the issues of membership and the priorities
of BPAC.
Meeting adjourned at 9:1OPM.
Minutes submitted by Josh Carlsen.