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HomeMy WebLinkAboutColleyville Sidewalks Committee-Minutes-1/23/2007 (2)c~~r or (~ Texan COLLEYVILLE TRAILS AND SIDEWALKS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES -January 23, 2007 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 2:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Judy Atwood, Jack Olsen, Deena Dendy, and Nancy Jane Langford, Councilmember Liaison Tony Licata Staff Present: Steve Chutchian, Monica Walsh, Kathy Moore, Chris Fuller, Matt McCombs, Chad Bartee, and Jeremy Hutt. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes were approved with the addition of the word "considering" at the end of the first paragraph in agenda item 2, "Discussion of the Senior Center Trail". The sentence should read, "The City is currently considering escrowing the funds." AGENDA ITEMS 1. Election of Committee Chairperson Judy Atwood nominated Gail Manion to continue to serve as the 2007 committee chairperson. Jack Olsen seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous to elect Gail as committee chairperson for 2007. 2. Discussion of the Committee General Recommendations Judy Atwood opened discussion on the committee general recommendations by suggesting numerous wording changes be made to the committee general recommendations document. Steve Chutchian gave some background on how the escrow fund is determined and how the process works. There was also discussion of the need of clarification to the Land Development Code concerning the real/actual cost of future sidewalk construction. Councilman Licata suggested that staff set up a presentation to the committee concerning the Land Development Code to give the committee a better understanding of what the code actually says and to enable the committee to make an informed recommendation of any changes they deem necessary. Colleyville Trails and Sidewalks Committee Minutes -January 23, 2007 Councilman Licata continued with numerous revisions to the general recommendations document. Matt McCombs suggested that he would revise the committee general recommendations document to reflect the requested changes and bring forward a draft for committee review and approve at the next meeting. Councilman Licata also suggested that the document go to the City Attorney for review of recommendations, and that recommendations need to be to the City Manager by June for budgetary reason. No action was taken at this time. 3. Review of the Sidewalk and Trail Estimates and Priorities Matt McCombs briefed the committee about three key areas that fit into the 2007 budget of $32,000; locations and cost estimates were presented to the committee. Matt McCombs also informed the committee that these funds would have to be used on projects that could be completed by September 31, 2007 or the funds would go away. Monica gave the committee a brief overview of the CIP budget which was based on the Trails and Sidewalks five year Master Plan. Judy Atwood stated that the new school was a higher priority at this time. Discussion continued on the school and who would be installing what sidewalks and where. Fifteen trail and sidewalk projects and their associated costs were presented to the committee. The committee opened discussions on the prioritization of construction of the trail and sidewalk projects. Councilman Licata suggested that the committee not only prioritize for the 2007 budget of $32,000, but also the other projects for future budgetary consideration, and the possibility of grants and as other opportunities arise. Chad Bartee stated that staff would like the priorities for the $32,000 as soon as possible to ensure sufficient time to design and construct sidewalks by the facial year end. Steve Chutchian reminded the committee that a five year plan was in existence and that by submitting new priorities for this year, it would displace the prior projects. An option for the committee is to move all projects on the five year plan down a year. Discussion continued in regard to the separate funding available for sidewalks and trails. Chad Bartee suggested that if the committee wanted crosswalks installed in locations where trails are plan, but no funding is available they should list out their crosswalk location recommendations. The committee returned focus to the priority list for the 2007 budget of $32,000 and which sidewalks around the school that could be funded. Steve Chutchian added that Waller and Cooks Lane was highly recommended by the school district and that staff agrees with this recommendation. The committee went through the list project by project distinguishing which were trails and what were sidewalks. Judy Atwood made a motion to vote on the priority recommendations. Deena Dendy seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous and the following priority recommendations were selected: Colleyville Trails and Sidewalks Committee Minutes -January 23, 2007 Committee members selected the following priorities: 1St priority: Cooks Lane & Waller Lane 2"d priority: Pleasant Run Road - (West Side) Bogart Dr. to Beverly Dr. 3rd priority: Bogart Drive -North Side. 4tn priority: Tinker Road -Emerald Dr. to Pleasant Run Rd. 5t" priority: Central Drive Judy Atwood made a motion to vote on the committee's priorities. Deena Dendy seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. The committee supports the overall major projects that are planned for Pleasant Run Trail. With the relocation and construction of Colleyville Elementary School, the section of that trail from the Cottonbelt to Bogart becomes a very high priority. Besides the recreational uses for the trail it would benefit school children walking to school. If it is possible for Council to find a way to fund that section it has the highest priority. The section from Bogart to Main would provide connectivity and similar school benefits and would be secondary The committee supports the construction of a sidewalk along the north side of Bogart as part of the road reconstruction project. STAFF REPORTS No future meeting was scheduled at this time. CITIZEN COMMENTS/OPEN DISCUSSION (Update of the Senior Trail) No recording of discussions. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 4:03 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Kathy E. Moore Administrative Assistant Approved on: April 24, 2007 Colleyville Trails and Sidewalks Committee Minutes -January 23, 2007