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BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN COMMITTEE
MINUTES 2-11-2015
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, February 11,
2015 at 5:30 pm in the small conference room at the city office building.
Members Present: Matthew Boulanger, Chair; Dana Farr; Cathy Frank, Clerk; Donna Leban, Roy Neuer
Members Absent: None
City Representative: Betsy Terry, Acting Director of South Burlington Recreation & Parks
Also Present: Larry Michaels, Andrew Gill, O’Brien Brothers Reality, Thomas Chittenden
Meeting began at 5:34 pm.
1. Presentation by OBrien on Phase One of OBrien Farm Development – do they need sidewalks on
their Hinesburg one-way loop of 15 houses. The committee was in favor of some sort of pedestrian
space along the 20 ft. wide loop road but was will to consisted a creative way of delineating such a
space. Other areas of the development were discussed as to sidewalks and pedestrian access. It was
suggested that the road (New City Road B) coming up the hill from Kennedy Drive to New City Road
A have a 10 ft. multi use path on one side.
2. Changes or additions to the agenda - none
3. Presentation by Ilona Blanchard on Garden Street. Ilona presented the three options that were
discussed by the public meeting, A, B, and C. All included a multi-use path on one side of the street
and separated from road by a green space.
Dumont Park A, B, and C: The public was asked what the scope of park should be and what should
be incorporated in it. A north south multi-use path connection from Barrett St to Garden Street was
considered essential This would connect to the separated east-west pedestrian and bicycle path at
Garden Street. There would be walking trails throughout the park. Roy commented that Bike-Ped
Committee was not being included in City Project discussions other than being invited to public
meetings. Ilona assured the committee that our committee would be having more input as time
goes on.
Bike-Ped Committee’s Connection to activities of other committees: Leisure Arts has assigned one
person to read the minutes for specific other committees. We could do this. Email with links to
materials for upcoming DRB and Planning Board meetings will be sent to all Bike-Ped members.
Dumont and Garden St plans are going to council mid March. Ilona made a list of our concerns and
will take our views back to the Council.
Dana made a motion that the Bike-Ped Committee support that slate of following list of options. Roy
second, unanimous vote. Ilona will take them to Project consultants.
· Garden street: It is important to have bike facility separated and in the right of way ( option
4 A and B) group voted for Garden Street Alternative B
· Dumont Park – A north-south multi cycle paved path important, and the proposed
boardwalk is very attractive,
· A direct route to Garden Street is essential. Also a Market Street access would be desirable
to the new neighborhoods to the east.
4. Comments from the public not related to the agenda: None
5. Accept & approve Minutes of January 14, 2015 meeting
Donna: Moved to approve the minutes as amended
Roy: Second
Vote: Unanimous
6. General matters: Roy suggested Matt’s letter to council be redraft and condensed with key issues.
Everyone is to comment on Matt’s draft letter to City Council.
7. Betsy Terry announced that a she would be leaving her position as Acting Director of South
Burlington Recreation & Parks before our next meeting as the city was in the process of hiring a
permanent director. The Committee expressed our appreciation of the excellent job she and done
and wished her well. We will miss her!
8. Adjourn
Donna: Motion to Adjourn
Roy: Second
Vote: Unanimous
Meeting ended at 7:34 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Cathy Frank, Clerk