09-21-2022 BPAC
CITY OF HUTCHINSON
Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee
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Wednesday, September 21, 2022 @ 3:00 p.m.
Oddfellows Park Shelter
Meeting Minutes
Members present: Deb Card, Dave May, Pat May (Council Rep.)
Others Present: Sara Witte, John Olson
Absent: Mark Hanneman, Michelle Kiefer, Lynn Neumann
1. Review of last meeting minutes – June 2022 Motion to approve made by Pat M.,
seconded by Deb C.
2. Education/Promotion/Community Wellness
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a) Bike/Walk to Work/School- Fall event with Park Elementary is on Oct. 5, 2022 to
include School Board members, ISD423 Superintendent and Administrative Staff
b) Bike Rides/Events- No one attended any organized rides this summer. Mankato River
Ramble coming up in October
c) Friends of Luce Line- No news
d) SHIP-Brett-Glencoe received a community grant to do a demonstration project from
the Glencoe hospital to the downtown area. This demo project will happen in
September 2022- Brett was absent from meeting, but can update the group in
December on how the demonstration went
e) Walk, Bike, Fun program updates-Deb – The new Bike Fleet bikes are being used by
HHS and HMS students and being stored at the high school. Training is taking place
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on October 19- Deb said there might be a couple teachers interested in attending and
will get in touch with Brett
3. Trail Counts
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Physical Counting at Eheim took place in July 14-16-19 2022. Spreadsheet was shared
with the data comparing previous years. Thank you again to those
that volunteered to help with this activity!
4. Trail Projects
2022: Dale to Sunset St. SW is complete
New ped crossing to be looked at Century and Sunset
Cement is going to be looked at for future trail projects
*Please let John know of any maintenance issues-needed crack filling, etc.
Infrastructure Fund is on hold until Federal project payments are received
5. Street Crossings/Bike racks/Repair Stations/Etc.
Lynn will talk with Chief Gifferson on bike racks for the new police station
Discussion was also had about signage to promote walkers/bikers on School Rd. to use
the Museum tunnel instead of the intersection crosswalk
6. Committee Goals for 2022:
Bike Fleet Project- bikes and helmets are being used, trailer design is
being worked on. Roll out of complete Fleet is set for spring 2023
Trail Lighting- 2022 demo project on School Rd. bridge
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Bike & Blade Event- was held on Monday June 13 @ Library Square-
the group felt like the event was a success and will plan to participate next
year. Sara will reach out to the JC’s to let them know.
7. Misc:
Open Position to Fill: Tracy at Hutchinson Health is interested and will complete an
application
Bike Rentals/unique rentals along Luce Line- Put on hold as the Bike Fleet project is
being worked on. Also, PRCE is revisiting the Paddle Sport operation.
John O. mentioned the Trails plan needs to be reviewed-will ask for input from this
committee
NEXT MEETING: December 21, 2022 @ 3pm @ Depot Farmers Market building