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City of La Crosse, Wisconsin

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La Crosse, WI 54601

Meeting Minutes - Final

Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee

Tuesday, December 13, 2022

8:30 AM

Council Chambers- City Hall- 400 La Crosse St

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Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 8:31am.

Roll Call

7 -

Present:

Absent:

Robert Young, Jeff Fennie, Larry Sleznikow, Grace Janssen, Stephanie

Sward, Randi Pueschner,Nicolette Kvam

1 - Cory Brandyl

Approval of Minutes

Approval of the November 14, 2022 Meeting Minutes.

Randi Pueschner moved to approve the minutes. Robbie Young seconded. The

motion passed 7-0 by voice vote.

Approval of the November 22, 2022 Special Meeting Minutes.

Randi Pueschner moved to approve the minutes. Robbie Young seconded. The

motion passed 7-0 by voice vote.

Agenda Items:

AN ORDINANCE to amend Section 40-14 of the Code of Ordinances of the

City of La Crosse adding Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee and

Committee for Citizens with Disabilities review of green complete streets

projects and identification of green complete streets features in street

requests.

22-1435

CM Jennifer Trost stated that the proposed ordinance is intended to allow for

the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee and the Committee for Citizens

with Disabilities to provide feedback to the Engineering Department and Board

of Public Works on approved Capital Budget projects. Stephanie Sward stated

that she will bring the list of 2023 projects for comment at the January or

February meeting. Robbie Young moved to approve the Resolution. Randi

Pueschner seconded. The motion passed 7-0 by voice vote.

Project Updates: (Wagon Wheel Trail)

Staff informed the Commission that a Resolution approving the grant

agreement between the City and the WisDOT will be going through the

January 2023 Common Council cycle. Staff also had a meeting with WisDOT,

MnDOT, the LAPC, and the City of La Crescent on timeline, expectations, and

design requirements. Staff is currently working on engaging design services

with SEH and initial design funding.

Update on Comprehensive Plan - (Status, Survey Data, New Survey)

22-1508

Staff stated that the data/information that was provided to them was what has

been collected so far during the process. Staff asked if there were any

questions or comments. The committee stated that, based off of the

demographic data, they would like to see more diversity in stakeholder

participation.

Discussion on how to raise awareness in La Crosse about bicycle safety for cyclists,

pedestrians, and vehicles.

The Committee discussed how to raise awareness on safety and rules

regarding bicycles and pedestrians on sidewalks, trails, and streets. Staff

thought this issue should be incorporated into the update of the Master Plan.

The Committee suggested that education could occur in schools and churches,.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 9:14am.

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