Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission
Regular MeetingArlington Heights, IL · April 25, 2024
Agenda
Agenda
Village of Arlington Heights
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission
Community Room-33 S. Arlington Heights Rd., AH 60005
April 25, 2024
7:30 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. MAY 16, 2023
B. AUGUST 22, 2023
C. OCTOBER 10, 2023
D. MARCH 14, 2024
IV. REPORTS
A. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
V. OLD BUSINESS
A. BIKE ARLINGTON COMMUNITY BIKE RIDE - MAY 18, 2024
VI. NEW BUSINESS
VII. OTHER BUSINESS
VIII.PUBLIC COMMENT
IX. ADJOURNMENT
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Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission
4/25/2024
Item: MI NUTES 5/16/23
Department:
ATTACHMENTS:
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Minutes 5/16/23 Agreement
Minutes of the Arlington Heights Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory
Commission Tuesday, May 16, 2023 in the Commissions Room at
Village Hall
COMMISSION MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE:
Paul Danko
David Easley
Juergen Juffa
Richard Lenski
Lyn Sakata
Dr. Jay Virchow
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Charlotte Obodzinski, Chair Person
STAFF PRESENT:
Briget Schwab, Engineering Liaison, VAH
Alex Ovington, Police Dept., VAH
OTHERS PRESENT: N/A
RESIDENTS IN ATTENDANCE: N/A
CALL TO ORDER:
A quorum being present, R. Lenski called the meeting to order at 7:31 p.m.
REPORTS:
Project and Grant Updates:
B. Schwab updated that they have submitted the Wilke Rd Project with the multi-use side
path for Phase 2
Design approval. She stated they are still shooting for summer of 2024 for construction.
B. Schwab updated that they have received IDOT funding for the Windsor Road Diet which
means Phase 2 (Design) and Phase 3 (Construction) are funded if Phase 1 (Preliminary
Engineering) gets approved. Construction would be 2026/2027. Discussion followed about
residents’ feelings towards project.
B. Schwab explained problem with scheduling for the Resurfacing Project. They were on task
to have Park Street totally resurfaced before start of the Community Bike Ride, but paving
has now been rescheduled for Friday. B. Schwab will keep everyone informed in case Bike
Route needs to be changed due to paving being rescheduled due to rain. Commission
discussed possible alternate routes to Park Street.
Commission asked B. Schwab about letter sent to VAH and whether or not there was a
response. She shared it was sent and she received acknowledgement that it was received.
OLD BUSINESS:
Bike Arlington Community Bike Ride – May 20, 2023
R. Lenski stated we have all the vendors lined up. B. Schwab confirmed the following vendors
will be present with tents/tables. Dicks Sporting Goods, AAA, VAH Police, Pace, VAH Bike
Club (Bike check ups), VAH Library Book Mobile. B. Schwab went over set up instructions
for vendors. Set up location etc. was discussed. Location is the parking garage side (North)
of Eastman. Bike riders start ride and then vendors are allowed in for set up. VAH will have a
bike corral with 6-8 bike racks with the corral to leave out for all festivals. No bikes are
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allowed in Swing into Spring. Arrival times for commission was discussed. Weather canceling
policy was discussed. As of today. There are 140 participants signed up for the ride as of
today’s date. Target is 200 people. Food pick-up discussed. 8:30-9:00 am start time for
Commission. Barriers, signage etc. discussed. Police are following behind riders and will be
available for any accidents or emergencies, but 911 should be called after accessing
situation. B. Schwab will send out an informational email to participants a couple days before
ride.
NEW BUSINESS:
Discussion on new chair person. Discussion on bike maps on GIS.
B. Schwab brought up the importance of having bike plan routes on a map. She stated
former Chair person had all planned routes taken off map. She met with Congressman
Quigley’s Director of Grants & Special Projects regarding the Com Ed bike path. He asked for
a bike map and it was not there anymore.
Com Ed bike path is being recommended for funding, a long way to go, but this is the closest
we have ever come to getting any funds for this project.
PUBLIC COMMENT: N/A
OTHER BUSINESS:
Next meeting scheduled for August 22, 2023 7:30
pm.
ADJOURNMENT:
R. Lenski moved to adjourn the meeting. L. Sakata seconded the motion and the motion
carried unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 8:05 pm.
APPROVED:
______________________________ ___________________
Secretary Date
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Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission
4/25/2024
Item: MI NUTES 8/22/23
Department:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
MINUTES 8/22/23 Agreement
Minutes of the Arlington Heights Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 in the Commissions Room at Village Hall
COMMISSION MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE:
Richard Lenski, Chair
Paul Danko
David Easley
Dr. Jay Virchow
Lyn Sakata
Juergen Juffa
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Charlotte Obodzinski
STAFF PRESENT:
Briget Schwab, Engineering Liaison, VAH
OTHERS PRESENT:
Pete Schmelzer, President, Arlington Heights Bicycle Club
RESIDENTS IN ATTENDANCE:
Keith Moens
CALL TO ORDER:
A quorum being present, R. Lenski called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
N/A
REPORTS:
CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT:
B. Schwab reported to the commission that she has submitted the membership dues for
Ride Illinois and Active Transportation. R. Lenski began a discussion and outlined the 2024
budget expenses which are same as current and are $500 membership dues, $400
Education, Materials and Advertising, $700 Printing, $100 Photocopying, $200 Annual Bike
Ride Event and $3000 for the installation of Bike Route Signs (2024 White Oak and
Fernandez). $4900.00 total budget for 2024.
R. Lenski said the library was thinking of doing an event with the BPAC in the fall at the
Forest Preserve but the contact has not gotten back to him so they will scratch that for this
year. Discussion followed about possible future events with the VAH Library.
STAFF REPORT:
Project and Grant Updates: B. Schwab went over project updates.
The Wilke Road Resurfacing and Multi Use Path Project is being let in January and project
is on track to start spring of 2024. This includes a multi-use side path and the location was
discussed. Scope of work and tree removal/replacement discussed.
Windsor Road Diet Proposed Project, she explained that they have successfully received
ITEP funding, as well as TAP-L funding in addition to the funding they had in STP, so this
project is very well funded. Construction would not be till 2026 or 2027. Project scope was
discussed. Discussion followed on public meetings, format TBD.
Goebbert Road Project did not get approved for TAP-L.
Fernandez Avenue Reconstruction, she is putting together a proposed project that will be
like the one they did on White Oak, bike lane with combined bike parking lane that would
go from the Hospital to Victoria which is already a bike route.
New bike plans proposed. She had a meeting with the new Assistant Director of the VAH
Planning Department to go over new concepts that he would like to see on the South
Corridor and how can we make the connection from Golf/Algonquin to Busse Woods.
Com Ed Route, nothing official but it did make it to the next step in the Community Grant
process, so it is progressing.
OLD BUSINESS:
2023 Bike Ride: R. Lenski started discussion on how we thought it went. Consensus is that
it went well. They liked having it alongside Swing into Spring. They discussed possibly
changing distances to attract more families, etc., possibly have pacer riders, earlier start
since there was actual traffic this year. B. Schwab said the number of riders was over 200
with many signing up on Friday night and Saturday morning. One complaint was bike
traffic through the park. Dates for 2024 discussed. Tentative scheduled date of May 18,
2024. B. Schwab will confirm the date of the Special Events Committee Event. Praise given
to the bike club for their help and presence. P. Schmelzer said they need more volunteers
but that they were very happy to be part of the ride. Some collisions were discussed.
R. Lenski asked to read and propose two letters.
First letter to VAH Police, Chief Pecora, highlighted the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory
Commission’s gratitude for the Police Department’s help and support in the 2023 Bike
Ride. L. Sakata made a motion to approve and motion carried unanimously. Letter
will be put on letter head by B. Schwab if appropriate and emailed to Chief Pecora.
Second letter to the Arlington Heights Bicycle Club highlighted the Bicycle and Pedestrian
Advisory Commission’s gratitude for the Bicycle Club’s help and support in the 2023 Bike
Ride. D. Easley made a motion to approve and motion carried unanimously. Letter
will be put on letter head by B. Schwab if appropriate and emailed to the Bicycle Club.
NEW BUSINESS:
R. Lenski stated that during the Plan Commission discussion it was stated that the bike
parking is unnecessary because Golf Rd and Arlington Heights is too dangerous to bike.
However, the BPAC would like to see future bicycle and pedestrian improvements in this
corridor, specifically for a connection to Busse Woods along Golf Rd, so wants to have
forward thinking and have future needs in mind when making decisions.
P. Danko and L. Sakata both agreed that 47 parking spaces did seem like a lot. It was P.
Danko’s recollection that that bike parking was supposed to be a percentage of required
car parking spaces and not sure why there is this many required.
J. Juffa stated that there is a disclaimer within the first paragraph of the ordinance that
reads “However, if space is not available or feasible on a site to provide the required
number of bicycle parking spaces, the Director of Planning may determine that fewer or no
spaces be provided.” Which Juffa believes gives the Director of Planning the ability to waive
or revise requirements, if needed. B. Schwab stated that Planning Department is looking to
limit the number of variances needed to go before Plan Commission, so is asking that we
look at having a cap on number of bike parking required. Schwab asked if there is a
number of bike parking spaces that the BPAC would feel comfortable capping the
requirement at for multi-tenant buildings.
R. Lenski responded that 47 bike parking spaces sounds like a lot at first, but he said this
number should be relative to the square footage of a building. The requirement does not
sound as bad if it is a fairly large or long strip mall and there are eight racks of six placed
throughout the strip mall. R. Lenski reiterated that there are currently no bike parking
spaces at this large strip mall right now and does not think adding just one bike rack would
be enough.
L. Sakata asked if there is space to place bike racks in front of the shops. B. Schwab is not
sure but did state they would only be located where ADA compliance could be maintained.
P. Danko agreed with R. Lenski that one bike rack for that large of an area would not be
enough. R. Lenski said 47 bike parking spaces sounds like a lot but 6 spaces do not sound
like enough. P. Danko asked if a few groups of four spaces sounded sufficient.
J. Virchow is concerned that the Plan Commission discussion is dismissing the need for bike
parking at a location they are deeming is too congested for bicycles to navigate safely and
not looking at potential future improvements that could promote or increase bicycle use in
this area. Virchow further stated that it would not be possible to write an ordinance to
cover every situation and he would prefer to leave the ordinance as is and at least make
developers think about the need for bicycle parking and have to ask for a modification when
needed. Virchow is concerned if we don’t include bike parking now, it will be much harder
to push for it to be added later. Virchow thinks having bike parking makes it more desirable
to bike there and there are residents that live very close to this area. L. Sakata stated that
people do bike to places that are not necessarily considered bikeable.
J. Juffa reminded the Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission that the Bicycle Parking Ordinance
was modeled off of the car parking ordinance requirements and was designed to require
bike parking to be 1/20th of required car spaces, so he is struggling to see how 47 bike
parking spaces are required at this location. J. Virchow stated the occupancy of the
restaurants is what is driving up the number of required bike parking spaces. J. Virchow
stated that there is also a new proposed restaurant in an out building. J. Juffa stated that
sit down restaurants do have a maximum number of 24 bike parking spaces. BPAC
continued to discuss the various businesses that are going in and reviewed the
requirements. J. Juffa stated based on 1/20th of the car parking spaces he is coming up
with only 15 bike parking spaces not 47. D. Easley and P. Danko said that sounds much
more reasonable. J. Virchow said the developer only wants to add 6 bike spaces. It was
asked if it is possible that there was a misinterpretation of the code. B. Schwab said the
she would need to look more into and was bringing the information she was provided by
Planning Department staff and considers them the experts when interpreting the zoning
regulations.
J. Juffa stated that he feels the ordinance was written with very reasonable decision-making
process with the Director of Planning having significant leeway and thinks we should
maintain the ordinance as written. D. Easley agreed that the ordinance is future proofing to
make sure sufficient bike parking is available.
R. Lenski brought up one of Plan Commissioner Jensens’s comment that we required bike
parking at a carwash only service station at one of the busiest and most dangerous
intersections and nobody uses the bike rack. J. Juffa stated that the bike parking is there
not only for customers but to ensure people who cannot afford cars are able to have a place
to park their bike upon arriving at work. L. Sakata agreed that a carwash employee may
need or want to ride their bike to work and should have bike parking available to them. P.
Danko added that when writing the Bike Parking Ordinance, the BPAC did take into account
who was going to a certain location and how they were getting there. As an example, bike
parking was not required at electrical substations and water pumps because utility vehicles
would be accessing those places.
R. Lenski asked what the maximum number of parking spaces is required in the ordinance
and J. Juffa responded a maximum of 24 spaces is required for a retail store. D. Easley
asked if the ordinance requirements are based on an aggregate number for the entire strip
mall. J. Juffa said we did not discuss that. L. Sakata stated that 47 bike parking spaces is
probably twice as many as they really need. P. Danko agreed and said definitely more than
6 but less than 47 bike parking spaces.
A resident that attended the BPAC meeting spoke and said he was at the Plan Commission
meeting and he believed the determination of required bike parking was based off of square
footage. The resident encouraged that the BPAC push back and require that the ordinance
is followed as he does not think 6 bike parking spaces is sufficient for this location.
B. Schwab stated that if the BPAC’s intention when writing the ordinance was to have the
required bike parking spaces be 1/20th of the car parking spaces, then this should be
clarified. J. Juffa agreed. J. Lenski said that is 15 bike parking spaces for the location in
question.
J. Juffa motioned that the Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission resolve that we
recommend that we should install 1/20th of the proposed car parking spaces as
bike parking spaces and that we remind our commissions that there is discretion
that can be used by the Director of Planning which we trust with this process. L.
Sakata seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously.
R. Lenski wanted to share what he learned from his June IDOT webinar on their initiative on
VRU, Vulnerable Road Users which are pedestrians, cyclists, walkers, nonmechanical. IDOT
is steering/planning etc. towards VRU’s and their goal and vision is zero fatalities with new
signage, safer speeds and planning for funds available to make roads safer. They want to
design the roads towards safe cycling and prioritize BRU’s. R. Lenski wanted to propose that
VAH promotes and participates in this initiative. B. Schwab explained that they already have
been doing so. Discussion continued on IDOT’s Federal Safe Streets For You program with
five million dollars budgeted for this. B. Schwab mentioned that some of the grants they
have received were highly scored because they had bike safety elements in place.
Final topic of meeting was about collaboration with the Arlington Heights Bicycle Club. P.
Schmelzer spoke. He explained that the Bicycle Club has participated for many years in the
Bike Swap. He is looking for ideas on community events. He explained they used to host the
Arlington 500 that was at one time 200 riders that were open road training. Participating in
the Bike Swap now since it is their only fundraising event is what keeps them funded. He
brought up possible events such as community park to park rides, library involvement, Park
District and Police Department collaboration. He asked R. Lenski if he could attend one of
their Club meetings. He mentioned the Ride Illinois Event the week of 9/8 through 9/17
that is part of the “Let’s Ride” program. They are asking communities to participate with
organized bike rides. He talked about the 3rd Wednesday of May “Ride of Silence” ride where
they have had 20-40 riders riding in silence with the Police Department’s help. The
commission stated that the BPAC is happy to join forces with the Bicycle Club. B. Schwab
explained the new VAH ordinance that allows PD to issue citations to cyclists for offenses.
Also, it is now illegal for cyclists to ride through festivals (ex. Alfresco). The purpose of the
citation is not to make money but instead to educate. Violators can take the Bike Safety
quiz and then the citation goes away.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
K. Moens asked that we have Police Department focus more on the safety of the street for
cyclists, especially speeding, and ticket cars that park in bike lanes.
Next meeting was scheduled for October 10, 2024
ADJOURNMENT:
D. Easley moved to adjourn the meeting. J. Juffa seconded the motion and the motion
carried unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 8:55 PM.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission
4/25/2024
Item: MI NUTES 10/10/23
Department:
ATTACHMENTS:
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MINUTES 10/10/23 Agreement
Minutes of the Arlington Heights Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 in the Commissions Room at Village Hall
COMMISSION MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE:
David Easley
Richard Lenski, Chairperson
Dr. Jay Virchow
Charlotte Obodzinski
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Juergen Juffa
Paul Danko
Lyn Sakata
STAFF PRESENT:
Dan Hoscilo, Engineering Liaison, VAH
Briget Schwab, Engineering Liaison, VAH (arrived at 7:45pm)
OTHERS PRESENT: N/A
RESIDENTS IN ATTENDANCE: N/A
CALL TO ORDER:
A quorum being present, R. Lenski called the meeting to order at 7:33 p.m.
REPORTS:
Chairperson Report:
R.Lenski talked about the request from Active Transportation to have support from communities to get
IDOT to adopt the NATCO Guidelines. C. Obodzinski stated that Active Transportation has sent a letter
to IDOT asking different communities and commissions to sign on in support with a letter to look past
AASHTO and go with NATCO Guildelines. R. Lenski asked if the BPAC is allowed to send such a letter.
C. Obodzinski said that letter had already been sent because of the 9/26/23 deadline. Question for B.
Schwab on who has permission to send such a letter. She said the process would be for BPAC to motion to
support the initiative and then recommend the Village Board to support.
R. Lenski explained that the AHML (Contact, Nikki Camp) would like to do some events with BPAC
possibly in January or February of 2024. Possibly a bicycle seminar or talk. R. Lenski said he could do
something on safety. Discussion went into ideas for presentations, ex. Cycle history, cycling in Chicago,
repair, safety. R. Lenski told everyone to look for an email from him on subject in December.
OLD BUSINESS:
D. Hoscilo shared the only item of old business was the review Arlington Town Square’s requirements as
per the letter specified in the ordinance. He has spoken to B. Schwab and the way the Planning Department
understands the written rules is there are no requirements for bicycle parking based on square footage.
They were applying the minimums expressed in the ordinance which is 47 spaces. B. Schwab came up
with 21 spaces required for the development in her calculations. D. Hoscilo said Planning wants
clarification from BPAC on what the intention is for the rules and how should they be interpreted. R.
Lenski remembered that B. Schwab wanted an official response from BPAC and she gave them three
options. 1) Base the bike parking on 1/20th of the required parking spots. 2) As Planning suggests, require
bike parking spaces in the aggregate. 3) In multi-tenant buildings eliminate minimum requirements and
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calculate what would be required per tenant. R. Lenski shared he would agree with option #1. Discussion
followed. B. Schwab arrived at 7:45pm and shared that BPAC wrote the bicycle parking ordinance with
the car parking in mind but it does not specify car parking. Planning wants to know the BPAC’s intention
and clarification is needed. Discussion followed. B. Schwab said that Planning suggests we lump all
business type/uses together and then calculate requirements which is Option #2. R. Lenski agreed.
D. Hoscilo suggested in the future they amend it for ADA requirements. TBD
C. Obodzinski made Motion to proceed with Option #2. All in favor. Motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS:
Bike Arlington Community Bike Ride 2024
R. Lenski stated he talked to the Special Events Commission and their date for Swing into Spring
is the same as our potential one for the Bike Ride, 5/18/24. He said they thought it is a great
partnership. Their event will be held at North School Park. They are open to working together
again. If we do work with them again, the start/finish of the Bike Ride would be downtown and
we would need to work around the farmer’s market. C. Obodzinski reminded Commission that the
partnership worked out great last year. Discussion followed. Ride route TBD.
Motion made to set Bike Ride for 5/18/24 and to start/end at North School Park. Motion
passed.
R. Lenski brought up wanting to get advertised in the Park District’s catalogs, but has not been
able to get ahold of anyone. This would not be a sign up, but more of a “Save the Date.” D.
Hoscilo mentioned that he had the AH Park District’s Director of Parks and Facilities’ contact
info and would send to R. Lenski. They will also contact Avis Meade at the AH Village
Manager’s Office for a contact source. After some discussion they found the Swing into Spring
main contact was Carrie Boyle.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Unknown resident asked about tents at the Bike Ride and whether or not Police would be
involved for the Ride. Discussion.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Next meeting is scheduled for January 10, 2024.
ADJOURNMENT:
D. Easley moved to adjourn the meeting. C. Obodzinski seconded the motion and the motion carried
unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 8:15 pm.
APPROVED:
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Secretary Date
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Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission
4/25/2024
Item: MI NUTES 3/14/24
Department:
ATTACHMENTS:
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MINUTES 3/14/24 Agreement
Minutes of the Arlington Heights Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission
Thursday, March 14, 2024 in the Commissions Room at Village Hall
COMMISSION MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE:
Richard Lenski, Chairperson
Paul Danko
David Easley
Dr. Jay Virchow
Lyn Sakata
Juergen Juffa
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Charlotte Obodzinski
STAFF PRESENT:
Briget Schwab, Engineering Liaison, VAH
Tommy Sakkos, Engineering Liaison, VAH
Sergeant Russell Mandel, Police Department, VAH
OTHERS PRESENT:
Pete Schmelzer, Arlington Heights Bike Club
Ford Sakata, Arlington Heights Bike Club
RESIDENTS IN ATTENDANCE:
Keith Moens
CALL TO ORDER:
A quorum being present, R. Lenski called the meeting to order at 7:33 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
March 6, 2023 BPAC meeting
L. Sakata made motion to approve, P. Danko seconded. All in favor, motion passed.
April 6, 2023 BPAC meeting
J. Virchow made motion to approve, L. Sakata seconded. All in favor, motion passed.
REPORTS:
CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT:
March 11, 2024 Committee-of-the-Whole meeting – Windsor Drive Road Diet
Project:
R. Lenski expressed that B. Schwab did an amazing job of explaining project, answering
questions, etc. Some of the resident comments were both positive and negative. Some of the
comments/concerns were the following: people didn’t believe that bikes were rode on streets,
push for off-street bike path instead, flashing lights, cost, etc. B. Schwab showed the
Commission how to access the project information on the Village website. She received 90
total comments and she is aware of a social media post that went viral that had
misinformation. She spent a lot of time responding to comments on that misinformed post.
She explained that we are in Phase 1 and we are ready to submit to the State. Discussion
followed about project benefits. Because of the grants that are tied to the project, the Village
will have to pay less out of pocket. B. Schwab went over grant info. R. Lenski asked if the
BPAC should draft a letter or response to the Village Board as to their position and feelings
about the project. B. Schwab thought that was appropriate. They can vote as a commission as
to their stance on the project and let the Village Board know their opinion. P. Schmelzer,
expressed his support of the project. R. Lenski said he would draft a letter and it can be
approved to be sent at next meeting.
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J. Juffa made motion to approve drafting the letter in strong favor of the project
with the road diet. Seconded by D. Easley. All in favor, motion passed.
STAFF REPORT:
B. Schwab introduced and welcomed new VAH Civil Engineer, Tommy Sakkos. He comes to
VAH from Highland Park and has been part of a similar commission. T. Sakkos will be B.
Schwab’s back up and possibly will be transferring her role on the BPAC to him.
B. Schwab goes over projects.
Projects:
Windsor Road Diet: (spoke earlier) Also, Sergeant R. Mandel expressed he is in favor of the
project especially in a traffic perspective.
Wilke Rd Resurfacing and Multi Use Path Project: Explained specs.
Euclid Resurfacing: Will have some pedestrian and ADA improvements.
Fernandez Ave: Has been added to Reconstruction project for this year.
Excitement expressed over getting the Com Ed grant, $480,000.00 for proposed bike path
project.
OLD BUSINESS:
Bike Arlington Community Bike Ride 2024, May 18, 2024
R. Lenski shared details. J.Juffa put together the potential race routes. He explained details
of the routes and length which is a bit shorter this year. Decided route and set up area would
be the same as 2023. Discussion on some road repairs needed and street to reroute due to
reconstruction. AH Bike Club will help and serve this year. Discussion on vendors and tents
for 2024. They will reach out to Velofix (Phil) and Village Cycle (Russ) to see if they are
available to be there. Race registration at 9:30 a.m. Race start at 10:15 a.m. Set up
discussed. D. Easley volunteered to do the snacks. (bars and bananas) Same communication
avenues will be used to promote ride. B. Schwab has requested the bike racks. Online sign
up again this year and will have volunteers there for in-person sign up the day of the ride.
Signage discussed. Discussed Police involvement.
NEW BUSINESS:
Sergeant Mandel mentioned “walk your wheels” sidewalk decals. PD’s vehicle graphic vendor
made samples for him. He suggests putting these in areas upon entering Alfresco. He would
like to see this happen in the Spring. They are not sure if they need an ordinance to install
the decals. BPAC agrees with this and would like to proceed.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Keith Moens expressed that he was in attendance at Monday night’s Committee-of-the-Whole
meeting and he is in favor and supports the proposed Windsor Rd Diet Project, that safety is
definitely an issue and would like a speed policy from the Village Board.
Arlington Heights Bike Club events discussed by P. Schmelzer and would like help promoting.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 25, 2024.
ADJOURNMENT:
L. Sakata moved to adjourn the meeting. D. Easley seconded the motion and the motion
carried unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 8:50 pm.
APPROVED:
______________________________ ___________________
Secretary Date
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