Bicyclist and Pedestrian Commission

January 19, 2022 7pm Gamon Room, Wheaton City Hall, Wheaton, IL Virtual meeting Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81456538621?pwd=OGNxVHM0eXV1WHVXMGNmOVUyNVRqZz09 Meeting ID: 814 5653 8621 Passcode: 007634 The public can also join the meeting and make comments by calling 1-312-626-6799 and providing the meeting ID number when prompted, followed by the # sign. If asked for a participant number, press the # sign again. Please be in a quiet place to prevent distractions or disruptions to the meeting. I. Call to Order 7:03 pm II. Members Present – Alyse, Michelle, Rita, Laurel, Bill, David, Brian, Dan, Bob, George III. Approval of Minutes A. October 2021 Rita motioned to approve, Laurel seconded, unanimously approved by verbal vote B. November 2021 Bob motioned to approve, Bill seconded unanimously approved by verbal vote IV. Public Comment V. Chair Report A. New member-Brian Bobigian B. Commission Secretary - Need to Elect – Alyse will do it C. Reminder about Roadmap document-editable by all members D. Council meeting-Roosevelt proposal – we want to read the Roosevelt and Carleton proposal at the February 7th meeting. Michelle to attend E. Treasurer Report – Michelle i. We purchased 448 reflective wrist and ankle bands for Kids Bike Safety Rodeo and French Market ii. We purchased 225 LED lights for the handlebars or seat posts for French market and Kids Bike Safety Rodeo iii. We purchased 3 helmets for Kids Bike Safety Rodeo iv. We purchased $347 of maps to deplete the budget v. Our budget is $3,000 this year for the Kids Bike Safety Rodeo and all other expenses VI. Ongoing Business BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES January 19, 2022 A. Kids Bike Safety Rodeo-Laurel i. Sent email to Crystal Miroballi Sat May 14th 10 am (21st rain date). Course 1- hour (we will plan for 2 – 9:30-12:30 pm- start at 10 am); will send again ii. We want the city to give us a parking lot to use, we want a police officer to help. Laurel will send an email to Andrea to reserve the City Hall parking lot (doing this as opposed to the Bike Festival in August) iii. We can contact schools to help advertise iv. Laurel will have a sign-up sheet for us to volunteer v. Takes some skills on bike course; emergency stop without falling over – put obstacles on course such as tennis balls or cones; teach the signals – stop, L, R turns; if we have enough volunteers have stations vi. Alyse to reach out to NW to do helmet give away; Alyse to reach out to DuPage Medical Group vii. Michelle to add to calendar B. Proposal for Roosevelt Signal-Bob C. History Ride-Michelle i. Contact Susan - who wanted to lead a history ride will join us next month 1. Prohibition 2. History of the Prairie Path 3. Famous people in Wheaton 4. Famous sites in Wheaton 5. Famous fires in Wheaton 6. Murders and Ghosts in Wheaton 7. Sears homes – may be monotonous 8. Golf sites in Wheaton 9. Victorian Homes 10. Original Homes of Wheaton D. St. James Signage-Rita i. Will table this until February VII. New Business A. Photo Contest i. #WBACphotocontest ii. Alyse will do some investigating VIII. Upcoming Meeting: February 16, 2022 at City Hall 2