Minutes - 01/09/2002 - Safety Pathway CommitteeMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE OAK BROOK SAFETY PATHWAY COMMITTEE OF JANUARY 9, 2002
Unofficial until approved as written XX or as amended on
March 13. 2002
1. ROLL CALL
Chairman Cullum called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m..
Committee Members Present:
Chairman Cullum, Dinkel, Doyle, McShane, Snukst
Committee Members Absent:
Miologos, Richardson
Others Present:
Howard Trier and Tom Suhs, Oak Brook Park District; Stephen Veitch, Village Manager.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Dinkel, seconded by Doyle, to approve the minutes of the meeting held on
November 14, 2001 as presented. Passed unanimously.
3. PROJECT UPDATES
Village Manager Veitch provided updates on various pathway projects:
• Harger/York. Phase I engineering is complete. Phase II should begin in January and be
complete by year -end. Construction is expected in 2003 -04.
• 31" Street. The Village is still awaiting final IDOT sign -off on the Phase I Project
Development Report, but is proceeding with generating and approving a revised Phase II
engineering services contract. The current construction schedule is similar to the York/Harger
project.
• Salt Creek Greenway (Regional Trail). The consortium is awaiting IDOT review of the
revised Project Development Report. The Forest Preserve District is preparing an amendment
to the intergovernmental agreement for Phase II engineering design work. Phase II will take
about a year to complete. Construction in 2003 is hoped for. Oak Brook and Addison are
sponsoring STP applications to fund the rest of construction costs for the sections located within
DuPage County and we expect to hear the status of those applications in February.
• 2001 Village Project - Wood Glen Lane, York to existing path. Substantially completed.
Minutes of Oak Brook Safety Pathway Committee
Meeting of January 9, 2002
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4. OLD BUSINESS
A. Maintenance Activities. The Forest Preserve District has reviewed the bollard and sloping
section of path near the York Tavern and has concluded that no changes are warranted. The width
of the runaround and the slope are thought to be adequate for safe operation at that location (i.e.,
walking a bike). The surface has recently been re- dressed.
B. System Signage. A preliminary pathway system signage plan was presented and reviewed.
Several changes were suggested. Village Manager Veitch reported that materials for the new street
markers should start arriving in February.
C. System Map. Park District Director Suhs presented a new concept for the map, which was
enthusiastically received. The Park District and Village staffs will refine the map and present a
final proof version at the March 13 meeting.
D. South DuPage County Regional Trail. The executive summary of the feasibility study for this
trail and a project description sheet were reviewed. Village Manager Veitch was asked to research
opportunities for linkages to this regional trail via the Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills and Westmont
systems.
5. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
6. OTHER BUSINESS
Chairman Cullum reported on a path system best practices seminar he attended, which was
sponsored by the Chicago Area Transportation Study. The information covered included width
standards, sight lines, lighting, signage, pavement markings, drainage, materials and bike rack
facilities.
7. ADJOURNMENT
There being no additional business, a motion was made by Doyle, seconded by Dinkel, to adjourn
the meeting at 8:45 p.m. Passed unanimously.
The next Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 13, 2002.
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