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Disability Advisory Board
REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, March 21, 2024 – 5:30 PM
Zoom: https://fcgov.zoom.us/j/96957373528
1. CALL TO ORDER: 5:33 PM
2. ROLL CALL –
a. Board Members Present – Terry Schlicting, Scott Winnegrad, Joseph Tiner,
Rachel Knox-Stutsman, Mandy Morgan, Jaclyn Menendez, Evan Shockley,
Linda Dress, Sheila Hammons
b. Board Members Absent – None
c. Staff Members Present – Claudia Menendez, Equity & Inclusion Officer; Jan
Reece, DEI Office, ADA Coordinator; Melissa Matsunaka, Sr. Project
Coordinator, CDNS
d. Guest(s) – Rachel Ruhlen, Transportation Planner, FC Moves, City of Fort
Collins; Brad Buckman, City Engineer, City of Fort Collins; Amber Kelley, DAB
Board Member, appointment effective April 2024.
3. AGENDA REVIEW – There were no changes to the published Agenda.
4. COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION – None
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES –
a. February 15, 2024 – The Board collectively reconstructed and then approved
the minutes.
6. GUEST PRESENTATIONS –
a. Rachel Ruhlen presented her “Shared E-bike/E-scooter Barriers Study,”
regarding the City of Fort Collins E-bike/E-Scooter share provider, SPIN.
• The Board and Ms. Ruhlen discussed that the information gained
from the study led to developing countermeasures, and the
placement of the parking boxes. The data suggests the
countermeasures are successful at changing behavior.
• They also discussed those users, with a self-reported mobility
disability, account for 21% of the SPIN Access discount.
• Ms. Ruhlen provided additional information and resources regarding
the SPIN program, including that SPIN will relocate an e-bike or e-
scooter within 2 hours of receiving a report.
b. Brad Buckman discussed updates on the detached outdoor patios and
mobility challenges on Linden Street.
• Mr. Buckman indicated that the detached patios have been removed
at the former Blind Pig site and staff will continue to work with other
Linden Street tenants to modify their patios to increase mobility.
• He noted that Staff is updating the Outdoor Dining Manual to prevent
mobility issues in the future.
• The Board and Mr. Buckman discussed special events occurring on
Linden Street, including the First Friday’s pilot program, that will close
Linden Street to motor vehicles, and open the street to pedestrian
traffic, during May, June, and July.
• They also discussed Sandwich Board obstructions on the sidewalk.
7. NEW BUSINESS – Autism Acceptance Day Reception and Proclamation
a. Chair Schlicting and Ms. Reece noted that the reception will be on April 2,
2024, beginning at 4:00pm, at City Hall, 300 Laporte Avenue. Mayor Arndt will
read the proclamation at 5:00pm. A Quiet Room will be available.
8. OTHER BUSINESS/UPDATES –
a. The Board discussed their interest in collaborating with the Human Relations
Commission for networking opportunities and the annual awards ceremony.
b. The Board discussed HB21-1110 the Colorado Anti-discrimination Act, Web
Content Accessibility Guidelines, and online resources for web accessibility.
c. New Board Member, Amber Kelley, introduced herself.
9. FUTURE AGENDA REVIEW –
a. April 18: Jennifer Torrey, Senior Landscape Architect, Park Planning &
Development – to present a Conceptual Design of school-side park near
Bacon Elementary
b. April 18: Streets Department – re: Improvements and updates to sidewalks,
bus stops, and curb cuts
c. April 18: CU Denver, Engineering Department - Emergency Preparedness
Resources for persons with disabilities and members of the aging population
10. ADJOURNMENT
a. 7:31 PM
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