HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommission On Disability - Minutes - 12/12/2002COMMISSION ON DISABILITY
Regular Mating Minutes
December 12, 2002
Council Gtformation Cerger, City Hall Rest
Members Mom Mark Beck, Jill Lancaster, Ruth Bell Skogerboe, Paul Ostrof, Laura Burnett, Diane Dittos, Susan
Williams, Joan Code. City staff: Rachel Palmer, Tracy Oschner. Guests: MaryLee Boylan, Steve Seefeld, Tom Reich
Mark called the meeting to order at 1220 pm.
Minutes approved Passed unanimously. Motion made by Paul and seconded by Joanie.
Transportation Planning Issues
Torn Reich from the city's Transportation Planning Department gave the commission an overview of two projects the
city is working on. The department will solicit feedback from the commission on both projects throughout the process.
West Elizabeth Bike Lane and Pedestrian Safety - The first phase of this project focuses on widening,
making safer bile lanes and continuing the sidewalk on West Elizabeth between Shield and City Park
Pedestrian Safety at Crosswalks - Currently this project is in the background and research phase and will
explore the following areas:
• What are the causes of pedestrian/vehicle accidents
• Reviewing ordinances and laws regarding pedestrians
• Reviewing the role of law enforcement in pedestrian safety and how can they make is safer
• Increasing driver and pedestrian education
• Researching the characteristics of well designed intersections and crosswalks from other cities and
looking at hot spots in Fort Collins and how to improve than
Action to be taken could include changing ordinances if needed and providing a driver and pedestrian
education booklet. The transportation planning department will collaborate with the attorneys, law
enforcement, traffic department, schools, etc. on the project.
Special needs issues will be addressed and researched.
Support Letter for BLN
Mark talked to Marty Tharp and she indicated that it would be ok to provide a letter of support for the
"First Jobs" project.
Action: Jill will draft a letter.
Work Plan Review
Motion: Accept work plan as amended during discussion. (attached) Motion made by Diane and
seconded by Laura. Passed unanimously.
Annual Reoort
Mark distributed a draft of the Annual Report.
Action: Mark will add an executive summary to the front of the annual report with bulleted
highlights