HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommission On Disability - Minutes - 07/09/2009COMMISSION ON DISABILITY
Fort Collins City Hall: Council Information Center: 12:15 p.m.
Thursday, July 09, 2009
Present: Sam Cavallaro, Michael Devereaux, Mare Franklin-Gaumer,
Kalin Logan, Michelle Miller, Karen Perry, Carrie Rogers, Terry
Schlicting.
Absent: Bev Hageseth, Lydia Wiatrowski
COUNCIL LIAISON: Present: Mayor Doug Hutchinson
CITY LIAISON: Present: Bruce Byrne, Jenna Stieben
GUESTS: Cheryl Distaso – Center for Justice, Peace, and Environment
Deb and Pat Ham – Public Comment/Larimer ARC Member
Marcia Fitzhorn
Yvonne-Ruth Longacre – PTAG
Kurt Ravenschlag - Transfort
1. Call to Order: 12:20 by Terry Schlicting
2. Introductions: (10 minutes) Sign in sheet made rounds.
3. Approval of Minutes:
June 11 (15 minutes) Approved.
4. Open Discussion General Public & Community News: (20
minutes)
Kalin Logan expressed concern that the office park where his insurance agent is located
is not very accessible to individuals with mobility barriers. He was wondering how to
address this. It was suggested that he take photographs of the areas of concern and find
out who owns the building. He will bring this information to the next COD meeting.
The Commission will contact the building owner for a discussion of ADA requirements,
etc.
Karen Perry was contacted by someone wanting to know if the crosswalks and curb
cutouts were sufficient for her mobility. Jenna Stieben will follow up on this to see if it
pertains to Karen’s involvement in any way to the COD.
5. New Business
Jennifer Petrik, Project Manager of the North College Project, was unable to attend the
meeting, but sent a hand-out that outlined the project for the COD to look over. If the
COD approves, she would like a letter from the Commission endorsing the project.
Kurt Ravenschlag of Transfort attended the meeting to address the concerns of Deb and
Pat Ham that were brought to the last meeting. Kurt explained that the decision to no
longer drop riders at the door of the Edora pool and Ice Center was based on efficiency
of time and money. A stop level analysis revealed that this stop had only 3 boardings
and drop offs per day. The stop added 6-8 minutes to the route, making it consistently
late. Routes running late cause severe reliability and safety issues. There was a lot of
discussion surrounding this topic. Terry Schlichting asked if Transfort could add the
drop as an “on request” or could Dial-A-Ride waive the fee for this trip. Kurt replied
that the City Council sets fares and the City is responsible for any sidewalk issues.
Mayor Hutchinson suggested adding some of these concerns in a letter to be shared with
Transfort, Deb and Pat Ham and City Manager, Darin Atterbury. Jenna will e-mail a list
of recipients for distribution. Kurt will report back to the COD once the letter has been
reviewed and discussed. COD thanked Kurt for his presence and assistance.
6. Old Business
Mayor’s Awards Subcommittee – Mare Franklin-Gaumer rewrote the press releases
for this year’s awards and shared them with the Commission. Corrections and
suggestions were made. Thanks Mare.
A “Get Well” card for Bev Hageseth was passed around. Thanks Cheryl Distaso.
Bike Lane Subcommittee – COD would like the City Council to clarify the language
concerning the Bike Lane Ordiannce. Cheryl Distaso will draft a letter and send it to
Terry Schlichting for COD approval before submitting it to City Council.
7. Sub-Committee Reports
Same as above
8. Community News and Updates
The COD appears to have dropped to 9 members. Will discuss further another time.
9. Adjourn: Meeting adjourned at 2:10pm