HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 08- BPAC appointments AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date: 4/1/2024
Meeting Type: Regular Meeting
Staff Contact/Dept.: Drew Larson/DPW
Staff Phone No: 541-726-3661
Estimated Time: consent calendar
S P R I N G F I E L D
C I T Y C O U N C I L
Council Goals: Promote and Enhance
our Hometown Feel
while Focusing on
Livability and
Environmental Quality
ITEM TITLE: BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
ACTION
REQUESTED:
Appoint Jenya Lindstrom to the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee for a
three-year term, ending on December 31, 2026.
ISSUE
STATEMENT:
The Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) currently has two vacant
positions, one due to an ongoing vacancy and one because of a resignation.
Two people interviewed for the BPAC on March 11, 2023. Council gave direction
to appoint one of the applicants, Ms. Jenya Lindstrom. The second applicant,
Marshall Curry, lives outside the city limits and was therefore disqualified from
serving on the committee.
ATTACHMENTS: None
DISCUSSION/
FINANCIAL
IMPACT:
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), which typically consists
of nine voting members, is seeking new members for two vacant seats. The BPAC
advises City Council and city staff on pedestrian and bicycle plans. The committee
was established to provide input on bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, policies.
programs, education, and enforcement. The committee has one multi year-long
vacancy and committee member Chris Manuel resigned on Feb. 16, 2024.
Appointing one new member will leave one remaining vacancy.