HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 01- BPAC InterviewsAGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date: 4/8/2024
Meeting Type: Work Session
Staff Contact/Dept.: Andrew Larson/DPW
Staff Phone No: 726-3661
Estimated Time: 5 Minutes
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 AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICANT
INTERVIEWS
ACTION
REQUESTED:
Interview one applicant for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
(BPAC) for one open position and decide on appointments.
ISSUE
STATEMENT:
The Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) has one vacant position due
to an existing vacancy.
One application was received for the one vacant position.
ATTACHMENTS: 1: Ralke, Deven - Application
2: BPAC Interview Questions
DISCUSSION/
FINANCIAL
IMPACT:
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), which typically consists
of nine voting members, is seeking a new member for one vacant seat. 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.
Remaining committee members Keith Dickey (chair), Patty Brisco, and Kevin
Campbell terms expire Dec. 31, 2025. Committee members Elena Coleman (vice-
chair), Douglas Bovee, Rachel Glazer, and Paul Meltzer were all appointed this
year with terms ending Dec. 31, 2026.
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee asks that the Council interview
the one applicant and appoint a new member to the BPAC for a term ending May
31, 2027.
Attachment 1
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Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) Interview Schedule & Questions
Schedule
• Interview of Deven Ralke
Interview Questions for applicant
1. What strengths or skills would you bring to the BPAC?
2. How do you think the work of the BPAC improves our community?
3. If you could make one positive change in Springfield, what would it be?
Attachment 2
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