COMMITTEE

AGENDA

Thursday, June 7, 2018 NIRPC Lake Michigan Room

Cary Kirkham, Chair Mayor Brian Snedecor, Vice-Chair

1. Welcome and Introductions

   
   

2. Approval of Minutes of April 5, 2018

   
   

   

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   1. South Shore Trails – Update

      
      

   2. 2018 Greenways+Blueways Map – Update

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A. Feature Presentation:

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A. NWI Paddling Association – Update

1. Grab Bag

   1. Project Updates

      
      

   2. Emerging Trends Video

      
      

   3. General Announcements (upcoming rides, events, etc.)

      
      

   4. Next 3PC Meeting – Thursday, July 5, 2018 @ NIRPC – 11AM Adjournment

Committee Meeting ~ NIRPC April 5, 2017‌‌

Members & Guests –George Topoll, Carolyn Saxton, Dave Shafer, Brian Snedecor, Mark Krentz, Jan Bapst, Joyce Newland, K-Todd Behling, Kip Walton, Charles Gleason, Bob Boklund, Lauri Keagle, Mark Schreiber, Mark O’Dell, Chris Moore, Mark Gordish, Tom Banacek, Jenny Orsburn, Skyler York,

Staff – Trey Wadsworth, Mitch Barloga, Dominique Edwards, Mary Thorne

Dave Shafer called the meeting to order at 11:05 am with the pledge of allegiance and self- introductions.

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2018 Greenways+Blueways Map Update –

Mitch Barloga said the map is being updated with assistance from the Active Transportation Alliance and will be distributed by June.

Pedal

Mitch Barloga presented an overview of NIRPC’s 2050 Plan Development. Input will be solicited at each committee meeting and at least four public meetings will be held. The plan will go before the NIRPC Commission for adoption in May 2019.

Paddle

Mitch Barloga said new paddling opportunities will be highlighted on the Greenways+Blueways Map. Kip Walton added that Paths for the Blind events will be held June 21, July 9 and August 16.

Grab Bag

1. Project Updates – Updates were provided on trails in LaPorte and Hammond.

2. Emerging Trends Video – New Haven (CT) Bike Month

3. General Announcements

• LaPorte will host three night bike rides.

• Rachel Veronesi is working on getting free night lights for the bike rides.

• Mitch Barloga introduced Dominique Edwards, NIRPC’s new Public Participation Planner.

• Munster Bike Ride Day is April 22 from 9 to noon, beginning at the Monon trailhead.

Next 3PC Meeting is Thursday, June 7, 2018

On a motion by George Topoll and a second by Jan Bapst, the meeting adjourned at 11:50 am.