Professional Documents
Culture Documents
I. Call to Order
Chair Jim Lane called the February 15, 2011, Roundtable meeting to order at 12:05 p.m., at the St. Etienne Room, Armory Building, 602 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA.
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Introduction
Participants introduced themselves.
III.
Approval of Agenda
Participants approved the January 15, 2011, Roundtable meeting agenda.
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V. (A.)
Vern Willey asked about the amount of money in question. Ms. Moore responded that $4,000 is available for Bike Month and $3,650 is available for bike education. Discussion ensued about where within Bike Month the funds would be used. Discussion ensued regarding why LCI training and the Bike Rodeo never materialized. Ms. Moore noted LCI training required a minimum of 10 persons, which they did not get, and the Bike Rodeo did not meet the grant requirements. The Roundtable agreed with to allow the City of Des Moines to reallocate funds. Chair Lane directed MPO staff to draft a letter noting this approval.
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Discussion ensued regarding the potential problems this new regulation could pose on trail managers. Chair Lane noted this will be an agenda item at the next meeting. Ruth Randleman noted the Iowa Legislature is looking to cut funding for Vision Iowa and Great Places, both of which have provided trail funding in the past.
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Adjournment
The February 15, 2011, Roundtable meeting adjourned at 1:00 p.m.