Members Present: Kathryn Pearson – Co-Chair, Royce Smith – Co-chair, Sreekala Bajwa, Bill Clinton, Chris Fastnow, Brett Gunnink, EJ Hook, Kris Johnson, Shawn Long, Mike McNeil, Tom Rogers, Leslie Schmidt (for Jason Carter and Duane Morris), Joe Schumacher, Durward Sobek (for Robert Mokwa)
Proxy’s: Joe Schumacher, Bill Clinton for Mike Everts, Chris Fastnow for Duane Morris, Isabella Roccisano for Lucas Oelkers, Leslie Schmidt for Jason Carter, Durward Sobek for Robert Mokwa
Members Absent: John How, Andrew Nosler, Mike Stanley
Staff & Guests: Elizabeth Cramblet, Olivia Hayes, Richard Rudnicki

ITEM No. 1 – APPROVAL OF NOTES
The meeting minutes from May 17, 2022 were approved unanimously.

 

ITEM No. 2 – EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT
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ITEM No. 3 – CONSENT AGENDA
None

 

ITEM No. 4 – RECOMMENDATION – Temporary Storage Containers for Museum of the Rockies

Presenter: Elizabeth Cramblet, Campus Planner

The Museum of the Rockies (MOR) is in early planning to construct a new building that will be utilized for additional storage and equipment. This will take several years to plan and complete, but the need for additional storage space is immediate.
As a temporary solution to create more storage space and provide a safe workplace, MOR would like to install up to three 8’ × 20’ temporary storage containers. The first location identified would be placed on the west side of the building, near the loading dock. The other suggested location is next to a retaining wall where there are existing garbage and recycling containers; the location of the existing containers can be adjusted without impact.

Tom Rogers motioned to approve the Temporary Storage Containers for the MOR. EJ Hook seconded the motion, and the Temporary Storage Containers for the MOR was approved unanimously.

 

ITEM No. 5 – RECOMMENDATION – Storage Containers for Howard Hall
Presenter: Elizabeth Cramblet, Campus Planner

The School of Music at Howard Hall has been experiencing a lack of adequate storage due to increased enrollment. The increased size of the marching band has led to an overflow of equipment that is now spilling over into hallway space. Separate to this request, Planning, Design, and Construction is evaluating other options for obtaining more space for the School of Music in order to help facilitate a long-term solution.
At present, the School of Music seeks to install storage containers on the southwest side of the building to increase storage. Auxiliary Services would like to have the lot paved prior to placing the storage units. These storage lockers will be repurposed once their use for the School of Music is concluded. There have been no identified impacts of this project on operations.

Kris Johnson motioned to approve the Storage Containers for the School of Music in Howard Hall. Durward Sobek seconded the motion, and the Storage Containers for the School of Music was approved unanimously.

 

ITEM No. 6 – RECOMMENDATION – Temporary Tent South of NAH

Presenter: Elizabeth Cramblet, Campus Planner

Due to COVID, the Allen Yarnell Center for Student Success erect a large tent on the lawn south of Norm Asbjornson Hall (NAH). The department would like to install a temporary 100’ × 40’ tent (which can seat up to 150 people) on the lawn from mid-August to mid-October.
This project is being proposed by Dr. Carina Beck, Vice Provost for the Allen Yarnell Center for Student Success, and the Director of Hilleman Scholars. All costs associated with this project will be covered by the Allen Yarnell Center for Student Success Department. Dr. Beck has previously indicated that the tent can be used for other events or by other departments. Facilities Services does not have any concerns about maintenance around the tent. Upon discussion, UFPB recommends that this tent is approved for the next two years.

Durward Sobek motioned to approve the Temporary Tent South of NAH for two years. Kris Johnson seconded the motion, and the Temporary Tent was approved unanimously.

 

Item No. 7 - RECOMMENDATION - Bike Lane Project

Presenter: Elizabeth Cramblet, Campus Planner

The goal of this project is to provide two bike routes traveling north/south and two bike routes traveling east/west. One goal is to make traversing campus more defined for cyclists and to connect to the surrounding community bike network. This one-year demonstration project will install sharrows and signage to establish designated bike lanes on campus. The proposed routes include:
• 2nd Route: North/South on 8th Ave. from Harrison St. to W. Cleveland St.
• 3rd Route: East/West on W. Cleveland St. from 7th Ave. to 8th Ave.
• 4th Route: 7th Ave. from W. Cleveland St. from 7th Ave. to 8th Ave.
• 5th Route: American Indian Hall circle south to Grant St.
There are approximately 350 bike parking spots that already exist along the proposed pathways. The proposed pathways are contained on streets that are maintained by MSU. An amendment to the project was recommended to return in late fall or early spring with a report on the data and information from the year-long project and to potentially apply lessons-learned for the repainting in the spring. UFPB emphasized the importance of a communication plan for this project.
The University Police Department is supportive of this project, and believes it will benefit campus safety. However, the Office of Disability Services questioned the width of the bike lanes on campus sidewalks. The department would like to ensure that pedestrian pathways will remain accessible. Therefore, the pathways were reduced to 7 feet wide in certain sections. The Western Transport Institute is assisting with developing the project and will ensure ADA-Compliance and accessibility.
The City of Bozeman is also supportive of the effort, and considers the project an opportunity for collaboration between MSU and the city. The City of Bozeman expressed appreciation for the analysis and information provided in the staff report and would like to see a summary of these findings in future reports. A Resolution in support of this project was passed by ASMSU (2022-R-09). Technical aspects developed by Matthew Madsen, a research associate with the Western Transportation Institute.

ASMSU motioned to approve the Bike Lane Project. Tom Rogers seconded the motion and the Bike Lane Project was approved unanimously.

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