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CITY OF OAKWOOD
STATE OF OHIO
OCTOBER 1, 2018

The Council of the city of Oakwood, State of Ohio, met in a work session and executive session at 6:30 p.m. in the conference room of the city of Oakwood, 30 Park Avenue, Oakwood, Ohio, 45419. Council then met in a regular session at 7:30 p.m., in the council chambers of the city of Oakwood.

The Mayor, Mr. William Duncan, presided, and the Clerk of Council, Ms. Lori Stacel, recorded. Mayor Duncan opened the meeting by asking all present to participate in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Upon call of the roll, the following members of Council responded to their names:

MR. WILLIAM D. DUNCAN PRESENT
MR. STEVEN BYINGTON PRESENT
MR. ROBERT P. STEPHENS PRESENT
MRS. ANNE S. HILTON PRESENT
MR. CHRISTOPHER B. EPLEY PRESENT

Officers of the city present were the following:

Mr. Norbert S. Klopsch, City Manager
Mr. Robert F. Jacques, City Attorney
Mrs. Cindy Stafford, Finance Director
Ms. Lori Stacel, Clerk of Council

The following visitors registered:

Matt & Karen Lindsay, MVRPC
Representative Jim Butler
Stefanie Campbell, 271 Schenck Avenue, Oakwood, OH 45409
Nathan Boyce, 456 Lookout Ridge, Oakwood, OH 45419
Brian Barr, Oakwood Register

Mrs. Hilton advised Council she had read the meeting minutes of the September 17, 2018 regular session and work session. Mrs. Hilton reported she found the minutes correct and complete. Therefore, it was moved by Mrs. Hilton and seconded by Vice Mayor Byington that the minutes of the sessions of Council aforementioned be approved as written and the reading thereof at this session be dispensed with. Upon a viva voce vote on the question of the motion, same passed unanimously and it was so ordered.

STATUS REPORTS – NONE
VISITORS

Regional Trails and Bikeways – Matt Lindsay, Manager, Environmental Planning, Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission (MVRPC): Mr. Lindsay presented a briefing on regional trails and bikeways. The Miami Valley Trails are the Region’s system of shared use paths, comprising over 340 miles of connected trails, including the Dayton-Kettering (D-K) Connector that runs along the Oakwood boundary. The trails are managed by 12 separate agencies spread across 10 counties. The trail managing agencies maintain automated counters along the trails, including one at Patterson Road on the D-K Connector. MVRPC receives that data from across the region and compiles this data to study the usage of the trails. Cumulatively, it is estimated that the trails host 793,000 visits each year. These trails are popular in part because they are well maintained. Through surveys, MVRPC consistently sees that over 90% of users say the trails are safe, clean and well maintained. Mr. Lindsay thanked Oakwood for contributing to the success as the City assists with patrols along the D-K Connector.

There are great initiatives around the Miami Valley that enhance bike friendliness. Communities are putting their own priorities and character into ways to support cycling in the Region. Mr. Lindsay recognized Oakwood’s efforts. The published Oakwood walking and biking routes provide an encouragement to be active. The sidewalk maintenance program is one of the best in the region. A walking school district represents a close and productive relationship between the school district and the City. The Shroyer Road project demonstrates the Oakwood community’s commitment to safety, and also builds a seamless connection along Shroyer Road to the trails network. The speed logger is a brilliant approach to traffic calming – one that he believes that the city of Oakwood should share with the region. He also mentioned the annual bike rodeo, walk to school day, the farmers’ market, and bike parking in the shopping district.

MVRPC offers helpful services to communities. A walking audit is an assessment of the walkability of a street or neighborhood. Walking audits are undertaken to consider and promote the needs of pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, and people with disabilities. These audits are a