2024-03-07 Summary

Meeting commenced 6:35 p.m.

Attending: Don (Chair), Paul J (vice chair), Derrick, Peter S, Blake, Erika, Fred, Siegfried, Easton Stewart. Online: Rueben, Finn, Heather

General

Agenda additions: None

Public Input/Consultations: Spirit Trail East.

Goals & Objectives

Appoint CNV Liaison and Events Coordinator

Gaps have been outlined.

Additional goal to involve stakeholders.

Events:

• Earth Day April 20 - Finn, Erika, Blake, and Derrick indicated they are available.

City of North Vancouver:

Don met with Brandon Green Jan 26/24, more meetings forthcoming. St. Andrews project passed by council. Integrated Transit Committee - Dana & Jonathan

First Nations - Kira

TseilWaututh nation has an extensive AT plan. Dollarton route is identified as a priority but is dependent on cooperation from DNV. District of North Vancouver - Duncan/Stephen/Stewart/Don

Duncan asked that we help to "debug" by providing input. No progress on C/L overpass of late. District of West Vancouver - Paul/Peter/Mike

Mayor asked for meeting with HUB re Dedicated lane on Cypress road. Peter/Paul meeting with DWV staff on Feb 5/24 Peter may have some funds available through the environmental committee. Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure - Mike/Don

Communications & Outreach - Rueben/Paul/Heather

Rueben has produced a montage of images promoting the Spirit Trail. Perhaps post to social media with a link to our Wiki page. X traffic is down since rebranding. Heather provided stats showing per capita spending by munis on AT. 2023 DWV $5.60, DNV $28.8, CNV $87.50 2024 DWV $7.50, DNV $104, CNV $216 General Discussion

Schools - Paul Janzen No activity till March

Meeting adjourned 8:02 p.m.