Public Works Commission — Burlington, VT
Date: 2025-06-17
Time: 19:00

Public Works Commission



Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 7:00 PM, To Attend in Person - 645 Pine St. Main Conference
 Room OR REMOTELY via ZOOM

7:00 pm, Main Conference Room, 645 Pine St OR Remotely via ZOOM:
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83495330508
Or Telephone: Dial US: 301-715-8592 Webinar ID: 834 9533 0508
Channel 17 also often livestreams this on their YouTube channel and airs it over the air at a later date.
Note that comments on YouTube are not monitored.
1. Call to Order

2. Agenda - 5 Minutes
 2.1. Motion to amend/adopt agenda

3. Public Forum - 3 Minutes per Person Time Limit - 10 Minutes

4. Consent Agenda - 5 Minutes
 Subject 4.1. Approval of Draft Minutes 5-21-25
 Meeting June 17, 2025 - DPW Commission Meeting 6-17-25 - Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 7:00 PM,
 To Attend in Person - 645 Pine St. Main Conference Room OR REMOTELY via ZOOM


 Category 4. Consent Agenda - 5 Minutes

 Department Public Works Department


 Type Action (Consent)


 Recommended Action Approve Consent Agenda

5. Daily Planet Meter Space Reduction - 15 Minutes
 Subject 5.1. Communication, A. Schwencke
 Meeting June 17, 2025 - DPW Commission Meeting 6-17-25 - Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 7:00 PM,
 To Attend in Person - 645 Pine St. Main Conference Room OR REMOTELY via ZOOM


 Category 5. Daily Planet Meter Space Reduction - 15 Minutes
  Department Public Works Department


  Type Action


  Recommended Action Motion to Approve

6. Green Acres Drive Pedestrian Pilot - 15 Minutes
  Subject 6.1. Communication, P. Peterson, J. Ursaki, & C. Wuthrich
  Meeting June 17, 2025 - DPW Commission Meeting 6-17-25 - Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 7:00 PM,
 To Attend in Person - 645 Pine St. Main Conference Room OR REMOTELY via ZOOM


  Category 6. Green Acres Drive Pedestrian Pilot - 15 Minutes

  Department Public Works Department


  Type Action


  Recommended Action Motion to Approve

7. Capital Project Status and Prioritization - 30 Minutes
  Subject 7.1. Information, C. Spencer & L. Wheelock
  Meeting June 17, 2025 - DPW Commission Meeting 6-17-25 - Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 7:00 PM,
 To Attend in Person - 645 Pine St. Main Conference Room OR REMOTELY via ZOOM


  Category 7. Capital Project Status and Prioritization - 30 Minutes

  Department Public Works Department


  Type Information


  Recommended Action None

8. Annual Report - Draft - 10 Minutes
  Subject 8.1. Comunication, R. Goulding
  Meeting June 17, 2025 - DPW Commission Meeting 6-17-25 - Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 7:00 PM,
 To Attend in Person - 645 Pine St. Main Conference Room OR REMOTELY via ZOOM


  Category 8. Annual Report - Draft - 10 Minutes

  Department Public Works Department


  Type Action


  Recommended Action Motion to Approve

9. Parking Promotion - 20 Minutes
  Subject 9.1. Communication, J. Esperti & C. Spencer
  Meeting June 17, 2025 - DPW Commission Meeting 6-17-25 - Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 7:00 PM,
 To Attend in Person - 645 Pine St. Main Conference Room OR REMOTELY via ZOOM
  Category 9. Parking Promotion - 20 Minutes

  Department Public Works Department


  Type Action


  Recommended Action Motion to Approve

10. GTM Service Changes - 30 Minutes
  Subject 10.1. Information, C. Spencer & C. Damiani
  Meeting June 17, 2025 - DPW Commission Meeting 6-17-25 - Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 7:00 PM,
 To Attend in Person - 645 Pine St. Main Conference Room OR REMOTELY via ZOOM


  Category 10. GTM Service Changes - 30 Minutes

  Department Public Works Department


  Type Information


  Recommended Action None

11. Director's Report - 10 Minutes
  Subject 11.1. Information, C. Spencer
  Meeting June 17, 2025 - DPW Commission Meeting 6-17-25 - Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 7:00 PM,
 To Attend in Person - 645 Pine St. Main Conference Room OR REMOTELY via ZOOM
  Category 11. Director's Report - 10 Minutes
  Department Public Works Department


  Type Information



12. Commissioner Items

13. Adjournment & Next Meeting Date - July 16, 2025
  Subject 13.1. Motion to adjourn
  Meeting June 17, 2025 - DPW Commission Meeting 6-17-25 - Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 7:00 PM,
 To Attend in Person - 645 Pine St. Main Conference Room OR REMOTELY via ZOOM


  Category 13. Adjournment & Next Meeting Date - July 16, 2025

  Department Public Works Department


  Type Action


  Recommended Action Motion to Adjourn

Public Works Commission



Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 7:00 PM, To Attend in Person - 645 Pine St. Main Conference
 Room OR REMOTELY via ZOOM

7:00 pm, Main Conference Room, 645 Pine St OR Remotely via ZOOM:
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83495330508
Or Telephone: Dial US: 301-715-8592 Webinar ID: 834 9533 0508
Channel 17 also often livestreams this on their YouTube channel and airs it over the air at a later date.
Note that comments on YouTube are not monitored.
1. Call to Order

2. Agenda - 5 Minutes
 2.1. Motion to amend/adopt agenda

3. Public Forum - 3 Minutes per Person Time Limit - 10 Minutes

4. Consent Agenda - 5 Minutes
 Subject 4.1. Approval of Draft Minutes 5-21-25
 Meeting June 17, 2025 - DPW Commission Meeting 6-17-25 - Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 7:00 PM,
 To Attend in Person - 645 Pine St. Main Conference Room OR REMOTELY via ZOOM


 Category 4. Consent Agenda - 5 Minutes

 Department Public Works Department


 Type Action (Consent)


 Recommended Action Approve Consent Agenda

5. Daily Planet Meter Space Reduction - 15 Minutes
 Subject 5.1. Communication, A. Schwencke
 Meeting June 17, 2025 - DPW Commission Meeting 6-17-25 - Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 7:00 PM,
 To Attend in Person - 645 Pine St. Main Conference Room OR REMOTELY via ZOOM


 Category 5. Daily Planet Meter Space Reduction - 15 Minutes




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  Department Public Works Department


  Type Action


  Recommended Action Motion to Approve

6. Green Acres Drive Pedestrian Pilot - 15 Minutes
  Subject 6.1. Communication, P. Peterson, J. Ursaki, & C. Wuthrich
  Meeting June 17, 2025 - DPW Commission Meeting 6-17-25 - Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 7:00 PM,
 To Attend in Person - 645 Pine St. Main Conference Room OR REMOTELY via ZOOM


  Category 6. Green Acres Drive Pedestrian Pilot - 15 Minutes

  Department Public Works Department


  Type Action


  Recommended Action Motion to Approve

7. Capital Project Status and Prioritization - 30 Minutes
  Subject 7.1. Information, C. Spencer & L. Wheelock
  Meeting June 17, 2025 - DPW Commission Meeting 6-17-25 - Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 7:00 PM,
 To Attend in Person - 645 Pine St. Main Conference Room OR REMOTELY via ZOOM


  Category 7. Capital Project Status and Prioritization - 30 Minutes

  Department Public Works Department


  Type Information


  Recommended Action None

8. Annual Report - Draft - 10 Minutes
  Subject 8.1. Comunication, R. Goulding
  Meeting June 17, 2025 - DPW Commission Meeting 6-17-25 - Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 7:00 PM,
 To Attend in Person - 645 Pine St. Main Conference Room OR REMOTELY via ZOOM


  Category 8. Annual Report - Draft - 10 Minutes

  Department Public Works Department


  Type Action


  Recommended Action Motion to Approve

9. Parking Promotion - 20 Minutes
  Subject 9.1. Communication, J. Esperti & C. Spencer
  Meeting June 17, 2025 - DPW Commission Meeting 6-17-25 - Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 7:00 PM,
 To Attend in Person - 645 Pine St. Main Conference Room OR REMOTELY via ZOOM



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  Category 9. Parking Promotion - 20 Minutes

  Department Public Works Department


  Type Action


  Recommended Action Motion to Approve

10. GTM Service Changes - 30 Minutes
  Subject 10.1. Information, C. Spencer & C. Damiani
  Meeting June 17, 2025 - DPW Commission Meeting 6-17-25 - Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 7:00 PM,
 To Attend in Person - 645 Pine St. Main Conference Room OR REMOTELY via ZOOM


  Category 10. GTM Service Changes - 30 Minutes

  Department Public Works Department


  Type Information


  Recommended Action None

11. Director's Report - 10 Minutes
  Subject 11.1. Information, C. Spencer
  Meeting June 17, 2025 - DPW Commission Meeting 6-17-25 - Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 7:00 PM,
 To Attend in Person - 645 Pine St. Main Conference Room OR REMOTELY via ZOOM
  Category 11. Director's Report - 10 Minutes
  Department Public Works Department


  Type Information



12. Commissioner Items

13. Adjournment & Next Meeting Date - July 16, 2025
  Subject 13.1. Motion to adjourn
  Meeting June 17, 2025 - DPW Commission Meeting 6-17-25 - Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 7:00 PM,
 To Attend in Person - 645 Pine St. Main Conference Room OR REMOTELY via ZOOM


  Category 13. Adjournment & Next Meeting Date - July 16, 2025

  Department Public Works Department


  Type Action


  Recommended Action Motion to Adjourn




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 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
 645 PINE STREET
 BURLINGTON, VERMONT 05401
 COMMISSION MEETING MAY 21, 2025
 DRAFT MINUTES

 See video for full meeting – link below
https://www.youtube.com/live/ZDr9u3-QFNY?si=FVbsYXk5359fBNyG

Commissioners Present: Commissioner Barr, Chair Damiani, Vice Chair Fox, Commissioner
Davis, Commissioner Munteanu, Commissioner O’Neil-Vivanco (Zoom), Commissioner
Munteanu (Late arrival)
ITEM 1 – CALL TO ORDER
 Commission Chair Damiani called the meeting to order
ITEM 2 – AGENDA
 Commissioner Barr made a motion to approve the agenda
 Commissioner O’Neil-Vivanco seconded.
 Unanimous Approval.

ITEM 3 – PUBLIC FORUM

 No one speaking at public forum

ITEM 4 – CONSENT AGENDA

 4.1 Approval of Draft Minutes 4-16-25

 Commissioner Barr made a motion to approve the consent agenda
 Commissioner O’Neil-Vivanco seconded
 Unanimous Approval

ITEM 5 – VACANT BUILDING APPEAL – 119 SPRUCE STREET – WILLIAM WARD DPI DIRECTOR

 Public Comments from neighbors Carolyn Hanson, Kathleen Toto and Stefanie Waite.

 Commissioner Barr made motion to close hearing
 Commissioner O’Neil-Vivanco seconded
 Unanimous approval

ITEM 6 – LEDGEWOOD CIRCLE STREET ACCEPTANCE

 Commissioner Munteanu made a recommendation that the Department of Public
 Works is supportive of formally accepting the section of roadway known as
 Ledgewood Circle, as shown in EX-D, connecting Austin Drive to Oakbeach Drive in the
 City of Burlington VT.

 Unanimous approval.

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ITEM 7 – DIRECTOR’S REPORT

 Information


ITEM 8 – COMMISSIONER ITEMS

 Information

ITEM 9 – ADJOURNMENT AND NEXT MEETING DATE – TBD

 Commissioner Barr made a motion to convene into executive session to discuss the
 Vacant Building Appeal for 119 Spruce St. Commissioner O’Neil-Vivanco seconded.

 Unanimous approval.




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 CITY OF BURLINGTON
 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
 645 Pine Street, Suite A
 Post Office Box 849
 Burlington, VT 05402-0849
 802.863.9094 VOX
 802.863.0466 FAX
 802.863.0450 TTY
 www.burlingtonvt.gov




MEMORANDUM

TO: Public Works Commission

FROM: Alice Schwencke, Excavation Inspector, Department of Public Works

DATE: June 12, 2025

CC: Chapin Spencer, Director of Public Works.
 Laura Wheelock, P.E.; Division Director, City Engineer
 Jackie Esperti, Public Works Traffic Division, Manager

RE: Department of Public Works – 13-15 Center Street – Reduced meter fee rates


Request

The requestor Planet Enterprises, LLC DBA The Daily Planet, LLC., is requesting approval from
the Public Works Commission of a reduced meter fee rate for their outdoor parklet. The Daily
Planet currently possesses an active Encumbrance permit (REN-22-56) with the city of Burlington
allowing for the use of the parking stalls on the west side of Center Street for an outdoor dining
parklet and the reservation of parking stalls on the east side of center street to accommodate safe
passage of BFD emergency vehicles.


Overview

The Department of Public Works received a request from The Daily Planet on May 19, 2025,
requesting a reduced meter rate for the use of their summer restaurant parking lot. Rachel Solis
and Neil Solis expressed their request with supporting documents and testimonials.

Unlike other parklets in the downtown core The Daily Planet’s parklet requires a lane shift to
allow for emergency vehicles to safely pass as Center street is a one way street incurring
additional cost to The Daily Planet that other parklet owners do not incur.

Rachel and Neil have cited that the ongoing construction in the downtown core, along with
chronic disturbances in the Center Street area, has taken a toll on their business and patron
experience. They mentioned that their current parklet agreement helps improve the atmosphere
of the Center Street area by creating a more welcoming environment, enhanced with flower
baskets and colorful umbrellas that help their business and neighboring businesses thrive
despite marketplace challenges.




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RE: 13-15 Center Street-The Daily Planet, LLC June 13th, 2025
 Page | 2 of 2


Due to the afore mentioned challenges Rachel and Neil Solis are proposing the request of a
discounted meter rate to the amount of 50% of the total meter fee amount.

Recommendation

As Excavation Inspector of the City of Burlington I agree with Rachel and Neil Solis and urge the
Public Works Commission to allow for a 50% reduced meter rate of the The Daily Planet parklet
installation and accompanying traffic lane shift parking reservation.


Thank you for consideration of this request, please do not hesitate to contact me directly at
Aschwencke@burlingtonvt.gov or 802-495-6176.

Attachments

 A. Public Works Commission Letter
 B. An open letter from Burlington small business owners
 C. Rapunzel Testimonial


Motions:

Public Works Commission:

 “To approve and recommend that the Public Works Commission approve the 50%
 reduced rate for parking stall reservation on the east and west side of Center Street, and
 to further recommend that the Public Works Commission authorize a modification to the
 (REN-22-56) agreement for a one (1) year term for the use of the portion of the right-of-
 way outlined in the original encumbrance agreement, subject to review by the City
 Attorney’s Office.”




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 City of Burlington
 Department of Public Works

 Technical Services Engineering Division
 645 Pine Street, Suite A
 Burlington, VT 05402
 P 802-863-9094 / F 802-863-0466 / TTY 802-863-0450
 www.burlingtonvt.gov/DPW




 Memo
Date: June 17th, 2024

To: Public Works Commission

From: Parsa Pezeshknejad PhD, Seasonal Transportation Planner
 Phillip Peterson P.E., Senior Transportation Planner

CC: Chapin Spencer, Director of Public Works
 Laura Wheelock P.E., City Engineer/Division Director Technical Services
 Maddy Suender, Public Works Engineer

Subject: Green Acers Dr / Cottage Grove Pedestrian Zone Pilot


Staff recommends the DPW Commission add (see Attachment-1):
7 No-parking areas.
No person shall park any vehicle at any time in the following locations:

 • On the south side of Green Acres Drive beginning at North Avenue and extending west to
 Cottage Grove. This traffic regulation will have a sunset date of November 1, 2025.
 • On the south side of Cottage Grove beginning at Green Acres Drive and extending west
 to Grey Meadow Drive. This traffic regulation will have a sunset date of November 1, 2025.

Purpose & Need:
The purpose of this request is to enhance pedestrian safety and address traffic calming concerns
on Green Acres Dr and Cottage Grove. The need is to align with the recommendations of the
NNE Sidewalk Scoping Study (see Attcahement-2), this proposal aims to enhance pedestrian
safety and implement traffic calming measures on Green Acres Dr and Cottage Grove by
establishing a designated pedestrian zone with temporary vertical orange delineators.




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The proposed pedestrian zone, defined with temporary vertical orange delineators, will provide a
dedicated space for pedestrians on the south side of Green Acres Dr and part of Cottage Grove
from Green Acres Dr to Grey Meadow which currently has no sidewalk. In addition, adding the
pedestrian zone will narrow the roadway to slow down vehicles and provide traffic calming. New
traffic regulations will eliminate the road side parking within the pedestrian area. There will be no
change to roadside parking on the north side of these streets.

Project Checklist:
 N/A Yes No Reference
 Aligns with MUTCD X DPW Traffic Calming Manual
 standards and/or
 established City Policy?
 Aligns with City plans? X • NNE sidewalk scoping study
 • Plan BTV walk bike action plan
 Followed Public X These traffic regulation changes are defined as an
 Engagement Plan? INVOLVE project in the Public Engagement Plan (PEP).

Narrow Streets and yield street condition
Green Acers Dr and Cottage Grove qualify as narrow streets in Burlington, defined as a street with
a width of 28 feet or less. Given that these streets are partially 28 feet wide or less, it meets this
classification. These streets also have a low occupancy count for on-street and parking. The
addition of the pedestrian zone will create a yield street condition. This means that vehicles will
need to slow down and yield to oncoming traffic, enhancing safety for all road users, including
pedestrians and cyclists.

After implementing 8 pedestrian zone Green Acres there will be 14 feet travel lane and on-street
parking on the North side. This configuration supports both emergency access and traffic calming
measures, making Green Acres Dr and Cottage Grove safer and more navigable for the
community. New configuration maintains the Burlington Fire Department’s (BFD) necessary travel
width of 14 feet for emergency vehicle access.

Improving connectivity and safety:
The Federal Highway Administration's guidelines emphasize the importance of designing narrow
streets to ensure pedestrian and bicycle safety. The proposed pedestrian zone aligns with goals
mentioned in planBTV Walk Bike Action Plan to improve safety, connectivity, and promoting
walking and biking. This project supports the creation of a connected walk/bike network by
linking the North Avenue sidewalk with the sidewalk at Grey Meadow and ultimately connecting
to the Burlington Greenway. It enhances pedestrian and cyclist safety, provides a dedicated
walking priority space, and introduces traffic calming measures to ensure a safer and more
accessible corridor for all users.

This approach helps maintain community livability and the aesthetic value of narrow streets while
providing clear and safe routes for all users. Additionally, the project location is part of the




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planned process changes in the Plan BTV (see fig1). This approach addresses safety concerns and
contributes to the creation of a more inclusive and accessible public space for the neighborhood.

By prohibiting parking on one side of Green Acres Dr and Cottage Grove and implementing a
dedicated pedestrian zone protected by temporary delineators, DPW is aligning with these
recommendations. This configuration will provide a safer environment for pedestrians and
bicyclists, promoting active transportation and supporting the overall goals of the NNE Sidewalk
Scoping work.

Pilot Project Timeframe and Data Collection:
The proposed pedestrian zone is expected to be in place from July through October, 2025. City
staff or neighborhood volunteers will routinely check on the delineators and make sure they are
in the proper place on the street.

To evaluate this pilot, DPW will collect the following data:
 • Traffic data including pedestrian and bicycle (pre and post installation)
 • Public Input
 • Parking occupancy

Informing the NNE Sidewalk Scoping Study:
This pilot project will be used to inform the ongoing New North End (NNE) Sidewalk Scoping
Study, conducted in collaboration with the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
(CCRPC). The data collected from pedestrian and bicycles, will provide valuable insights into how
the pedestrian path impacts road usage and safety. Public input gathered during the pilot will
help identify community concerns and preferences, which will be crucial for making informed
decisions about permanent sidewalk and pedestrian infrastructure. This project also aligns with
the goal of identifying priority locations for protected bikes lanes which is explored in the planBTV
Walk Bike Action Plan. Additionally, analyzing parking occupancy data will help determine the
effects of the parking removal and ensure that future infrastructure developments are designed
to meet the needs of the community. Insights gained from this pilot will contribute to a more
comprehensive understanding of pedestrian needs and preferences, thereby enhancing the
overall effectiveness of the scoping study.

Summary and Conclusion:
The proposed pedestrian zone will significantly enhance safety for pedestrians by providing a
dedicated walking space. The delineators will visually narrow the roadway, which is expected to
reduce vehicle speeds. This project also supports our broader traffic calming and pedestrian
safety goals in conjunction with the NNE Sidewalk Scoping work.

DPW Staff have conducted initial occupancy counts to ensure feasibility and minimal disruption
to residents. Along the entire stretch of Green Acres and part of Cottage Grove, we found an
overall occupancy rate of 5%. Given the new configuration, low occupancy rate, and the expected
benefits, DPW Staff recommend the approval of this pilot project, with an aim to extend it until
winter pending Commission approval.




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Public Engagement:
We have received two emails regarding the project—one seeking clarification and the other
expressing full support. The NNE Sidewalk Scoping Study has undergone multiple rounds of
public vetting and has been approved by the Commission. By the date of this meeting, it is
expected to have received final approval from the City Council on June 16.

Attachments:
 1. Traffic regulation.
 2. NNE Projects Map.
 3. Site map.
 4. Public Correspondence.




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 1 CITY OF BURLINGTON
 2
 3
 4 In the Year Two Thousand Twenty-four Sponsor(s): Public Works Commission
 5 Action: _____Approved___________
 6 A Regulation in Relation to Date: _____6/17/2025_______________
 Attestation of Adoption:
 Rules and Regulations of the Traffic
 Commission— __________________________________
 7 No-parking areas Phillip Peterson, PE
 Senior Transportation Planner, Technical Services
 7 Published: ________________________
 8 It is hereby Ordained by the Effective: _________________________
 9 Public Works Commission of the
10 City of Burlington as follows:
11
12 That Appendix C, Rule and Regulations of the Traffic Commission, Section 7 No-parking areas
13 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Burlington is hereby amended as follows:
14
15 7 No-parking areas.
16 No person shall park any vehicle at any time in the following locations:
17
18 (1)-(586) As written.
19 (587) Reserved. On the south side of Green Acres Drive beginning at North Avenue and
20 extending west to Cottage Grove. This traffic regulation will have a sunset date of November 1,
21 2025.
22 (589)-(591) As written.
23 (592) On the south side of Cottage Grove beginning at Green Acres Drive and extending west to
24 Grey Meadow Drive. This traffic regulation will have a sunset date of November 1, 2025.
25
26
27 ** Material stricken out deleted.
28 *** Material underlined added.
29
30 /hm: BCO Appx.C, Section 7
31 6/17/2024




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Figure 1.NNE walk bike plan for future works




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Public Input Correspondence:
Sent: Monday, June 9, 2025
Hello Mr. Masterson,

Thanks for reaching out and for your interest in the Green Acres Pedestrian Pilot Program.

To clarify, the pedestrian zone is planned for the south and southeast side of Green Acres Drive and
Cottage Grove, and the website will be updated soon to reflect the correct location.

This project is a temporary installation aimed at exploring pedestrian-friendly solutions in the
neighborhood. Through our work on the NNE Sidewalk Scoping project, we understand that a traditional
sidewalk may not be the right fit under the current street configuration. However, this pedestrian zone
offers an opportunity to create dedicated walking space, connecting North Avenue to Grey Meadow and
ultimately the Burlington Greenway. Additionally, narrowing the travel lane width has been shown to have
a traffic-calming effect, which is another key goal of the neighborhood.

I’ve attached a drawing for your review. Just to reiterate, this is a temporary experiment using vertical
delineators (cones), and we will be actively evaluating its effectiveness.

We will be discussing this project at next Tuesday’s Public Works Commission meeting at 7 PM. You can
find details here: https://www.burlingtonvt.gov/598/Public-Works-Commission.

We appreciate your input, and please feel free to reach out with any further questions, my phone number
is in the signature block below.

Best,

Phillip Peterson P.E.
Senior Transportation Planner

Hello,

 My name is Mark Masterson, I live at 102 Green Acres Drive. We recieved the letter in the mail today
about the Green Acres Pilot Program for a pedesteian zone. While I am quite sure nobody on this street
actually wants this to happen, I know the city will do what it believes is best. My question is which side of
the road will the pedestrian zone be on? The letter says South side and the website says North side.

Thanks
Mark Masterson




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Wed 6/11/2025
Hello,

I’m unable to attend the meeting on the 18th so I wanted to write in with my support for the pilot project
to put a pedestrian zone on green acres and part of cottage grove. I live on cottage grove with my 4 year
old and 6 month old and since the birth of my first I have been distressed by the many speeding cars on
our street combined with the lack of sidewalk. I think because it is a long straight road some people tend
to speed on it, and large 18 wheeler trucks are often on or small road as well for some reason. My 4 year
old is active and loves to walk and bike so we are often on the street walking or biking and the speeding
cars are truly a hazard.

Thank you!
Sarah

6/11/25
Hi Alan,

You’re right, the Commission is usually on the third Wednesday at 6:30 pm of every month. But the
Commissioners changed the June meeting to next Tuesday at 7 pm.

Happy to chat more about this should you need to.

Thanks,

Phillip Peterson P.E.
Senior Transportation Planner

Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Hi Phillip,

Thanks for you phone call and quick response to my call this AM and for the drawings.

I notice that, in your email, you mention that the next Public Works Commission meeting is on Tuesday,
while the City website says that the Public Works Commission meetings are on Wednesdays. Can you
please clarify?

Thanks.

Alan




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6/11/25
Hi Alan,

Thank you for taking the time to speak with me over the phone—I really appreciated the conversation
and your thoughtful input on the pedestrian pilot project along Green Acres and Cottage Grove.

As we discussed, this project is a temporary installation intended to explore how a dedicated pedestrian
zone could function in this area. Through the NNE Sidewalk Scoping project, we heard clearly that a
traditional sidewalk isn’t a good fit under the neighborhood’s current configuration. However, we see this
pedestrian zone as a promising way to create safe, connected pedestrian space from North Avenue to
Grey Meadow—and ultimately to the Burlington Greenway. And if successful could inform a future
permanent pedestrian project.

One of the benefits of this pilot is that narrowing the travel lane width can have a traffic calming effect,
which aligns with community goals around safety and vehicle speeds. I also appreciate your suggestion
of a mode filter at the end of Grey Meadow as a potential strategy to address cut-through traffic. While it
may not directly address the focus of this pilot, it’s certainly a concept worth considering for future
improvements.

I’ve attached a drawing for your review. Just to reiterate, this is a temporary experiment using vertical
delineators (cones), and we’ll be actively evaluating how it functions. The project will be discussed at next
Tuesday’s Public Works Commission meeting at 7 PM. You can find the agenda and meeting details here:
https://www.burlingtonvt.gov/598/Public-Works-Commission.

Thanks again for engaging in this process—I look forward to hearing more of your thoughts as we
continue testing ideas that support the neighborhood’s safety and walkability.

Regards,

Phillip Peterson P.E.
Senior Transportation Planner




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 CITY OF BURLINGTON
 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
 645 Pine Street, Suite A
 Burlington, VT 05401
 802.863.9094 VOICE
 802.863.0466 FAX
 802.863.0450 TTY
 www.burlingtonvt.gov/dpw



To: Burlington City Council
Fr: Public Works Commission
Re: FY’25 DPW Commission Annual Report
Date: June 17, 2024


Burlington Public Works Mission Statement
 • To steward Burlington’s infrastructure and environment by delivering efficient, effective
 and equitable public services

FY 25 Public Works Commissioners
 • Christopher Damiani – Chair
 • Eliana Fox – Vice Chair
 • Jim Barr
 • Peggy O’Neill-Vivanco
 • Daniel Munteanu
 • Jacob Davis – joined 7/17/2024
 • Justine Sears – resigned 2/19/25

Overview of the Commission: The Public Works Commission represents the citizens of
Burlington in reviewing departmental performance. The seven Commissioners are appointed
jointly by the Mayor and the City Council, and serve for three-year terms. With departmental
support and recommendation, the Commission is responsible for reviewing and changing
ordinances that are contained within Appendix C of the Burlington Code of Ordinances (‘Rules
and Regulations of the Traffic Commission’).

More info: The Commission typically meets regularly on the third Wednesday of each month at
6:30 pm at 645 Pine Street. Visit https://www.burlingtonvt.gov/DPW/Commission/Agendas for
more.

Year In Review:
The Commission provided guidance on many timely Public Works matters and considered
regulatory changes to advance municipal projects. The DPW Commission continues its focus on
increased transportation safety, traffic calming and helping steward major projects. Highlights
of FY 25 included:

 • Parking: The Commission has direct oversight of many facets of public parking in
 Burlington.
 o July: Residential parking permits rate change approval



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 o October: Approved a slightly higher rate change for on-street parking
 o December: Approved a promotional rate for new businesses who utilize garage
 parking.

• Transportation Safety & Connectivity: The Commission continues to place an emphasis
 on network connectivity and safety.
 o July & September: Considered a downtown speed limit reduction from 20MPH
 to 20MPH (approved in August)
 o September: Received a briefing on continuing the North Avenue bike lane at the
 Plattsburg Ave intersection and gave strong support
 o November: The Commission assessed the Transportation team’s use of tactical
 initiatives – including temporary speed humps and a Stanbury Rd pedestrial pilot
 project – during the prior season.
 o December: The Commission gave unanimous approval to removing parking on
 Home Ave to facilitate the addition of bike lanes and enhance transportation
 network connectivity– an area of interest for the Commission.
 o December: The Commission received an update on the Traffic Calming program
 – including prioritization, funding and projects underway.
 o January: The Commission shared approval for the Department’s proposed
 projects under the FY 26 Unified Planning Work Program application.
 o March: The Commission offered unanimous approval for staff to alternate
 parking in a chicane style pattern on Hungerford Terrace to help calm speeds.

• Water Resources Capital Projects & Town Meeting Day 2025 Bonds
 o September: Received a briefing on upcoming needs for major capital
 improvements to wastewater and water facilities. This is the first in a long
 running conversation during the fiscal year about Water Resources capital
 upgrades. The Commission had particular interest and showed strong support
 during the fiscal year for this work.
 o October: Held a special meeting while touring the Main Wastewater Treatment
 Plant
 o November: Received another briefing on the upcoming Water Resources Town
 Meeting Day capital request, along with potential related rate impacts and
 affordability measures. The Commission emphasized the importance of
 affordability.
 o January: Water Resources shared an update with the Commission on the capital
 bonds being presented to voters for Town Meeting Day 2025
 o February: Both the Water Resources and general Capital bonds being presented
 to voters for Town Meeting Day 2025 were shared one final time to the
 Commission, along with an opportunity to engage in a Q and A

• Engagement and communications: A regular emphasis by the Commission is to
 continue Departmental outreach to residents.




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 o October: Received a briefing on the DPW Public Engagement Plan & reviewed
 key metrics. Commission demonstrated support for Department’s work and
 emphasized the importance of this area.

 • Commission Oversight and Feedback – As stewards of the public’s interest in DPW
 work, the Commission receives regular updates on timely and critical projects as well as
 operational policies, even when no specific action needs to be taken by the body.
 o November: The Commission received a presentation on the designs for the
 Winooski Bridge replacement project as well as the related intersection redesign
 at Riverside/Colchester/Barrett. This is an area of interest of the Commission –
 who offered feedback on transportation safety and design.
 o November & April: Director shared information on the construction progress on
 Main St in the April Director’s Report & shared an update on construction in
 April.
 o January: The Commission reviewed the Department’s Snow and Ice control plan
 o March: The Commission reviewed and supported the Battery Street preferred
 alternative presented by staff.
 o March: Staff presented the 2025 paving plan – a significant area of community
 interest.
 o April: Staff shared an update on potential changes to citywide collection of
 recycling.

 • Director Review – The Commission reviewed the performance of the DPW Director.
 o April meeting
 o Outcome: The Commission provided their feedback to the Mayor’s Office for
 their consideration of reappointment.

 • Individual Parking Ordinance Changes – Throughout the year, the Commission
 reviewed and acted on a wide variety of traffic requests that were separate and in
 addition to traffic requests that were part of large capital projects.


FY’25 DPW Commissioner Attendance:
 Barr Damiani Fox O’Neill- Munteanu Davis Sears
 Vivanco
July Present Present Present Present Present Present Present
August – -- -- -- -- -- -- --
NO
MEETING
September -- Present Present Present Present Present Present
October Present Present Present --- Present Present ---
November Present Present Present Present Present Present Present
December Present Present Present Present --- Present ---
January – Present -- Present Present Present Present Present




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 February Present Present Present Present Present Present ---
 March Present --- Present Present --- Present NA
 April Present Present Present Present --- Present NA
 May Present --- Present Present Present Present NA
 June NA


FY’24 DPW Commission Leadership:
At the first meeting in FY’24, the Commission elected the following officers:
 • Chair: Peggy O’Neill-Vivanco, PONeill-Vivanco@burlingtonvt.gov
 • Vice Chair: Chris Damiani, cdamiani@burlingtonvt.gov

We hope this report is helpful. Please reach out with any questions.




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 City of Burlington
 Department of Public Works
 Division of Parking and Traffic
 645 Pine Street, Suite A
 Burlington, VT 05402
 802.863.9094 P
 802.863.0466 F
 802.863.0450 TTY
 www.burlingtonvt.gov


 Chapin Spencer
 DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS

 Jackie Esperti
 DIVISION DIRECTOR



Date: June 17, 2025

To: DPW Commission

From: Jackie Esperti, Division Director for Parking and Traffic

C.C. Chapin Spencer, Director
Phillip Peterson P.E., Senior Transportation Planner

Subject: Proposed 2025 Summer & Fall Parking Promotions

Staff recommends the DPW Commission approve:
 • 2 hours of free parking in the Main Street & South Winooski Avenue surface parking lot every
 day, Monday through Saturday, with Sundays remaining free, sunset date of November 26, 2025.
 • 1 hour of free parking in the Marketplace Garage Monday through Friday, sunset date of
 November 26, 2025.

DPW is proposing a summer/fall downtown parking promotion for two main reasons:
  1) To support downtown’s vitality during this transitional time of infrastructure reinvestment and
 social needs. The City Council passed a broad resolution on 5-19-25 seeking ways to strengthen
 downtown and it requested DPW provide parking revenue data so parking promotions could be
 more broadly evaluated. Staff provided the data to the Council at their 6-2-25 meeting
 (https://burlingtonvt.portal.civicclerk.com/event/8175/files/attachment/9324).
  2) To ease the transition to updated ParkMobile transaction fees. The City’s contract with
 ParkMobile expired in February 2025. We have continued to offer the pay-by-phone method for
 parking under previously-negotiated contract terms while we negotiate a new contract with
 ParkMobile. Our new ParkMobile contract, beginning July 1, will have an increased transaction
 fee. The rate will vary starting at $0.35 per transaction or 15% up to $2.50, whichever is higher.
 The majority of customers, those paying for short-durations or at cheaper meters, will see the
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 transaction fee increase only $0.05. Those staying for long durations will see higher transaction
 fees. The big financial benefit of this new contract is that ParkMobile will take over covering the
 processing fees. The City had been paying 15-18% of the meter revenue to credit card processing
 companies, and removing this financial burden will enable the Traffic Fund and the Parking
 Facilities Fund to return more quickly to financial health.

We propose to offer two parking promotions starting June 23rd until Thanksgiving:
  1) 2 hours of free parking in the Main & Winooski surface parking lot every day, Monday through
 Saturday, with Sundays remaining free.
  2) 1 hour of free parking in the Marketplace Garage Monday through Friday.

The Main & Winooski parking lot had been occupied by the Great Streets Main Street contractor until
recently. The lot has now been repaved and opened just in time for Memorial Day Weekend. Based on
numbers from 2023, prior to the start of Main Street construction, we estimate the cost of the
promotion to be around $30,000. Our hope and expectation is that this promotion will encourage
patrons to come visit businesses on Main Street and beyond.

The Marketplace Garage’s average daily occupancy is currently hovering around 50% - which is
significantly lower that pre-COVID levels. We would like to offer a promotion in this garage to increase
utilization while also supporting our downtown businesses. The foregone revenue for one hour of free
parking through Thanksgiving will be approximately $45,000.

While these promotional rates can be seen as a short-term loss of revenue, if they help generate more
traffic downtown along with other promotional campaigns, events, etc, the net financial impact to our
Traffic and Parking Facilities funds will be much less. These proposed promotions, if approved, will be
supported by the Parking Facilities Fund. While this fund is currently ~$3M in debt, its financial
performance is strengthening. It had a net positive FY24 (approx $40,000) and we expect a larger net
positive performance for FY25. Additionally, as of July 1, we have discontinued the Courthouse Plaza
parking lease, saving the Parking Facilities Fund a subsidy averaging $6,000/month.

We have shared these proposed promotions with the Burlington Business Association and the City’s
Department of Business & Workforce Devlopment.

To support the City’s great local downtown businesses and smooth the transition to adjusted
ParkMobile processing fees, we are seeking the Commission’s support to approve these parking
promotions.

Action

We seek approval from the DPW Commission to approve the above temporary parking rates.




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 1 CITY OF BURLINGTON
 2
 3
 4 In the Year Two Thousand Twenty-four Sponsor(s): Public Works Commission
 5 Action: _____Approved___________
 6 A Regulation in Relation to Date: _____6/17/2025_______________
 Attestation of Adoption:
 Rules and Regulations of the Traffic
 Commission— __________________________________
 19 Parking rates Phillip Peterson, PE
 Senior Transportation Planner, Technical Services
 7 Published: ________________________
 8 It is hereby Ordained by the Effective: _________________________
 9 Public Works Commission of the
10 City of Burlington as follows:
11
12 That Appendix C, Rule and Regulations of the Traffic Commission, Section 19 Parking rates of
13 the Code of Ordinances of the City of Burlington is hereby amended as follows:
14
15 19 Parking rates.
16 (a) As written.
17 (b) The rate of charge for parking in metered city lots shall be as follows:
18 (1) –(5) As written.
19 (6) Reserved. 2 hours of free parking in the Main Street & South Winooski Avenue surface parking lot
20 every day, Monday through Saturday, with Sundays remaining free, sunset date of November 26, 2025.
21 (7)-(8) As written.
22 (9) Marketplace Parking Garage.
23 a. As written.
24 b. Parking is free on Sundays, 1 hour of free parking in the Marketplace Garage Monday through
25 Friday, sunset date of November 26, 2025.
26 (10)-(16) As written.
27 (c)-(f) As written.
28
29 ** Material stricken out deleted.
30 *** Material underlined added.
31
32 /hm: BCO Appx.C, Section 19
33 6/17/2024




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 CITY OF BURLINGTON
 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
 645 Pine Street, Suite A
 Burlington, VT 05401
 802.863.9094 VOICE
 802.863.0466 FAX
 802.863.0450 TTY
 www.burlingtonvt.gov/dpw




To: DPW Commissioners
Fr: Chapin Spencer, Director (cspencer@burlingtonvt.gov)
Re: DPW Director’s Report
Date: June 17, 2025


FY’25 COMMISSION OFFICERS:
At the July 2025 Commission meeting, the first order of business will be the election of new officers –
Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary. Should you have interest in any of these positions or just want to
know more about this opportunities, feel free to reach out to me or Chair Chris Damiani
(cdamiani@burlingtonvt.gov).

FY’26 BUDGET & THE FUTURE OF RECYCLING
Division Directors and I have developed DPW’s FY’26 budgets and presented them to the City Council
in mid-May. The presentations can be viewed here:
 • DPW General Fund Budget
 • DPW Water Resources Budget
 • DPW Parking & Traffic Budget
We originally built a General Fund budget without continuing the City-run Recycling program as the
program has been a challenge to operate over the last several years. After strong guidance from City
Council that they wanted to keep Recycling (while we put it out to bid and see how the bids
compared with our costs), we added Recycling back in but have more sustainably funded it so it will
not be as large of a drain on Street Maintenance and Equipment Maintenance. The Water Resources
presentation highlights additional affordability measures for ratepayers given the nearly 15% rate
increase to gear up for the large upcoming capital reinvestments into our wastewater and water
systems. The Council will vote on the budget on June 23. More info, contact me
(cspencer@burlingtonvt.gov).

FIX IT FIRST POLICY
The Mulvaney-Stanak Administration through the coordinating efforts of Capital Program Director
Ashley Parker is updating the City’s five year capital plan and it continues to be clear that there are
far more capital needs than there are funds available. Given this challenge, there is an emerging
policy direction to focus our limited resources on repairing existing assets before considering
capacity expansion investments. As the Commission knows, transportation projects take a long time
to get through the project delivery pipeline. There are several capacity expansion projects underway
now, most notably the Champlain Parkway. There are other smaller grant-funded new
bike/pedestrian facilities (Intervale Road Shared Use Path and Lake Street Shared Use Path) that are
in design. While most projects in the pipeline will likely continue, there will definitely be more focus
in the future on gatekeeping what projects seek grant funding and how we can focus on upgrading
our existing assets first. If time allows, we would like to have this discussion with the Commission at
this month’s meeting.

See you all next Tuesday! Reach out anytime on these or other issues (cspencer@burlingtonvt.gov).




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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
 645 PINE STREET
 BURLINGTON, VERMONT 05401
 COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 17, 2025
 DRAFT MINUTES

 See video for full meeting – link below


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3h2iHjrCZc

Commissioners Present: Commissioner Barr, Chair Damiani, Vice Chair Fox, Commissioner
Davis, Commissioner Munteanu, Commissioner O’Neil-Vivanco (Zoom), Commissioner
Munteanu (Late arrival)
ITEM 1 – CALL TO ORDER
 Commission Chair Damiani called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ITEM 2 – AGENDA
 Commissioner Munteanu moved to adopt the agenda with one edit. Strike #6 the
 Green Acres Drive pedestrian pilot and anticipate it on the July agenda instead.
 Commissioner Barr seconded.
 Unanimous approval


ITEM 3 – PUBLIC FORUM

 Kelly Devine

ITEM 4 – CONSENT AGENDA

 4.1 Approval of Draft Minutes 5-21-25


ITEM 5 – DAILY PLANET METER SPACE REDUCTION


ITEM 6 – GREEN ACRES DRIVE PEDESTIRAN PIULOT


ITEM 7 – CAPITAL PROJECT STATUS AND PRIORITIZATION

 Information


ITEM 8 – ANNUAL REPORT - DRAFT

 Commissioner Barr made a motion to send the report
 Commissioner Munteanu seconds
 Unanimous approval

ITEM 9 – PARKING PROMOTION

 Commissioner Barr would like to make a motion to approve staff’s recommendation
 with the edit of only doing the Main Street and South Winooski Avenue for the surface
 lot, the requested dates all the way through. And if we get reports back at the next
 meeting that it’s working really well then maybe we can retain the second phase of it.
 My motion is that we approve staff’s recommendation for only the two hours of free
 parking in the Main Street and South Winooski Avenue surface parking lot every day
 Monday through Saturday, Sundays still remaining free, through to Black Friday and
 with data, that we receive data and updates on how it’s being used.
 Commissioner O’Neil-Vivanco seconds
 Commissioner Damiani stated from his perspective it’s less on meeting the data in a
 month and more of what the strategy is. I would like for the Commission to review
 what are the questions being asked of folks because I don’t know if we would have
 enough on just usage. I would like to see at the next meeting a strategy that outlines
 how we’re going to ask people their feelings with the data at some point in the future. I
 want to make sure we’re capturing the right information to make decisions in the
 future.
 Commissioner Barr will accept that
 Commissioner Munteanu would like to make another amendment to accept the staff’s
 recommendation and full amending Appendix 6, section 19 to give both the free two
 hours of parking Monday through Saturday at the Main Street and South Winooski lot as
 well as sub section 9 one hour of free parking at the Marketplace Garage on Mondays
 through Fridays also sunsetting on November 26th. So essentially the essence of the
 amendment is to accept staff’s recommendation in full. The Marketplace would be as
 written in the packet Monday through Friday.
 Commissioner Damiani asked if there was a second on Commissioner Munteanu’s
 proposal. Commissioner Munteanu’s motion does not carry. There is the original
 motion and friendly amendment that was accepted on the table.
 Director Spencer stated that as best as I understood is to approve the staff’s
 recommendation for two hours parking free at the Main and South Winooski surface lot
 through Thanksgiving and include data reports to the commission including a discussion
 on strategy on how to get user perceptions on the effectiveness of this promotion.
 Unanimous approval.

ITEM 10 – GMT SERVICE CHANGES

 Information

ITEM 11 – DIECTOR’S REPORT

 Information

ITEM 12 - COMMISSIONER ITEMS

 Information
ITEM 13 – ADJOURNMENT AND NEXT MEETING DATE JULY 16, 2025

 Commissioner made a motion to adjourn
 Commissioner Munteanu seconded
 Unanimous approval – adjourned at 9:30 p.m.