Dupage Policy Journal

City of Warrenville Bicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory Commission met Oct. 14

Here are the minutes provided by the commission:

A. CALL TO ORDER

Acting Chairman Alex Griffin called the meeting to order at 6:44 p.m.

B. ROLL CALL

Members Present: Commissioners Alex Griffin (Acting Chairman), and Sebastian Pique

Late arrival: Chairman Harlan Davis

Also Present: City Council Liaison Craig Kruckenberg and City Staff Liaison Kassandra Hernandez-Galvan

Members Absent: Commissioner Susan Kasprowicz

C. APPROVAL OF October 8, 2024, MEETING MINUTES

Motion to approve the minutes was made by Commissioner Griffin and seconded by Commissioner Pique.

ROLL CALL VOTE:

Aye: Davis, Griffin, and Pique

Nays:

MOTION ADOPTED.

*Minutes were approved at the end of the meeting*

D. CITIZEN COMMENTS

No comments were submitted in advance of or at the meeting.

E. STAFF REPORT

Commissioner Charles Sikaras resigned effective October 1, 2025.

● Applicant from last round will be interviewed

○ Applications are good for 1 year

● Hoping to set up interview next week to backfill Walk/Bike to School Day

● BPAC did not attend but will leave this open for discussion to attend next year Kevin O’Hare will hopefully be attending next month’s meeting to discuss e–bikes from the perspective of the fire department

F. BUSINESS OF MEETING

Trail Clean - up debrief

● Overall great event with 20 participants (including members of BPAC.)

● Kassandra did reach out to individuals that signed up at National Night Out but received no replies.

● 8 students from Key Club were present and received credit for community service.

● City Council Liaison Kruckenberg pointed out that the area he walked through was fairly clean.

● It was discussed that for next year maybe focus on areas of town rather than just the trails and possibly send multiple different groups to multiple areas 2026

Bike Rodeo Discussion

● Tabled this discussion to next month's meeting due to too many members being absent

○ Should we move to a later date for better weather/participation?

○ Discussion on budget (shirts and giveaways)

○ Reach out to Pedalheads to discuss if they will join for more informative training.

○ Ride Illinois & IDOT print materials (Can we reach out and receive these for free again?)

Bicyclist Friendly Community Application discussion

● Last application was done in 2021 and awarded in 2022

● Discussion on Section B

○ Improvements from last application

■ Bicycle friendly storm covers

■ New trailhead in downtown Warrenville

■ Circle up with Assistant Community Development Director on other improvements since last application

○ Commissioner Pique asked if the City could post a survey for residents input on what improvements they would like to see/how often they use the trails, walking paths, etc.

H. Commissioner Comments/Reports

● Chair Davis:

○ Any updates on the Mack Road trail project

■ City Council Liaison Kruckenberg: Nothing new to report. The plan is still to put trail path on north side

● Commissioner Kasprowicz (Absent from this meeting)

○ Public concern Winfield & Butterfield road intersection

■ No “No Turn On Red” sign at these intersections

■ Many blind spots where cars do not stop before the cross walks

○ This has been determined that this is DuPage County property.

● Commissioner Kasprowicz (Absent from this meeting)

○ Resource Fair

■ It was beneficial for BPAC to attend this event to gain more visibility in the community

I. ADJOURNMENT

Chair Davis made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:37 p.m. Commissioner Griffin seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL VOTE:

Aye: Davis, Griffin, and Pique

Nays:

MOTION ADOPTED.

https://www.warrenville.il.us/DocumentCenter/View/31127/BPAC-Tuesday-October-14-2025-Minutes