2014-02-25_PWETC_Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home

options of this pedestrian facility and its separation from general traffic lanes; work plan with the majority of the work conducted by City staff and subsequent hiring of a paving contractor as applicable; costs for storm water features and any required soil or landscaping materials and drainage mitigation as part of the project; and tying the project in with other trail rehabilitation projects in 2014 to obtain further cost efficiencies. Mr. Culver reviewed specifics of the intersection at Cleveland Avenue and County Road B; and coordination with the County in turnback of the roadway from the County to the City, hopefully within a few months and prior to this project; and work with the State for signal controls under their jurisdiction for correction of issues and extending the left turn arrow. Mr. Culver noted that a number of ideas and minor issues brought forward by residents during discussions had been addressed, and had proven valid considerations. Mr. Culver noted that parking would be restricted on the south side, which would unfortunately impact several homes on the south side of the street and location of their mailboxes. Mr. Culver advised that the City Council had approved installing a sidewalk in that area—between Fairways and Fulham — at an additional cost estimate of $20,000 to $25,000, pending additional survey data this spring as details are finalized and drainage issues further reviewed. At the request of Member Gjerdingen, Mr. Culver confirmed that the sidewalk would be concrete. Mr. Culver reviewed subsequent long-term reconstruction of County Road B in approximately ten (10) years and additional design work with the neighborhood at that time on features, once it is determined if the roadway will be of urban or rural design. Mr. Culver advised that, at that time, a more traditional pedestrian facility will be installed, most likely behind a raised curb and gutter if of urban design, with pros and cons for both types of design. However, Mr. Culver noted that a significant consideration will be development of sustainable drainage as the City works with the Watershed District as part of that future reconstruction. At the request of Chair Vanderwall, Mr. Culver confirmed that those plans may include rain gardens with rain water captured in some type of water treatment system for potential re-use as irrigation as part of the long range improvements of the roadway; which will also dictate whether or not the sidewalk portion of this short-term project will be salvageable or not as that long-term design develops. Discussion included preferable north or south side for the long-term pedestrian facility based on a number of factors, variables, safety issues, and challenges. Chair Vanderwall noted the difficulties in snow removal along this segment with the varying types of sidewalk and pathway; and opined that homeowners may Page 5 of 13