City Council Meeting Date: September 12, 2017
To: Mayor and City Council
City Administrator
From: Sean Simonson, Engineering Manager
Dave Bennett, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Title
Discussion of preliminary design options Division Street and Seventh Street Reconstruction; Washington Street Mill and Overlay.
Body
Action Requested:
The Northfield City Council discusses design options for the Division Street and Seventh Street Reconstruction Project, and the Washington Street Mill and Overlay, and provides direction regarding design amenities to include in the final design.
Summary Report:
As we think about the how we want to approach the improvements, think broadly about what we are trying to accomplish with the project. Although the City cannot provide all accommodations for everyone, below are some key consideration of project goals:
* Install improvement that will provide safe and comfortable streets for all users. For this project improve safety of all those currently living and visiting the City.
o Safety - numerous pedestrians walking downtown (put pedestrians first). Improve sight lines and reduce traffic speeds.
* Context -
o Design in alignment with the Downtown Streetscape Plan and what is going on around the area for user activities (pedestrians, non-motorized vehicles and motorized vehicles).
o Continuity (east side of Division St. is parallel parking, west side angled), Washington St. is a Major Collector and the primary north-south route without stops. It is also the primary north-south route for bikes.
* Complete Street Policy -
o Look for opportunities to make improvement for all users of City right-of-way.
o Fill in sidewalk gaps (north side of Seventh Street by Water St. & Washington St. by the Library).
* Continue to foster and enhance a vibrant Downtown.
Toole Design Group, along with City Staff, has facilitated a Public Engagement process that has included three public meetings to gather input from adjacent property...
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