Minutes - Public Works Committee - 06/21/2022

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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Riley, Councilmembers Woestehoff and Musgrove. Voting No: None. 5. COMMITTEE BUSINESS City Engineer Westby suggested first considering case 5.02 as a resident is not yet present for case 5.01. 5.02: Review Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities as Part of the 161' Avenue Street Reconstruction Civil Engineer II Feriancek reviewed the staff report and stated that staff recommends alternative one, reconstructing 161" Avenue as a minimum width two lane road with a six-foot boulevard and ten-foot bituminous trail on the north side. City Engineer Westby referenced an email he received from Councilmember Woestehoff who asked about running a trail between the fields and PACT. He stated that staff did look at that option but that would place the trail within the foul area of the ball field. He commented on the high cost to move fields. He stated that staff could review that option in more detail, but it may interfere with field use and rental. He commented that this is an MSA road, therefore they are limited in the options for design. He stated that the City does have the ability to change its MSA routes, if desired, but noted that it a lengthy process as well and it would still most likely make sense to widen the road. Councilmember Woestehoff asked if PACT could be asked to have an easement and put the trail on their property as it would provide mutual benefit. He commented that the neighborhood does not want to see loss of mature trees and it would also change the look of Central Park dramatically. He stated that he would not be in favor of the bike lane as he believed people will most likely park in that lane. Civil Engineer II Feriancek stated that the current plan has a ten-foot gap between the property line and parking lot. Chairperson Riley stated that is an option he would be interested in finding out more about. He stated that of the options given, option three would seem to be the best fit for safety and to lose the minimum number of trees. Councilmember Musgrove stated that she agrees that tree removal should be avoided to the extent possible. She agreed that removing a number of trees would impact the character of the park and therefore would like to look at the possibility of another trail placement that could avoid more tree loss. She stated that she does appreciate the staff time and thought in developing these creative ideas for trails. Civil Engineer II Feriancek confirmed the consensus of the Committee to work with the developer and try to keep the trail north, staying out of the playing fields. Public Works Committee/June 21, 2022 Page 2 of 13