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AGENDA
REGULAR PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
January 25, 2018 — 9:15 A.M
Monticello Public Works Office
"To enhance community pride through developing and
maintaining city parks with a high standard of quality."
1. Call to Order.
2. Approve Minutes of Regular Parks Commission Meeting from November 30, 2017.
3. Consideration of adding items to the agenda.
4. Citizen's requests and comments.
5. Monticello Community Ed park rental.
6. Park Commission applicant interviews.
7. Discussion of applicants for Parks & Recreation Commission.
8. Motion to recommend two new members for Parks & Recreation Commission.
9. Motion to appoint a new Chair for Parks & Recreation Commission
10. Motion to appoint commission member to sit on BCOL Advisory Board.
11. BCOL permits and timing of construction.
12. Motion to approve changes to Pathway and Sidewalk Map.
13. Discussion of 2018 large park projects.
14. Downtown Small Area Study update.
15. Discussion of Creative Arts Coordinator.
16. General Park Updates
A. Ellison Park: Boarding dock repairs.
B. MCC: Maintenance.
C. Skating Rinks: Attendance.
D. Ellison House.
E. Riverside Cemetery: Presentation to City Council.
F. Shade Tree Program: Spring Tree Order.
G. Pioneer Park: Splash Pad.
17. Next regular meeting scheduled for March 22, 2018.
18. Motion to adjourn.
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MINUTES
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
THURSDAY
NOVEMBER 30, 2017 - 9:15 A.M.
"To enhance community pride through developing and maintaining City parks with a high standard of quality. "
Members Present: Bill Fair, Jack Gregor, Nancy McCaffrey, Brian Stoll,
Karen Vetsch
Members Absent: Lisa Durant, Larry Nolan, Tim Stalpes
Staff Present: Tom Pawelk, Ann Mosack, Angela Schumann
1. Call to Order.
Vice Chair Jack Gregor called the meeting called to order at 9:20 a.m. and declared a
quorum.
2. Approve Minutes of Regular Parks Commission Meeting, September 28, 2017.
NANCY MCCAFFREY MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 REGULAR PARKS COMMISSION MEETING WITH THE
CORRECTIONS AS NOTED. MOTION SECONDED BY KAREN VETSCH.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, 4-0.
3. Consideration of adding items to the agenda.
a. Park rental fees.
b. Lisa Durant resignation.
4. Citizens requests and comments.
a. Skating rink at Country Club Park.
Pawelk noted that 20 years ago there used to be a skating rink in Country Club
Park and he said a resident called in asking for a skating rink to be installed there
again. There are two outdoor skating facilities at this time, one at West Bridge and
at 4th Street Park. Country Club would be more of a private neighborhood rink for
residents. Discussed the addition of maintenance time for the added rink and it did
not seem viable at this time.
BRIAN STOLL MOVED TO DENY THE REQUEST FOR AN OUTDOOR
SKATING RINK AT COUNTRY CLUB PARK. MOTION SECONDED BY
NANCY MCCAFFREY. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, 4-0.
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5. Consideration of resignations of Members Lisa Durant and Larry Nolan.
Member Lisa Durant contacted the City and said that she would no longer be able to serve
as a member on the Parks & Recreation Commission due to personal reasons.
Tom Pawelk said that Larry Nolan called and said that he has moved out of town to be
closer to his family in Sartell. Pawelk said that he would like to have a get together and
recognition of Larry for all of his years of service to Monticello. Bill Fair suggested to have
the mayor formally recognize him at the next Council Meeting as that is broadcast to the
public. Nancy McCaffrey will plan a small social gathering prior to the Council Meeting
at 6:30 on December 11 th
NANCY MCCAFFREY MOVED TO ACCEPT THE RESIGNATIONS OF CHAIR
LARRY NOLAN AND MEMBER LISA DURANT. MOTION SECONDED BY
BRIAN STOLL. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, 4-0.
6. Consideration to review for recommendation park dedication requirements
for Erickell Townhomes, a nine -unit residential plat in a B-2 and B-3 District.
Angela Schumann said the Parks & Rec Commission is being asked to consider a formal
recommendation related to park dedication requirements for the proposed Erickell
Townhomes plat. Scott Development proposes to develop three 3 -unit buildings in a
townhome style development, utilizing a private street to access the units. The parcel being
platted is approximately 1.0 acres. The developer is seeking to rezone the site to R-3. Under
State Statute, with every new development, such as this plat, the City has the option of
either requiring a land dedication for park or the City can collect park dedication fees for
purchase of park land at another location, referred to as "cash in lieu". The Erickell
Townhomes parkland dedication would require approximately 4,790 square feet of
dedication on the plat. This small amount of land and the inability to combine this land
with any surrounding property for park purposes would point toward a cash in lieu scenario
as a more realistic park planning option. The cash in lieu for this parcel would total $9,130,
based on 2015 Wright County Market Value. The fee calculation is based on 11 % of the
value of the land ($83,000) at the time of the final plat. In addition, the project is currently
served by an existing neighborhood park within'/2 mile, River Mill Park at approximately
1600 feet. The site has direct access by sidewalk and pathway to River Mill Park.
BRIAN STOLL MOVED TO RECOMMEND PARK DEDICATION EQUAL TO 11 %
OF THE VALUE OF RAW LAND AT THE TIMEOF FINAL PLAT AS CASH IN
LIEU OF LAND DEDICATION FOR THE PROPOSED ERICKELL TOWNHOMES
PLAT. MOTION SECONDED BY KAREN VETSCH. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY, 4-0.
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7. Downtown council planning meeting update.
Tom Pawelk informed the Commission about the improvements approved by the City
Council for the downtown. A number of pedestrian improvements including lighting,
signage, banners, etc. will enhance the connection from the downtown parks to the MCC.
8. Bertram fields permit application for construction.
Tom Pawelk said he met with the Monticello Township Board on November 6th. After the
meeting, Pawelk contacted Wright County to start the permitting process for the land
alteration permit for the improvements of the ballfields. Two permits will be required for
land alteration, one from Wright County and one from the MOAA. On December 14th it
will go to the Wright County Planning Commission for the hearing and then in the second
week of January, it will go to the MOAA. If all goes well, plans & specs will be started in
2018 to be bid out for a 2019 construction start date.
Pawelk said that the Soccer Association was successful in their fundraising for the
irrigation system. Staff has purchased the above -ground system and will be installing that
in the spring. A well installation is being planned for 2018 to be able to irrigate the fields.
9. Review Riverside Cemetery Fee Schedule.
The fee schedule for Riverside Cemetery was reviewed with proposed increases of $25 to
grave costs for regular graves and an increase of $5 per infant grave. Also proposing to
eliminate the "administrative fee" and roll that into the "staking fee" to streamline things.
The schedule will need to be modified to fit the City Fee Schedule. Pawelk also indicated
that he gets contacted occasionally for a "county burial" whereby the deceased has no next
of kin or funds so it becomes a burial for Wright County. In this instance, the city may or
may not get paid for those burials. Pawelk is proposing to take areas of the cemetery where
the grave sites may not be quite as ideal due to terrain, etc. and use those sites specifically
for county burials, and this would be at a reduced rate. Typically, there is about one county
burial per year.
NANCY MCCAFFREY MOVED TO APPROVE THE INCREASES TO RATES AT
RIVERSIDE CEMETERY AND SET ASIDE SPECIFIC LOTS FOR COUNTY
BURIALS AT A REDUCED RATE. MOTION SECONDED BY JACK GREGOR.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOULSY, 4-0.
10. General Park Updates:
a. MCC: Ann Mosack discussed new rates for the MCC. She said that she is proposing
an increase of 5% for the membership fee. Also looking at increasing the child care
rate by 50% as they are needing to hire additional staff for child care. The child
care rate is currently $8/month and is proposed to increase to $16/month per child.
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This could be capped at $30/month per family. This is unlimited child care. Mosack
discussed other proposed increases and changes to the rates including an increase
of 5% to rooms, a proposed rental of the pool including lifeguards, and a cap for a
family rate for open ice skating at the Moose Sherritt Arena.
NANCY MCCAFFREY MOVED TO APPROVE THE NEW RATE
STRUCTURE FOR THE MCC FOR 2018 WITH THE ADDITIONAL
COMMENTS AS NOTED. MOTION SECONDED BY JACK GREGOR.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, 4-0.
Mosack also noted that the new play structure has been installed in the zero -depth
area and the new diamond bright surface is complete. The pool opened just before
Thanksgiving and they are receiving good feedback on the improvements.
b. Sunset Ponds: The basketball court is installed and the trails are in and paved. The
park will be seeded in the spring.
c. Rolling Woods Park: The new play structures are in and the picnic shelter will be
installed in the spring.
d. Skating Rinks: There are three skate guards on staff this year to man 4th Street Park.
e. Budget Process: The new tractor and the Featherstone Playground are approved for
the 2018 and have already been ordered. The playground will be installed next year.
The aerator for the Bertram Athletic Complex will be brought to the council for
approval in the spring.
f. Ellison House: Staff is cleaning in the house and the salvaged antiques will be
brought to the bowling alley for the spring all -city garage sale.
11. Discussion of added items.
a. Park Rental Rates: With the approved funds for purchasing park security cameras,
park rental rates are being proposed to be increased slightly for 2018.
KAREN VETSCH MOVED TO INCREASE THE PARK SHELTER RENTAL
RATES BY $10 THIS YEAR AND TO LOOK AT AN ADDITIONAL
INCREASE NEXT YEAR. THIS WOULD BRING THE RESIDENT RATE
PER RENTAL TO $110 AND THE NON-RESIDENT RATE TO $135.
MOTION SECONDED BY BRIAN STOLL. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY, 4-0.
Tom Pawelk asked about how the Commission would like to proceed with the
rental of the new Lions Den at Ellison Park. This is the new premier facility and
will be advertised for weddings for the MCC along with the gazebo that is right
next to the new facility. Ann Mosack said, as a comparison, the Little Mountain
Chapel is over $400 to rent for six hours. This could be a special rental for both
facilities at Ellison Park as a package deal. It is ideal to have a wedding in the
gazebo and to have the reception at the Lions Den. Consideration of setting one
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flat fee for both facilities as a package deal and eliminating the resident/non-
resident rates for that rental.
KAREN VETSCH MOVED TO SET THE RENTAL FEE AT $300 FOR THE
COMBINED RENTAL OF THE LIONS DEN AND THE GAZEBO AS A
PACKAGE DEAL AT ELLISON PARK. MOTION SECONDED BY NANCY
MCCAFFREY. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, 4-0.
12. Next regular meeting scheduled for January 25, 2018.
The next regular Parks Commission Meeting is scheduled for January 25, 2018, at 9:15
a.m. in the Public Works Conference Room.
14. Adiourn.
Meeting adjourned.
BRIAN STOLL MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. MOTION SECONDED BY
NANCY MCCAFFREY. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, 4-0.
RECORDED BY: teeth 30reen
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COMMISSIONS/BOARDS
Planning Commission
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Parks and Recreation Commission
(3 -year staggered terms)
Library Board
(3 -year staggered terms)
Economic Development Authority
(6 -year staggered terms)
Wells Fargo
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Monticello Times
CentraCare Health Monticello Physicians Clinic
Apollo Agency (benefits)
Lloyd Hilgart
Campbell Knutson
Kennedy Graven (EDA)
Northwest Associated Consultants (Steve Grittman)
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Katie Peterson
3 yr
12/2018
Brad Fyle
3 yr
12/2019
Mark Simpson
3 yr
12/2019
John Alsted
3 yr
12/2020
Sam Murdoff
3 yr
12/2020
Charlotte Gabler
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Brian Stoll
3 yr
12/2018
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3 yr
12/2018
Tim Stalpes
3 yr
12/2019
Jack Gregor
3 yr
12/2019
Karen Vetsch
3 yr
12/2019
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3 yr
12/2020
Nancy McCaffrey
3 yr
12/2020
Bill Fair
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Julie Spiers
3 yr
12/2018
Janet Bridgland
3 yr
12/2018
Teri Willenbring
3 yr
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Jamie Driscoll
3 yr
12/2020
Shea Roskowiak
3 yr
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Charlotte Gabler
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John Morphew
6 yr
12/2020
Bill Tapper
6 yr
12/2021
Tracy Hinz
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12/2022
Steve Johnson
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Jim Davidson
Council rep
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Downtown Small Area Study
Implementation Workshop
November 16, 2017
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Participants
City Council: Brian Stumpf, Bill Fair, Jim Davidson, Charlotte Gabler, Lloyd Hilgart
EDA: Tracy Hinz, Steve Johnson, Jon Morphew, Bill Tapper
Parks & Recreation: Nancy McCaffrey, Larry Nolan
Planning Commission: Katie Peterson
Guests: Clay Sawatzke, Michele Hertwig
Staff: Jeff O'Neill, Angela Schumann, Jim Thares, Jacob Thunander, Tom Pawelk, Rachel Leonard,
Jennifer Schreiber
Workshop Purpose
Set a foundation for realizing the downtown plan by encouraging the various commissions to
cooperatively review the elements of the plan, prioritize the components, and strategize implementation.
Prioritization Exercise
Organized by Highest Ranked Projects:
Redevelopment: Pursue signature redevelopment on Block 52 with market rate housing and a destination
restaurant that overlooks the park.
Public Realm Improvements: Redesign riverfront parks to include more active events and programming in
West Bridge Park (amphitheater, water feature, concessions) and passive uses in East Bridge Park.
Broadway Street Commercial Vitality:
Broadway Street Environment: Develop small pocket parks on vacant properties along Broadway,
offering outdoor seating, and pedestrian connections to parking. Curb extensions at Walnut and
Broadway to provide space for landscaping, seating, and gathering.
Identity Building: Build Downtown's brand and identity by identifying the downtown core as the
Broadway Walnut area, and naming it. Pursue marketing initiatives to build the new brand.
Business Support & Development: Establish fagade improvement programs that offer financial support
for improving building appearance and district identity.
Organized by Survey Category
High -Impact:
1. Pursue signature redevelopment on Block 52
2. Redesign riverfront parks...
3. Establish fagade improvement programs...
Low -Hanging Fruit:
1. Improve bridge underpass...
2. Develop small pocket parks...
3. Curb extensions at Walnut & Broadway
Personal Interest:
1. Redesign riverfront parks...
2. Pursue Signature redevelopment on Block 52...
3. Reconnected Walnut Street to River Street...
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East & West Bridge Park Improvements
Foundation: Location on the river, high visibility, varied
topography, existing assets, capable parks staff, dedi-
cated volunteers, popular community events.
Challenges: Limited automobile & pedestrian access,
perception of noise and actual noise, potential river
island flooding, limitations of adjacent land uses, ma-
ture trees can block views, hard to change what's al-
ready popular.
Mitigation: Acquire surrounding land to allow redevelop-
ment and growth, connect Walnut Street to River
Street, use signage and rebranding to encourage ex-
ploring downtown and connecting with the parks, en-
hance underutilized assets like the southeast stairs and
bridge underpass.
Leadership: Parks staff, Park & Recreation Commission,
City Council, and EDA with redevelopment.
Key Decisions: Park design, connection of Walnut St. to
River St, reconstruction of River St, redevelopment of
Block 52.
Priority Tasks: Park design, remove understory plants for
visibility to the river, programming & events, connect
Walnut St. to River St.
Block 52 Redevelopment
Foundation: City owns a portion, another property for
sale, high visibility, beautiful view, parks complement,
EDA is engaged in acquisition.
Challenges: Cost of acquiring property, getting the right
developer, potential contamination, community confu-
sion of public purpose, competition with completing
Block 34, relocation costs.
Mitigation: Continue acquiring land and empower eco-
nomic development manager to meet with developers.
Leadership: EDA for site control and incentives, staff for
recruitment and negotiating, additional city staff from
planning, public works, Wright County, etc.
Key Decisions: Preliminary development agreement,
zoning ordinance changes, incentives.
Priority Tasks: Design for Walnut Street connection to
River St., redesign West Bridge Park parking, acquire
properties, reach out to developers to find the right
partner, continue building relationships and communi-
cating with property owners.
Downtown Housing Development
Foundation: Strong market, regional and local amenities,
demographics, walkability, accessibility, site control,
lender and council support, developers interested, jobs
nearby.
Challenges: Relocation development costs, water table,
cost of quality construction, noise, traffic access, size of
block divisions, developers have many options, zoning
not currently aligned with plan, existing property &
business owners.
Mitigation: Gather better information on water table,
shared equity solutions, create one TIF district, buying
options.
Leadership: EDA to lead land acquisition, TIF program,
coordination with lenders & developers. Planning Com-
mission to lead zoning review. City Council responsible
for final approvals.
Key Decisions: Determining one site or many, zoning
approved that balances flexibility with predictability.
Priority Task: Create package or feasibility for several
sites so the city knows its limits and capacity, include
aesthetic design expectations, get a more detailed un-
derstanding of the downtown market, engage in out-
reach to developers with marketing materials.
Activating Broadway Street's Commercial Vitality
Foundation: Proximity to parks and river, some business-
es already making positive changes, changes will en-
courage people to visit, opportunity to build relation-
ships, high traffic area.
Challenges: Not all buildings up to code, cost of rehabili-
tation, lack of space for outdoor seating, lack of con-
centration, need to agree on fagade style, traffic, busi-
ness mix.
Mitigation: Assess the state of properties, survey and
encourage stakeholder participation, offer financial in-
centives, help 1-2 businesses start to encourage others.
Survey property owners to guide the focus.
Leadership: Existing business group, Chamber, City
Council, EDA, and city staff.
Priority Tasks: Determine ownership of every parcel with
contact information, reach out to property and busi-
ness owners for their ideas, identify and build alliances,
determine design standards.
Other: Encourage EDA to build relationships.
Prepared by:
Cuninqham Group Architecture, Inc
Workshop on 11/16 for Downtown Plan Implementation
Prioritization of public and private actions
• Current presentation will focus on public sector items previously
discussed, supported by plan
• Reflect prior Council action (levy discussion)
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Excess General Fund
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Street Light Improvements Franchise Fund $3.50,000
• Project Description: Replace chain link fencing, add art and
pathway lighting
Uses the asset in place
• Encourages safety
• Enhances a connection
• Improves aesthetic
• Opportunity for engagement and investment in art
• Plan Support:
• Riverfront Character Area
Improve the underpass of Pine Street at the River.
• Project Cost: sso,000
• Protect Description: Add curb bump -outs and complete cross walk
differentiation at Walnut & Broadway
• Plan Support:
• Shift the Center of Downtown and Double Down on Broadway
• Shift the center to Walnut and Broadway
• Create a Center to Downtown that is active throughout the day and into the
evening - year round. The Walnut / Broadway Intersection should become
the heart of this area.
• Activate sidewalks and new plaza areas as much as possible—so that the
vibrancy of the area is visible to passersby.
• Modify Walnut/ Broadway and Cedar /Walnut Broadway intersection to
prioritize pedestrian crossings and access to the river.
• Broadway Character Area
• Curb extensions at Walnut and Broadway to provide space for landscaping,
seating, and gathering
Walnut & Cedar CharacterArea
• Create a pedestrian promenade to the Riverfront with wide continuous
sidewalks and well marked crosswalks
Demonstration Project
Increased space and safety for pedestrians
Snow plow maneuver—design considerations
• Operations and maintenance impacts (increased)
0 Projected Cost: $50,000
Project Description: Reclaim the corners of parking areas for art and
programs; program activities and events in the parks and public
spaces
Plan Support
• Create a Center to Downtown that is active throughout the day and
into the evening - year round. The Walnut / Broadway Intersection
should become the heart of this area.
Redesign Riverfront parks to include more active events and
programming in West Bridge Park (amphitheater, water feature,
concessions) and passive uses in East bridge park.
• Use public art throughout the parks and corridors to distinguish
Downtown as a place of cultural expression and celebration.
• Consider all sidewalks for opportunities to enhance greenery and public
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Activate sidewalks and new plaza areas as much as possible—so that
the vibrancy of the area is visible to passersby
MCC: Cultural Arts & Events Specialist
• Included as part of MCC budget
• Part-time pay scale
• Focused on coordination of existing events (Movies in the Park) and
development and implementation of new events (Food Truck
Thursday, Music in the Park, etc.)
• Secures artists and sponsorships
Arts Program Funding: $30,000
Grant writing
• Grant matching
• Art supplies and materials
Promotional materials
• Coordination with the Cultural Arts & Events Specialist
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• Project Description:
• Banners: Replace banners and add banners on Walnut,
Broadway, Pine, Cedar and River Street
Lighting: Replace fixtures on Broadway consistent with Walnut
• Trees & Planters: Enhance Walnut corridor
• Benches: Enhance Walnut corridor
• Plan Support:
Create a Center to Downtown that is active throughout the day
and into the evening - year round. The Walnut / Broadway
Intersection should become the heart of this area.
• Activate sidewalks and new plaza areas as much as possible—so
that the vibrancy of the area is visible to passersby
Walnut & Cedar Character Area
• Create a pedestrian promenade to the Riverfront with wide
continuous sidewalks and well marked crosswalks
• Projected Costs
• Trees, benches and planters included in 2o18 budget
• Lighting: $150,000 from Franchise Fund
• Banners: $30,000
Project Description:
Participate in Chamber -led refurbishment of 25/75 sign
• Purchase Sign Lab software and equipment for ability to create
coordinated public signage (parking lots, wayfinding, etc.)
• Plan Support:
• Consider all sidewalks for opportunities to enhance greenery and
public art. Emphasize Walnut Street, River Street and Broadway as
the main pedestrian corridors in Downtown
• Projected Costs:
• $50,000 to include both Sign Lab and contribution to entrance sign
• Project Description:
Begin completion of missing connections in downtown street grid
Corresponds to forthcoming Pathways Connections map and
budget/CIP planning
Portion of 6t" Street sidewalk between Walnut and Pine
• Plan Support:
Add sidewalks at the perimeter of blocks where they are not
currently present.
• Narrow the travel lanes on Walnut Street, add parallel parking,
where possible and ensure continuous safe and pleasant sidewalks.
• Projected Cost:
• $15,000 to complete connection
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Councilmember Fair moved to authorize a preliminary tax levy of
$9,800,000. Motion dies for a lack of a second. Councilmember Gabler
moved to authorize a preliminary tax levy of $9,772,000. Councilmember
Fair seconded the motion. Motion failed 2-3; Councilmembers Davidson,
Hilgart and Stumpf voted against. Councilmember Hilgart moved to adopt
Resolution 2017-62 setting the 2018 preliminary tax levy at $9,547,000
including the stipulation that the excess 2017 funds be used for downtown
area projects. Councilmember Fair seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-2:
Councilmember Gabler and Mayor Stumpf voted against.
If Council approves of the slate of recommended downtown projects
for 2o18, staff will begin work on the following:
Walnut & River Corridor planning
Curb extension design
Bridge underpass fencing and improvements
Banner and light plan and design
Development of art proposals/projects
Individual design and project approval with final cost to be brought
back for Council approval.