HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/22/91CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
July 22, 1991
5:30 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present: Mayor McKinley, Budak, Angel, Wright, and
Brown.
Members absent: Fox, Buck and Dell.
The Agenda, as proposed, was approved.
Mayor McKinley stated that the purpose of the meeting was to
review the plans and specifications for the West Fourth
Street Sidewalk and Lighting Improvements Project, Contract
No. 422. The Mayor noted that the Council was being asked
to set a date of hearing as August 12, 1991, to let bids on
said contract. The Mayor reported that he had recently
attended a conference in Minnesota and the City's Design
Review Board and Gateway ordinance are considered to be a
forerunner and admired by many municipalities. Given the
current opportunity to develop a beautiful gateway into the
community, and to link together Lincoln and Washington
Parks, there are great possibilities to connect the east and
west side of the freeway. One possibility is the West
Fourth Street Sidewalk and Lighting improvements. The
initial phase of this improvement is from Jefferson to
Washington Streets. This segment would eventually tie in
and include the museum district, the church district and the
Franklin revitalization area. With planned landscaping,
lighting, sidewalks, etc. a natural linkage would occur.
Bob Stevenson, City Planner, presented the proposed
drawings of the lighting fixtures as well as the brick
sidewalk landscaping and tree grates. Although the light
fixtures are somewhat higher, Mr. Stevenson noted that they
are similar to the original fixtures placed on the street in
the 1910's. The Up Downtowners have concurred with the
light fixtures since they allow for the hanging of the
downtown banners. Money for the first phase is available
through general obligation bond proceeds.
No official action was taken by the City Council at this
meeting.
With no further business before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
Larry P. Burger
City Clerk/Auditor