06-01-1987 CC MIN - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Page 2 Main Street Meeting Minutes June 1. 1987 e Cliff Lundberg spoke briefly on Jackson Park and if it can be used efficiently for parking as well as still retaining some green space. Dr. Jarmoluk questioned the vacating of King Avenue. Lundberg suggested that if and when Municipal Utilities moves. the building could be removed and a deck for parking could be constructed in its place. Lundberg went on to say that he has heard a great deal of concern with the asthetics of the downtown area. He suggested that the street lights be lowered to give off more light and to possibly construct a "theme" such as cobblestone or riverside. The development of a downtown "theme" will be discussed in detail by the committee and property owners. The bidding for hopefully work spring of 1988. the Main Street project is to take place in Fall 1987 so that can be started before the weight restrictions go on in the Terry Maurer questioned whether or not the committee felt that downtown businesses would be willing to grant additional right-of-way so that the street could be widened in order to retain diagonal parking on the south side of Main Street. Cliff Lundberg also stated that a concern of business owners is to have all electrical wiring placed underground. Dr. Jarmoluk questioned the possibility of having heated cables placed in the sidewalks to keep sidewalks clear in winter months. e It was stated that the project is anticipated to be completed during the 1988 construction period. The committee questioned what type of restrictions and regulations will be placed on the contractor to guarantee completion. Terry Maurer explained the he will talk with Dave Reed at the State. to get a feeling for the combination of diagonal and parallel parking. He also stated that the underground wiring will have to be coordinated through utilities. Potential assessment methods and ranges were discussed in further detail between staff and the committee. The upcoming meetings regarding the Main Street Project include: - Meeting with residents Business Committee Meeting during preparation of feasibility study. Continual sessions with resident committee and business committee. Cliff Lundberg questioned the Council should be ordering the approximately one month to get the time table of the feasibility study. The study in late June/early July and it takes results. e The meeting concluded at 6:45 p.m. ~~ec~fUllY sub~ted. ~ /v~m~ U Danille Mathison Recording Secretary