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Housing and Redevelopment Minutes Page 4 <br /> May 3,2021 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> Ms. Eddy stated both businesses met the qualifications, and the cost shows how labor <br /> intensive this type of work is. <br /> Moved by Commissioner Ovall seconded by Commissioner Chuba to approve the <br /> engagement of city staff and maintenance crews to maintain the downtown flower <br /> baskets for the 2021 season at a cost not to exceed $8200.00. <br /> Motion carried 5-0. <br /> Chair Toth asked about making a decision on purchasing the string lights. <br /> Commissioner Swenson indicated it could be discussed at,a future meeting. <br /> 7.3 Downtown Discussion <br /> Mr. Carlton presented the staff report. He stated they received two quotes,the proposals <br /> came in late Friday and earlier today, and he recommended proceeding with SFR for a total <br /> cost of$27,500 for the following: traffic study for$10,000; $2500 high level parking <br /> assessment for a needs-analysis downtown, and$15,000 pedestrian feasibility study for a <br /> grade-separated crossing at either above or below grade. <br /> Chair Toth asked Mr. Carlton if he thought it,was advant eous to do all 3 studies now <br /> rather than splitting them up. <br /> Mr. Carlton recommended proceeding'with ""e'traffic and parking study now and was a <br /> great place to begin. He noted due to the Comprehensive Plan update coming in the next six <br /> months,he felt it best to complete the pedestrian feasibility study after the Comprehensive <br /> Plan changes are finalized because the dialogue and language received in the downtown, <br /> which will not be, resented t ,eve , xe until.uext month. <br /> Commissioner Ovall stated he concurred. <br /> 40tmi Wagner asked for clarification. <br /> Mr. Carlton recommended waiting to proceed with the pedestrian feasibility study due to <br /> changes being presented to the scope of the downtown and land use guidance that came will <br /> be coming out of the Comprehensive Plan update. He suggested allowing the plan updates <br /> to be adopted and finalized before proceeding with the pedestrian feasibility study. <br /> Commissioner Ovall noted the parking and traffic study results may reveal different <br /> pedestrian movement routes,allowing even more flexibility,which is why it that makes sense <br /> to wait to proceed with the pedestrian bridge study. <br /> Chait Toth agreed with Commissioner Ovall. <br /> Mr. Carlton commented another unknown is the traffic flow once Highway 169 is <br /> completed in five years and the long-term impacts. <br />