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Housing and Redevelopment Minutes Page 5 <br /> May 3,2021 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> Commissioner Wagner stated she really dislikes making a decision on this when the <br /> information is verbally presented. She stated this seems different than she anticipated. She is <br /> surprised to not include the pedestrian bridge study. She requested in the future to present <br /> items when they are received before the meeting. <br /> Mr. Carlton stated he understood and stated there is nothing that says they can wait until <br /> another meeting. <br /> Chair Toth asked the impact of waiting to do the pedestrian study. He wasn't sure if the <br /> council had a specific timeline for the HRA to complete these items. <br /> Mr. Carlton stated he did not believe waiting would imp ct the results of the transportation <br /> assessment and the parking assessment. <br /> Commissioner Wagner stated she personally felt there was interest to`find out if a pedestrian <br /> bridge was feasible but was surprised others want to wait on the study and does understood <br /> the reasons for waiting and the cost was not cheap. She likes to be prepared to give an <br /> educated opinion. <br /> Commissioner Ovall stated to be,fair, the HRA asked Mr. Carlton what his opinion was. He <br /> asked for Commissioner Wagner to e ain her feelings and why she feels strongly for <br /> proceeding now instead of waiting,:;: <br /> Commissioner Wagner stated she wasn't are 'e Comprehensive Plan meeting was being <br /> held the next day and understands the reasons suggested for waiting until after that meeting. <br /> Chair Toth stated because the council asked the HRA to take over the project to not rush <br /> part of it and doesn't propose waiting either but wants to make sure they receive accurate <br /> information. <br /> Mr. Portner asked for Mr.;Carlton to explain when he recommends doing the pedestrian <br /> feasibility study <br /> Mr. Carlton recom Ndoie pedestrian feasibility study after the Comprehensive Plan <br /> is finalized. <br /> Mr. Portner also explained the federal government passing an infrastructure plan which <br /> could provide monies available to be in a better position to leverage those funds. He likened <br /> it to the chicken and egg planning,if you do not have a plan,you can't even ask for it. He <br /> noted having a plan would give the city a better position but also when you do the study <br /> would provide the most benefit. <br /> Commissioner Chuba stated he would like to see the traffic study and parking study done at <br /> this time and in the future,the pedestrian study done as soon as possible but after the <br /> Comprehensive Plan is finalized. <br /> Mr. Carlton noted if the HRA wants additional clarification,it can be discussed at the first <br /> meeting in June, or the HRA could proceed with moving forward tonight. <br />