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<br /> <br />MEMORANDUM <br /> <br />TO: Mayor and City Council <br /> <br />FROM: Bill Maertz, Parks and Recreation Director <br /> <br />DATE: August 13, 2007 <br /> <br />SUBJECT: Downtown Crosswalk Improvements <br /> <br />Staff has reviewed the proposed crosswalk improvements included as an option in the <br />overlay project for downtown streets. These improvements would provide for a safer <br />pedestrian environment. In light of the number of people visiting River's Edge Commons, <br />many of whom are young children, any improvement in pedestrian safety is highly desirable. <br />In addition the look of the pavers used in the crosswalk improvements will compliment and <br />enhance the new park <br /> <br />As Parks and Recreation staff continues to develop more events at River's Edge Commons <br />there will likely be large crowds on a regular basis. Staff believes that the crosswalk <br />improvements will be a positive both from an aesthetic and safety standpoint and will aid in <br />creating a positive image of downtown Elk River. <br />