04-12-16 Worksession CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
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April 12, 2016
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Goettel at 6:43 p.m. in the Bartholomew Room.
Council Members Debbie Goettel, Mayor; Michael Howard; Edwina Garcia; Pat Elliott; and
Present: Tom Fitzhenry.
Staff Present: Steven L. Devich, City Manager; Kristin Asher, Public Works Director; John
Stark, Community Development Director; Jeff Pearson, City Engineer; and
Cheryl Krumholz, Executive Coordinator.
Item #1 DISCUSSION REGARDING THE 77TH STREET UNDERPASS (COUNCIL MEMO
NO. 18)
City Engineer Pearson discussed the two future Cedar Avenue connection alternatives to 77th
Street. He stated that staff is seeking City Council direction so the project design canhmove forward.
He reviewed the pros and cons of the two alternatives which include a bridge over 77th Street or a
direct connection. He added the Transportation Commission recommendation is the direct
connection.
Council Member Fitzhenry suggested straightening the alignment to take some of Washington
Park and replace the land with pocket park(s) to the north with the new redevelopment.
Mr. Pearson responded staff would review that option.
The consensus was to proceed with the north connection.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent - .:56 p.m.
Date Approved: April 26, 2016
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