Meeting Summary
The City Council approved six items related to the upcoming city center budget, including funding for the design of mobility improvements at Main and Boulevard, additional design services for the city center complex due to expanded scope, and the relocation of Cox communication facilities. A citizen raised concerns regarding the potential closure of Main Street and the evolving nature of the city center project.
Key Decisions & Votes
Design of Mobility Improvements at Main and Boulevard
01:00$254,000 was approved for the design of dedicated left turn lanes, stormwater improvements, a new traffic signal, and crosswalk improvements at the intersection of Main and Boulevard.
Additional Design Services for City Center Complex
05:40$787,978 was approved for additional design services, including a new consultant for IT/AV and increased scope for Reese Architects due to site changes and expanded programming needs.
Relocation of Cox Communication Facilities
09:40$160,420.70 was approved to relocate and bury Cox communication and city infrastructure facilities impacted by the city center project.
Financial Matters
Design Mobility Improvements at Main and Boulevard
Funding for the design of dedicated left turn lanes, stormwater improvements, a traffic signal, and crosswalks. This amount is outside the $44 million city center budget and reallocated from a radio tower project.
Additional Design Services for City Center Complex
Funding for an IT security and audio-visual consultant ($171,000) and increased scope for Reese Architects ($617,000) due to project changes. This amount is within the $44 million city center budget.
Relocation of Cox Communication Facilities
Cost to relocate and bury Cox communication facilities and city infrastructure due to the city center project. This amount is within the $44 million city center budget.
Public Comments
Randall Shadid expressed concerns about the potential closure of Main Street to vehicular traffic, stating that downtown residents do not want it closed. He also questioned the evolving scope and square footage of the city center project compared to earlier proposals and requested a public meeting to clarify the project details. City staff clarified that no decision has been made regarding Main Street closure and it remains a topic for public discussion.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- Bids for demolition of the downtown community center and Planning & Public Works building are due July 11th.
- City Council approval for the demolition bid is scheduled for the July 24th meeting.
Watch For
- Demolition of the downtown community center and Planning & Public Works building is proposed to start the week of July 31st through August 4th.
- Future public conversations regarding the potential closure of Main Street to vehicular traffic.
Agenda Summary
4A4 & 4B1: Design Mobility Improvements at Main and Boulevard
Approval of $254,000 for the design of dedicated left turn lanes, stormwater improvements, a new traffic signal, and crosswalk improvements at the intersection of Main and Boulevard. The funding is reallocated from a radio tower project.
4A5 & 4B2: Additional Design Services for City Center Complex
Approval of $787,978 for additional design services, including $171,000 for an IT security and audio-visual consultant, and approximately $617,000 for increased scope with Reese Architects due to changes in site selection, programming needs, and a larger best available refuge area. This funding is within the approved $44 million project budget.
4A6 & 4B3: Relocation of Cox Communication Facilities
Approval of $160,420.70 to relocate and bury Cox communication facilities and associated city infrastructure impacted by the city center project. This cost was anticipated within the $44 million project budget.