Project Update | February 2021
Hello all,
We are reaching out to recap the January work session with City Council and share what is up next for the project.
WORK SESSION RECAP
At the work session, City Engineering reviewed options for improving safety in the Park and Midland neighborhood. After reviewing all the information, including public feedback, Council directed staff to begin the schematic design for a sidewalk connection on Park Ave between Midland and Hopkins that would maintain two-way traffic and incorporate improvements to the Hopkins and Park Avenue intersection and Hopkins trail drainage. Council also asked that drainage concerns on Midland Avenue be addressed in an earlier timeframe.
View the January 25 work session »
NEXT STEPS
There is still a lot of work to be done for this project, but we are very grateful for your participation up to now and we look forward to continuing the process with you.
City Engineering staff is now starting the design process for the sidewalk. The first step in this design process will be to obtain an improvement survey which will detail important boundaries. This will likely be conducted in late-April after snow and winter conditions have cleared. Staff plans to incorporate drainage concerns along Midland Avenue as part of the 2022 budget discussion this fall.
City Engineering will contact property owners along Park Avenue, between Hopkins and Midland Avenue via mailed letters to encourage involvement in the schematic design process. The project team hopes to work with property owners so that the design is as equitable as possible while prioritizing safety and engineering best practices.
The project team will continue to share updates through this email newsletter and on the project webpage. Thank you for your continued involvement and please reach out with any questions.
Best regards,
Park and Midland Project Team
Phone: 970-340-4334
