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Chairman Rader noted that a memo regarding the project indicated that$100,000 of the <br /> city's economic development fund would be used for the design process. He asked if this <br /> funding would come out of the streets fund instead. Engineer Papke was unsure. <br /> Councilmember Neff asked if any environmental issues have been identified with the <br /> project and whether a design engineer was selected at this point. Engineer Papke indicated <br /> that environmental work is underway and the crews have yet to encounter any unusual <br /> circumstances at the site. Public Works also went through the qualification selection based <br /> services process and Osborn Engineering has been under contract working on the project <br /> since January 2020. <br /> Chairman Rader inquired as to whether traffic patterns would be affected and how a traffic <br /> analysis informed the project. City Engineer Papke stated that a city traffic engineer <br /> completed a traffic study last year and that has informed the current day layout, including <br /> the lane dieting. The pilot implementation of the study has been largely successful in <br /> accommodating a variety of modes of transportation that travel through the area. Sidewalk <br /> expansion is expected to take place on the north side of the road. <br /> The city is in the process of meeting with property owners in the area to gather input and <br /> working on a public comment period on plans through an online medium. Staff is also <br /> working to set up more streamlined Uber/Lyft pick up spots. <br /> Councilmember Bullock sought clarification on the financing behind the project and <br /> commented on the lay out of the site. <br /> Chairman Rader asked for an update on the art installation scheduled for the corner of <br /> Detroit and Sloane. Mr. Papke indicated that a review of public art options will be <br /> undertaken during the streetscape portion of the project. <br /> Chairman Rader made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Bullock to recommend <br /> Resolution 2020-22 for adoption. <br /> Discussion: Councilmembers discussed with Engineer Papke the difference in dollar figures <br /> between what the resolution states and what the budgeted dollar figure. It was determined <br /> that the committee would reconvene if the figure difference became an issue. <br /> A roll call vote was taken as follows: <br /> Yeas - Bullock, Rader, Shachner <br /> Nays - None <br /> The motion passed. Resolution 2020-22 was recommended for adoption by the full Council. <br /> Chairman Rader adjourned the meeting at 6:55 p.m. <br />