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CM OF <br /> REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section: 4_. <br /> lirSTAFF REPORT Report Number: —�516ws <br /> AGENDA SESSION DATE May 1, 1995 Report Date: 4.-27-95 <br /> DISPOSITION <br /> Item Description: Consideration of Pedestrian Bridge Services; Storm Water Ponding Alternative; <br /> Citizen Review Committee <br /> Administrator's Review/Recommendation: <br /> - No comments to supplement this report 11 <br /> 4 <br /> 41 <br /> - Comments attached. <br /> Explanation/Summary (attach supplement sheets as n• essary.) <br /> SUMMARY; <br /> City Councilmember Julie Trude will present to the City Council three <br /> issues pertaining to the construction of the pedestrian bridge across <br /> Highway 10. One is the recommendation for contracting engineering, <br /> design and inspection services with BRW. The second pertains to the <br /> opportunity to coordinate the pedestrian bridge project with ridding the <br /> storm water runoff pond that exists at the corner of Long Lake Road and <br /> Hwy 10. Thirdly is the appointment of a resident committee that can <br /> offer input to the design of the pedestrian bridge. Please review the <br /> memorandums provided from Councilmember Trude. <br /> Please recall that funding for the engineering, design and inspection <br /> services are not eligible in the grant. However, special project money <br /> is available for this purpose. Also, the $120, 000 match for pedestrian <br /> bridge construction is only 20% of the cost and is stated in the 5-year <br /> capital plan. Finance Director Brager has provided a memorandum that <br /> outlines the financing mechanism for this project. The funds do not use <br /> general funding, but instead special project funding and therefore will <br /> not impact the general operating budget for 1996. <br /> Finally, I wish to address concerns that the pedestrian bridge will not <br /> be used. Through proper planning and design, the pedestrian bridge will <br /> be used because the bikeway/walkway will lead users to the bridge and in <br /> fact hinder the crossing of Hwy 10 and Long Lake Road intersection with <br /> the use of barriers such as landscaping, decorative fencing, berming, <br /> etc. The key is in the design. Making the bridge an attraction with <br /> special features such as kiosks, benches, flowers, art displays, etc. is <br /> important for establishing a pattern of use. Ease of use is also a <br /> necessity. Fortunately, we have a very reputable and capable design <br /> firm in BRW that understands the needs for ease and elective use of the <br /> pedestrian bridge. It is anticipated that a representative from BRW <br /> will be present at the May 1 Work Session to respond to your concerns. <br /> • <br /> 4,; (Mary Sa ri , ctor of Parks, Recreation & Forestry <br /> R.E.COMMENDATION: <br />