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Council hears Gold Creek Drive safety concerns; staff to get cost estimates ahead of April 7
Summary
Residents and councilors discussed narrow sections and safety issues on Gold Creek Drive; public works staff will provide cost estimates for a localized safety fix and for widening the road to city standards by the April 7 meeting.
Councilors and residents raised safety concerns about sections of Gold Creek Drive that narrow near the clubhouse, and the council directed staff to obtain cost estimates for a targeted safety correction and for widening the stretch to meet city standards.
Public Works Director Trampus Hunter said he met with the HOA presidents for Gold Creek and East Ridge and reported the HOAs want the roadway from Village Drive down to Route 136 brought up to a 30-foot standard. Hunter summarized the request: “what they're wanting to see is from Village Drive all the way down to 136, brought up brought up the standard. Like, 30 feet wide.”
Residents and council members described a curve near the clubhouse that they say creates a perceived safety hazard and noted that because the street is private, there are questions about whether taxpayer funds should be used to alter it. Several councilors said they would not support spending large sums to widen the entire length to Route 136 but expressed willingness to fix the specific safety concern. Council asked staff to produce cost estimates both for the focused safety fix and for the full widening to Route 136.
Public Works staff said some design work will be needed and warned that widening at the curve could affect sidewalks and drainage. Hunter and council members said they expect to have preliminary numbers by the April 7 council meeting so the council can make a budget or policy decision at that time.
