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Oskaloosa council directs 27-foot Eighth Avenue West redesign, orders sidewalk on south side
Summary
After public comment urging preservation of on-street parking, the Oskaloosa City Council voted Oct. 6 to direct staff to prepare a preliminary design for the Eighth Avenue West reconstruction with a 27-foot roadway and a sidewalk on the south side.
The Oskaloosa City Council voted Oct. 6 to direct staff to proceed with a preliminary design for the Eighth Avenue West reconstruction that narrows the driving surface to 27 feet and adds a sidewalk on the south side of the road.
The decision followed public comment from residents who urged the council to keep the street at its existing width to preserve parking and emergency access. At the meeting, resident Nick Ryan said the majority of neighbors "seemed to be in agreement" that the road "needs to stay at 31…
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