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City manager reports pedestrian struck is stable; council discusses traffic-calming, demolition and water project timelines
Summary
City manager Tyler reported a pedestrian struck in a crosswalk is in stable condition, told council staff is working with a traffic engineer to locate driver-feedback signs and will seek ODOT permitting for in-right-of-way devices; staff also outlined demolition timing for a bunkhouse and timelines for a major water-pipeline design and construction.
City manager Tyler updated the council on several operational issues, beginning with a crash in which a pedestrian was struck in a crosswalk on Friday. Tyler said the injured person is "in stable condition," and staff reported the striking driver was cited. Chief Husky (police) and staff provided details that one vehicle stopped for the pedestrian and another vehicle approaching did not see the pedestrian and struck them.
Tyler said the city engaged a traffic engineer to identify sites for permanent driver-feedback signs and expects site recommendations in the next few weeks; installation will require ODOT permitting because the signs are in state right-of-way. Councilors discussed enforcement options, grant opportunities for traffic enforcement overtime, and use of flashing yellow crosswalk lights where appropriate.
On demolition, staff said the contract is ready and demolition of the old bunkhouse will proceed once outside utilities are capped by a third party contractor. The manager also reported turning off online applications for tenant and facade improvement grants while staff reviews program objectives and noted the city engaged urban-renewal consultant Elaine Howard to help prioritize projects and prepare a five-year strategic plan. Finally, staff provided an update on water infrastructure: 90% design on a pipeline is underway, pump-station design is about 60% complete, and the city will need land-use amendments in two counties; staff warned there are schedule risks to meeting compliance deadlines and expects construction to proceed in late 2024/early 2025 with completion of some components by 2027.
