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City forms ad hoc Federal Street Plaza committee to advance plaza concept
Summary
Council established a seven-member ad hoc committee (Resolution 24-020) to develop design, cost estimates and grant strategies for a proposed Federal Street plaza/park between First and Second streets; staff said the committee will coordinate with Urban Renewal and private redevelopment work on adjacent sites.
The Dalles City Council on Sept. 9 adopted Resolution 24-020 to establish an ad hoc Federal Street Plaza Committee charged with making recommendations on design, construction and costs for a proposed plaza or park on Federal Street.
Staff told the council the plaza concept precedes recent interest in redevelopment of the adjacent Tony's Lot and complements First Street streetscaping and urban renewal goals. The ad hoc committee will consist of seven positions appointed by the mayor and confirmed by council and will work with staff on grant opportunities and public engagement. Staff noted prior renderings and survey input and said the committee's work could produce cost estimates to feed next year's budget discussions.
Council action: Councilor Richardson moved to adopt Resolution 24-020, Councilor McLaughlin seconded, and the motion carried by voice vote. Staff announced the committee's first meeting would be held the coming Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.
Ending: The committee will begin outreach and scoping work with staff to develop recommendations for council consideration and budget integration.
