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City to study Hudgens Trail connector linking new development to downtown
Summary
City Manager James Riker said staff and the developer see a need for a multi-use trail connecting the Hudgens property to downtown; Council authorized staff to obtain cost estimates and recommended using an on-call engineer to analyze alternatives, noting a budget amendment would be required.
City Manager James Riker presented the Hudgens Trail connector concept at the April 27 work session, saying staff and the developer consider a multi-use trail essential to connect the pending Hudgens property development with downtown Duluth for cyclists and pedestrians. Staff recommended engaging an on-call engineering firm to analyze trail alternatives and presented a simple graphic to introduce options.
Council members were told that a budget amendment would be required to proceed with design or construction and that staff were authorized to obtain cost estimates to move forward with a study. No design decision or budget appropriation was adopted at the work session; the action was limited to directing staff to develop options and pricing for future Council consideration.
