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Board discusses sidewalks, paving and possible TIF funding for Lincoln School safety
Summary
Trustees reviewed options to improve pedestrian safety at Lincoln School — sidewalk, expanded pavement, gates and speed bumps — and agreed to gather more information and cost estimates; the board asked staff to explore possible TIF funding and city cost-sharing.
Board members discussed multiple options to improve pedestrian and site safety at Lincoln School, but deferred any immediate action pending cost estimates and additional information.
Trustees and staff described alternatives including installing a sidewalk on the north side of the building, extending pavement all the way to the structure to eliminate a tripping area, and adding gates and speed bumps to slow traffic. One board member said the city had suggested a potential cost split; meeting participants also asked whether Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds might be eligible for the project.
Staff noted a prior contractor quote for sidewalk work would remain valid "through the summer," but that further engineering questions — such as rerouting drain pipes — could affect feasibility and cost if the district chose to extend pavement rather than install a conventional sidewalk.
Why it matters: Pedestrian and arrival/drop-off safety affects students and families who walk to school. Choosing between a sidewalk and a paved extension affects scope, cost and potential utility work.
What happens next: Board members asked staff to gather accurate quotes, investigate pavement versus sidewalk feasibility (including drainage issues), and follow up on possible TIF funding and city cost-sharing arrangements. The board agreed to continue the discussion at a future meeting once more information is available.
Ending: No vote was taken; board members agreed to investigate options further and present findings at a subsequent meeting.
