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City engineer unveils Belgrade Avenue streetscape plan, MnDOT cooperation expected
Summary
City Engineer Sarff presented streetscape designs for Belgrade Avenue including lane reduction on the 300 block, bump-outs, decorative paving, planters and decorative lighting. Sarff said MnDOT has been receptive to working with the city; Council asked about ADA compliance and public art.
City Engineer Sarff presented proposed streetscape designs for Belgrade Avenue at the Dec. 16 North Mankato City Council work session, describing changes for the corridor between Range Street and the southbound ramps onto Highway 169.
The plan calls for reducing the 300 block from four lanes to two lanes plus a center turn lane, bump-outs at the Range Street intersection, decorative sidewalk paving, new street crossings, planters and a combination of decorative shepherd's-hook lighting and taller intersection fixtures. "MnDOT has been receptive to working with the City," Sarff told the council when asked whether state highway engineers would allow the city's lighting choices to continue into the intersection.
Council Member Whitlock asked whether the bump-outs would meet the Americans with Disabilities Act standards; Sarff confirmed they would comply with ADA requirements. Council Member Oachs asked whether the design would preserve space for downtown public-art elements such as the city's Art Walk; Sarff said the plans include provisions to ensure art can continue to be incorporated downtown.
The council did not take a formal vote on the design at the session. City staff indicated they will continue coordination with MnDOT as the MnDOT corridor reconstruction moves forward and will return with additional design details and next steps for public review.
