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Council hears first reading on Ameren easement to accommodate Centennial Greenway crossing
Summary
On first reading the council reviewed a request to grant Ameren an easement at 5 Oaks/Worsen Park to relocate utility poles for a new St. Louis County signal at a Centennial Greenway crossing; no vote was taken and staff said design and signal timing will be determined by the county.
City public works staff presented a first reading of Bill 3065 seeking to grant Ameren an easement for overhead electrical lines and down-guys at the Centennial Greenway crossing in front of 5 Oaks/Worsen Park. The relocation of poles and installation of power pedestals is needed to accommodate signal mast arms that St. Louis County will install for pedestrian and vehicle control.
Bruce MacGregor of public works described the relocation as a "domino effect" driven by the county's decision to install signals to improve trail crossing safety across the five-lane Worsen Road. MacGregor said staff are coordinating with Great Rivers Greenway and St. Louis County to preserve sight lines, maintain clear access to 5 Oaks and minimize negative impacts to park users.
Design details such as whether the signal will be fixed-timing or push-button-controlled will be decided by St. Louis County traffic engineers. MacGregor said the city expects subsequent easement requests and construction easements once federal-aid approvals and MoDOT issues are resolved; staff anticipate returning with more detailed requests later this summer.
No council action was required at the first reading; the item will return for a later reading once alignment and construction needs are finalized.
