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Council discusses Independence Street reconfiguration and rail-trail trailhead design
Summary
Council members reviewed Independence Street safety concerns and a potential reconfiguration (sidewalks, 90-degree parking), citing recent accidents; speaker estimated a 30% design package with stamped drawings would cost about $7,600 and noted the town lacks a stamped engineer drawing to advertise work.
Council members discussed plans for Independence Street — described as a significant reconfiguration that would add sidewalks and 90-degree parking — and raised safety concerns following several reported accidents near the Crust business. Speaker 1 explained that the town does not yet have an engineer-stamped 30% design and said obtaining a formal 30% package with estimates and survey work would cost about $7,600.
Members agreed to continue coordination with Region 9 and recommended the town prepare written scope materials to share with partners. Speaker 1 offered to meet with partners on-site and council asked staff to compile a written narrative of the project scope that can be taken to Region 9. The group discussed alternatives for keeping customers and pedestrians safe in the near term while pursuing the formal design and funding.
