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Council discusses Maple Street crosswalk, CDBG grant and sidewalk maintenance program
Summary
Staff told council Maple Street crosswalk engineering is complete and partially grant funded (CDBG); council discussed ADA benefits, flashing lights cost, and a two-year grant timeline for construction and related sidewalk maintenance in Zone 1.
Council received an update on pedestrian and sidewalk priorities under the 2025 budget, including a CDBG-funded Maple Street crosswalk engineering project. Staff member (Speaker 3) said the project "has been engineered" and that the city "received a CDBG grant for, pedestrian" improvements intended to help ADA accessibility; the grant allows two years to complete the work.
Staff explained the Maple Street project will create a refuge island and flashing lights at the crossing near an animal hospital, maintain parking spaces, and include limited streetscape work. "The estimate came in a little bit higher than we expected," Staff member (Speaker 3) warned, noting that flashing lights are expensive but may fit the year’s budget if funding aligns. Council discussed potential additional crosswalk locations (Park and 161) to assist event crowding and seasonal uses.
The council also reviewed a sidewalk program focused on maintenance of the existing sidewalk network (Zone 1) and continued efforts to apply for grants to sustain the network. Members asked about engineering, electrical work, and procurement responsibilities; staff confirmed engineering is complete and grant timelines constrain construction to the next two years.
