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City advances pathways, sidewalk segments and a downtown connectivity study
Summary
Staff outlined a strategy to use use-tax funds for short sidewalk segments and to pursue grants for larger projects; the city won a Planning Sustainable Places grant (Connected Kearney) and a $10,000 safety grant for flashing beacons at trail crossings.
Planner (S3) described a two-track approach: use use-tax money to complete small, high‑impact sidewalk segments now while assembling design and grant packages for larger projects. S3 listed short sidewalk segments on Meadowbrook, Stonecrest, Grove Street and Stone Lake Drive that are designed and ready for bid-document review; staff plan to include construction in next year’s city budget.
S3 said the city will also launch a citywide connectivity study under a Planning Sustainable Places grant (branded during the meeting as the Connected Kearney plan) — the grant provides $75,000 with a $25,000 local match — to inventory sidewalks, identify missing connections and improve walkability. S3 also noted a separate $10,000 safety grant to buy flashing beacons for trail crossings, which must be purchased directly by the city and will be installed on Meadowbrook.
