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Council backs grant application for downtown flashing pedestrian beacons
Summary
City will seek $201,300 in state active-transportation funds to install multiple rapid rectangular flashing beacons at downtown crosswalks; council approved a resolution of support and added language calling out access near the post office.
Staff told council the city is applying for an active-transportation grant to install rectangular rapid-flashing beacons at four downtown crossings (two beacons per crossing, both directions), seeking $201,300 from MnDOT. The application is time-sensitive and staff asked for a resolution of support to accompany the grant packet.
A council member requested adding language to the resolution to emphasize pedestrian access near the post office; staff said the post office access is already included in the grant materials and agreed to the friendly amendment. The council approved the resolution to support the grant application by unanimous vote among members present.
