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City Council Minutes February 5, 2024 Page 8 of 11 ----------------------------- 9.4 NW and Front/Main Street Updates Mr. Houle gives an update on the status of the NW and Front/Main Street projects. He states we are looking at bigger picture things currently and would start narrowing things down when and as Council wants to proceed. Regarding Main Street, Mr. Houle explains this was a turnback roadway that did have some monies exchanged, but nothing near a reconstruct amount. However, there is some monies. In reference to Front Street, if we proceeded with reconstruction, you may not notice a lot of difference as the sidewalks, lanes, etc. would remain the same. However, underground we would be looking at storm sewer replacement that would more than likely fall into a levy sort of funning. We would also investigate the sanitary sewer on the east side of that corridor. The water main was replaced back in 1999-2000. Mr. Houle states they met with a committee looking at these figures. The committee recommended blocking off the very north end of Front Street. That would also include discussion of decorative streetlights, spacing of those lights, sidewalks, etc. if we proceed with a final design. He says this is estimated at $1.2 million, however we are in the draft stage, and this is not final and if the City wants to move forward with this, they would provide updated costs at the March Council Meeting. Mr. Houle gives an update on the traffic signal light at Patriot/Main Streets, and that when Co Rd 11 was turned back it is now City responsibility to maintain it. He says the committee had discussed whether it was best to remove the signal, should there be a 4-way stop, or a mini round-a-bout. This project would be around $400,000. The next segment is from the turn signal to Gravdahl Dr. Mr. Houle states they would be extending parking if they were to move to the design phase of this segment. Underground wise, there is not a lot there, but we would want to make sure that what is there survives for the long term. For the surface improvements and underground improvements, this segment would be about $1.6 million. The final segment is from Gravdahl to the round-a-bout. It does not currently have curb and gutter. It was discussed to add curb and gutter to that segment for what is called an “urban roadway”. It would have a smaller shoulder but would still allow for vehicles to pull off and be out of the way for events or emergencies. The intersection with Bergquist would include right and left turn lanes. The intersection to the east of that, closest to the round-a-bout would be “right in, right out” because it is so close to the off ramp. The cost for this segment would be estimated at $1.1 million. This does not include storm or sanitary sewer numbers. Discussion ensues on the priorities of project segments moving ahead. With the potential to extend sewer and water from Gravdahl Dr. to the NW section due to development interest, Council Members agree that this segment would take priority for a starting point. Mr. Houle responds stating if this is the priority project