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Preliminary Order setting the date of Public Hearing for January 18, 2012 to consider approval of the bikeway improvements on Griggs Street between Summit Avenue and Minnehaha Avenue. (File No. 19128, Assmt No. 125100)
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Amended 11/23/11
In the matter of improving Griggs Street between Summit Avenue and Minnehaha Avenue by improving the pedestrian and bicycle environment along the corridor. The project includes traffic calming with traffic circles and bumpouts, bicycle specific pavement markers and destination/directional signs, dynamic speed display signs, bike/ped signal detection technology, and improved street lighting.
Also, properties abutting Griggs Street between St. Anthony Avenue and University Avenue will be assessed for street lighting improvements.
The Council of the City of Saint Paul having received the report of the Mayor for the above improvement, and having considered said report, hereby resolves:
1. That the said report and the same is hereby approve with no alternatives, and that the estimated cost thereof is $520,000, financed by Transit for Livable Communities (TLC), Non-motorized Transportation Pilot (NTP) Program grants, city funds and assessments.
2. That a public hearing be had on said improvement on the 4th 18th day of January, 2012, at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the City Hall and Court House Building in the City of Saint Paul.
3. That notice of said public hearing be given to the persons and in the manner provided by the Charter, stating the time and place of hearing, the nature of the improvement and the total cost thereof as estimated.