HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-255JULY 22, 2008 08-255 RESOLUTION
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AS AMENDED
PURPOSE: APPROVE HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR JACKSON
STREET FROM MURDOCK AVENUE TO BACON AVENUE
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C) ALTERNATIVE 3 - INSTALLATION OF MEDIAN
IMPROVEMENTS FROM GRUENWALD AVENUE TO BACON
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INITIATED BY: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
WHEREAS, the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation has scheduled
street resurfacing for STH 76/Jackson Street from Murdock Avenue to Bacon Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council by resolution 07-346 had previously requested
the Department of Transportation to include median improvements with the proposed
project; and
WHEREAS, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation proposed resurfacing with
the inclusion of median improvements to improve vehicular and pedestrian safety and
including plantings to enhance the appearance of Jackson Street; and
WHEREAS, Jackson Street has been identified as a primary gatewayforthe City of
Oshkosh in the Mayor's Gateways Committee Report; and
WHEREAS, concerns have been raised regarding the maintenance of convenient
access to commercial areas along Jackson Street; and
WHEREAS, the Council has directed staff to bring forward additional options in
regard to the proposed improvements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh that the following alternative is hereby approved and staff is hereby authorized
and directed to take those actions necessary to implement the selected alternative:
JULY 22, 2008
08-255 RESOLUTION
CONT'D
Alternative 1 -Department Of Transportation Proposal
Alternative 2 -Installation Of Median Improvements From Viola Avenue To
Bacon Avenue
Alternative 3 -Installation Of Median Improvements From Gruenwald
Avenue To Bacon Avenue
Alternative 4 -Elimination Of Median Improvements From Project
(Copies of maps depicting the proposed alternatives are available for inspection in
the office of the City Clerk
AMENDED TO CHOOSE ALTERNATIVE-C