Placement: New Business
Action Requested: Discussion
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Sidewalk Master Plan Update 2026
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Submitted By: Emily Seitter, CIP Administrator, CIP & HCST Project Group, Public Works
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of high-quality infrastructure and facilities.
Executive Summary (General Business): Annual update to the Sidewalk Master Plan; discuss proposed scoring criteria for future sidewalk location prioritization; cost per mile analysis and variations over five years.
Presentation Information: 20 minutes, Power Point, Emily Seitter
Staff Recommendation: Request that the Council hear and discuss the current and future impacts to the Sidewalk Master Plan considering funding constraints, and information on preparation for the future 2028-2038 Sidewalk Master Plan sidewalk locations.
Background: In 2006, the Sidewalk Master Program was created to progressively construct sidewalk throughout the City. In 2018, the 10-Year Sidewalk Master Plan was implemented to program sidewalk locations within a two-mile radius of schools and on major roadways. The 2018 Half-Cent Sales Tax referendum provided supplemental funding to the program to increase the annual mileage constructed. Planning for the 2028-2038 Sidewalk Master Plan is underway and aims to further connect communities.
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Financial Information: No new funding being requested as part of this presentation.
Special Consideration: Essential updates on the Sidewalk Program and important information on staff activities and preparation for future sidewalk planning.
Location of Project: City-wide
Attachments: Sidewalk Master Plan Update Summer 2026
NOTE: All of the listed items in the “Attachment” section above are in the custody of the City Clerk. Any item(s) not provided in City Council packets are available upon request from the City Clerk.
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