| 7/1/2009 | Department of Planning and Community and Economic Development | This Resolution was Referred for Introduction | |
| Notes: Plan Commission, Transit and Parking Commission, Urban Design Commission, Community Services Committee, Board of Public Works, Pedestrian, Bicycle, Motor Vehicle Commission, Economic Development Commission, Community Development Block Grant Commission, Board of Parks Commissioners, Board of Estimates |
| 7/7/2009 | COMMON COUNCIL | This Resolution was Referred to the PLAN COMMISSION | |
| Notes: Additional Referral(s): Transit and Parking Commission, Urban Design Commission, Community Services Committee, Board of Public Works, Pedestrian, Bicycle, Motor Vehicle Commission, Economic Development Commission, Community Development Block Grant Commission, Board of Parks Commissioners, Board of Estimates, Long Range Transportation Planning Committee
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| 7/7/2009 | PLAN COMMISSION | This Resolution was Refer to the TRANSIT AND PARKING COMMISSION | |
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| 7/7/2009 | PLAN COMMISSION | This Resolution was Refer to the URBAN DESIGN COMMISSION | |
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| 7/7/2009 | PLAN COMMISSION | This Resolution was Refer to the COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE | |
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| 7/7/2009 | PLAN COMMISSION | This Resolution was Refer to the BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS | |
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| 7/7/2009 | PLAN COMMISSION | This Resolution was Refer to the PEDESTRIAN/BICYCLE/MOTOR VEHICLE COMMISSION | |
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| 7/7/2009 | PLAN COMMISSION | This Resolution was Refer to the ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE | |
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| 7/7/2009 | PLAN COMMISSION | This Resolution was Refer to the COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT COMMITTEE | |
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| 7/7/2009 | PLAN COMMISSION | This Resolution was Refer to the BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS | |
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| 7/7/2009 | PLAN COMMISSION | This Resolution was Refer to the BOARD OF ESTIMATES | |
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| 7/7/2009 | PLAN COMMISSION | This Resolution was Refer to the LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING COMMITTEE | |
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| 7/15/2009 | COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE | Linda Horvath and other presenters distributed a summery of the Northport-Warner Park-Sherman Neighborhood Plan. They discussed the background of the Plan and how it came to be, demographics of the neighborhood and highlights of the plan.
A motion was made by Paul Van Rooy, seconded by Mary Czynszak-Lyne to recommend the Northport-Warner Park-Sherman Neighborhood Plan for adoption.
Motion passed by voice vote.
A motion was made by Mary Czynszak-Lyne, seconded by Joanne Brown to thank the City staff and volunteers who worked on the project for their hard work to further the strength of our City.
Motion passed by voice vote. | Pass |
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| 7/22/2009 | BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS | Linda Horvath and Dave Cress, City Planning, presented the plan.
Betty Thompson - 4202 Kenwood Street representing the Northside Warner Park Steering Committee gave an overview of the plan.
A motion was made by Palm, seconded by Vaughn, to Return to Lead with the Recommendation for Approval to the PLAN COMMISSION with a request to add bike lanes on Northport Drive. The motion passed by the following vote: | Pass
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| 7/28/2009 | PEDESTRIAN/BICYCLE/MOTOR VEHICLE COMMISSION | Registered in support of the Plan:
Lydia Maurer, 1913 Shelley Lane, 53704 representing Northport-Warner Park-Sherman Neighborhood Plan Steering Committee.
Linda Horvath and Archie Nicolette from City Planning and Lydia Maurer presented the Plan to the Commission.
A motion was made by Eagon, seconded by Bowser to return to the Lead with the following recommendations that the Plan include language to adopt AASHTO requirements for sidewalks and bike paths and that projects related to Hwy 113 and Sherman Avenue adopt the requirements of State funded projects requiring that roads accommodate all modes of transportation. The motion passed by voice vote/other. | |
| Notes: A motion was made by Eagon, seconded by Bowser to return to the lead with the following recommendations that the plan include language to adopt AASHTO requirements for sidewalks and bike paths and that projects related to Hwy 113 and Sherman Avenue adopt the requirements of State funded projects requiring that roads accommodate all modes of transportation. |
| 8/5/2009 | URBAN DESIGN COMMISSION | A motion was made by Rummel, seconded by Luskin, to Return to Lead with the Recommendation for Approval to the PLAN COMMISSION. The motion passed by voice vote/other. | Pass |
| Notes: The motion provided support and encouragement to extend existing Urban Design District No. 4 down Northport and Packers Avenues, as well as encouraging pedestrian/bicycle issues to be continued to be worked on as part of ongoing efforts between the area’s Alder and neighborhoods within the plan area. |
| 8/5/2009 | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE | A motion was made by Stone, seconded by Clarke, to Return to Lead with the Recommendation for Approval to the PLAN COMMISSION. The vote was unanimous for approval. | Pass |
| Notes: Ms. Linda Horvath, City of Madison Neighborhood Planner, said this plan has a 23 member steering committee and represents 15 neighborhoods. They had 37 meetings. She added the area is also comprised of post WWII housing.
Karen Thompson, registered speaker, is the manager at Anchor Bank on N. Sherman Ave and a Northside Business Association Member. She mentioned the Market Study that said more than half of the area’s expendable income goes out of the neighborhood and they would like to see more of it spent in the neighborhood.
Jolena Presti, registered speaker, talked about the branding of the area and the need for employment in the area. The plan calls for expanding industrial parks near the airport and expanding business areas near Kraft Foods.
She also mentioned the urban agriculture/food/community kitchen idea. The plan also calls for partnerships with MATC to create jobs; coordination with other ED groups; improved appearance of the area; and job readiness training.
Alder Schumacher spoke about the cooperation between the northside groups and economic development as the major theme of the plan. He mentioned his objection to a recent press article that called the location of the high-speed train station at the airport on the “outer fringe” of the City.
Mr. Clarke said MATC would be a willing partner for the plan and asked about possible spin-off companies from Oscar Mayer being located in the area.
Ms. Selkowe noted not many neighborhoods spend all their expendable income in their neighborhood. Maybe all neighborhood plans could have this in their plans.
Mr. Sanchez worked at Oscar Mayer and recalls childcare for employees being an issue.
Ms. Torkildson noted the Northgate Shopping Center recently opened a childcare business.
No further discussion.
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| 8/20/2009 | Unpublished Meeting Data Pending* |
| 9/3/2009 | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT COMMITTEE | The motion passed. This Resolution was Return to Lead with the Recommendation for Approval. | Pass |
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| 9/8/2009 | TRANSIT AND PARKING COMMISSION | Linda Horvath of Planning provided some background:
· With reps from northside neighborhood associations, the Northside Business Association, the Northside Planning Council, the 23-member steering committee began the planning process in 2007.
· The group held 37 public meetings and four large-scale open-house events and worked with the Northside Planning Council, utilizing its newsletter to get info about the planning process to every household; resulting in good participation.
· The Plan area included 12 neighborhood associations as well as some neighborhoods nearby; some CDBG funding helped fund the process.
· The area was largely residential, with beautiful parks and open spaces, including Warner Park, Cherokee Marsh, and shoreline along Lake Mendota.
· The area was diverse demographically and ethnically, creating a vibrant community.
Paul Van Rooy, member of the Northport-Warner-Sherman Steering Committee, highlighted the following Transportation recommendations in the Plan:
· Northport, Packers and Sherman Avenue were the three major traffic carriers through the area. The Plan proposed improving pedestrian crossings along these key arterials to make them safer.
· It recommended moving a couple of bus stops on Northport: to relocate the stop at Kennedy Road/Northport further east, and to relocate another to position it near the Warner Park entrance.
· The Northside TownCenter was looking at higher density traffic-oriented development, inc. promoting the Center as a Metro Park and Ride (already being used informally).
· The Airport Gateway was a potential location for a passenger rail connection between the airport and downtown Madison that would benefit from the transit and multi-modal connections to surrounding neighborhoods, and would be good for the North side.
· The Northport Oscar Mayer area was looking at increased density and traffic-oriented development as well; and in the long-term, considering possible relocation of the North Transfer Point over to Sherman Avenue.
· As part of making the Sherman Avenue corridor more of a "main street" commercial area, the Plan called for improved amenities for bus stops, with benches and aesthetically pleasing shelters.
During further discussion, staff and Van Rooy made the following comments:
· Neighbors had heavily attended hearings last year to express their transit needs (esp. re: Route 22).
· Based on feedback during planning process, neighbors seemed satisfied with bus service in the area, which was served by several Metro routes; Routes 2 and 22 were among Metro's top five in terms of productivity.
· The Plan focused on bus stops being better aligned with pedestrian crossings, and on improving amenities at bus stops, including perhaps personalizing bus shelters to identify a neighborhood.
· Metro staff had been involved and helpful in the planning process.
· People had hoped that the Sherman Flyer Bike Path could follow along the rail corridor, but because of issues with the rail line, a proposed alternative would locate a bike path connecting Commercial to Roth, possibly with a new street connection there.
· Recommendations from the Platinum Bike Committee had been helpful.
· The area needed more off-street, dedicated bike paths.
· Bike routes were planned for Sherman and Northport, and eventually Packers; some people had concerns about locating bike routes on these busy streets.
· The Plan proposed several new street connections to provide safe, alternate routes for bicyclists and pedestrians.
· The proposal to relocate the transfer point was based on potential development in the area nearby (rather than complaints about the current location).
Registrant Jim Carrier, 2301 Monterey Drive, 53704, area resident and Board Member of the River Food Pantry, expressed support for most of the Plan but opposed the proposal to create another parking lot at Warner Park off of Trailsway because it violated the intent of the Park's master plan; posed a safety hazard to the many children living in apartments on Trailsway; would remain empty most of the year (except during Mallards season); and would not mitigate run-off into Lake Mendota. Carrier said that the carbon footprint of the Park was already huge, and that this portion of the Plan should be removed.
Members thanked Carrier for his comments and noted that Warner Park fell under the purview of the Parks Department (governed by the Board of Park Commissioners) rather than the TPC. Poulson remarked that the area had some daunting issues with pedestrian safety (esp. along Sherman), which hopefully the Plan would help to address.
A motion was made by Streit, seconded by McCabe, to Return to Lead with the Recommendation for Approval to the PLAN COMMISSION. The motion passed by voice vote/other.
The meeting proceeded to Agenda Item E.2. | Pass |
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| 9/9/2009 | BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS | Linda Horvath of the Planning Division of the Department of Planning and Community and Economic Development introduced the Northport-Warner Park-Sherman Neighborhood Plan. Alders Satya Rhodes-Conway and Michael Schumacher have also been involved in this plan. The goals are to introduce the planning process, highlight the recommendations that pertain to parks, and request that the Park Commission approve a motion to the Plan Commission to adopt the plan. This Plan has been presented to eight city committees with the expectation that the Plan be adopted by the Common Council in October.
The Steering Committee of 23 neighborhood representatives from the 12 neighborhoods and the business community began its formal work in early 2008. This Plan is an update to the 1992 and 1996 plans. All three plans have received some CDBG assistance to complete them. The Planning Division staff are the facilitators and the committee makes the recommendations. There have been 4 open house events as well as numerous meetings with neighborhood associations, the Northside Planning Council and business association involvement. There were also one-on-one interviews with various stakeholders such as schools and community center representatives.
Implementation of the recommendations comes through the city budget process as well as approximately $100,000 of CDBG funding. The committee identified the priorities for spending these funds. The priorities have also been highlighted in the August-September issue of the Northside News.
Archie Nicolette of the Planning Division then spoke about the neighborhood. The Warner Park neighborhood is a working class neighborhood that blossomed after WWII and Oscar Mayer was one of the driving forces in its development. There is a long history of lots of social and ethnic diversity that are among its strengths. The other unique aspect of the neighborhood is it is well defined and confined within the borders of Lake Mendota, Cherokee Marsh and the Airport. Almost 50% of the people live in multi-family dwellings along the major corridors and then the neighborhood changes to single-family dwellings. There are also a great number of natural resources in the neighborhood from the Lake to Warner Park to Cherokee Marsh. There are 4 small elementary schools that are also a strength for the neighborhood. There are also five community centers.
David Kress of the Planning Division noted that another major area of emphasis in this planning process was discussing potential concepts and ideas for redevelopment in the next 5- to 15-years. Major goals emerging from those discussions included green and/or sustainable development. There was also a focus on creating open spaces either in the form of parks or private plazas to be used as open gathering spaces. Another emphasis was on connectivity between the natural assets in the area.
Several errors in the planning document were then identified and corrected. Page 49 identifies the soccer field along Monterey Drive. This language was to be removed from the plan but had been missed on this page. Also on page 49 there was a reference to clearing select trees and brush off Monterey Drive. Brush and trees are regularly pruned by Forestry staff. This reference is to be deleted. On page 39 staff was not suggesting that “pontoon” boats be allowed on the lagoon but that canoes, paddle boats and possibly kayaks could be used in the lagoon.
Jolena Presti represented the Steering Committee. Members felt strongly about the importance of the natural environment on the Northside, not just Warner Park, but also the small neighborhood parks. They feel a great deal of ownership and want to strengthen the parks. Parks staff also attended their meetings to provide input and structure to the recommendations regarding Warner Park. The main recommendation was that the Warner Park Master Plan needs revision. Within the plan are ideas that could be implemented either independently or as part of the revised Master Plan. A more visible, attractive entrance to Warner Park from Sherman and Northport, such as a boulevard into the park, was mentioned to make it more exciting. It was interjected that an archway into Warner Park is in process that would be funded via CDBG monies. Another suggestion was to have more green, sustainability features incorporated into the parking lots. Pedestrian safety is a major theme and there are no clear pedestrian pathways through the parking lots. Creating a clear sidewalk system through the parking lot and up to the Warner Park Community Recreation Center is another feature that garnered much input. Softening the view of the parking lots from Sherman Avenue to make them more aesthetically appealing was also proposed. A suggestion was also made about tweaking the green space off Trailsway for additional parking during ball season. The rationale was that it would provide parking for people who use the other side of the park. Spaces in the parking lot would be lost with the installation of appropriate bioswells and this would help to replace those spaces. These ideas are all suggestions from the Steering Committee that they felt were important and will require further analysis.
In response to a question regarding whether now is the time for a major redesign of the park in light of the fact that the Park Commission has discussed this park for years, including changing the orientation of the baseball diamond, it was noted that the Steering Committee identified what was important and also believes the park has some deficits that could be improved with a reinvestment of resources. They include keeping the large natural area with a bird habitat, taking more pride in the playgrounds and a proposed swimming pool. In a planning process you begin by finding out what people think. This is a regional park that hosts hundreds of thousands of people a year and merits additional conversation. Another aspect is how to transport people to the park using alternate forms of transportation both now and in the future and to identify potential drop off points while maintaining the green space. Nicolette noted that part of the plan is the redevelopment of the Towne Centre that could have a shared goal of additional parking. The neighborhood is working hard to create stronger connections for kids to get to the park via paths to signalized intersections. Imbedded in the plan are methods to access the park via safe transportation links, i.e. bikes, pedestrians and motor vehicles.
Wallner congratulated the neighborhood for their work on this Plan. The park has always needed a focal entry point either off Sherman or Northport. The Northside doesn’t have a strong, safe bike path system and a wayfinding system with a map would identify various Northside features and how to get to them.
Chewning commented on her experience in working on a neighborhood plan for her neighborhood and questioned whether this plan will be used. Nicolette responded that neighborhood plans are extremely important and as funding becomes available, components of the plan are implemented. It may not happen in the order the neighborhood would like or as fast as they would like, but it provides a tool to use when asking for items for the neighborhood. Skidmore added that the Common Council looks at neighborhood plans when funding is available, and uses the recommendations contained in those plans to improve the neighborhood.
Registered Speakers:
NAME SUPPORT OPPOSE Warner Park portion of Plan
Jolena Presti, support
Jim Carrier, OPPOSE Warner Park portion of Plan
Trish O’Kane, OPPOSE Warner Park portion of Plan
Steve Hurst, OPPOSE Warner Park portion of Plan
Bill Tuschl/Judy Woelfel, not speaking, OPPOSE Warner Park portion of Plan
Andy Tauber, OPPOSE Warner Park portion of Plan
Peter Cannon, support
Marie Jacobson, OPPOSE Warner Park portion of Plan
Jack Hurst, OPPOSE Warner Park portion of Plan
Caren Whalen, OPPOSE Warner Park portion of Plan
Ald. Satya Rhodes-Conway , neutral
Ald. Satya Rhodes-Conway addressed the Commission and thanked the neighborhoods for their hard work, time and effort in developing this plan. This plan is a collection of thoughts from the neighborhood. She pledged to take the suggestions in priority order and work them through the city process. However, once the plan is adopted everything may not be done exactly as it is written. Neighborhood Plans are used as strong guides but they are not “written in stone.” The Northside has an excellent record of implementing recommendations in its neighborhood plans.
There is not anything necessarily wrong with the current Warner Park Master Plan but it comes to the top of the recommendations because it needs to be reviewed and updated. There have been a number of items that have come forward since the Master Plan was written, including perhaps a pool and changes at the baseball stadium that will not be occurring at the present time due to lack of funding.
Discussions have also occurred regarding the expansion of the WPCRC. It is clear that not all stakeholders have been heard from regarding what happens in the park and that would occur during a park planning process, not necessarily a neighborhood planning process. During a park planning process, input would be solicited from not only the neighborhoods but a broader set of stakeholders that would include people who work with the various conservation groups and their multiple constituencies. There needs to be a voice that speaks about conservation in the park.
Until a formal process toward a new Master Plan begins, the Park Commission is encouraged to pay attention to the long term sustainability of the park and its multiple uses. It is Rhodes-Conway’s understanding that there is an agreement regarding the balance of active and passive uses in the park and that balance should be maintained. There are a lot of demands for use of this park and those uses may need to be reviewed on occasion to make sure that balance remains since it’s easy to only hear the voices asking for more active uses and to forget those that are asking for more passive/natural uses.
Additional items to be addressed in the park master planning process are improved pedestrian and bike access to the park. Metro has been contacted about running a bus through the parking lot to reach WPCRC instead of having to cross major streets, without cross walks, to reach it. Conversations are occurring about the length of Sherman between the park and the shopping center and what would enhance pedestrian safety where the driveways meet. Aesthetic enhancements at the entrances to the park are also important to this jewel of the Northside. The Park Commission was encouraged to look at the recommendations regarding the parking lots and incorporating bioswells and different configurations for green technologies.
The Steering Committee asked that something be done to improve the water quality in the lagoon but what that is, is unknown at this point. It was suggested that discussions regarding the water quality in the lagoon occur with knowledgeable individuals.
The Park Commission was asked to incorporate those statements heard this evening that they believe should be added, altered or deleted in the plan when making their motion to the Plan Commission. There are a number of areas where statements regarding the priorities of conservation could be inserted. A statement could be included that when the Park Commission takes up the Warner Park Master Plan, the following items will be addressed and that list would be inserted. The Park Commission is advisory to the Plan Commission on this and the Plan Commission is advisory to the Common Council.
The Park Commission could also refer this item to its next meeting which would push back the schedule for adoption until after the next Park Commission meeting. The Plan Commission would then also need to delay action for one month. The Park Commission could also instruct Parks staff that between now and when the Plan Commission meets, they meet and address the issues heard tonight and include them in a memo to the Plan Commission.
A motion was made by Skidmore/Wallner to approve Resolution 15282 Adopting the Northport-Warner Park-Sherman Neighborhood Plan as a supplement to the City of Madison Comprehensive Plan.
Many good comments were made regarding the need for an updated Master Plan for Warner Park that include sustainability issues, bird and wildlife habitat, and improved parking lots. The Commission should not micromanage this process but should direct Parks and Planning staff to work together on an updated Master Plan. It appears there is a group of individuals who were not part of the neighborhood planning meetings. They need to be included in the master planning process so information regarding water quality and wildlife are incorporated into the master plan.
Chewning expressed concern about the pressure for construction and group active uses. There is a need to protect the refuge for migratory birds, to do a careful environmental survey of wildlife and to take a careful look at any future parking lots. She cannot support it without language addressing those areas.
A substitute motion was made by Wallner/Chewning to refer Resolution 15282 Adopting the Northport-Warner Park-Sherman Neighborhood Plan as a supplement to the City of Madison Comprehensive Plan for one month with instructions to Parks and Planning staff to prepare a memo that, while not containing specific recommendations, will incorporate language addressing environmental preservation, conservation, birding, water quality and parking lot issues heard this evening. MOTION CARRIED with Skidmore voting no.
A motion was made by Wallner, seconded by Chewning, to Refer to the BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS, due back on 10/14/2009. The motion passed by the following vote: | Pass
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| 9/14/2009 | PLAN COMMISSION | A motion was made by Schumacher, seconded by Kerr, to Rerefer to the PLAN COMMISSION, due back on 10/19/2009. The motion passed by voice vote/other. | Pass |
| Notes: The motion passed unanimously. |
| 9/21/2009 | BOARD OF ESTIMATES | A motion was made by Clear, seconded by Verveer, to Return to Lead with the Recommendation for Approval to the PLAN COMMISSION. The motion passed by voice vote/other. | Pass |
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| 10/14/2009 | Unpublished Meeting Data Pending* |
| 10/19/2009 | PLAN COMMISSION | A motion was made by Schumacher, seconded by Cnare, to RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT - PUBLIC HEARING. The motion passed by voice vote/other. | Pass |
| Notes: Adoption of this plan was recommended subject to the staff and committee recommendations contained within the Plan Commission materials, with the following modifications noted below. The main motion passed unanimously.
- That on p. 38 of the plan, the word "clear" be stricken in the first sentence of items d and f. Both sentences should be revised to begin, "Study the possibility of removing select trees and brush..."
- That on p. 38 of the plan, item e should be revised to read: "Upgrade Monterey/Warner Park playground area and study the possibility of installing a sidewalk leading to it from Monterey Drive."
-That on p.10 of the plan, the Concept B digram be redrawn to remove the cul-de-sacs.
-That on p. 1, Item 2 in the October 19, 2009 Interdeparmental Correspondence from Linda Horvath be revised to substitute the word "should" for the word "shall." This modification would result in changes to p.33 of the plan and should read "Projects on STH 113 and North Sherman Avenue should follow the requirements that State funded projects accommodate all modes of transportation."
These four amendments were approved on unanimous votes to amend the main motion recommending adoption of this plan. A fifth amendment, made by Basford and seconded by Sunquist, failed to be included in the main motion by the following vote: 1:7 (AYE: Basford, NO: Ald. Schumacher, Ald. Kerr, Ald. Cnare, Olson, Bowser, Gruber, and Sundquist; NON-VOTING: Boll and Pearson). That amendment was to include the additional text proposed by Michel Rewey stating "Consider changing the lane configuration on North Sherman Avenue south of Packers Avenue to three (3) lanes and two (2) bicycle lanes. The middle lane would be a two way left turn lane (TWTL) except at high volume intersections where it would be a dedicated left turn lane." |
| 11/3/2009 | COMMON COUNCIL | A motion was made by Ald. Rhodes-Conway, seconded by Ald. Schumacher, to Adopt . The motion passed by voice vote/other. | Pass |
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