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needs to make a final determination for design by June 1992 so that construction can begin by February 1993. The goal is to complete the project by Novemb r 1993 so that Main Street can be completely in place for the Christmas shopping season Mr. Iserson further noted that the Task Force has worked with staf for over a year on this plan. The Task Force has come to the conclusion that based on th scale and character of the downtown area consideration must be given for increased pedes 'an traffic. Vehicular traffic should be encouraged at slow speeds. The street design mu also facilitate traffic so that the downtown businesses attract people driving by. Mr. Iserso further advised that an updated traffic study has been completed, Mr. Iserson advised that the Planning Commission is charged with eview and consideration of the following: 1. Ray StreetlSt. Iohn Realignment 2. Railroad Avenue Extension 3. Reinstitution of Two-Way Traffic on Spring and Di 'sion Streets 4. Four-way Stop at Rose Avenue/Neal Street Intersec on 5. Angled Parking and Flexible Zones 6. Selection of Main Street design option ~ Mr. Iserson noted that the Design Review Board has also had a w rk session with Mr. Michael Freedman, the City's design consultant, and have stated eir preferences. Their choice of plans was Option B (flexible zone), and included the foll wing recommendations: (1) That decomposed granite not be utilized; (2) That a simple st Ie of bench planter be used; (3) That the urns and metal railing be removed from the p Mr. Iserson further advised that the City Council had approved th CIP funding for the Main Street reconstruction project at last night's meeting. Commissioner McGuirk expressed some concern that should prob ms arise after construction is begun that they might "paint themselves into a co er." Mr. Iserson advised that several basic things need to be done, such as the street work d sidewalk installation. The add-on features, such as planters, etc., could come at a later . me, should problems of some nature arise to delay schedule. Commissioner McGuirk further questioned Mr. lserson about the ea1ignment of Ray Street and St. Iohn Street. Mr. Iserson noted that the extension does no have to be done at this time, but could be done in 10 years or later with no problems. At this time Commissioner Michelotti came to the meeting; howe er, she advised that she would step down as she has a conflict of interest as a downtown roperty owner. Commissioner Wright took over the position. ~ Special Meeting - Minutes Planning Commission May 20, 1992 Page 2