From the hockey arena to an open forum, there were plenty of topics discussed at Monday night’s City Council meeting.
To begin with, there are some changes in store for the proposed hockey arena. Those changes include a second floor being added above the lobby, a walking track (which would be built on the floor level of the arena around the main rink), and curling may be added to the satellite rink. The satellite arena would hold four to five curling rinks.
Dan Edwards, the City Engineer, also introduced new plans for the proposed U.S. Bank project, which is set to be built on the 500 block of Lincoln Avenue. After hearing concerns from residents in the area, the bank has decided that drive-thru traffic will be denied access to the alley, and it would exit onto Oak Street instead. U.S. Bank has also agreed to add exit arrows, which will direct drivers to Oak Street and help avoid additional traffic to the alley.
The City Council also announced updated plans for the Tower Road project, in regards to where it intersects with Lincoln Avenue. According to the City Council, signal lights will be added, and islands will be installed to help control traffic in turn lanes. The Westridge Mall frontage road, by Godfathers Pizza and JK Sports, will be closed with a cul-du-sac.
