amended - City of Appleton

want to make it so narrow that cars and bikers are getting pinched. He stated 29’ is ample
room for two cars and bikers.
G. Dannecker stated he does not like bump outs but they do work. He travels by St. Pius
daily and traffic does slow down and it gives the children a shorter lane to cross.
C. Wahl stated he supports staff recommendations. He stated the main reason is the
statement on speed.
Vote on Motion. (4/0)
b. Approve Alternative 2 for the Jackman Street shared use path.
Motion to approve by C. Wahl, seconded by P. Coenen.
Chad Weyenberg stated council gave direction to install a shared use path as part of the
Jackman Street Project. He stated we have been working with Bloom Companies and what
we came up with is two alternatives. He proceeded to explain the two different alternatives.
Randy Schultz, 730 S. State Street – he stated this project is in his back yard. He would like
to know how it is going to affect his property and what it is going to look like. He stated he
has done some improvements at the property and this looks like it will change it quite a bit.
He asked if he will still have access to Jackman Street?
Chad responded depending on what is done on the property you will have pedestrian access
to Jackman Street.
Mr. Schultz stated he is also concerned with the noise that this will create.
Chad stated the retaining wall may block some of that noise.
John Stoeger, 527 S. Story Street - owns the investment property to the west of the parking
lot. He stated he likes the steps and is glad to see there will be no impact on their property.
Alderperson Martin stated the slope decrease is a great accomplishment. He is supportive as
is the neighborhood.
Steve Kehn, 321 W Prospect Street – asked if the road is going to shift eliminating the
sidewalks on the other side of the street?
Chad stated the plan is to shift the road over 6’ to the east eliminating the sidewalk but
allowing enough room on the other side to install the shared use path.
Steve asked if there is any room on the other side for steps?
Chad stated there is not a lot of available land on the other side for steps.
Mr. Schultz asked if any trees will be lost?
Chad stated yes, there will be trees lost due to the installation of the path and its slope.
Alderperson Wahl asked if there is any plan to change the traffic control at the bottom of the
hill?
Director Vandehey stated we looked at it but it seems to be working so no changes are being
recommended.
Alderperson Clemons stated he appreciates staff coming to committee with choices and
letting council decide.
Vote on Motion. (4/0)