Gaetz Avenue Redevelopment Study - The City of Red Deer

On May 25, 2005, The City held a special council meeting regarding the Gaetz Avenue Redevelopment Study. Following discussion, the resolutions as outlined below were introduced and passed.

"Resolved that Council of The City of Red Deer having considered the reports from the Engineering Services Manager, dated May 3, 2005 re: Gaetz Avenue Redevelopment Study and May 24, 2005, re: Gaetz Avenue Redevelopment Study Public Consultation and Plan Adoption hereby reaffirms that Administration be directed to proceed with the following, based only on the 2005 Gaetz Avenue Road Construction Plan between 71 Street and Highway 11A:

	1.	Widening Gaetz Avenue to 6 lanes between 71 Street and 77 Street.
	2.	Intersection widening at Gaetz Avenue and 77 Street to improve turning movement capacity.
	3.	New traffic signals at Gaetz Avenue and 80 Street Intersection widening at Gaetz Avenue and Highway 11A to improve turning movement capacity.
	4.	Improvements to street lighting and landscaping.
	5.	Termination of the north end of the east service road at 77 Street, subject to agreement with the adjacent landowner.
	6.	Minor modifications to various service roads between 71 Street and 77 Street.

Council further agrees that other service road improvements may be considered as part of this construction if adjacent landowners are in agreement."

"Resolved that Council of The City of Red Deer having considered the reports from the Engineering Services Manager, dated May 3, 2005 re: Gaetz Avenue Redevelopment Study and May 24, 2005, re: Gaetz Avenue Redevelopment Study Public Consultation and Plan Adoption, hereby agrees:

	1.	That the Study objectives of traffic operational efficiency and safety, pedestrian and cyclist accessibility, aesthetically pleasing landscape concepts, and reasonable business access, be used as a basis for future discussion with stakeholders in developing a long term plan for Gaetz Avenue redevelopment.
	2.	That stakeholders be included in working groups to review each component of the plan."