Council approves professional services agreement for trail under Trunk Highway 14

Kasson City Council approved a professional-services agreement to move forward with design and construction of a trail that will provide a continuous pedestrian facility beneath Trunk Highway 14 along Highway 57.

The city engineer described the projects scope: extend the sidewalk from the Daniels Plaza/Subway area, proceed south under Highway 14 to reconnect with pedestrian improvements near the park-and-ride, and add curb and gutter where appropriate. The agreement covers services from design through construction. The engineer said the city will coordinate with MnDOTincluding ADA, traffic and pedestrian-bike reviewersand that timing may be phased with other MnDOT-funded projects.

Council moved and approved the agreement by voice vote. City staff said costs in the agreement are consistent with the funding application; exact construction timing will depend on further coordination with MnDOT.