Fourth Street Reconstruction
Summary
The city unveiled its recommended layout for rebuilding Fourth Street from Mesaba to Sixth Avenue East: a raised shared-use path, wider boulevards, and removal of roughly 100 parking spaces. Construction is set for 2028-2029 with federal funding, and formal resolutions come at the next meeting.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
The project uses federal funding tied to 2028-2029 construction years; the LHB and lead service line contracts on the consent agenda relate to adjacent utility work.
Pedestrians, cyclists, transit riders, and the roughly 30% of nearby households without vehicles benefit most from the safer, multimodal design.
Residents and businesses lose about 100 on-street parking spaces, raising concerns about snow removal, disabled parking, and customer access.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council — September 14, 2026
The two resolutions enabling a redesigned Fourth Street with bike lanes and reduced parking were sent back to administration at staff's request to address community concerns; action is expected next week.
City Council — August 10, 2026
The city unveiled its recommended layout for rebuilding Fourth Street from Mesaba to Sixth Avenue East: a raised shared-use path, wider boulevards, and removal of roughly 100 parking spaces. Construction is set for 2028-2029 with federal funding, and formal resolutions come at the next meeting.
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