Summary
Mayor Mason asked that yield signs at Byrd Ave/Oregon St and Byrd Ave/Illinois St be replaced with stop signs via an attached ordinance; it was referred to Public Works after Weidner noted the ordinance attachment was missing.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
Acquisition price depends on negotiation with RUSD; recording costs are $30.
Neighborhood pedestrians and drivers at those intersections.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Community Development Authority — October 26, 2026
A professional services agreement with Nielsen, Madsen and Barber would cover surveying, design, engineering, and subdivision work at 5120 Byrd Avenue — early-stage groundwork for redevelopment there.
Common Council — September 1, 2026
The Community Development Authority got the green light to pursue acquiring the school district property for blight elimination and redevelopment, even though it's outside an existing redevelopment area.
Common Council — June 2, 2026
Mayor Mason asked that yield signs at Byrd Ave/Oregon St and Byrd Ave/Illinois St be replaced with stop signs via an attached ordinance; it was referred to Public Works after Weidner noted the ordinance attachment was missing.
Related development
Giese School Property Redevelopment
About $2.3 million in TID 31 funds will build roads and utilities, and buyers can get $50,000 in down payment help per lot — new housing on the near north side.
5120 Byrd Avenue subdivision and engineering
Preliminary engineering and subdivision work would set the stage for future development on the Byrd Avenue parcel.
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