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Public Works/Public Safety Committee approves sidewalk study and rapid flashing beacon recommendation; paving plan discussed

DestinMay 13, 20253 min read

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On May 13, 2025 the Destin Public Works/Public Safety Committee directed staff to produce a schematic and cost estimate for a Durango Road sidewalk and recommended a rapid flashing beacon at Durango Road & Gulf Shore Drive; pavement resurfacing priorities and a 10-year paving goal were reviewed.

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Agenda amended to move agenda item 7A(4) earlier; motion to approve agenda passed 5-0.
April 8, 2025 meeting minutes approved 5-0.
Request Engineering staff prepare a schematic and cost estimate for a sidewalk on the west side of Durango Road from Gulf Shore Drive and recommend City Council fund the project from the city's sidewalk funds (or gas tax if Council declines); motion passed 4-0.
Recommend installation of a rapid flashing beacon at the intersection of Durango Road and Gulf Shore Drive for pedestrian safety and use gas tax funds for purchase; motion passed 4-0.
Reviewed roadway pavement assessment: milling/repaving to begin on 1st-5th Streets and Avenues and Mimosa; Airport Road, Regatta Bay, and Spring Lake Drive are being evaluated for partial resurfacing; goal set to have all streets paved within 10 years to enable regular paving schedule.

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May 13, 2025 Public Works/Public Safety Meeting

May 13, 2025, 5:30 PM4100 Indian Bayou Trail, Destin, FL 32541completed

Agenda

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A) April 8, 2025 Minutes
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Decision: APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. NEW BUSINESS
A) Road Pavement Assessment
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Decision: NEW BUSINESS
6. CURRENT BUSINESS
7. DISCUSSION/MEMBER COMMENTS
A) 1. Chairman Wood 2. Vice Chair Green 3. Tom Weidenhamer 4. Marcie Bell Sidewalk of Durango Rd Speed Bumps and Crosswalks on Gulf Shore Drive in city planning area Holiday Isle, between the Destin Pointe stop sign and city’s Noriego Point Park 5. Curtis Smith 6. Tammy Weidenhamer
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Decision: DISCUSSION/MEMBER COMMENTS
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS - STORMWATER FLOODPLAIN COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
STORMWATER FLOODPLAIN COMMENTS/QUESTIONS