HR Council To Decide On Taking Ownership Of Oak Street

Hood River City Councilors on Monday evening will consider approving an intergovernmental agreement with the Oregon Department of Transportation to transfer ownership of Oak Street between State Street and 13th from ODOT to the City.  Oak Street is actually State Highway 30, dating back to before the existence of Interstate 84.  The City sought to acquire the ownership when ODOT was going to require removal of parklets currently in use by restaurants on the street to allow outdoor dining during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Mayor Kate McBride says while there was urgency to get the agreement done because of that, the move will allow the City to address issues on Oak in a more expeditious manner.  Under the agreement ODOT will bring all ADA ramps within the section to current state standards, and upgrade the pavement between 5th and 13th or provide funds to the City to do so.  The Council will hold a Zoom meeting at 6 p.m., information on how to listen in is available at the City of Hood River website.

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