Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975/01/15 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular MINUTES SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY i5 , 1975 The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7 : 45 p • m . • Councilmen were present at roll call : The followsn g Seymour Druskin Richard Graves Rose - Mary Griak Lyle Hanks Keith Meland Frank Fleetham Councilman Thiel arrived at 8 : 04 p . m . CiIo- he City Manager , Asst . Also present were tty Manager , Director of Public Works , Planning Director , and Acting Secretary ., LOU PARK ADDITION CONCEPT PLAN REVIEW pro posed uses for the land included The Planning Director explained the p p edestrian s stem , major in the Lou Park Addition . He pointed out the p y structures proposed for the area ( restaurant , motel , office building ) apartments and townhouses ) and showed the major access points in and out of the area . He noted that in the past some consideration has been given to constructing a cul - de - sac on Hampshire Avenue . In response to a question from Councilman Hanks , the Planner stated that this matter is being brought to the City Council because the land must be replatted or subdivided . Councilman Hanks stated that there should be some guarantee that the entire project will be built as proposed in the concept plan , if approved . Following a question from Councilman Thiel , the Director. of Public Works explained the existing storm sewer capabilities . Councilman Druskin stated that he would like the applicant ' s attorney to be prepared to explain the last paragraph of his January 9 , 1975 letter to the City relative to the development . Councilman Griak stated that at some time in the future staff should schedule a meeting to inform the residents of the proposed development . It was moved by Councilman Druskin , seconded by Councilman Meland , to consider this matter at the January 20 , 1975 meeting . The motion passed 6 - 0 (Councilman Griak was not present ) . FAU PROJECTS A . Louisiana Avenue Preliminary Bridge Design - Mr . Larry Gardner of Bather , Ri. ng .rose , Wolsfeld reviewed the progress of the project and noted that it is essentially on schedule . He noted that the most critical item at this point in time is obtaining the necessary ri. ght � of - wa.y . ( In order to obtain approval for the plans , the City must certify that 12 Special Council Minutes , January 15 , 1975 it possesses the needed right - of - way ) . The City Manager stated that staff has been negotiating with the property owners in that area ; however , there is some difficulty and many questions to be revolved regarding the elimination of the railroad spur trackage . Mr . Gardner showed various alternatives for the proposed bridge design . After considerable discussion regarding materials , design and alternatives , it was moved by Councilman Thiel , seconded by Councilman Graves to eliminate the weathered steel approach shown on some of the consultants bridge design concepts . Mayor Fleetham stated that he would like better cost figures on the difference between using the weathered steel and some other materials . The motion passed 5 - 2 ( Councilman Hanks and. Mayor Fleetham opposed ) . Councilman Druskin and Councilman Hanks stated that they are not satisfied with the atlernatives proposed and would like the consultant to consider various other types of designs . The consultant agreed to have some other alternatives available for the January 20 , 1975 meeting . B . 36th Street , Landscaping and Roadway Design - Mr . Bob Rosco of Egi1 Wefald reviewed the status of the project and pointed out the various features of the proposed design . He noted that a portion of this project is not yet on the FAU system and the Council may wish to take some action to request that the remainder of the route be placed on the FAU system . RESOLUTION NO . 5196 It was moved by Councilman Hanks , seconded by Councilman Meland to waive reading and adopt Resolution No . 5196 entitled " Resolution Requesting the Transportation Advisory Board and the Transportation Board of the Twin City Metropolitan Area to Modify the Federal Aid Urban System by Inclusion of West 36th Street extended Westerly , Oxford Street , and Meadowbrook Road" . The motion passed 6 - 0 . Mr . Jerry Bailey of Bailey and Associates reviewed a landscaping concept plan for West 36th Street . Councilman Meland noted that doing something of this nature may revitalize this area , whereas not doing anything may cause it to decline further. . The City Manager informed the Council that staff will prepare alternative methods of funding an improvement of this type: for the Council ' s review at a future meeting . Franc Strgar of Egil Wefald informed the Council that because a portion of Jorvig Park will be needed for this project a " 4F " environmental statement must be prepared and approved l0-t c . ae Department of the Interior . Thenet of approximate 40 foot wide strip . It was moved by Councilman Graves , seconded by Councilman Hanks , to authorize preparation of the ion 0 . required " 4F " environmental statement , The WEEKEND STUDY MEETING Councilman Graves stated that he preferred to have such a study meeting tes , January 15 , 1975 Special Council Minu stated that he would Hanks 7th and 8th * Counconmthe 7th . Councilman Druskin held on February late evening meeting on two Saturdays , le until wish to consider not be avaihebCouncil may in lieu of a weekend session . suggested t 8th and 15th such as February b Councilman Meland , to seconded y 2p 1975 . Councilman Councilman Hanks until January 7t was moved by o f this item matter settled at discussion refer to have this ma defer furtherdiscuss ' she would p • k stated sled 5 - 2 ( Councilmen Griak and raves Gria The motion pa this meeting . opposed ) . ADJ OURNMFNT , ' ourned at 11 : 25 p • m • The meeting was ad3 Mayor ; f Frank G . Fleetham , \ y Attest : Susan Workman , Actg . Secretary 14