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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975/01/25 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular MINUTESETING SPECIAL CITY COU � January 25 , 1975 The meeting begAn at 1 : 10 p • m • The following Councilmen were present Richard Graves Rose - Ma• ry Griak Seymour Druskin Lyle Hanks Leonard Thiel Keith Meland Frank Fleetham Manager ) Asst . City Manager , Planning Director , Also present were the City Mana0 , Director of Public Works and Acting Secretary . Councilman Thiel arrived at 2 : 02 p . m . 1 . Community Development Program - The City Manager briefly explained the legislation setting up the Community Development Block Grant Program , eligible and ineligible activities and the application process . The City can anticipate receiving approximately $ 2 . 67 million over the next five years under this program . He noted that the City ' s application must be reviewed by the Metropolitan Council and submitted by April 15 , 1975 to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for final review . He explained that following numerous meetings , involving employees from all of the departments of the City , staff has prepared some proposed goals and objectives and a work program for Council consideration for the Community Development Program . Councilman Druskin requested that the Council be furnished with additional information regarding Community Development legislation , eligible activities , etc . Following a presentation by staff of a possible Community Development Program , it was agreed that the goals and objectives of the City and the Community Development Program , in particular , would be further discussed at the weekend study session . The City Manager informed the Council that a list of goals and objectives , copy of legislation , etc . would be forwarded to the Council shortly 2 . Capital Improvements Program - The Director of Public Works reviewed the propoved Capital Improvements Program , Street Construction and Pavin - The Council agreed that the Westdale area paving project should be considered during 1976 , as originally proposed . Councilman Graves inquired as to whether or not the area near Win Stephens , to connect with Vernon Avenue could be moved up from 1977 . The City Manager stated that this may Possibly should be available within twobtoellgible for FAU funding and more information three months , 24 Council Study Minutes , January 25 , 1975 It was Agreed that because the street surface was in relatively good shape , Westwood Hills Curve south of Franklin would be done in a later year . Streets and utilities have been proposed for the West 28th Street area for 1975 . The Council may wish to consider some sort of package " approach " including sewers , water and street improvements for this area because of the economic feasibility . Councilman Druskin informed the Council that the residents of the Lake Forest area would like to have the City consider some different types of curb and guttering than being put in the remainder of the City . It was agreed that the northerly portion of the Lake Forest proposed for construction in 1978 be moved to 1976 . Sidewalks , Plazas , Trails , Ped Bridges - Mayor Fleetham inquired as to whether residents would be assessed for sidewalks on thoroughfares and collector streets or whether the City would pay the tntire cost . Councilman Druskin stated that the Council should establish some type of criteria in determining the benefit to the City in constructing various sidewalks . The City Manager stated that staff is preparing a report on traffic volumes which may be helpful to the Council in deciding where to place sidewalks and how they should be financed . Mayor Fleetham stated that he believes the pedestrian bridge at Highway 7 should be constructed prior to the one over 100 at West 26th Street . Storm Sewer - The Director of Public Works noted that the Council may wish to consider having a study done to assess the future needs of the City ' s water supply system . Sanitary Sewers - No changes Water Utilities - No changes Decorative Street Lighting - No changes Traffic Signals - No changes Municipal Building - No changes Landscaping - No changes Parks - No changes The meeting was adjourned at 4 : 35 p . m . / v Frank G . Fleetham , Jr . , Mayor Attest : Susan Workman , Actg . Secretary 25