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11111 CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
November 10, 1987
1. Call to order
The meeting was called to order at 6:45 by Mayor Lyle Hanks.
2. Roll Call
Present were Ronald Backes, Thomas Duffy, Larry Mitchell , Keith Meland, David
Strand and Lyle Hanks.
3. Certification of November 3, 1987 election returns ; Resolution No. 87-194.
It was moved by Councilmember Backes, seconded by Councilmember Strand, to
certify the November 3, 1987 election returns , by adoption of Resolution 87-194.
The motion passed 6-0.
4. Health plan coverage
The City Manager updated the City Council on the status of the health care
coverage for the City as a result of Hennepin County dropping two of the
City's health care providers. He stated that Med Center will be providing
the same rate and Physicians Health Plan is, at this point in time, requiring
100% of the 44 instrumentalities to participate in order to provide the same
rate; otherwise, a 15% increase is proposed. The County will extend life
insurance coverage regardless of what the instrumentalities decide about
health coverage.
He stated that LOGIS would act as the administrator of the contract and
that the instrumentalities will be meeting again on Thursday at 3:00 p.m.
5. Joint meeting with Golden Valley re 1-394 traffic impact study
Present for the City of Golden Valley were Mayor Mary Anderson, Ray Stockman
and Gloria Johnson.
City Manager Jim Brimeyer gave a presentation related to the background
of the project and a brief description of the methodology for the traffic
study. Charlene Zimmer of Stagar-Roscoe gave a presentation of the report
findings. She stated that traffic assignment zones were placed on development
for purposes of trip generation. She stated three scenarios were reviewed:
'1 ) committed development; (2) growth for the next 5-8 years; and (3) high
growth or the ultimate growth scenario. She stated that growth is comparable
in both St. Louis Park and Golden Valley with the General Mills/Shelard
Park/Turner's Crossroads area the largest growth area although growth was
assumed for the entire corridor area. She stated that an assessment of the
11110 current I-394 design was made to determine whether or not improvements could
be made at the interchanges and that the road system was examined to evaluate
improvements to local streets. She stated that at the Boone Ave/General
Mills interchange signalization would be recommended and to separate the
right turn lane on the south frontage road. She added that MnDOT has made
the changes to the south frontage road and will provide signalization as
the traffic grows.
Relative to the Louisiana Ave./I-394 interchange, it would be recommended
that there be signalization at the north frontage road and at the south
frontage road with geometric redesign of the south frontage road. MnDOT41111
has incorporated in the south frontage road design. MnDOT has incorporated
no changes in their existing plan.
Councilmember Strand asked whether or not the time transfer station was
taken into account. Ms. Zimmer said it had been.
Mayor Anderson asked what factors determined whether or not there would
be scenariolevel A, B or C. Ms. Zimmer responded that scenario A would require
no right of way and would be a low cost item; scenario B would require additional
right of way and costs associated over $100,000; and scenario C would require
significant improvments, major changes and would receive scrutiny by the
Met Council . It would also require several years to implement.
Mayor Anderson asked what would happen if only one community acted. Ms.
Zimmer stated that the communities approving and implementing the plan would
be better served.
Mayor Anderson stated she sees the need to work together. Mayor Lyle Hanks
stated that he agreed.
Ms. Zimmer stated that Minnetonka is considering an amendment related to
restriction of development along I-394 which would require development to
meet a service level of C or better with the exception of Ridgedale mall .
Councilmember Mitchell asked if the Minnetonka ordinance exists anywhere
else. The consultant responded that one exists in California particularly 41111
around the San Francisco area.
inquired
Councilmember Strand /of the status of MnDOT approval . City Manager Brimeyer
stated that for Louisiana Ave. it can't be justified right now, but the
underground conduit will be installed. Vernon Ave. requires right of way
and costs are too high right now.
inquired
Councilmember Strand /how we could manage the system to make sure that the
traffic stays on the main corridor. The consultant responded by encouraging
use of the HOV lanes, bus service, staggered business hours and carpooling.
Councilmember Mitchell asked about the number of buses. The consultant responded
that approximately 50 buses per peak hour with 40 people to a bus.
Councilmember Strand recommended a joint committee be formed to continue
to work on planning issues with the City of Golden Valley.
City Manager Bill Joynes asked whether or not the two councils would like
to place a legal moratorium on Turner's Crossroad.
Mayor Hanks stated St. Louis Park has backed off this as a result of the
study, and in effect has put a moratorium on areas but did not know whether
or not Golden Valley has. He stated we needed to push MnDOT to assure priorities
are met.
Councilmember Strand stated he would like to see staff look at the issues
and jointly agree what we can go forward on everything else a moratorium
be placed on. He recommended authorizing staff to develop strategies in
reaction to the report.
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Councilmember Backes stated that it is important to show a track record
of cooperation and that notice be sent to MOOT and the Met Council .
11111 City Manager Joynes recapped the recommendations of the two Councils as
follows:
1 . Legal format for "pause";
2. List of projects to authorize proceeding with;
3. Future study
The timetable assigned to complete these items is 30 days.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
Carmen Kaplan
Recording Secretary