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CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
August 1, 1988
1 . Call to order
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Roll call
The following Councilmembers were present at roll call : Bruce Battaglia,
Thomas Duffy, Allen Friedman, Keith Meland, Larry Mitchell , David Strand
and Lyle Hanks.
Also present were the Acting City Manager, Assistant to the City Manager
and the Director of Public Works.
4. Hwy. 100/I-394 update
The Acting City Manager stated her latest communication with MnDOT regarding
the southeast quadrant of Hwy. 100/1-394 is that if there is no drainage
pond for the area, MnDOT will not proceed with the purchase of the homes.
She also stated that Bill Crawford of MnDOT inquired about the City's interest
in purchasing the homes rather than MnDOT purchasing the homes. The Director
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of Public Works highlighted two areas of concern and recommended that the
City work with MEPC to incorporate ponding into their master development
plan.
The Mayor asked whether any drainage occurs on the property on the west
side of Hwy. 100 which runs off to the south. The Director stated that
it is separated by the railroad and that most of the drainage ' comes from
the industrial park to the west.
Councilmember Meland asked where the drainage enters into Bassett Creek.
The Director stated he did not know.
Councilmember Friedman asked whether the City would have to do something
regardless of the 1-394 construction. Councilmember Meland responded the
area has been a problem area for a long time.
Councilmember Friedman asked what happens if there is no drainage pond
and the homes are bought. Director Grube stated that the homes will stay
and will either be resold or rented out.
The Council directed staff to work with MnDOT to deyelop the various alternatives
and costs providing drainage and a sound well' in this area. Council also
discussed the option of MnDOT buying the homes,\enting them out during
construction and then selling them. As an alternative, the City could buy
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the homes with MnDOT paying for relocation costs.
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meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
men Kaplan
Recording Secretary