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PARK CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
Minutes of January 20, 2004
The meeting convened at 8:05 p.m.
Present at the meeting were Council members John Basil!, Phil Finkelstein, Paul Omodt, Susan
Sanger, Sue Santa, Sally Vehck and Mayor Jeff Jacobs.
Staff present: City Manager(Mr Harmemng), Director of Public Works (Mr. Rardin),
Operations Superintendent (Mr Hanson), Planning and Zoning Supervisor (Ms. Jeremiah), City
Clerk (Ms. Reichert), and Administration Secretary(Ms. Olson).
Guests: Mr and Ms. Gibson, 2668 Glenhurst
1. Glenhurst Street Issue
Councilmember Sanger introduced Mr. and Ms. Gibson to the Council Mr Rardin gave a
background on the issue stating that the street was platted but no road had been built in that
location. He stated that throughout the years, maintenance crews had dumped excess pavement
matenals at that location which has created a portion of the street. Mr. Rardin reported that since
the City never paved the street maintenance never routinely done Councilmember Sanger
inquired what process is used to put in a street Mr Rardin replied that the petition process is
used and fifty-one percent of the affected neighbors must sign the petition in favor of the project.
Councilmember Sanger felt there were three issues• what to do with the street, no alley access to
2668 Glenhurst, and zoning.
Ms Gibson stated that currently the city plows go ten to fifteen feet past their driveway
Councilmember Finkelstein suggested turning the area into an informal park.
Councilmember Basil! inquired what kind of plow is used now on the road. Mr. Hansen replied
that it was a single plow. Mr. Rardin clarified that it depends on what plow happens to be in that
area that day for plowing. He stated that the city's policy is to maintain improved streets He
had concerns that plowing on an unimproved street with a plow can damage the road even
further by breaking up the uneven sections Mayor Jacobs inquired what kind of matenal the
road is made of. Mr. Rardin replied that it appears people have dumped leftover asphalt there
and that is how the road was established
Councilmember Sanger stated that the residents on the street are not in agreement on what to do
with the street.
Mayor Jacobs inquired who owned the other property next to the road. Mr. Rardin replied that
the City of Minneapolis owns it and whatever decision was made they would need to gain
Minneapolis's approval Councilmember Santa stated that since there are other areas in the city
where this is occumng, council should set a policy on maintenance issues.
Councilmember Basil! inquired if any of the properties were ever assessed for the road Mr.
Rardin stated that they were not He stated that if an improved road was put in an area, the
homeowners would be assessed the cost and receive plowing services.
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Councilmember Sanger reminded the group that not all alleys were assessed or improved, yet the
city still plows the alleys.
Councilmember Finkelstein would like to send out a letter calling for a meeting. Councilmember
Sanger informed him that meetings have already been held and were initiated by the Council
rather than the neighbors. Councilmember Santa would like to have a position taken by the
neighbors that have not stated their feelings on the matter. Councilmember Velick felt a uniform
policy needs to be created. Mr. Rardin would like to hold a consistent standard to all such areas.
Councilmember Santa feels the road should continue to be plowed through winter
Mr Harmening recapped what he heard from Council stating that council was requesting to have
the attorney review any pertinent documents on assessing and easements; staff perform research
on alley maintenance and on areas where similar situations occur; and ask staff to confer with the
city of Minneapolis about the situation and their intended future use of the property.
2. Recommended Road Improvement—Park Shores Sr. Condos
Ms Jeremiah gave a background on the process used several years ago that resulted in a vision
of north-south road connections between Excelsior Blvd. and 36th St. W. She stated that hopes
were for a T-section conversion on the curve of Park Center Blvd near Target/Byerly's. She
reported that SRF is currently conducting a traffic study as part of the EAW for the Park Nicollet
expansion. SRF has recommended a consolidated access point for the property as well as for
Target. Ms. Jeremiah said that an interim plan has been developed if construction does not
happen prior to occupancy of the building
Councilmember Sanger inquired about installing stoplights. Ms. Jeremiah replied that the
developer would absorb the cost Councilmember Sanger asked about the position being taken
by Target. Ms. Jeremiah responded that it has been several years since any discussions took
place and new people are involved. She stated that Target was aware of the problems caused by
the configuration of the current intersection.
3. Communications
The Council discussed possible locations for a pedestrian crossing over Hwy 7. Council directed
staff to re-submit last year's materials for state funding for the pedestrian bridge which was
approved but "unalloted" by the Governor.
Councilmember Sanger informed council that there was legislation being proposed regarding
local control issues which should be discussed with our legislators.
Mr. Harmening reported that he and Ted Mondale met with a reporter from USA Today who will
be writing an article on the Town Center
4. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 9.25 p.m 7
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