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E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T A U T H O R I T Y
S T . L O U I S P A R K , M I N N E S O T A
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1 . C a l l t o o r d e r
P r e s i d e n t M e l a n d c a l l e d t h e m e e t i n g t o o r d e r a t 6 :0 0 p .m .
2 . R o l l c a ll
T h e fo l l o w i n g C o m m i s s i o n e r s w e r e p r e s e n t a t r o l l c a l l : J e ff J a c o b s , G e o r g e
H a u n , L y l e H a n k s , G a i l D o r f m a n a n d K e i t h M e l a n d
A l s o p r e s e n t w e r e t h e E x e c u t i v e D i r e c t o r , D i r e c t o r o f C o m m u n i t y D e v e l o p m e n t
a n d D i r e c t o r o f P u b l i c W o r k s .
3 . A p p r o v a l o f m i n u t e s o f J u n e l m e e t i n g
It w a s m o v e d b y C o m m i s s i o n e r J a c o b s , s e c o n d e d b y C o m m i s s i o n e r H a n k s , t o a p p r o v e
t h e m i n u t e s o f J u n e 1 , 1 9 9 2 . T h e m o t i o n p a s s e d u n a n i m o u s l y .
4 . A p p r o v a l o f a g e n d a
l It was moved by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Hanks, to approve
) the agenda. The motion passed unanimously.
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5. Reports
a. Review and approval of final landscaping plan for landscaping of triangle
area at County Road 25/Minnetonka Blvd. /France Ave.
Barry Warner, Barton-Aschman, displayed a number of sketches illustrating
the proposed landscaping.
President Meland asked what was the level of maintenance required of the
City. Mr. Warner replied about the same as maintenance required by a typical
City park.
It was moved by Commissioner Hanks, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs, to
approve the final landscaping plan for landscaping of the triangle area
at County Rd. 25/Minnetonka Blvd./France Ave.
The motion passed 5-0.
b. Preparation of plans and specifications for landscaping: Louisiana Ave./Hwy 7
Staff member Carleton Moore addressed the concept plan.
Commissioner Dorfman asked what is the estimate of the project's cost including
design costs.
Mr. Moore said a cost estimate has not been prepared.
Mr. Warner thought design/consultant costs could run $18,000-$20,000 based
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on some contingencies, i.e., involvement of staff and its charge vis-a-vis
the consultant; size and scale of the project; and how immediately all goes
forward.
Mr. Hagen rec a 11 ed that in the Capita 1 Improvement Project of a year ago
approximately $300,000 had been budgeted for this component of the Hwy.
7 landscaping project.
Cammi ss i oner Hanks asked about the southwest quadrant where it is be 1 i eved
some contaminated soil exists.
Mr. Grube responded that in talks with the MPCA, he has brought up the subject
of relocation of material on that quadrant up to Block 7 as an interim site.
Parallel to this, would be a City/MPCA/EPA remediation effort for this soil
as well as the existing contaminated soil on the Block 7 site.
Commissioner Hanks was interested in as much staff involvement as possible
as a cost-savings measure.
President Meland, echoing the concerns of the Authority, questioned if this
had to be a 1992 project. Why not wait for the answers on costs, etc. and
aim for 1993.
Mr. Moore said that staff was not seeking final approval this evening
before the Authority is a concept plan.
Commissioner Dorfman felt going out for bid was the way to proceed. Mr.
Dixon said that was not a problem, nor was putting the project off until
1993.
Commissioner Hanks asked what was the City's ability to do this project
in-house.
Mr. Dixon said the ability was there; the question was available time for
1992.
It was moved by Commissioner
staff provide questions raised
timing, and if proposals are
staff time/effort.
The motion passed 5-0.
Hanks, seconded by Commissioner Haun, that
this evening relative to cost estimates and
solicited, what will be the utilization of
c. Closed meeting - threatened litigation. This meeting was conducted after
adjournment of the formal meeting.
6. Study session
a. Traffic studies in Excelsior Blvd./Highway 100 area
It was moved by Commissioner Hanks to place this on the study session agenda.
Commissioner Hanks withdrew his motion.
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President Mel and asked about the study that BRW did and he was inquiring
about a study done in the late 70's.
Commissioner Haun said he could not approve one firm to do this study as
there was simply too much involved.
President Meland felt if the Authority felt a traffic study was necessary
it could be done at the time the development agreement. is considered and
approved.
It was moved by Commissioner Hanks, seconded by Commissioner Dorfman, to
table this item. The motion passed 4-1 (Commissioner Haun opposed)
7. Other business
None
8. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
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