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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES OF APRIL 9, 1997
Mayor Gehrz convened the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT
Gehrz, Jacobs, Hustad, and Kuettel. Also present were Hoyt, Asleson, Maurer, and
Sampson.
ABSENT
Gibson Talbot.
COMMUNITY FORUM
There was no one wishing to take advantage of the community forum.
MINUTES OF MARCH 26, 1997
Minutes were approved by unanimous consent.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED
Motion was made by Councilmember Kuettel to approve the following consent agenda.
Motion passed unanimously.
1. Disbursements
2. Licenses
3. Authorization to apply for Local Performance Aid from the State of Minnesota
4. Authorization to apply for 1996 snow removal cost reimbursement
5. Approval of request by the North Suburban Evening Lions to use the Community Park
building for the purpose of conducting afund-raising garage sale
6. Authorization of purchase of 29 trees for boulevard planting
POLICY AGENDA
APPROVAL OF THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE LARPENTEUR AVENUE
STREETSCAPE PROJECT AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 97-11 AUTHORIZING THE
BIDDING OF PHASES 1 AND 2 OF THE PROJECT
Administrator Hoyt explained that the council is being asked to accept the plans and
specifications for the Larpenteur Avenue project and authorize staff to solicit bids. This
action does not require the acceptance of a particular bid and the design elements can
be modified at a later time if necessary.
Michael Schroeder, representing the design firm of Hoisington Koegler Group, explained
that there would be three separate bid packages to allow for the unique elements of the
landscape plan. These elements include landscaping, lighting/sidewalks, and signs. He
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further recommended that, due to cost considerations, the colored concrete be replaced by
textured concrete and that banding be dropped from the crosswalks.
After a discussion regarding the various design elements, a motion was made by
Councilmember Jacobs to approve Resolution 97-11, approving the plans and
specifications and authorizing the bidding of phases 1 and 2 of the Larpenteur Avenue
project. Motion passed unanimously.
UPDATE ON LARPENTEUR AVENUE CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY
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Administrator Hoyt reported that the county's construction of Larpenteur Avenue had
begun and that there would be some periods of time when the crews would be working
early in the morning and throughout the night. This is necessary in order to finish the
project by the start of the State Fair. Hoyt further explained that the properties abutting
Larpenteur Avenue between Cleveland and Fulham would be assessed for their portion of
the street improvement within the next few months. The University of Minnesota was
notified of the assessment amount in June 1996 so that they could budget for the
appropriate amount.
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 97-10 ENTERING INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
WITH THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (MnDOT) FOR
LANDSCAPING IN THE SNELLING AVENUE RIGHT-OF-WAY
Administrator Hoyt explained that the Falcon Heights/Lauderdale Lions Club were granted
permission from MnDOT for planting materials in the right-of-way near Snelling and Hoyt
Avenues. The council previously approved this funding request. The proposed resolution
commits the city to ordering, installing, and maintaining the planted area. The Lions Club
has arranged for volunteers to do the initial planting and maintenance.
Motion was made by Councilmember Kuettel to approve Resolution 97-10, entering into a
cooperative agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Motion passed
unanimously.
INFORMATION
Administrative Assistant Asleson presented the newly created New Residents Package to
the council.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:43 p.m.
Carla Asleson
Recording Secretary
Susan L. Gehrz, Mayor