11-26-2003 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 26, 2003 Council asked MN DOT to do a thorough analysis of the noise wall situation, including the cost to the City for participating in the construction of the wall segments That do not meet all the Federal criteria. The City Administrator asked that this analysis be done as soon as possible, pointing out that the City would like to hold a neighborhood meeting on the project. Wasko felt he could have this analysis completed in a week or two. Blesener asked about noise walls along Viking Drive at 35E and Highway 36. Wasko indicated that Federal dollars can only be used within the project limits, and the termination point of the Unweave the Weave project may not allow enough length on the walls to be effective. Wasko indicated that he would take a close look at this area. The Public Works Director pointed out that the termination point of the Unweave the Weave project will be the point where the next project picks up. Therefore, a careful study should be done. Mugs Nardini asked about the drainage improvements planned for this project. Gibbens described the drainage plan and pointed out that there are 17 wet ponds included in the project. Gibbens indicated that they are working with the Watershed to meet their requirements. Nardini reported that the Lake Gervais Homeowners Association is concerned about increased water into Lake Gervais. Montour asked about the rerouting of runoff fi-om the County Road D/LaBore Road area. Gibbens reported that they have been working with the City Engineer and City Administrator on this issue and will betaking the runoff from additional areas into their system. The next issue of concern discussed related to traffic mitigation. The City Administrator pointed out that the County roads in Little Canada will take most of the traffic that is rerouting to avoid the Unweave the Weave project. The Administrator felt a great deal of traffic will be cutting through Little Canada, and asked about alternate routes. Paflco reported that County Road E and Highway 61 will be the designated alternate route, subject to funding and the appropriate agreements for the addition of turn lanes at this intersection. This project is competing for funding with several others, but the project appears to have a good chance of getting funded.