03-25-09 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MARCH 25, 2009 It was the consensus of the Council that the Fill Empty Store Fronts action plan was acceptable as proposed. The Administrator then reviewed the action plan for "Develop Little Canada Road Streetscape Plan", which is the combination of the goals "Streetscape Plan" and "Central Little Canada Road Corridor Study". The Administrator noted that sidewalks along Little Canada Road were studied as part of the bridge reconstruction in the late 1980's. It was determined at that time that there was no room for sidewalks. Therefore, the Administrator suggested that the action plan focus on lighting, planters, flag poles, etc. The Administrator suggested that staff put together a work scope for the Council's review. Once that scope is approved, staff can put out an RFP for consultants. There was discussion about the County's plans for Little Canada Road east of the freeway. It was noted that at the time the bridge was reconstructed, the County plan included widening Little Canada Road to Edgerton Street. It was the consensus of the Council that there was no need for four lanes. If the street needs to be wider, a center turn lane may be the answer. The Council agreed with the Administrator's suggestion that the focus should be on aesthetic improvements along Little Canada Road, extending some of the same improvements that exist on Little Canada Road further to the west. The next action plan related to the "Focus on Multi-Family Housing Crime prevention Efforts". The Administrator noted that this action plan is already underway and a workshop has been scheduled for April 8`~' to review the final draft Licensing ordinance with multi-family housing ownership. The Council will have to make decisions on inspection schedules, license fees, etc. Once the ordinance is adopted that the details decided, City staff will prepare the appropriate forms and implement the program. The action plan for "continue to Move Forward with New Public Works Garage" was reviewed. The Administrator noted that once a site is identified, the City will be ready to move forward with implementing this action plan. The Administrator listed potential sites, adding the option of the City acquiring the A-1 Hydraulics property, redeveloping this site in combination with the Public Works Garage existing site with a new Public Works Garage. The City Clerk suggested a modification to "Sell Existing Site" feeling that the financial feasibility of demolition of the existing public works