04-04-2012 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL APRIL 4, 2012 The next issue reviewed was crosswalk placement, with the Engineer noting that crosswalks are proposed at Centerville Road, from the Church parking lots both across Little Canada Road and McMenemy Street, at the Water Works trail crossing, at Noel Drive, and at Edgerton Street. The Engineer pointed out the location where the Water Works trail comes out onto Little Canada Road, noting that it is just east of the McMenemy street intersection. He suggested directing the pedestrian traffic coming from this trail to the north shoulder of Little Canada Road and then to a crosswalk at McMenemy Street. It was suggested that this issue be reviewed with the Parks & Recreation Commission. The City Engineer was also directed to review the proposed sidewalk plan with the Commission. There was discuss about crosswalks at Little Canada Road and Edgerton Street, and the consensus was that the County should make a determination about these crosswalks given they are usually not required at controlled intersections. Boss asked about a sidewalk around Gervais Lake. The City Administrator noted that the City did install 5 -foot shoulders when Keller Parkway was improved a few years ago. Given existing grades and existing rights -of -way, that was the widest shoulder improvement that was possible. The City of Maplewood only allowed for 3 foot shoulders along Gervais Lake in their city. The City Engineer then reviewed the proposed storm sewer improvement along Little Canada Road. The storm sewer is proposed on the south side of the street in the shoulder area of the road. The sanitary sewer is located on the north side of Little Canada Road. With regard to water treatment, the Engineer reported that a series of rain water gardens are being proposed in locations not yet finalized. These include near the cemetery, at the City Center property, along the south boulevard that Schletty Drive properties back up to, at the former Huot property, etc. The Engineer indicated that retaining walls will be needed at the back of the Schletty Drive properties and at the City Center. He noted that a tiered -wall system or a wall with a fence may be needed at the back of the Schletty Drive properties. The Engineer indicated that it may be necessary to add a rain water garden in front of the two residential homes just west of the former Norm's Tires property. The Engineer next reviewed driveway impacts. The first property reviewed was 477 Little Canada Road, the former Norm's Tires site. The Engineer presented a diagram which shows the addition of curbing islands along Little Canada Road in front of the building. Those islands will allow access to the bay doors, but eliminates the wide -open access that 3