01-23-07 Council Special Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 23, 2007 0 5 Viking Drive to Heather Oaks Townhomes -Cold In- Place Recycle to a 30" section. Replace bituminous curb. Full reconstruct if base is unsuitable. o Heather Oaks Townhomes to County Road B-2 -Full reconstruction to a 30' urban section with concrete curb. The Engineer indicated that driveways within the new construction and full reconstruction would receive concrete aprons. He also noted that there are minimal storm drainage improvements proposed in the cold in- place recycle section. The new construction and full reconstruction sections would be fully served with storm sewer. Storm water treatment would be provided and may include rainwater gardens in boulevard areas. The Engineer noted that at the informational meeting property owners expressed interest in a sidewalk along Viking Drive; and some survey work was done to determine if a sidewalk would be feasible. Based on the results of that survey, it was determined that while there are areas a sidewalk would work, there are many more where it would not or would have considerable impact on the adjacent properties. Therefore, it was determined that a sidewalk would not be cost effective. The Engineer suggested that the pavement be striped to provide for two 11-foot driving lanes and two 4-foot shoulders to accommodate walkers and bikers. The Engineer also suggested that the street width could be increased to 32 feet, thus providing for two 5-foot shoulders. Dotty Norgard, Heather Oaks, asked if a trail was a possibility. The Engineer reported that a sidewalk is generally a 6-foot wide concrete path, while a trail is an 8-foot wide bituminous path. The sane design standards would have to be met for either, thus a trail is not feasible as well. Allan asked if MN DOT would allow a trail or sidewalk on their right-of= way. The City Engineer reported that generally MN DOT will a]low trail or sidewalk crossings, but does not want these improvements running parallel on their right-of--way. The Engineer indicated that the City could ask, but he anticipated that a trail or sidewalk improvement on the MN DOT right-of--way may negatively impact any future expansion of Highway 36. Keis asked if parking was allowed on Viking Drive. The City Engineer replied that it was. The Engineer also suggested the option of moving the street crown over to one side of the road to allow for a wider shoulder. The Council felt that the Viking Drive properties had adequate off-street parking and that there was not alot of on-street parking occurring.