04-27-2020 Council Meeting Minutes

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COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVED 165 6B) Consider Resolution No. 20-39, Accepting Quotes and Awarding a Contract, City Hall 166 Parking Lot Fog Seal — City Engineer Hankee explained that the City Hall parking lot is in need of 167 maintenance to preserve the surface. Staff has determined the best approach at this time is crack and 168 fog sealing. She was asked to contact the YMCA to see if they would like to join in a project and she 169 is checking with them. A low quote, funding and schedule were reviewed. 170 Mayor Rafferty asked what area is included. Ms. Hankee said it includes the drive to the doors, the 171 parking lot and the back of the lot by the Public Safety Department. 172 Council Member Stoesz asked if there can be more parking allowed (through striping) to accommodate 173 the many people who drop off at the day care center. Ms . Hankee said that staff did review striping 174 and found that the way it is currently designed doesn't leave much room for modification. There will 175 be an additional handicap parking spot on the north end of the lot. The front striping will remain the 176 same. 177 Council Member Cavegn asked if this should be delayed with less traffic at City Hall. Ms. Hankee 178 explained that staff has been trying to get the project going for several years and it fits into the overall 179 program this year; there is concern in delaying infrastructure projects and funding is in place currently 180 for the project. She added that a low traffic period is a good time for this type of project. 181 Public Services Director DeGardner remarked that this project could add another five to seven years to 182 the existing surface; otherwise a full mill and overlay may be required as early as next year. 183 Mayor Rafferty discussed timing and asked about the identified contractor. Ms. Hankee said they have 184 a good record. 185 Council Member Stoesz moved to approve Resolution No. 20-39 as presented. Council Member 186 Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried: Yeas, 5; Nays none 187 6C) Consider Resolution No. 20-40, Authorizing 2020 Regional Solicitation Grant Submittal, 188 Main Street (CSAH 14) Multiuse Trail from Lino Lakes Elementary School to I-35W Overpass — 189 Community Development Director Grochala first noted that the City's future plans include extension of 190 the trail on the north side of the City. He noted the history of the trail to date. The resolution 191 authorizes staff to seek a grant through a funding program that happens every two years. If approved, 192 the trail extension project planned would be covered up to 80%. He explained how the remainder is 193 planned to be funded. An extension of this trail would provide a good addition on the north side of the 194 city and he has received letters of support that will be submitted with the application. The City 195 received assistance from WSB & Associates on completing an application and would work with Anoka 196 County on a submission. Grant notification is probably in September. 197 Council Member Lyden noted that he is excited about the possibility of this project but he does see that 198 there is some movement from the north to south side of the street. Mr. Grochala remarked that there 199 would be a safety measure at a crossing. 200 Council Member Stoesz asked if there would be an impact to snowmobile trails and Mr. Grochala said 201 it will be investigated. 202 Council Member Cavegn asked if the trail could instead go north to south side at Lake Drive where 203 there is traffic control? Mr. Grochala indicated there could be wetland impacts but such an alignment 204 could be reviewed. 205 Council Member Stoesz moved to approve Resolution No. 2040 as presented. Council Member 206 Ruhland seconded the motion. Motion carried: Yeas, 5; Nays none 5