HomeMy WebLinkAbout#21 - Parking on 32nd St.STAFF REPORT
DATE: July 2, 2019
REGULAR
AGENDA ITEM: Parking on 32nd St
TO: Mayor and City Council
SUBMITTED BY: Kristina Handt, City Administrator
BACKGROUND:
In 2018, 32nd Street North was reconstructed as part of the Old Village Phase 4 Street and Utility
Improvements. Prior to the project the width of 32nd Street varied somewhat with an average width of
about 18 feet. The street was reconstructed with new concrete curb and gutter to a width of 19 feet from
back of curb to back of curb. As a result under our current standards, the road was signed as no parking on
both sides.
Council reviewed and discussed this issue at the June 11th work session and provided direction to staff to
change the parking allowances.
ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL:
Should the Council approve no parking on the south side and the cul de sac area on 32nd St N east of Lake
Elmo Ave?
PROPOSAL:
Following discussion of parking on 32nd St at the council work session on June 11th and council direction
to provide for parking on one side, staff reviewed the construction plans and is recommending that parking
only be allowed on the north side due to fewer driveways and fire hydrants located on that side. The small
cul de sac and approach areas would also need to remain no parking in order to ensure vehicles have
adequate space for turning around.
Council also wanted staff to check with the City Attorney about liability concerns. The City Attorney
confirmed that the Council is exercising its legislative discretion and therefore would not be opening up the
City to any increased liability.
FISCAL IMPACT:
NA
OPTIONS:
1) Approve Resolution No 2019-049
2) Amend and then Approve Resolution No 2019-049
RECOMMENDATION:
Motion to approve Resolution No 2019-049
CITY OF LAKE ELMO
WASHINGTON COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-049
A RESOLUTION RESTRICTING PARKING ALONG 32nd STREET NORTH,
EAST OF LAKE ELMO AVENUE
WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota has adopted City Engineering
Standards that set parking standards for residential streets; and
WHEREAS, the City reconstructed 32nd Street east of Lake Elmo Avenue in 2018
to a width of about 19 feet; and
WHEREAS, the residents along this part of 32nd Street have requested the City
allow parking on at least one side of the street; and
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed this request during their work session on
June 11, 2019; and
WHEREAS, the City Council directed City staff to bring the matter back to the
Council with a recommendation and for possible formal action; and
WHEREAS, City staff has reviewed this on-street parking request and is
recommending that if the City Council is going to allow parking on 32nd Street North that
the City Council only allow parking on the north side of 32nd Street North lying east of
Lake Elmo Avenue.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that the City Council of the
City of Lake Elmo shall ban the parking of motor vehicles on the south side of 32nd Street
North lying east of Lake Elmo Avenue and in and around the cul-de-sac at the east end of
32nd Street North.
APPROVED by the Lake Elmo City Council on this 2nd day of July, 2019
By: __________________________
Mike Pearson
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Julie Johnson
City Clerk