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City Council meeting of December 1, 2003 Page 5 INSTALLATION OF NO PARKING SIGNS AND 30 MPH SIGNS ON lkm STREET At its November 17, 2003 meeting, Council discussed the installation of no parking signs on 130" Street, which had been authorized by Council at its regular meeting of November 3, 2003. Council listened to two residents, who live on 130" Street, who complained that they had not been informed of the November P meeting at which the issue was first discussed. One resident stated that problems with speeding on 130" have increased since installation of the signs. After discussion by Council, this issue was tabled until the tonight's meeting to allow staff the opportunity to research the issue further. City staff reviewed the issue thoroughly from the traffic safety perspective, as well as the request for on -street parking. Senior Engineering Technician Scott Anderson stated that according to MnDOT standards, a minimum of 32' is necessary to allow for on -street parking. 13& Street is 24' wide, and based on MnDOT standards, it should be posted no parking. The City Council has the discretion to prohibit or allow on -street parking. Council discussed the parking situation and felt that resident driveways, parking on Fenway Boulevard and Europa Trail, and the water tower parking lot provided ample parking for residents. Haas made motion, Granger seconded, directing staff to stripe the water tower site to allow for additional residential parking. All aye. Motion Carried. Petryk made motion, Granger seconded, directing staff to post 30 mph signs along 13& Street, between TH61 and Europa Trail. All aye. Motion Carried. DISCUSSION ON NEW PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY At its November 17, 2003 meeting, ,the Council discussed with City architect Bob Russek from Elsness Swenson and Graham (ESG) architects, the Public Works Space Needs Study and the Concept Plan for the Rice Lake Park property. Upon formal receipt of the two projects, Council directed staff to work with Bob to develop a final concept for the public works facility and with the Public Works Building Committee. Staff was also directed to work with Bob to draft the standard AIA architect's agreement and to bring it back to Council for final approval. The PW Building Committee met with John Rask and Bob on Monday, December 1st, to discuss the site plan for the new public works facility. Architect Russek reviewed the three building type options with Council, including the location of the building and the overall estimated budget for the project. Granger made motion, Puleo seconded, to approve the revised building plan and proceed with the final draft of the Architect's Agreement, including bidding Alternates 1 and 2, and to ask for bids for Alternate 3, which is the community room. All aye. Motion Carried.