HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004.06.28 CC Minutes - Joint PC on Downtown RedevelopmentMINUTES FOR THE COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION DOWNTOWN
REDEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP HELD ON JUNE 28, 2004
Mayor Fran Miron called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Mayor Miron stated he was pleased that
the Planning Commission could attend this important meeting.
PRESENT COUNCIL: Granger, Haas, Petryk, Puleo, Miron
PRESENT PC: Schumann, Malaski, Bailly, Rosenquist,
OTHERS: City Administrator Mike Ericson; CD Director Bryan Bear; City Engineer Jay Kennedy;
Chuck Rickert from WSB; and City Planners Kendra Lindahl and Carolyn Krall from Landform
TRANSPORTATION PLAN (CSAR 8 IMPACT AND ISSUES)
City Engineer Jay Kennedy addressed the joint City Council/Planning Commission members with an
overview on the framework of the CSAH 8 Transportation Plan, including the intersection with TH61.
He reviewed planned traffic signal intersections, downtown City street connections, and the need for
street design standards. Council requested a stronger connection on 147h Street to Oneka Parkway, a
meeting with the Everton/Elmcrest neighbors regarding a street connection to Everton Avenue from
Waters Edge, and a meeting with Wagner Greenhouse to better understand their current and future
plans. Council directed City staff to have another meeting with MnDOT to discuss the overall plan
and the light at 145'' Street at TH61.
Miron made motion, Granger seconded, to accept the proposed transportation plan, subject to the three
issues discussed.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Jay discussed the need for a feasibility study to incorporate all these issues.
Haas made motion, Granger seconded, directing the City Engineer to prepare a proposal for a
feasibility study and bring it back to Council.
All aye. Motion Carried.
DOWNTOWN PLAN (REVIEW OF COMMUNITY INPUT)
Carolyn Krall from Landform presented Council and the Planning Commission with a review of the
involvement of the residents and business community and the number of meetings held since February
2004. The Power Point presentation provided members the proposed land uses with suggestions
offered by residents and business owners. Carolyn also reviewed the three alternative downtown plans
and staffs recommended plan, which is a hybrid of the three. CD Director Bryan Bear summarized
the issues presented to Council and the PC. He stated that transportation planning is the biggest issue.
There was general consensus from Council and Commission on the downtown plan presented.
Council agreed with the general framework and indicated a preference that the design standards and
market study would not be completed by a consultant. Staff will receive notification in August 2004
from Met Council on the Livable Communities Grant, which would be used to fund this work. After
the Livable Communities Grants are award, staff will bring back, as a discussion item, a Scope of
Work for design standards and market study. Council member Haas requested that any future
planning would recognize and identify the site limitations between TH61 and Egg Lake.
City Council meeting of June 28, 2004
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DISCUSSION ON PURCHASE OF AMBULANCE FOR THE HUGO FIRE DEPART.
This issue will be placed on the next regular Council agenda. No action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
Haas made motion, Granger seconded, to adjourn at 9:58 pm.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Michael A. Ericson
City Administrator