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JO1NT MEETING AGENDA
BROOKLYN CENTER and CRYSTAL CITY COUNCILS
MAY 29, 2007
6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL/COMMISSION CONFERENCE ROOM
I' BROOKLYN CENTER CITY HALL
6301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY, BROOKLYN CENTER
CALL TO ORDER
INTRODUCTIONS
OPENING REMARKS
Mayor Tim Willson
Mayor ReNae Bowman
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Bass Lake Road
2. Deer Management
j 3. Trail Systems
4. Miscellaneous
ADJOURNMENT: 7:00 P.M.
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MEMORANDUM BROOKLYN CENTER AND CITY OF CRYSTAL
COUNCIL JOINT MEEETING
DATE: May 24, 2007
TO: Brooklyn Center/Crystal City Councils
FROM: Curt Boganey, City Man���
SUBJECT: Joint Meetmg Agenda Items
COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED
The purpose of the meeting on Monday evening is to enhance relationships between the
City Councils and provide an opportunity for brief dialogue on matters of common
interest. This agenda has been prepared in collaboration with City Manager Anne Norris.
BACKGROUND
The idea of a joint meeting was proposed by Mayors Willson and Bowman a few weeks
ago as a way of fostering continued positive relations between the local governments and
citizens of our two communities. Given the long history and close proximity of the two
cities ongoing dialogue and cooperation appeazs essential to our continued success.
Recent issues particularly in the area of the Bass Lake Road re-stripping reinforced the
need for dialogue and continued cooperation between the two cities.
Due to the dinner time of the meeting light refreshments will be provided.
COLTNCIL DISCUSSION ISSUES
Bass Lake Road Reconfi uration
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Hennepin County Transportation Department is considering a street improvement project
along County State Aid Highway 10 (Bass Lake Road) extending from Brooklyn
Boulevard in Brooklyn Center to County Road 81 in Crystal. Both Councils have
reviewed the proposed plans. An Open House has been held. The City of Crystal has
adopted the enclosed resolution endorsing the project. I have included a project overview
from City Engineer Todd Blomstrom. A representative from Hennepin County
Transportation staff will be present and has asked for an opportunity to address the joint
Council meeting to explain why the are recommending the project.
Deer Management Plan Activities
Several years ago the City of Brooklyn Center adopted a deer management plan in
response to citizen concerns regarding the abundance of deer in residential
neighborhoods. Since many of these deer travel back and forth between Brooklyn Center
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and Crystal, staff will provide a brief overview of the program and explain how
cooperation between the two Cities may add value to the program.
Trail Systems
Crystal Councilmember Grimes wants to discuss possible trail connections between
Crysta.l and Brooklyn Center, particularly near MAC Paxk and Regent Avenue.
Miscellaneous
This item is included to provide an opportunity to discuss any matter that may be of
interest to any council member.
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City of Brooklyn Center
A Millennium Community
MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 23, 2007
TO: Curt Boganey, City Manager
T d m tr ir tor of Public Works
FROM: o d Blo s om, D ec
SUBJECT: Proposed Lane Reconfiguration Change along County State Aid Highway 10,
Bass Lake Road
The Hennepin County Transportation Department is considering a street improvement project
along County State Aid Highway 10 (Bass Lake Road) extending from Brooklyn Boulevard in
Brooklyn Center to County Road 81 in the City of Crystal. A project area map is attached to this
memorandum.
The proposed project includes the installation of an asphalt overlay pavement surface and
reconfiguration of the driving lanes. Hennepin County is considering a ehange in lane
configuration as a potential method for reducing the accident rate along County Road 10. The
proposed changes would involve re-striping this segment of County Road to convert from a four
lane roadway to a road section with one 12-foot wide travel lane in each direction, one
continuous 12-foot wide center left turn lane, and 6-foot wide shoulders on both sides of the
street. The current design does not include a change in the overall street width.
An Open House Informational Meeting was conducted on April 25, 2007 at the Crystal VFVV to
provide more information to residents regarding the proposed improvements along Bass Lake
Road. Hennepin County, Brooklyn Center and Crystal staff attended the meeting to address
questions and receive comments from residents. Residents expressed variable opinions of the
proposed 3-lane� road configuration ranging from general support to opposition due to concerns
with delays when entering Bass Lake Road from local side streets.
After receiving comments from residents at the public meeting, Hennepin County staff ageed to
complete additional research on the proposed lane configuration change. The result of this
additional research is provided on the attached table summarizing the comparison of operational
issues between the existing 4-lane configuration and the proposed 3-lane configuration.
Hennepin County staff has agreed to provide a brief overview of the proposed street
improvements at the joint Brooklyn Center/Crystal City Council meeting on May 29, 2006. This
will be an opportunity for Council members to ask questions and provide comments directly to
Hennepin County Transportation staff.
6301 Shtingle Creek Parkway Recreation and Com.munity Center Phone TDD Number
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-2199 (763) 569-3400
City Hall TDD Number (763) 569-3300 FAX (763) 569-3434
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4Lane Undivided 3-Lane w/continuous let� I Comments
W eaves and unexpected braking maneuvers (for 3-Lane roads tend to have about 25% fewer crashes than a 4-Lane CSAH-10 has experienced ll 5 crashes in the last 5 years 50% of these
tuming vehicles) create conflicts and lead to undivided road crashes were reaz-end type.
crashes.
The 3-Lane removes the weaves and some tum conflicts associated with Concems aze often expressed regarding bypassing traffic using the center left
Safety the 4Lane. tum lane, unusual maneuvers, and conflicts between opposing vehicles in the
centerleft turn lane these problems have generally been very few in practice.
Sight distances are considerably improved for opposing left tuming
vehicles from a 3-Lane. In some cases such as near the curve at Orchard
Road; the addition of a shoulder also increases sight distances for entering
traffic.
Observations have found that traffic generally 3-Lane roads tend to bring speeds more into confotmance with posted Typically the reduction in speeds has been found to be tess than 5 mph,
moves faster. Also, more vehicles that greatly limits and reduce amount of very high speeding (can't go faster than the however the distribution of speeds is usually more uniform and closer to the
exceed the speed limit are observed. slowest vehicle). posted speed limit. Significant reductions have been found for vehicles driving
over 5 mph above the posted speed limit
Speeds
Before After s[udies of CSAH-70 (Medicine Lake Road) have not found a
resulting significant changes in speeds. Before After studies on CSAH-21
(SO SVeet) did find about a 3 mph drop in speeds and elimination of all high I
speeders over 5 mph or more above the speed limit. I
Adequately serves Adequately serves Existing votumes on CSAH-10 are about 12,000-14,000 vpd today (2007).
7,000-20 000 vehicles per day 7,000-18,000 vehicles per day
Capacity
Right tuming vehicles wil) tend to slow traffic, however the should area
helps mitigate this conflict
Sidestreet Delays Depending on the platooning characteristics of vehicles, could experience As volumes exceed 15,000 vpd, gaps for entering traffic become fewer and
higher delays for enterin� traffic. sidestreet delays increase on 3-Lane roads.
Buses Provides an alternative lane to bypass stopped Shoulders provide some room for buses to pull over, but drivers may be CSAH-10 has one route that provides 1-2 buses in the p.m. peak hour per
buses. reluctant to pass direction.
Pedeshian and Bicycle Shoulders provide room for experienced bicycle riders. The continuous
Accommodations left tum 4ane acts as a refuge for pedestrian crossings so they can
negotiate one lane at a time.
Right-of-Way Needs Generally, 4-Lane undivided and 3-Lane roadways
require about the same width needs.
3-Lane roadways are often perceived as "suburban" in nature rather than Hennepin County has received favorable feedback on conversions of 4-Lane
"urban". undivided roads to 3-Lane roads:
CSAH-5 (Mntka Blvd. Minnetonka)
A 3-Lane removes considerable ambiguity for drivers regarding "where to CSAH-70 (Medicine Lake Crystal)
Other Considerations be° since tum movements are handled in a more organized fashion. CSAH-9 (Lake Drive Robbinsdale)
CSAH-21 (50�' Street Minneapolis)
3-Lane roads require special signage and striping. Studies have found that
drivers generally understand their use even with minimal previous
experience.
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APPRbV�NG �ENN�PIN COUNTY ROAA #10
B�SS LAKE ROf1,D �tE5'�'RIp�NG PRO,T'ECT
VJT�EREA.S, there is a desire to improve tra�3c rel.ated. safety coz�dition.s on Bass
Lake Raad between County Road 81 and Bro�klyn �aulcv�rd; a.nd
WH�REAS, the County has propvsed restripin.g the road to one 12 foot traffic lane
each direction, one 12 faot bi�directional left tum lane, and one 6 foot no-tra£f c shr�uld�r
each side; and
VVHEREAS, thas wark would be done at no cost to the City; and the Engi.neering
Department recammends said trafific flow changes be mad.e; and
WHERFAS, the acljoin�ing City of $moklyn Center is considering agpraval af the
same pzoject; au?d
WHERFAS, a public inf.ormation carnpaign and mceting ha.s been conducicd
resulting in both positive and negative input from the public.
NQ�, THEREFOT�E, BE IT RE5QLVEb t1�at the Crystal City Cauncil hercby
cansiders the predicted decrease in accidents an.d average speed to be a net positi`je foz the
conridor resulting fr�zn the prQje�t and therefore apprvves the zestriping project; az,d
FURTI�FR, this approval is contzngent with the understazading that if, witliin a
reasonabf.e amount of time, not to exce�d two years, it is clear and abvious tl�at ihe neu� �ane
stziping did not accom�lish what it set ou.t to da, that the County will z�e-stripe back to t1.��
original condition.
Adapted by the Crystal City Council this 1 st day of Ma�r �Q07-
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ReNae J. a an, �ar
ATTEST:
J. t Lewi�s, City Clexk
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��EMORANDUM
DA,TE: Apzi.l 26, 2007
TO: City Cour�ci�, Mayo,r, City Manager
�R�Ivi: Tom Mathis�n, City Engineer
S[TBJECT: A.p�zovaJ af Bass Lake Road (Co. Rd #10) Re-s'triping Project
�ieruYepin Counly Transportation Departzn�ent has pz�oposed re-stxippi.n.g Bass Lake Road
as one lane each direction with a no traffic shoulder and a two-way m.edia�� left turn. l:ane.
Botl� tk�e Brooklyn Park and Crystal City Councils are on zecord witb. pre��.�iz�ary supPort
for tlae �zoject fxam County Road 81 to �roaklyn Boulevard.
One of tk�e condi.tions that both ci.ties had was that a public informaticnlopen house
mceting be held pzior to fiz�al pzaject approval. '�'l1e ti�ning of the meeting ��vas discusscd
i.n tl�e public media and also via direct mail to over 74d B.roo,kJy� Ce.nter a»d Crysta]
residents alon.g ti�e corridor.
Tlie mceting was held on Wedzaesday, A,p.riJ. 25, 2007, at i�1�e Crystal VFW froin 5;30 ta
?:30 �.m. It was conducted by Henr�epi.z�. Caunty T.r.a�7.spori:atir�n and Broaklyn Center and
Crysta.l City Engineers. It was attended by appzoxxmatel.y 40 perso�is represe�zt�ng abaut
30 families. M�any Crystal elected. officials alsv atte�aded.
�pproximatcly half of ti�e attendees �eze agai�z�.st t�ie c1�a�ge, citi,z�g conce�7a.s abaut more
aceide�,ts, more traff'ic backups, and increascd diff culty ii1 getting onto $ass Lake Road.
fronn side streets. ,4nothe.r caz�cern ��as the ixnpact buses will havc oii backing traffic up
a.t the bus stops arad vehicles making ri.ght �i.aad t,�uns slawi�ig irafi'ic down. Tl�ere was a
sense from sozzke o� t��e coxnzne�ts that som,e people ju�t did not want to be constrained to
ane lanc and have to be held back by a slou�er drivez'. Ozie persoia wanted tv �CZ�o« i.�"tJ�ei,.r
taxes wau.ld go up. ?he a.nswez was no.
It was explained to the residents ttxat while their concerns are legitimate, fhe analysis and
experience shows that th.e overall bez�.ef l out��eigbs som.e af the negatives. Tl.�e sin.gle
"ttazougl�" Iane i.n eac,h d�rectibla wi�l become an uz�zzx�tpeded )arte th.at v�-ill create a no.vre
consistent traffic flvw and eliminate the c�nstant weaving frarxz left to right to get arouizd.
turning vehicles. This will r�su.]t iz� a net aecident red.uction, especially rear-encl
collisions, although this was disputed by samE of the attendees.
Regardist.g �i.ght tuzx�zz�g vch,i.e)es, tla.c County ��ill cvnsider stopping the right si.de whi.te
line abn�.lt 30' back from e�,ch inl;ersect��n. This w makc it more attractive for right
turning vehicles to pull over into the 6' sh.ou]dez area, allowing the through traffic io use
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vehicle. $uses �ill
tl,e left nrzost porti.on oftt�e �,2 traf�c tane to go aroux�d the turning
al,so fall znto this categ�ry. Th� County ��ill evaluate haw xs�any buses ar�d sta�s therc aze
during zush hour to see haw that zn.ighi; impact traffic �.ow_ ';.':ri
Regarding concerns abou.t westbound evening rush hour traffic backin.g up at tl�e County
Roa.d 8� signa�, and bloeking access to and fi'om tb.e side ctreets to the north, the Caun�y
will re-evaluate where to ].acate the transitiou zane to pro�ide adequate stacki,ng distai�ce.
T.t is not accepted by the Covnty and staff that the single lane neaz �Iera Cni.z will make
conditions worse. Presently, a motorist has to ��vatch four laz�es of traf�ic in arder to pull
out and make a left turn. With the pro�osed plan thexe ��ill ve only two lanes, o�e eacla
di,rectioix, along �ith th� center left turn lane.
The olher haif c�f the aitendees �jere ezthez in favor af tlae change ar were just laoking for
infvrz�.ation on, the project. Those in favoX eited tk�e num.erov.s acciden.ts and tl�e high
s�ceds. They were in favor. of anything that would reduce bvtli. Fawr zesidents cited car
and motorcycle "drag racing" as a comm�n accuircnce. This is xna.d.c possible with. tlia
two lanes each way configuration. One Iane eacll direct�on will gzeatly reduce if �ot
e].iFninate this kind af activity. It will alsa greatl.y reduce the nu.zxal�er aF speeding cars
passing u:nexpectedly in either the right or le$ lax�e.
The Crystal Engineering Ae�artmez�t received ane phaz�e call pxior to the zneeting
xesulting fzoan the Crystal m.ailing. Tk�is persvn wanted tv knaw if any of thei.z land was
going to be takcn. '�he answer w�.s no.
Based on the z-ecommendation fronn. the Couzs.ty, and tl�e public in.put, �t is recorn�ne��tded
that the Cauncil adapt the attaehcd res�lution, appraving the Cauz�ty praject.
Res�cctfull.y submi.tted,
Th z�as A. l�athisen
City Engincer
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