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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 05-29 CCM Joint Meeting with Crystal MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA JOINT MEETING of BROOKLYN CENTER and CRYSTAL CITY COUNCILS MAY 29, 2007 COUNCIL /COMMISSION CONFERENCE ROOM CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in a Joint Meeting with the Crystal City Council at City Hall called to order by Mayor Pro Tern Kay Lasman at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Pro Tern Kay Lasman and Councilmembers Mary O'Connor and Dan Ryan. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Public Works Director /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, and Deputy City Clerk Camille Worley. Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmember Mark Yelich were absent and excused. Crystal members present were Mayor ReNae Bowman, Councilmembers Mark Hoffmann, Dave Anderson, Lindsay Krantz, Garry Grimes, and Joe Selton. Also present were City Manager Anne Noris, and Public Works Director /City Engineer Tom Mathisen. INTRODUCTIONS OPENING REMARKS Mayor Pro Tern Kay Lasman welcomed the City of Crystal to the City of Brooklyn Center. City of Crystal Mayor ReNae Bowman stated the City of Crystal is interested in discussing various projects with the City of Brooklyn Center. DISCUSSION ITEMS BASS LAKE ROAD City Manager Curt Boganey stated the restriping of Bass Lake Road was the topic that triggered the joint meeting between Brooklyn Center and Crystal City Councils. He discussed the open house held for residents of Brooklyn Center and Crystal. Hennepin County representatives Robert Byers and Gregory Schneider displayed a map of Bass Lake Road from Brooklyn Boulevard to HWY 81 and distributed traffic statistics. The concerns 05/29/07 -1- i expressed at the open house were discussed along with the benefits and disadvantages of both a three -lane roadway and a four -lane roadway. It was indicated that a three -lane road provides operation benefits for drivers and a four -lane road may be chaotic for turning, however the four lane road would satisfy the needs of the Cities longer. The existing traffic volumes were discussed where it was indicated that 14,000 trips per day has been the constant volume since the three -lane road was constructed. There was discussion on the characteristic of collisions on Bass Lake Road within a five -year period. It was indicated that half of the 115 collisions within the five -year period were rear -end incidents, possibly due to maneuvering when entering the turn lane. There was discussion on the effects of speedin g on the number of accidents. It was indicated that a three -lane road brings a tighter band and reduces the number of excessively fast or slow drivers. It was indicated that County Road 70 has not seen a significant reduction in speed since the improvements were completed; however an overall improvement was seen. It was also indicated that County Road 10 will work well during off -peak hours; however some issues will remain during peak hours. There was discussion on the proposed 6 '/2 -foot shoulder that will accommodate disabled vehicles, delivery trucks, buses, and other uses. There was discussion regarding the removal of approximately half the bus stops to assist in delays, and it was indicated that the reduction in bus stops has proved beneficial. Mr. Snyder discussed the details of the overlay. He explained that a three -lane road would consist of overlaying only the existing roadway, keeping the bituminous material from the gutters. He explained that if a four -lane road was to be constructed, the curb boxes would have to be removed and replaced. He discussed the signalization of Regent Avenue and the fixed overlay budget. He stated the concept of three lanes has been discussed for several years and explained the difficulty of changing to a four -lane road after the overlay has been completed. He stated the overlay of the three -lane road would last approximately ten years. There was discussion by both City Councils, City Staff, and Hennepin County representatives that included the following: left turn lanes, concerns expressed at the informational meeting, age of existing surface being 20 -30 years with patches only, process to change the road to four lanes which would be to mill off the new overlay and apply new overlay, future improvements to curb boxes, traffic counts on 50th Street being 16,000 17,000 per day, adjustments from original concepts, and increasing delays on side streets. DEER MANAGEMENT Mr. Boganey gave a brief overview of the Deer Management Plan in Brooklyn Center. He stated the three goals of the program are: Education, Enforcement of Ordinances, and the Annual Deer Hunt. He explained that the City is divided into three different areas based on deer habitat, totaling 950 acres of deer habitat. He explained that the Department of Natural Resources has 05/29/07 -2- indicated that 15 -20 deer per square mile of deer habitat is reasonable in an urban area. He discussed the aerial survey that determined the placement of the deer in Brooklyn Center. He stated there were 117 deer in Brooklyn Center in March 2002, 108 in March 2003, 81 in March 2005, 56 in March of 2006, and 40 in March 2007. He stated 40 deer is still in excess of the recommended 15 -20 deer per square mile of deer habitat. He stated many deer are located in the Airport and Crystal's park properties. He stated Brooklyn Center is interested in gaining the ability to move into Kylawn Park to access the deer. It was indicated by the City of Crystal City Council that the matter would be discussed at a future Work Session. TRAIL SYSTEMS There was discussion on adding a trail along County Road 81 upon completion of improvements, along with a trail along Bass Lake Road and potentially along Regent Avenue, through Crystal into Brooklyn Center. It was indicated that trail systems should be considered during the forming of Comprehensive Plans. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember O'Connor seconded adjournment of the meeting at 6:55 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Crystal Councilmember Grimes moved and Crystal Councilmember Selton seconded adjournment of the meeting at 6:55 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 05/29/07 -3- STATE OF MINNESOTA) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) ss. Certification of Minutes CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER) The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, certifies: 1. That attached hereto is a full, true, and complete transcript of the minutes of a Joint Meeting with Crystal of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on May 29, 2007. 2. That said meeting was held pursuant to due call and notice thereof and was duly held at Brooklyn Center City Hall. 3. That the City Council adopted said minutes at its June 11, 2007, Regular Session. City Clerk Mayor 05/29/07 - 4 -