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MINUTIES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY 1,
O F J� THE C11 - Y OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF
HENNEP_.1k AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
SPECIAL SESSION
JULY 29, 1974
CITY HALL
Call to Order The Brooklyn Center City Council met in special session
and was called to order by Mayor Philip Cohen at 7:30 p-.m,,
Roll Call Mav( Cohen, Councilmen Jensen, Kuefler, Britts and
Fignar., Also present were City Manager Donald Poss,
Directo. of Public Works James Merila, and Administrative
Assistants Daniel Hartman and James Lacina.
Hearing on Walkway The Mayor announced that the special meeting of the City
Project for 55th Counc-l"I had been called to hear testimony regarding the
Avenue North portion of the walkway network proposed. for 55th Avenue
North between Logan Avenue North and Russell Avenue
North,
The C;'.t7 Manager provided background information on
the walkway network and the subject segment.
The Director of Public Works next made a presentation
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on he walkway network, stating that at present
36 miles, of walkway have been installed in Brooklyn
Center., He presented statistics showing the decline in
pe accident rates as correlated to the develop-
ment of tlhe walkway system® He also presented slides
showing the area on 55th Avenue North.
Mr. Merila presented a traffic analysis taken JLine 20,
1 1974 cri :53 Avenue North. He stated that the amount
of try lac ge-nerated at certain intersections would seem
to warra'ntl Some type of walkway for safety purposes.
He commen that 55th Avenue North also experiences
a amount of pedestrian traffic.
The Ma . recognized Mr. Louis Sullivan, 2321 - 1
Ave= North, who stated that he was in opposition to
the walkway project since there was no need for such a
walkw;ay. He commented that he would be in favor of
the project IJ a footbridge was also provided over State
Highway 100 giving citizens access to Brookdale, He
stated that as a member of the Southeast Neighborhood
Advisory Committee he would recommend such a walk-
way A a footbridge was provided,
Mayor Cohen next recognized residents of 20
Av,e North, 2218 - 55th Avenue North, 2200 55th
Avenue North, 5542 Oliver Avenue North who stated
their ccncerns and positions for and against the pro-
posed walkway segment. Discussion ensued regarding
the conclusion to be drawn from engineering statistics,
dimenolons of the street right of way, trees, and the
nat'are of pedestrian and vehicular traffic in the area,
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Motion by Councilman Jensen and seconded by Closing the
Councilman Fignar to close the public hearing. Hearing
Voting in favor werea Mayor Cohen, Councilmen
Britts, Kuefler, Fignar and Jensen, Voting
against: none, The motion passed unanimously,
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Mayor Cohen then commented on a proposed concept
for a footbridge over State Highway 100. He stated
that he had been in communication with the State
Highway Department, the City of Minneapolis, and
the business community regarding'such a proposed
footbridge over State Highway 100, He stated that
at present it is merely in a discussion stage.
Councilman Jensen then stated that he favors the
walkway network, but the walkway segments should
link areas of high activity and Lions Park does not
constitute such an area, He stated that he would
favor the walkway project on 55th Avenue North if
some type of footbridge was provided over State
Highway 100. He commented that his position
would be to defer the walkway project until some
determination has been made in terms of the foot-
bridge.
Councilman Fignar next commented that he too would
be in favor of the walkway project if some type of
access could be provided to Brookdale e He stated
that he would favor the deferment of the project at
this time. Councilman Kuefler also took the position
that a footbridge would justify the walkway on 55th
Avenue North.
Councilman Britt;:y state' that Jhi� th Ought the footbridge
concept was de s i,rable since Sta'tE, Highway 100 is a
dangerou7j highway to cress and a footbridge would
give the citizens i In h,:! southea, " area general access
to the Brockdal -- Shopping Cent
Mayor Cohen 1 - - hen c r n_ , an,ted that t'111 walkway is
needed in the area for � ,afety p',.,rpI-so I but he too
would favor the deferral c i the project until some
determination is mad° (jn the footbr dge,
Motion by Co unoilmca^ F'�c Near and seconded b Action Tabling the
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Councilman to table the walkway segment on Walkway Segment
55th Avenge North b -Ixv _an Logan Avemue North and on 55th Avenue North
Russell. Avery -. North unti,l some determination has
been made on a foottbri,dge over State Highway 100.
The Mayor called for a vote. Voting in favor were:
Mayor Cohen, Cc - n `I r en Kuefler, Fignar, Britts
and Jensen Voting against, none. The motion
pas-red unanimo -._sly, ,
Mayor Cohen adjourned the meeting at 9:47 p.m. Adjournment
Clerk Mayor
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