2000-11-14 Parks and Rec Comm Agenda Packet (2)CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AGENDA
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
November 143 2000
6:30 p.m. -Council Chambers
Call to Order
2. Rol] Call
October 10, 2000 Minutes
4. Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Yeaz 2001 through 2005
5, Mendota Elementary Playground Equipment
6. Traffic Calming - Decorah Lane .
7. Updates
• Spring/Summer 2000 Program Evaluations
• Police Report (Available Tuesday)
8. Adjourn
Auxiliary aids for persons with disabilities are available upon request at least 120 hours
in advance. If a notice of less than 120 houus is received, the City of Mendota Heights
will make every attempt to provide the aids. This may not, however, be possible on short
notice. Please contact City Administration at (651) 452-1850 with requests.
November 9, 2000
Memo to:
From:
Subject:
Background
City of Mendota Heights
Memo
Parks
and Recreation Commission
Guy Kullander, Parks Project Manager
Draft
— 5 Year Parks Capital Improvement Plan
The Commission discussed project priorities for the Five Year Capital
Improvement Plan at last months meeting. Attached is the draft year by year
project list developed.
Recommendation
Review the attached plan and if acceptable make a recommendation to the
City Council to adopt this or a modified version at the November 21 st, 2000 regular
City Council meeting.
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES a
OCTOBER 10, 2000
The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission was held
on Tuesday, October 10, 2000, in the Large Conference Room at City Hall, 1101 Victoria
Curve. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
The following Commissioners were present: Commissioners Stan Linnell, Jay Liberacki,
Dave Libra, Lawrence Craighead, and Raymond Morris. Chair Richard Spicer and
Commissioner Ann Connelly were excused from the meeting. City Staff present were
Parks Project Manager Guy Kullander, Recreation Programmer Mary Hapka and
Administrative Assistant Patrick C. Hollister. Mr. Hollister took the minutes.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Mr. Kullander reviewed the projected revenue for the Special Parks Fund for the next five
years. Mr. Kullander reminded the Commission that they had previously set a policy to
try to avoid depleting the Special Parks Fund to below $300,000. Mr. Kullander provided
an itemized list of the anticipated sources of revenue for the Special Parks Fund for the
next five years, which he estimated would total $935,000. Mr. Kullander reviewed with
the Commission his proposed list of Special Parks Fund priority expenditures. Mr.
Kullander said that the first priority would be the replacement of outdated and unsafe
wooden playground equipment in eleven parks with modern plastic equipment. Mr.
Kullander suggested that the second priority be various warming house/ice rink
improvements for Marie Park, Wentworth Park, Friendly Hills Park, and Ivy Hills Park.
Mr. Kullander suggested that the third priority could be the creation of a Natural
Resource Plan for the existing parks. Mr. Kullander said that this plan could assist the
City in combating exotic plant species in the parks.
Commissioner Liberacki said that Dakota County had recently undergone a similar study
for Lebanon Hills Regional Park and that the City may be able to adapt that plan to the
needs of Mendota Heights.
Commissioner Morris said that there may be federal matching grant money available next
year for state and local parks projects. Commissioner Morris said that he would look into
the availability of such grants.
The Commission discussed Mr. Kullander's proposed top priorities and other possible
items on the Capital Improvement Plan including the Valley Park Cross Country Ski
Trail, resurfacing of tennis courts, and a sand volleyball court at Mendakota Park. The
Commission then made preliminary revisions to the Capital Improvement Plan and
instructed Staff to return to the November meeting with these revisions for eventual
recommendation by the Commission and presentation to Council.
OTHER ITEMS
The Commission asked Mr. Kullander to work with Mr. Blum of the Parks Crew to
informally survey the condition of the ISD 197 fields in terms of safety, playability, and
maintenance. The Commission asked Mr. Kullander to report on their findings at the
November Parks Commission meeting.
The Commission continued approval of the September meeting minutes and discussion of
Friendly Hills traffic calming to their November meeting. The Commission also
requested that Staff provide a copy of the Parks section of the Comprehensive Plan for
the November meeting.
ADJOURN
Motion made to adjourn by Liberacki and seconded by Morris.
AYES:
NAYS:
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfidly Submitted,
Patrick C. Hollister
City of Mendota Heights
Memo
October 16, 2000
Memo to: Parks and Recreation Commission
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From: Guy Kullander, Parks Project Manager j!J/
Subject: Upgrade of Play Equipment at Mendota Elementary School
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Today I received a phone call from Mr. Lenny Axelrod who was inquiring if
the City would be willing to help fund an upgrade of the play equipment at the
Mendota Telemetry School.
I informed Mr. Axelrod that the City had participated in the last upgrade of
the play equipment about eight years ago. At that time a parents group had been
conducting fundraisers for several years and approached the City requesting the
City to fund one third of the costs if the School District also funded one third. The
City's share was approximately $8,000.00, which came from the Special Park
Fund. The City Council also contributed funds towards equipment at the Friendly
Hills Middle School in 1998. Here again, a parents group was active in raising
funds from the School District, City, and local businesses for proposed Outdoor
Recreation Equipment they desired.
I recommended that Mr. Axelrod contact the Earl F. Anderson Company and
request a representative talk to the parents group and determine the extent of the
upgrades they wish to make to the existing equipment. I further told him that once
a plan and budget were determined he should approach the Parks and Recreation
Commission at that time. I also emphasized that City would be more receptive if
the School District was also providing matching funds towards the upgrades.
Action Required
No action is required. This memo is intended to provide background
information in the event a commissioner is personally contacted regarding the
proposed upgrade of the play equipment at the Mendota Elementary School.
City of Mendota Heights
Memo
November 14, 2000
Memo to: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Guy Kullander, Parks Project Manager Jk
Subject: School District 197-School Ball Field Conditions
Background:
The Commission requested Parks Leadperson Terry Blum to evaluate the
condition of the ball fields located at Mendota and Somerset Elementary, Friendly
Hills Middle, and Sibley High Schools.
Terry and I discussed the condition and needs of the various fields:
1. Mendota and Somerset Elementary fields are suitable is size for youth play
only. Neither contains protective fencing for the player's bench areas and the
backstop fencing fabric galvanized coating has worn away and is rusted and
distressed in some areas. Ag lime is compacted and rutted exhibiting lack of
attention for several years. The Mendota Heights Athletic Association has
periodically requested the City Park Crew to dump and spread loads of Ag lime at
the Mendota School's two play fields. The association assumed all costs. This was
last done in 1997. The turf conditions at all four of these fields could be
substantially improved with regular aeration and applications of soil/sand mix top
dressing to "even out" the uneven areas.
2. The Sibley High School/Park fields, constructed by the City in 1990, are in
reasonable good condition but could be improved by regular aeration and top
dressing. The original ball fields in the "lower area" are in fair to good condition.
These fields could also use regular aeration and topdressing. Some portions of the
fields do not drain well but if a subsoil drain system were installed wet turf areas
could be eliminated.
3. This past summer an irrigation system was installed at the Friendly Hills
Middle School. The final grading must be completed and if the fields were seeded
the turf should be greatly improved next spring and these field should be included
in the School Districts field use inventory for non -school use in 1991.
The school district appears to commit funds for field improvements at the
Middle and High School but does not fund for yearly upkeep at the Middle Schools.
Recommendation:
This is a discussion item. The Commission may wish to invite a
representative from the school district to a future meeting or direct staff to contact
someone at the district's administration offices.
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
November 2, 2000
TO: Parks &Recreation Commission
FROM: Mary L. Hapka, Recreation Programmer
SUBJECT: Spring/Summer 2000 Program Evaluations
DISCUSSION
Attached please find program evaluations for all programs organized by the Parks and Recreation
Department for the Spring/Summer 2000 season. Here is a list of recreation programs and
participation numbers for the 1999 spring/summer season.
Program
Total Participants
Golf
1. Women's Wednesday (PM) Golf League 41
2. Women's Tuesday (AM) Golf League 20
3. Junior Wednesday (PM) Golf League 45
4. Junior Monday (AM) Golf League 31
5. Adult/Junior Golf Lessons 56
6. Junior Golf Camp (1 session only) 11
(2001 Program Additions — Golf Camps and Parent/Child Golf Leagues)
Adult Softball
1. Men's D Softball (8 teams)
2. Women's D Softball (8 teams)
I Men's Over 30 (9 teams)
Summer Youth Trips 48
Safety Camp 16
Friendly Hills Sandlot Program 10
(Due to low attendance program will be discontinued in 2001 and will be replaced by camp
programs.)
Performance In The Park
1. Teddy Bear Band
:11I7
2. Alphabits 30 +
3. LeRoy's River Minstrels 17
4. Paul Heffron - Original performance cancelled due to no electricity 20-25 participants,
rescheduled performance 5 participants.
Imagination Station
Wentworth Park (6 performances) 273
Friendly Hills Park (6 performances) 154
Celebrate Mendota Heights Parks!
1,000
TOTAL PARTICIPATION 2001 = 2,191
Total Program Participation 1999 — 1,218
ACTION REQUIRED
Please review the participant numbers for the 2000 summer season.
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
RECREATION PROGRAIM EVALUATION
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PROGRANI INFORMATION:
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Days:
Date (s) &Times:
# of Participants:
Cost:
Activity Content:
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REVENUES:
Source
Total
EXPENSES:
Staff
Total
Supplies
Total
Other
Total
OUTCOME NET:
GENERAL FUND #
Budget Comments:
Comments:
Suggestions:
Amount
Amount
This is a self supporting program.
This program is subsidized by the general fund budget.
Mary L. Hapka
Recrzation Programmzr
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
RECREATION PROGRAM EVALrUATION
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Budget Comments:
Comments:
St1�Qe5t10IiS:
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Mary L. Hapka
Recreation Programmer
CITY OF NIENDOTA HEIGHTS
RECREATION PROGR?q Np l EVALUATION
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Mary L. Hapka
Recrea[ion Programmer
CM OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
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Recrzation Proararnrnzr
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
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Amount
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This program is subsidized by the general fund budget.
lYlary L. Hapka
Recreation Programmer
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
RECREATION PROGRAM EVALUATION
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Recreation Programmer
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Budget Comments:
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Mary- L. Hapla
Recreation Programmer
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Recreation. Proerammer
CITY OF NIENDOTA HEIGHTS
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Mary L. rap�:a
Recreation Programmer
CTTY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
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Recrzation Pro�rammzr
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
RECREATION PROGRAM EVALUATION
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Recreation Programmer
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
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Mary' L. lapl:a
Recreation Programmer
CITY OF 1bIENDOTA HEIGHTS
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Budget Comments:
Comments:
Suggestions:
Mary L. Hapka
Recrzation Programmzr
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
RECREATION PROGRAM EVALUATION
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This program is subsidized by the general fund budget.
Budget Comments:
Comments:
Suegestions:
Mary L. Hapka
Recreation Programmer
2000 5SP/IGH/W5P/MH IMAGINATION STATION
PROGRAM COST BREAKDOWN PER COMMUNITY
Program costs were broken down into per day costs per category. Based on the
schedule of June 12 - Aug. 4, 2000 (39 days); West 5t. Paul/Mendota Heights had 6
program days; Inver Grove Heights had 11 program days; South 5t. Paul had 12 program
days (plus 10 days of prep time).
At each community's earliest convenience, the following amounts should be reimbursed
to South 5t. Paul Parks and Recreation Department.
West 5t. Paul owes 5outh 5t. Paul $1440,00
Mendota Heights owes South 5t. Paul $1440,00
Inver Grove Heights owes South 5t. Paul $5506,00
Listed below is the breakdown per community:
West 5t. Paul: Salaries $256.00 per day x 6 days
Contractual Services (10% of total)
Supplies (10% of total)
Total:
Mendota Heights: Salaries $256.00 per day x 8 days
Contractual Services (10% of total)
Supplies (10% of total)
Total:
Inver Grove Heights 5alarie5 $256.00 per day x 15 days
Contractual 5ervices(40% of total)
5upplies(40% of total)
Total:
South 5t. Paul 5alarie5 $256.00 per day x 16 days
Contractual5ervice5(40% of total)
Supplies (40% of total)
Total:
_ ($2048.00) $1024.00
_ ($2100,00) $ 210.00
_ ($2064,00) $ 206.00
$1440,00
_ ($2048.00) $1024.00
_ ($2100,00) $ 210.00
_ ($2064,00)$ 206.00
$1440.00
_ $3840.00
_ $ 840.00
_ $ 826.00
$5506,00
_ $4096.00
_ $ 526.00
$5762.00
2000 55P/IGH/W5P/MH IMAGINATION STATION
PROGRAM FINANCIAL 5UMMARY
EXPENSES
5alarie5
John 5ta5sen $ 2042.92
Michelle Gangelhoff $ 2197625
Becky Sands $ 2271,21
Florence Denaio $ 2132,80
Megan Matthews $1720,05
$10364,23
55P 5pecial Performances $ 580.00
5alarie5 Total: $ 9984.23
Contractual 5ervice5 (songs, choreography etc.)
Doug Beckwith $ 1400,00
Debbie Erickson 700.00
Total: $ 2100,00
Supplies (construction supplies, performance supplies)
Haeri Tollefoon (Cd10, equipt., Knox, Laroon5, Guthrie, etc.) $ 2066,69
(reimbursement was made to Haeri)
Total: $ 2066,69
Grand Total Expenses: $14,150.92
Note: See attached Sheet for breakdown of costs per community.
Note: 55P purchased a new trailer for the program this year. Purchase price was
$4000.00. co er
three communities were not billed for this.
puponnum
Aug 30 00 10:38a SSP Parks and Rec
MGr� 4Sa,$940
651-455-6352
2000 SUMMER ATTENDANCE FOR
IMAGINATION STATION
WE5T 5T. PAUVMENDOTA HEIGHTS STOPS:
Mondays: Harmon Park - 60, 61, 61, 90, 40, 55 Total: 367
5outhview Park-10)15216, 25,10,15 Total: 91
Wentworth Park 54,503 41, 613 25, 42 Total: 275
Friendly Hills - 30, 25,262 24125, 26 Total: 154
West 5t. Paul/Mendota Heights Total: 885
SOUTH ST. PAUL STOPS:
Wednesdays: Library-120,130,120,130,125,130, Total: 704
Lorraine Pk. - 30, 952 50, 303 45, 45 Total: 295
Kaposia Ctr. -15, 55, 60315140, 40 Total: 225
Fridays: Lincoln Ctr.-105,115J 110,120,110,120 Total: 678
Summit Pk. - 453 653 46, 501 501 45 Total: 261
Northview Pk. - 30, 25, 505 30, 25, 30 Total: 170
South 5t. Paul Total: 2353
INVER GROVE HEIGHTS
Tuesdays: Heritage Park - 55, Was 70, 60, 55, 65 Total: 305
Abdella Park - 45, n/a, 68, 50140, 55 Total: 258
Salem Hills Park - 40, n/a, 28, 30, 25, 24 Total: 147
Sleepy Hollow R. -18, n/a,17, 20, 20,18 Total: 93
Thursdays: Oakwood Park - 40, 45, 50, 55, 65, 60 Total: 515
Skyview Park - 85, 88, 75, 90, 30, 70 Total: 438
Hilltop Elem. - 95, 85, 50, 20, 95, 96 Total: 471
Rich Valley Park - 20,15,15,10, 20, 20 Total: 100
Inver Grove Heights Total: 2127
GRAND TOTAL: 5365
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CITY OF NIENDOTA HEIGHTS
RECREAATION PROGRAM EVALUATION
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PROGR4i�1 I'iV�F'ORNiATION:
Ages Served:
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Days:
Date (s) & Times:
# of Participants:
Cost: �
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REVENUES:
Source Amount
Total
EXPENSES: -
Staff Amount
Total
Supplies Amount
Total
Other Amount
Total
OUTCOME 14ET:��Z�
GENERAL FUND #
This is a self supporting program.
This program is subsidized by the general fund budset.
Budget Comments:
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suggestions: t� cl su }cart w ;5 l�idn i o c � ado j "Q;
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Recreation Programmer
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Days:
Dale (s) &Times
of Participants:
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OUTCOME NET:
GENERAL FUND #
Budget Comments:
Suggestions:
Amount
Total
Amount
Total
This is a self supporting program.
This program is subsidized by the general fund budget.
Mary L. Hapka
Recreation Programmer
CITY OF NIElNDOTA HEIGHTS
RECREATION PROGRAM EVALUATION
PROGRAM: {y
Days: U
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OUTCOME NET: 33e1 37 C�d7�-u` -eft ouei� 2�00I
GENERAL FUND #
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This program is subsidized by the general fund budget.
Budget Comments: 11
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Comments,
Suggestions:
Mary L. Hapka
Recrzation Programmer
CELEBRATE MENDOTA HEIGHTS PARKS!
EXPENDITURES 2000
Revenue
Donations $27365,00
Expenditures
Inver Grove Heights Clown Club $150,00
Kit & Kaboodle (Music Group) $400,00
Super Jump $191.70
Petting Zoo/Pony Ride $630.00
Caricature $225400
Norm Barnhart (Magician) $300,00
Kinko's (1,500 flyers) $56,18
Kinko's (Sponsor Boards) $50,76
Party City (Decorative Flags) $11,70
Menards (tension bars, tape) $8,14
Paper �rVarehouse $9.20
Total Expenditures $2,032.68
Total carried over to 200� $332.32
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
MEMO
October
TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Patrick C. Hollister, Administrative Assistant
SUBJECT: Traffic Calming -Decorah Lane
Discussion
Please see the attached memorandum from Interim City Administrator Jim Danielson to
the Planning Commission and the minutes from the September 26, 2000 meeting of the
Planning Commission. The Council intends to discuss this issue at their regular meeting
November 21, 2000. While this is primarily a traffic engineering and planning issue, the
Council felt that the Parks Commission might also wish to comment on the desirability of
traffic calming.
Action Required
The Parks and Recreation Commission may add any comments on this issue for C_ ouncil
consideration on November 21, 2000.
Commissioner Vitelli suggested meeting with neigirborrng residents among Decorah before these
rsuvoorr- Public Wor.�s Director Danielson noted this
zcommeadations were enforced to gain
would be done over the next couple of months -
Commissioner Frei sarzd he remembe=s three De aneni sop signs were added to he Decorah
Lane and Ocala Lane interseion as well as a crosswalk. He noted a light was also proposed for
this area but was denied of err sgnatru-s were gaained from well over 200 residents -that drive in
the area. Commiioner Friel stated felt the crosswalk at this irate section was not necessary as
he has not seen a pedestrian in all his drives past this area -
Commissioner Friel asked if the suggestions before the Commission were comments or
recommendations. Public Works Director Danielson indicated the suggestions were
recommendations for the Commission to review and revise.
The Commission concurred with recommendations two through si.'t. Chair Duggan suggested
Council determine item number one at a future meeting.
Commissioner Betlej moved to approve the recommendations of trafi'ic calming alone Decorah
Late as submitted and that they determine if item number one was necessary.
Commissioner Friel seconded the motion.
AYES: _ 7
NAYS: 0
ANTEN>r'A ORDL`iANCE ArtilEi`IDI���'T
Chair Duggan explained this was a public hearing for the purpose of discussion on the Antenna
Ordinance Amendment addressing antennas on buildings.
Public Works Director Danielson indicated this item arose from a request for a hani radio tower
g
Ordinance needs to address buildin
request in the past- He noted the Zoning mountzd antennas
which was not covered -within the current language.
Planner Gritrmna_n stated he did an initial draft of the Ordinance language, which -vas reviewed by
staff and legal counsel. He indicated the review by legal counsel recommended satellite dishes
be left out of this Ordinance. Planner Grir man noted satellite dishes under one Teter ae e:cembt
from the linit�:ions se: within this Ordinance as set'oy the FCC.
Planner Grit-` noted the height above the rooiline has been increased from ter feel to rveive
feet or rzason=bde eight, whic leaves the burden on the applicant. He stated the ne.v l rgun_e
allows for bee :. < and orz tower per lot. Planer GrirP-ngn indicated the loca_io- could ^at
be unrzusor.=ble r__:-acted by the City but that the City could resinct use in the public rigi_t et
w ay.
1 � 9/2E100
3. Add the following sign:
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4 an edge lines establishing a L foot wide driving lam._ Painting edge lines
helps restrict cars to their lanes and causes them to drive slower (this
recommendation was already completed because Decorah Lane was being
resurfaced and restriped this summer).
5. The Police will more closely monitor the traffic at the intersection and record
the speed for further analysis.
6. Other traffic calming considerations we felt were either in place or
inappropriate. I have attached the list of 25 considerations as determined by the
North Central Section - Institute of Transportation Engineers.
We drove through the curve several times ourselves and parked in the lot and watched many
other cars drive the curve. We were convinced that there is not a serious safety problem. We
feel that if all of the above suggestions are followed the Decorah/Ocala intersection is and will
continue to be a safe one.
ACTION P.BOL�IRED:
Revietiv the Decorah/Ocala intersection and make recommendations to the City Council
on traffic calming.
Page No. 3
August 1. 2000
g. Adoption of Resolution No. 00-60, "A RESOLUTION
DESIGNATING THE CITY�S OFFICIAL
REPRESENTATIVES AND ALTERNATES ON THE
METROPOLITAN AIRCRAFT SOUND ABATEMENT
COUNCIL77
h. Adoption of Resolution No. 00-61; "RESOLUTION
APPROVING FINAL PAYMENT FOR SIGNAL
INSTALLATION (PILOT KNOB ROAD AND TRUNK
HIGHWAY 13) "
i. Approval of a cigarette license for the Mendota Heights Amoco.
j. Approval of the list of contractor licenses dated August 1; 2000.
k. Approval of the Lis. of Claims dated August 1, 2000 and totaling
56127859.19.
Councilmember Krebsbach seconded the motion.
Avis: 3
N'ays: 0
SLURR`I SEAL PROJECT Council acknowledged a memo from Engineer Marc Moan
regarding the 2000 Slum' Seal Project.
Public
Works
Director
Danielson informed Council and the audience
on the
streets
that will
receive slum- sealing this summer.
Councilmember Krebsbach moved to authorize advertisement for
bids for the 2000 SlurrN Sea! Project.
Councilmember Huber seconded the motion.
DECORAH L.A\� STOP Council ackno��ledged a memo `irom Police ChiefJehnson regarding
SIG\ the stop si��ns at Decorah Lane and Ocala La :e. Council al_o
acknowledged associated historical infonnation.
Police Chief JohnsaFt 2 %: CO!:ncil and the auucnc� a brief histor.
He stated t}•�ai �chen thy stop liens ��ue authur:_e,'. sat: noted that
nstallina the signs ma make other strews less gad that Council
directed stair to monitor the situation. The pa:ro! o .s tts d
mar;:ed and unmarked syt:ads to nx>r,itar tratc «:..__n Ia. 1 and
Juh t % and record
observed. �? �ei�icles ro!cd t'r.;ot:_h the inte�_._�.� _ ..n�itl�e � ro.�
Page No.
August _ 3000
summer months. He stated that he originally agreed strongly that
Council should defer to the city's professional start when the signs
were approved. He feels the same today. The city's staff is
recommending removal of the Decorah sign and he Police Chief is
concemed about safety because people are ignoring the signs. He
stated that he would support the recommendation to remove the
Decorah sign and i'Mayor t"lertensotto's suggestion that limited
visibility signs be installed_
Ms. Janet Aune 703 Decorah Lane: stated that residents on Decorah
Lane have been concerned about the safety on Decorah for a long
time. With Decorah running ne:ct to the park and trails, traffic is in .
close proximity to those activities. There are also children who use
Decorah, and speed is a big problem. The curve on Ocala makes it
very unsafe. People often exceed the speed limit on the curve,
creating a hazard for pedestrians. Four to five years ago, there were
two accidents in front of her house in two weeks. She stated that she
lives across the street from the hockey rink. She felt-that.the curve is
dangerous if people do not stop at Ocala and hopes that the people
who oppose the stop sign will join with the Decorah residents to
keep the park safe. Ms. Aune also read a statement from Nlr. Bill
Burke in support of retaining the stop signs for safety.
titr. Tim Baumgartner: 635 Ocala Lane, stated that the reason he
thinks the police department has not seen many children crossing the
intersection is because the children in the area are very young and
are accompanied by their parents. They will be growing up and
crossing on their own. There is no good way to cross the street. He
supported keeping the stop signs for safety of the children and stated
that there are several tall trees near the intersection and someone
cannot see from Ocala until he is half way through the intersection.
He felt that the intersection would be unsafe at 20 miles per hour and
most people drive through it at 30. Traffic goes cery fast through the
ntersection and there is no safe place to cross.
�lacor INIzrtenso[to slated that a thiriv foul sztbIC! .: is vzr% close to a
residential street and tharmost people recoI>nize t at one re er
kno cs V,hen a child could dari out onto [he street. He siaied that he
deplores that speed in the ciic s residential districts. All the vca1r
aloe Decorah the homes are cep close to ihz
reason Council restricted par' in_ on one side o [he sit:.... People
must be conscious that children r.;a% be tannin_ e: onto ii;e s.r
eer
alter a ball, for zsan:ple. but that dues not S>i%::..
There
s no ped%%a on tl?e north _ of Decorah.
a pedestrian caP; a on [he oMII side wiiil a
Page No. 6
August L 2000
Cheyenne since the stop signs were installed. In the last three to fire
vears there have been accidents at the intersection of Cheyenne and
Apache. Many studies have been done, and people must realize that
traffic control manual was put together after much study and
thought. The City of St. Paul initiated a program 20 years ago to
install stop signs every two blocks. That was done on residential
streets but not on collector strew_ The city now has requests to
install four way stops because no one was stopping at intersections
that were signed. The situation on Decorah has been made worse by
the stop sign. A driver is supposed to stop at a stop sign but they do
not and that is making the situation worse. Children anticipate that
people will stop for a stop sign.
tilayor Mertensotto pointed out that the stop sign was installed for
safety purposes and for children crossing.
NIr. Maczko responded that he understands the safety issue and also
understands this is an emotional issue, but a stop sign is not intended
to be a speed control device. Instilling in children that there is a stop
sign and people will stop is not safe. Children need to be taught how
to properly cross streets by looking and listening. In this case he did
not believe the stop signs will have a positive effect and may in fact
make it worse. The Sate of Minnesota says that streets cannot be
signed less than 30 mph except in a school zone. Speed studies have
been done in this area. People aren't really violating the speed limit,
but 30 mph is too fast. The state law requires that vehicles to yield
[o pedestrians whether a crosswalk is painted or not. I'i a crosswalk
is painted here, they should be painted all over to be consistent.
tiothing is a substitute for good enforcement. The stop sign was
conditionally installed to determine if it would work. Decorah at
Ocala is not a good place to cross. He suggested that installing a
blind intersection sign would be more appropriate.
Mavor IvIertensotto agreed that speed on Decorah from Dodd is the
problem. but the cite cannot police it all the time. People in the
neighborhood must be cautious as they drive. Council discussed
painting a cross all so that children could be gi%en a safer place to
cross.
fir. Johr: Campbell. l Apache Court. stated t:at he be!ie:es a
cross«aL': in that location v.ould be horrible. Tcere is a oath along
Friendl% Hills par:; that comes out naturally un it-e south side of
Decorah. Peopie tail% about the spaced on Decor...._ but _pop s _
n ppropriate for controlling speed. Tragic cal ;i-:_ is much more
appropriate. If Council <<:anti to solve the prob'.,:, on Decorah_ the,
Pace No. 3
August 1. 2000
The only other option is to allow parking on the curve to restnct
people and make them slow' down. Something needs to be done on
Decorah. The street task force wanted it narrower.
Councilmember Krebsbach stated that the city consructed the street
as narrow as it could be.
�Ir. Blake stated that there is a sop sign by the first comer and the
cars slow down, but within two houses they are up to 40 mph.
Something needs to be done before someone sets killed. He
suggested a `'slow curve' sign and enforcing the speed. He stated
that he drives Decorah at 20 mph and people ride his bumper and
pass him. Perhaps a flyer should be sent out to adjoining neighbors
to tell them the police are monitoring speeds and will enforce the
limit.
Councihnember Krebsbach stated that she would like to take the
police chief s recommendation and also that the city closely monitor
the intersection over the next five months and really invest some
time and resources to monitor and enforce the speed limit. She
further stated that something must be done to reduce speed. She felt
Council should look at what else can be done to signal to people that
they are coming into a residential neighborhood_ She stated that she
would like the issue revisited in five months for speed,, safety issues,
and what the city can do. She felt that the city- could support moving
the trees from the property at the intersection, where the berm and
the evergreen reduce visibility. Council should also look at what can
be done to calm traffic.
Mayor ivlenensono stated that the city should install appropriate
traffic signs within 120 feet of the intersection mar.ta limited
visibility ahead. Also, there should be a pedestrian crossing to ales
drivers who are not from the neighborhood.
Mitchell Wittenberg*. 687 Ocala. staled that [here is no doubt there is
a safety issue. If stop signs are not appropriate. people ITT, ill ignore
blind intersection signs. The su.z_estion someone mad: to reduce [he
speed at the curve to 1 mph is erellent. There ale a number of cars.
h
that do not do a con'.plete stop. •ut in [:�e mor, �s the stop sign. has
been placed. it has r..,er been
Mr.
Nlaczl:o stated is a need to rail....?t them
are pedestrians grossing [he...
s pain[irr across::al:; and irs. !tin a czlle:. - _ _. ,
` an
crossin I sign.
Pace No. 10
4ugust 1. 2000
Councilmember K_ebsbach stated that her support or the motion was
based on Councils directing the commissions to review and make a
recommendation on a plan to calm traffic, such a landscaping and
signage about enter ins a residential neighborhood at both ends of
Decorah because of the unique problems -on Decorah.
iitr. Vtaczko responded that he is a resident on Cheyenne and that
Cheyenne should be addressed also in terns of the impact.
Something done on Decorah would have an impact on Cheyenne.
Councilmember Huber stated that when Council directs staff to
review something and come back with a recommendation. Council
takes some action. He does not recall that Council has committed to
spending any money in the past without knowing what staff
recommends. It has been this Council's history that when Council
recognizes there is an issue that needs to be addressed. Council
a ways looks at all of the issues and the pros and cons. He would
prefer to direct staff to work as appropriate, including the
commissions if need be, and to come back with a recommendation or
a series of options. He would rather direct staff to keep looking at
the issue rather than committing Council to spending money.
Council is in the budget process now and if something is not set
aside, the issue cannot be addressed until next summer. Council
must be aware that whatever is done may impact city resources.
iVlavor tiierensotto stated that the commissions and staff should
know that if something is going to be done by narrowing. etc.,. it is
not being done for beautification and they should come up with a
standard recommendation that can be employed universally in the
city.
Councilmember Krebsbach stated that the goal is to use other means
to sloe' traffic other than signage.
Councilmember Krebsbach mo'�ed to direct stafto work with the
Par',<s and Recreation ar:d Planning Commissions to come up e[th a
plan for calming the trafllc at Ocala and Decorah as a first priority
and That standard could also be applied to oihe; as in the cite
where there is ponce.:. about speed and pedz. es..... c os nos. [th
he intent that a Conti oenc� be set aside iLei '_00i.
tila%or Nleaensotto seconded the motion.
neighborhood did not provide their input to the City Council and that people re dive ing
streets to avoid the stop suns on Decorah Lane. The Council
to other neighborhood
reiterated that the matter would be reviewed in August.
DISCUSSION
The recommendation to place a 3-way stop at the intersection of Decorah Lane and Ocala
Lane was not done to reduce the speed of vehicles. Stop signs should be utilized to
control the flow of traffic, not the speed of traffic. The recommendation for the stop signs
was based upon a sight line restriction for drivers that are proceeding southbound on
Ocala.
Throughout the course of the spring and summer months officers of the Mendota Heights
Police Department randomly monitored the traffic at this intersection utilizing both
marked and unmarked squad cars, while engaged in both stationary and moving patrol.
This took place at all hours of the day.
On twelve days, between May 1" and July 17`h, officers were asked to record their
observations. Of the 232 vehicles observed, 22 rolled through the eastbound or
westbound stop signs on Decorah Lane and five drove through without slowing. In 211,
1 %% of the vehicles recorded did not come to a complete stop at the stop signs.
Officers have reported that when stopping motorists some have expressed their opinion
that the stop signs are not warranted. Officers report that it appears that most motorists
are not avoiding this intersection due to the stop signs but that clearly some are, as traffic
does appear to have increased on Cheyenne.
I have received several letters and telephone calls from residents stating that tnev believe
the stop suns should be removed. Most state their reason as simply, "They are not
needed... too many slop Si2rs."
F.ECO�[�1ENDATION
There is not a history Fa at the intersection of Ocala Lane and Decorah Lane.
Accident statistics to not indicate that this is a dangerous intersection; but there is a sght
line concern to the east. An all -wag stop does make the intersection safer if people stop a.
he stop signs. A random sample obseryfation ovehicles sho�,yed that 17/0 of t^ose
obse� ed did riot ocey the stop signs on Decor: h Lane. which males this t.:,e._ non !
a.e he, is and ped.s.rians on Ocala Lane exc . t the -l: to do so.
Decorah Lc.-: is a collector street and is designed to handle a lamer yoiur:;e o:_:_..:c
than Cheye =-e. It treffic is being displaced onto Cheyenne rn:a an efron to a��-�_s one
conee - ''led another on a strew tha, is not deli as a voile_«:.
ACTION REQUIRED
Residents will be in attendance at the August i st Council Meeting who wish to provide
nout on both sides of this issue. After receiving input toe Council should direct sta= as
to what action to take.
If the remove Council decides to the eastbound and westbound stop suns on Decorah
Lane Ocala Lane, the Council should adopt the attached Ordinance No. "An
Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. I I-)
Attac'nments:
Diagram of intersection
Correspondence dated September 24, 1999: Wittenberg requesting stop signs
First page of petition: Requesting placement of stop signs
Staff Memo for the November 2, 1999 Council Meeting recommending stop signs
Council Minutes: November 2, 1999 discussing stop signs/tabling until Chief present
Council Minutes: November 16, 1999 discussing stop signs; authorizing installation
Correspondence dated November 17, 1999: Wittenberg
Correspondence dated February 23, 2000: Campbell (to Police Chief)
Correspondence dated February 24, 2000: Reply to Campbell (from Police Chef)
Correspondence dated February 23, 2000: Campbell (to Public Works Director)
Correspondence dated February 28, 2000: Reply to Campbell (from Public `%-rks Dir)
Correspondence dated March 14, 2000: Baier requesting removal of stop signs
Correspondence: Godes requesting removal of stop signs refers to petition
ary 27, 2000 requesting removal of stop signs
First page of petition dated Febru
Council Minutes: March 21, 2000 accepting petition and discussing stop signs
Correspondence dated April 27, 2000: Breher requesting removal of stop signs
N a2i
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Dzar �Ir. Darielson_
I lvanced to tha.7's you as=tn for your prompt arzntion are action followinw ry nczat
phone contact with POlice Chief Johnson_ As you are aware, I have had nurrl
conversations with Chef 7o'nnson and ot:`tz; of2cen over Me past several ye�� about ry
concens. and those of my neighbors, we' to s.- t-liaz z d spied problems a ong
Decorah L�nz near the intz section lvi[h Ocala Lane across -om Fnendiv HIIiS P -'L One
need only spend seven—� an_6ous minutes at this lecaaon to ,dz and my fears. Cis
sozzd by Weil in zzcess of the Posted 30 nph IimiC_ and given the rziarivzly sh` c= -: e On
Dzcer�h bervzen tia hua �d Ocala. tc is vi nzl,; it possible to see oncorrinn r.'esi ou d
tc i?O� to moth sidz of Decorah, I cannot teli_ you hove n r� tunes I have lv:�essed
ne-acrdea� involv�n� C Ss Dnllina OLC of Ocala onto Decor'^.. alrrros been, re_ -ended by
saeedz: s a I've puiizd into my Clive lvav (or hit by c eavetinsz too fast as I pull out e_
my c- vetivav_ ). a_d perhaps most ir,_eorantl0 hol': often I have seen c r mien to er='_z
suede liv or vez: to avoid Ls spzcan� Children an tiaz rra.si:es as they cross Deco; 5
lieaOln� iOlti arQ.S Le pa. �; errOneOLSIY hehe'nnQ t It was sale to Co So- 1 he'e is a L a_iC
accident ova to hanOtn hzrz, and I a.� only glae hat none has cccurzd to datz-
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FROM: Sco<< A. Johnson, Chief of Police S^ n�S P' 1 \zl''�`//`
Consideration of Stop Suns: Decorah Lane at Ocala Lane :� �d
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Cite- sta- has bee ; contacted by vlr. vliichell tiv irzenbe: n of 687 Decorah Lie who has
expr sled conce for me sa ==v of pedest_'1a_ns and motorists using the intersection oP
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Ocala Lane and Decor � Lane. Ove: the course of the summer of.ic:rs have peaodically
et up radar on Decorah Lane. The results iE iczte L`iat most motorists a_re obevi =the
speed 11 't_ hog.ever, an occa=tonal violator has been noted. We have had no r ____
motor vehicle accidents on Decoran Lane.
T her: is presend� z yield sign for Lauic trzve'.l ;S southbet>_r:d on Ocz1a L__e at Oedema_.
Lane. Public NV or'%-s Director Jim Danielson and I have examined this intersectio- a :d
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notthat. there is a sisnt line cor•cem. Trafflc entz nS Decorah Line .om Ocala Lane
has limited vis bi!iic to the e a. ti isibiliry is res crud cue io the cu 'e in i:le roacAyav on
Decora i of Ocala as well as t'•^•e vz-etz.io.i in the yard located in the nor._. �_; come: -
of Ocala Lane a-c Decorah. `this v'geCztion is r:ei on cii r4hi-of-<<;a -
Ii Ou.� a,_o POieQ ie.__ neesi:fans. Ii,cIL'CinP cn,lcren. �:,.o nnus cross Decora:. La_�
GJ aCCas Fr:e'-i`. Pa_.. nC
has orese,.. e city st wit : a netidor. s _ .d b 37 residents . -o
in_ I:. i:-:e :.3 O this inlC rs 11011 Cii: CO[:::Cit tor.=ice, .�.-.�_ao'.
Oi ali^ �� s;0� 2: ih2 Inie" .::.On Oi Decorah
CITY COU ICIL IIEETI` G III L TES
RE: STOP SIGNS
November 2,1999
Page No. 16
ovember 3. 1999
Councilmember Dwyer stated that he is familiar with this areq. and
that the intersection gets quite a bit of use. He had several concerns
about the request 11 a stop sign is installed. there is less than 2 1 Oths
of a mile where there is another stop sign. That would be chopping
up the road quite a bit. Because of that, he felt that people might
elect toavoid Decorah and start traveling on Cheyenne and Lip to the
four-way stop. He noted that 27 residents signed the petition, and
asked Mr. Wittenberg how many people are opposed.
Vir. Wittenberg responded that all of the immediate neighbors are in
agreement that this is a concern. The intersection is across from the
park, and there are a lot of kids crossing to the park.
Councilmember Huber stated that as a matter of practice, a good
practice, Council tuns requests for traffic signs over to the Police
Chief for an assessment of the intersection and a recommendation.
He informed Mr. Wittenberg that requests for stop signs are taken
out of the political arena and are turned over to the experts for a
recommendation.
Councilmember Schneeman stated that the memo to Council was
prepared by Chief Johnson. She asked if he and other city staff
members recommended the three way stop.
ivtr. Wittenberg responded L`tat Chief Johnson anal Public tiVorks
Director Danielson were in agreement that a three way stop is
needed because of the sight lines.
Councilmember Dwyer stated that he has a bad feeling about the
recommendation. He further stated that it does not seem logical to
have stop signs so close together. He noted that there is z cii park
across the street and the city could install a street light.
�tavor �lerrenso[to stated that unless then is somethi �g to a er
peuplz to the sign. people cho are r:ut familiar pith the interne lion
will Flo through it He felt that perhaps a pzdest-;an Crossing s .ouid
be marked on the street instead.
Councilmember �chneeman pointed out [h: t ih'.re is c �i"� _ _-� cn
Ocala nc�•�.
CITY COUNCIL yIEETI`iG vIINUTES
RE: STOP SIGNS
November 16, 1999
Page No. 8
Vovember 16. 1999
Councilmember Dwyer pointed out that there is a stop sign at Huber
and Decorah. If this request approved, there would be three stops in
less than one-third mile. From Huber to the proposed stop sign is
less than one -tenth mile. He felt that it would possible that people
will take Cheyenne rather than Decorah to avoid all of the stop signs.
He asked whether a compromise would be to replace the yield sign
with a stop sign on Ocala -
Chief Johnson responded that most people are stopping on Ocala
now, and he would definitely change the yield sign to a stop sign.
Councilmember Krebsbach asked how far back trees are supposed to
bz from a comer.
Public Works Director Danielson responded that there is a sight
distance triangle orr comer lots and there are not supposed to be any
sight obstructions thirry feet from the comers.
Councilmember Krebsbach asl:zd if the city be interesred in
participating in helping the home owner move the tree closer to the
house.
The propem owner, present for the discussion, stated that there is
nowhere to move it to.
Public Works Director Danielson informed Council that he has asked
NSP for a quote for a street light at the intersection but has not
received a response yet.
�Iavor Vlertensono suggested marking a pedestrian crossing in
addition to the street light and stop sign. He stated that Going east on
Decorah, people will not expect a stop sign at the intersection.
Wittznbag stated that people turning from Ocala cannot see
until the% are alreadc on Decorah.
Councilmember K;ebsbach stated [hat no matter %%hat_ there is a
visibility issue. chieh reailc is a s.? zt issue.
ytayor Nlertensuao fek the t lights a.: �iclllv i.r.-ortan: e the
intersection so that people can see the stop sign. as �•:eil as a
crow yolk. He %yould support the sop signs i`i li e;aim and
crosswalk are installed.
Correspondence dated November I /I 1999
Wittenberg
John ill. Campbe!I
2343 Apache Court
Mendota Heights, viNt
2� Februan_ 2000
Scott A. Jo'nnscn
Chief of Police
City of Mendota Heights
Multiwav STOP sigars at Ocala Lane and Decorah Lane
Dear Chief Jo'nnson,
We have had several conversations concerning the justification for the nsaliation of thz
Yfultiway STOP signs at Ocala Lane and Decorah Lane. You have been courteous and candid
with me and I appreciae that. I have read your Memorandum (October 13, 1999) which you
addr ssedto the Vfayor, City Council, and City Administrator. It is my understanding uom our
conversations and your Memo that, other than for an occasional violator, you have not found a
speeding problem on Decorah. I also understand that there have been no recent motor vehicle
accidents on Decorah Lane. Again, from out conversations and your Memo, I understand the
only two reasons you feel that a mukiwav STOP sign installation at this intersection could be
justiried is a possible sight -line problem and the proximity to Friendly Hills Park.
This Ieaves me with more questions than I have answers. So that I can fully understand your
reasons please be kind enough to provide me with any Traffic Engineering studies that were done.
Also, please include copies of your notes, measurements taken, and comoutations you made that
helped you decide that placing stop signs on Decorah Lane was warranted. In addition, hovv
many times, in the past three years, have you sent one of your Police Officers to monitor an
alleged speeding problem on Decorah Lane at the request of Mr. Wittenberg or others. I believe
you told me that you did speed studies twice last year. I also know that, from driving on Decorah
Lane; you had a `Soe d Trailer' brought out and set up near the tennis coups. It is my
under standing at Lhe=_e studies never showed a speeding problem.
I have lived in this area for the past fifteen years and do not ever recall an accident at Ocala Lane
and Decorah Lane. Has there ever been one at this location" Has there ever been an trju v' to
anyone at this intersetion'. Finally, how many traffic accid.r,is or injuries has the;. peen
anywhere on Decorah Lane, between Huber Drive and Dodd Road in the past te;; vears°
l'eur tin;elc v. � �,en re=sense to m}' inquiry will be wen much a_pr.cir.d.
tmee: el}.
JohI Ca-.cbell
John `l Camobell
23-13 Apache Cour,
`tendota Heights, :%[N ;; 120-163-'.
23 Februar,. 200U
Jin Danietscn
Public Wors Director
City of Nlendcta Heights
Lighted Pedesu an Crossing at Ocala Lane and De o ah Lane
Dear Mr. Danielsen, - -
I have read your Memo (December 15, 1999) that was sent to the Mayor, City Council, and City
Adminiss«or concerning the proposed lighting at Decorah Lane and Ocala Lane. I find that I
sill have a few questions related to that project. To help me understand the full impact of this
project,please prow de written answers to the following questions:
• In you Memo you sate that the City could get VISA funding for the light. Please z cpla n
how that would work_ Is there an approval process or does the City jus makes a
recotnedation and then some agency pays'
rnn.
• How many pedestrian cogs rigs are there in tilendota Heights and how many are lighted?
nstalling this light will be for a few people, w
• Because the oerczived benefit of ill hose
People pay for the upkeep and maintenance of ullis light if it is instilled or will all of Mendota
Heights be e:cpected to pay out of general maintenance funds'.
• city that this light will use year in and year out? Will it be the
Who Lill pay for die elect r
people in tie i-unediate area ofthe light or will we all Pay"
• There is a sated policy of no sreedi_hts in Mendota Heights. Doesn't this proposed light
confiic with that policy'.
Is Mendota Heights planning on installing lights at all pedestrian crossings'.
• Did anyone consider placing a pedes tan crossing one block up at the come; of Pueblo Lane
and Decorah Lane near the hockey rink where there are no perceived <-ight-1 ne problems and
there is enough ambient light that an additional light would not be necessary?
• Finally, have you contzazd any ofthe residents that will be affected by the glare of t_iis light
bummg ail n.isht'.
1'ew timel : r once to my incuiry will be very much appreciated,
\I C
IF
city OF
Aendota Heights
Joan tit- Carnnbeil
234-8 Apache Court
Mendota Heights, NIN 5512o-168^--.
Dear Mr- Campbell:
Please find below my responses to the ei=ht wnnen questions in your Feoruzry 23, 2000 letter_
1- In your memo you state that the City could get'WSA funding for rite Zght. Please
explain how that would wor°c_ is there an approval process or does the Ci_ry just make a
recommendation and then some agency pays'
MSA is the acronyr for i�Iunicipal S atz Aid. Derorah Lane is an tiiSA s eat; and
street lights are an eli�ole expense for funding by MSA- in order for i/1SA xndins to be
used, the Citv would prepare a formal request• biSA staff member would review it for '
conmliar_ce with their standards and if it meets them_ provide the fi ndir s-
�. sings arin
e there ttrlendore He!ghrs anm d hoi,v any are
How rrzarrj pedestrian. cros'
lighted?
There are 36 pzdzstrian crossings in :Mendota fiziQh[s 1S are liShczd.
3. Because the perceived benefit of installing this light will be for a fe',�� veop!e• Will those
people pc7v for the upkeep and maintenance of this light iT it is irstalied or wi!l all oi�t'lerdora -
Heights be zrpected to pmi out of genera! maintenance 41rds?
Scee[ 1;2hu inaaiied on col!ec[or s[rCz[s for safer; reasons ere iuccz gat oft^e Cit ''s
enzrai anal Decorah Lane is a collzc[or s[rze: a nu me li_h[ Is helm_ ._- io: szizr;
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Correspondence Dated March 1", 2Uvv
Baier Requesting Removal of Stop Signs
Correspondence
Godes Requesting Removal of Stop Suns
Refers to Petition
First Page of Petition are February 2iI 2000
Requesting Removal of Stop Signs
Page No. 6
v[arch 21. 2000
favor i✓lertensono responded that Council received a petition for
the stop sign and it was discussed at two council meetings with no
opposition expressed. The petitioners for the sign were very
instrumental in getting something done. and it was not until are: the
signs were installed that the city began receiving feedback. That is
why Council scheduled reconsideration for August 1. He informed
is. Baler that Council hopes that sufficient information gets out the
neighborhood about the August meeting so that Council can listen to
both sides. There will be press releases to notify the residents prior
to the meeting.
Councilmember Dwyer stated that he travels through the intersection
and will bring his experience to the Council table when the issue is
reconsidered.. He pointed out that the sign has been defaced and
people are not honoring it.
ivSayor ivlertensotto stated that one of the concens of the first
petition was the number of children crossing Decorah to set to the
park. Council has asked the police department to monitor the
situation and see if this is a place where children really do cross.
The crosswalk has not yet been painted; and the proposed streetlight
has not been installed yet because of weather conditions. He stated
that those items can be delayed until after the August 1 discussion.
Councilmember Krzbsbach asked if the people who sinned the
petition drive Decorah regularly.
iv1s. Baler responded that they do. She stated that Decorah is a
collector street and people are diverting themselves to other routes in
the neighborhood since the sign was installed. which is one of her
concems.
Councilmember Krebsbach asked NIs. Baler if she has any idea how'
man} people w"ho signed [he petition did so because they are
opposed to stop signs and street Gshts as a matter of principle.
�U. Baler responded that she would not be surr;sed if some people
signed because they do no[ scant lights. She stated [!a? she kno��s
he le%'el of pedestrians on a daill. basis. and tha: she ?minks t :e
proposed location is not be best location for street li__} [:. She also
feIt that there are maintersections that hata niorre ci n e r: need fur
stop signs.
�lacor `lertensoro responded the: the cite haslieu
ordinance anti if people ��an[ [hem. Council ca:; �_.tcorize then. His
Correspondence Dated April 27I 2000
Breher Requesting Removal of Stop Signs