Joint City Council Meeting - Problems and Resolutions
Joint City Council Agenda Item #3A
Meeting of August 23, 2005
Brief Description: Public hearing and resolutions regarding layout preparation
for the Shady Oak Road reconstruction.
Recommended Action: Hold the public hearing and adopt the resolutions.
Introduction
The Hopkins and Minnetonka city councils are holding a joint city council meeting to
conduct a public hearing and consider adopting resolutions requesting Hennepin
County to prepare a preliminary layout for the reconstruction of Shady Oak Road, based
on a preferred concept that has been prepared for the future roadway alignment. The
project is scheduled for reconstruction in 2009 and 2010.
Background
The city councils have held special joint meetings on December 14, March 8, May 17
and on July 25 to discuss the proposed reconstruction of Shady Oak Road between
Excelsior Boulevard and Highway 7. (Minutes of the July 25 meeting are enclosed.)
Hennepin County has scheduled the road reconstruction for 2009 and 2010,
subsequent to rebuilding Shady Oak Road from Bren Road to Excelsior Boulevard.
Through these joint meetings, the councils have agreed on several major points:
. First, that this project is "more than just a road project" - various alignments
should be explored, and a land-use analysis should be done to identify the
potential for renovation and re-use of some properties.
. The councils confirmed that a four-lane section should be used for the roadway
design, in order to provide the best long-term solution for traffic capacity and
circulation.
· The councils agreed to a series of public meetings to invite input and to involve
nearby residents and businesses in the planning process. In addition to the
kickoff meeting held in February, neighborhood meetings were held on March 28
and 29, and May 24 and 25.
. The councils reviewed several alternative roadway alignments, and favored
alignments which enhance the operation of the Highway 7 intersection, as well as
creating opportunities for renovation/re-use and allowing neighborhoods to be
buffered from adverse impacts.
Joint City Council Meeting of August 23, 2005
Shady Oak Road Reconstruction
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. The councils agreed to continue their collaborative work through periodic joint
meetings.
At the joint study session held on July 25, Mark Koegler, Hoisington-Koegler Group,
reviewed their draft report for this project. The report is based on the roadway alignment
alternatives prepared by WSB Engineering, the land-use analysis and fiscal analysis
done by Hoisington-Koegler, neighborhood meeting comments, and previous
discussions by the city councils. The report identifies a Preferred Concept, which
combines the roadway alignments shown on Concept 1 (balanced impacts) for the
southern portion, and Concept 6 (north end shifted to east) for the northern portion.
After thoroughly discussing the Hoisington-Koegler report and other project issues, both
city councils generally agreed that the Preferred Concept best reflects the consensus
direction established by the city councils so far in the planning process, with respect to
identifying the best overall roadway alignment and the most appropriate redevelopment
alternatives. As such, staff was directed to schedule a public hearing for August 23 to
allow public input to be formally obtained, and to provide an opportunity for council
consideration of a resolution requesting Hennepin County to prepare a preliminary
design layout.
Key aspects of the Preferred Concept include:
· The southern portion of the roadway is centered within the current right-of-way
on the far south end. The alignment then generally holds the existing east curb
line through the Mainstreet intersection shifting the widening away from the
Mainstreet Oaks townhomes and the residents on 21st Avenue. The alignment
also includes a common left-turn lane to provide access to businesses. Bradford
Road becomes right-in, right-out only, because of the median extending north
from Excelsior Boulevard.
Issues: In order for the common left-turn lane to function properly, access
points for businesses along the east and west sides of Shady Oak Road
will need to be carefully coordinated.
· The Mainstreet intersection will be signalized, with only a driveway leg extending
to the west. It will not connect at Oak Drive Lane, nor will it connect the Crawford
Road "alley" to Bradford Road. First Street North will be disconnected from
Shady Oak Road, and the two Oak Drive Lane intersections will be right-in, right-
out only.
Issues: Property owners along 21st Avenue North, south of the duck pond,
have expressed concern about closing First Street North at Shady Oak
Road, as well as access and circulation in that neighborhood. A
petition has been received by Hopkins which supports Concept 2,
moving Shady Oak Road further to the west than Concept 1, and
th~reby increasing the buffer for residents near Mainstreet.
Joint City Council Meeting of August 23, 2005
Shady Oak Road Reconstruction
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There were a number of concerns raised about extending Mainstreet
west to either a northern connection to Oak Drive Lane or as a
southern connection to the Crawford Road "alley". As a result, these
connections are not included. The Oak Drive Lane neighbors also want
further discussion on intersection designs.
. To the north, Lake Street Extension and 2nd Street North will be aligned by
shifting 2nd Street to the north. On the west side of Shady Oak Road, a new cul-
de-sac street will provide access to the homes remaining on the west side, north
of Lake Street Extension. Shady Oak Road and Highway 7 will have a realigned,
gO-degree intersection. North of Highway 7, the North Service Drive is rerouted
to intersect Shady Oak Road further north.
Issues: Comments from neighbors on 21st Avenue North and 20th Avenue
North, near 2nd Street but north of the duck pond, raised issues about
traffic circulation and school bus routes in their neighborhood.
The potential acquisition of two homes north of Highway 7 has
prompted discussion about whether, and how, to re-route the North
Service Drive. Two letters have been received requesting the frontage
road be eliminated to solve this problem.
A letter was received from the Wyndham Hill T ownhomes Association
identifying concerns with respect to roadway proximity, drainage and
access, and requesting their association be allowed to have input into
the final design process.
Fiscal Impact
The fiscal impact analysis included in the Hoisington-Koegler report clearly illustrated
that none of the potential land-use alternatives have a dramatic, direct impact on the
city/school district finances. The impact of the alternatives range from a potential high of
a $154,700 net gain, to a low of a $4,500 net gain. The Preferred Concept results in a
net gain of $42,400. This is based on a $45,600 gain from commercial redevelopment
on the southern portion, and a $3,200 decline due to open space being added for the
northern portion.
Staff Recommendations
Hopkins and Minnetonka staff believe the Preferred Concept best reflects the
consensus direction established by the city councils, residents, business owners and
property owners. Staff therefore recommends the city councils request Hennepin
County to prepare a preliminary design layout for council consideration that is based on
the Preferred Concept.
Joint City Council Meeting of August 23, 2005
Shady Oak Road Reconstruction
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As noted above, there are several issues raised by neighbors and businesses regarding
access, specific intersection designs, buffering, drainage, and landscaping that will need
to be addressed with preliminary design plans. City and county staff will see that this
occurs, and that appropriate neighborhood meetings are scheduled during the
preliminary design process.
Submitted through:
Rick Getschow, Hopkins City Manager
John Gunyou, City Manager
Originated by:
Jim Kerrigan, Hopkins Director of Economic Development & Planning
Steve Stadler, Hopkins Public Works Director
Lee Gustafson, Minnetonka City Engineer
Ron Rankin, Minnetonka Community Development Director
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-
RESOLUTION REQUESTING HENNEPIN COUNTY TO PREPARE A PRELIMINARY
DESIGN LAYOUT FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF CSAH 61 (SHADY OAK ROAD)
FROM NORTH OF CSAH 3 (EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD) TO NORTH OF TH 7
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Minnetonka, Minnesota as follows:
Section 1. Background.
1.01. The Cities of Hopkins and Minnetonka along with Hennepin County have
jointly prepared a Preferred Concept dated July 19, 2005 for the
reconstruction of CSAH No. 61 (Shady Oak Road) from north of CSAH 3
(Excelsior Boulevard) to north ofTH 7.
1.02. The Cities of Hopkins and Minnetonka are requesting Hennepin County to
prepare a preliminary design layout for the reconstruction of Shady Oak
Road based on the Preferred Concept.
Section 2. Council Action.
2.01. Preferred Concept dated July 19, 2005, is hereby approved.
2.02. Hennepin County is hereby requested to prepare a preliminary design layout
for the reconstruction of CSAH 61 (Shady Oak Road) based on the Preferred
Concept dated July 19, 2005 with the understanding that the preliminary
design will consider all issues identified at the August 23, 2005 joint city
council meeting, and those issues brought to the county's attention during
preparation of the preliminary layout.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Minnetonka, Minnesota, on August 23, 2005.
Karen J. Anderson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kathleen A. Magrew, City Clerk
Resolution No. 2005-
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ACTION ON THIS RESOLUTION:
Motion for adoption:
Seconded by:
Voted in favor of:
Voted against:
Abstained:
Absent:
Resolution adopted.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the
City Council of the City of Minnetonka, Minnesota, at a duly authorized meeting held on
August 23, 2005.
Kathleen A. Magrew, City Clerk
CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-077
RESOLUTION REQUESTING HENNEPIN COUNTY TO PREPARE A
PRELIMINARY DESIGN LAYOUT FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF CSAH 61
(SHADY OAK ROAD) FROM NORTH OF CSAH 3 (EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD)
TO NORTH OF TRUNK HIGHWAY 7
WHEREAS, The Cities of Hopkins and Minnetonka along with Hennepin County
have jointly prepared a Preferred Concept dated July 19, 2005 for the
reconstruction of CSAH No. 61 (Shady Oak Road) from north of CSAH 3
(Excelsior Boulevard) to north ofTH 7.
WHEREAS, The Cities of Hopkins and Minnetonka are requesting Hennepin
County to prepare a preliminary design layout for the reconstruction of Shady
Oak Road based on the Preferred Concept.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Hopkins, Minnesota that Preferred Concept dated July 19, 2005, is hereby
approved. Hennepin County is hereby requested to prepare a preliminary design
layout for the reconstruction of CSAH 61 (Shady Oak Road) based on the
Preferred Concept dated July 19, 2005 with the understanding that the
preliminary design will consider all issues identified at the August 23, 2005 joint
city council meeting, and those issues brought to the county's attention during
preparation of the preliminary layout.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins this 23RD day of August, 2005.
Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor
ATTEST:
Terry Obermaier, City Clerk
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Petition in Support of Concept 2 (South End Shifted to West)
of the Desiqn Road Concepts for Shady Oak Road
We, the undersigned, agree with the Hopkins City Council, the Minnetonka City Council, and the
Hennepin County Transportation Board that re-construction of Shady Oak Road is necessary.
Since this re-construction will need to meet the needs of residents, the cities, and the county for
fifty years, we want to work with representatives from both cities and from the county to ensure
that the best plan is implemented for re-construction of the southern end of Shady Oak Road.
Similar to the city and county representatives wanting to be proud to provide usage of a "new,"
well-constructed Shady Oak Road, we want to be proud to live near Shady Oak Road.
We strongly believe that Concept 2 of the Design Road Concepts for Shady Oak Road will best
serve not only residential, but also commercial, interests.
Reasoning for this Petition
. Shifting the South End of Shady Oak Road to the West increases the buffer of land between
Shady Oak Road and residents along 21" Avenue North, thus diluting the effects of the
increased air and noise pollution of the expanded Shady Oak Road.
. The increased land-buffer would compensate for any eventual loss of the building between
Shady Oak Road and 21" Avenue North.
o This new land-buffer will be ripe for commercial and/or residential re-development,
thus adding to the tax base and further insulating the buffer between Shady Oak
Road and 21" Avenue North.
. By not implementing the Concept 1 intersection that extends Main Street into Minnetonka and
changes a three-way into a four-way intersection, Concept 2 will nof detract from the inviting
character of the new Shady Oak Road. The Concept 1 Exfension would, Instead, make
Shady Oak Road less-inviting due to the addition of another intersection. Minimizing the
intersections maintain the new Road's inviting character. Maintaining an inviting character for
Shady Oak Road is more-important to increasing traffic to downtown Hopkins than adding the
less-inviting Main Street Extension.
o Another contrast between Concept 1 and Concept 2 is that hot as much building re-
development is immediately available with Concept"J, This is good! Less buiiding re-
development and more aesthetic re-deveiopment (e.g., trees, flowers) will contribute
to the more-inviting character of the new Shady Oak Road.
o Particularly nice aesthetic improvements are the "gateways" to downtown Hopkins
that will be created with the buildings at the western-most end of Main Street in
Concept 2. Another such "gateway" will also be created at the Shady Oak / Excelsior
intersection. These "gateways" will'be statuesque landmarks for Shady Oak Road
and downtown Hopkins - a legacy that the Councils can ieave for road-goers for the
next fifty years.
. Fences and aesthetic improvements (e.g., trees, bushes) along both sides of the "new"
Shady Oak Road will add to the inviting character of Shady Oak Road, as well as minimize
the effects on residents of the increased traffic along Shady Oak Road.
. Even with a more-inviting character for Shady Oak Road, which will increase traffic, we feel
that Concept 2, along with any fences and aesthetic improvements, are the best options.
Concept 2 be able to meet and surpass the needs of all interested parties.
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3836 Shady Oak Road
Minnetonka, MN 55305
Minnetonka City Council
14600 Minnetonka Boulevard,
Minnetonka, MN 55345
Dear Minnetonka City Council Members,
We have resided at 3836 Shady Oak Road for seventeen years. Over time we have
observed increases in traffic and congestion on the road in front of our home and we have
been made aware of proposed traffic changes at the intersection of Shady Oak and Lake
Street Extension just north of highway 7.
The specific proposal to remove two homes in order to create an access to Lake Street
Extension is of major concern to us for the following reasons. First, the existing problem
of crossing Shady Oak traffic to Lake Street Extension would not be solved, but only
moved up the road. Second, the access would be even more dangerous than it is currently
because of the blind curve and small hill on Shady Oak. While the posted speed limit is
30 mph, this is routinely exceeded by drivers who already must slam on brakes because
of the stopped line of traffic they encounter when going over the southbound hill. Lastly,
there is no obvious benefit to this change that could justify the removal of existing
homes.
We would like to see the city entirely eliminate the Shady Oak/Lake Street Extension
access, replacing it with Lake Street Extension access from westbound highway 7. Not
only would this seem to be a safer alternative, but existing homes on Shady Oak would
remain intact.
Thank you for your thoughtful consideration of this situation.
Respectfully yours,
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M1NNETONKA, MN 55343
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Mr. Lee Gustafson, P.E.
City Engineer
City of Minnetonka
14600 Minnetonka Blvd.
Minnetonka, MN 55345-1502
August 17, 2005
RE: CSAH 61 Hennepin County Project 9112
Dear Mr. Gustafson,
The homeowners association which represents the 14 homeowners and residents of
Wyndham Hill Townhomes will be represented at the Public Hearing on August 23rd and
will voice the sentiment of the homeowners regarding the final proposal to be adopted for
this project. While that sentiment does not favor the current proposal #6 we do
understand that the safety factor of the straightening of the intersection in all probability
will prevail.
That being said, we have three important concerns which we would like to have on the
table from the outset so that due consideration may be given them during the planning
and engineering process.
1. If proposal #6 is selected, the CSAH 61 right of way will come within feet of the lot line
located at 4066 Wyndham Hill Drive. The home is located at the 20 foot setback line so
the right of way is very close to this home. We are very concerned about the noise and
sight lines which will be created with this change. When our townhomes were developed
I am quite aware of the care and planning which the City of Minnetonka and the builder
did to insure a minimum of impact from both directions, into and outward from our
neighborhood. We would like to be assured of this project's consideration of these
factors in the planning and design as well as provide continued input and have
continued communication with members of the design team.
2. Our neighborhood has a small pond with a seasonal fountain located at the entrance
of our street. There is an overflow crossover which runs underneath Wyndham Hill Drive
to one of the holding ponds which will be eliminated. The overflow is designed to
accommodate excess water as necessary from the area to the east and south of our
homes during an excessively wet season. The design of this project needs to provide for
continued excessive water runoff if necessary in the future, whether that be with an
overflow to a new holding pond or into storm drains if they are part of this project.
3. As residents of this area we are daily aware of the ever increasing traffic flow along
CSAH 61. This project will provide the entire neighborhood with egress access to CSAH
61 only via 2nd Street. Since that access will be governed only by traffic spacing provided
by traffic signal timing at Highway 7 and Main Street, we feel strongly that there should
be 2 lanes provided for separate left and right turn lanes from 2nd Street onto CSAH 61.
If only 1 lane is provided there will be a significant backlog of traffic on 2nd Street waiting
to turn in either direction from 1 lane and will surely lead to impatient driving and
accidents. Since safety is the overriding priority of the entire project in the first place,
the 2nd turn lane is every important.
Thank you for your patience in receiving our concerns. Please feel free to call me at any
time regarding any of these issues. The association as well as the individual
homeowners stand ready to help make this project successful and as beneficial as
poss' everyo e involved.
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Wyndham Hill Townhomes Association, Inc.
cc: Ronald Rankin, City of Minnetonka Community Development Director
Guy Nowlen, P.E., Hennepin County Project Manager
Brent Lindgren, P.E., Hennepin County Roadway Design Engineer
Mary Beth Johnson, WHTA Board of Directors
Bradford Herman, WHTA Board of Directors
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Joint City Council Agenda Item #1
Meeting of August 23, 2005
Brief Description: Public hearing and resolution regarding layout preparation
for the Shady Oak Road reconstruction.
Recommended Action: Hold the public hearing and adopt the resolution.
Introduction
The Hopkins and Minnetonka city councils are holding a joint city council meeting to
conduct a public hearing and consider adopting a resolution requesting Hennepin
County to prepare a preliminary layout for the reconstruction of Shady Oak Road, based
on a preferred concept that has been prepared for the future roadway alignment. The
project is scheduled for reconstruction in 2009 and 2010.
Background
The city councils have held special joint meetings on December 14, March 8, May 17
and on July 25 to discuss the proposed reconstruction of Shady Oak Road between
Excelsior Boulevard and Highway 7. (Minutes of the July 25 meeting are enclosed.)
Hennepin County has scheduled the road reconstruction for 2009 and 2010,
subsequent to rebuilding Shady Oak Road from Bren Road to Excelsior Boulevard.
Through these joint meetings, the councils have agreed on several major points:
. First, that this project is "more than just a road project" - various alignments
should be explored, and a land-use analysis should be done to identify the
potential for renovation and re-use of some properties.
· The councils confirmed that a four-lane section should be used for the roadway
design, in order to provide the best long-term solution for traffic capacity and
circulation.
· The councils agreed to a series of public meetings to invite input and to involve
nearby residents and businesses in the planning process. In addition to the
kickoff meeting held in February, neighborhood meetings were held on March 28
and 29, and May 24 and 25.
· The councils reviewed several alternative roadway alignments, and favored
alignments which enhance the operation of the Highway 7 intersection, as well as
creating opportunities for renovation/re-use and allowing neighborhoods to be
buffered from adverse impacts.
Joint City Council Meeting of August 23, 2005
Shady Oak Road Reconstruction
Page 2
. The councils agreed to continue their collaborative work through periodic joint
meetings.
At the joint study session held on July 25, Mark Koegler, Hoisington-Koegler Group,
reviewed their draft report for this project. The report is based on the roadway alignment
alternatives prepared by WSB Engineering, the land-use analysis and fiscal analysis
done by Hoisington-Koegler, neighborhood meeting comments, and previous
discussions by the city councils. The report identifies a Preferred Concept, which
combines the roadway alignments shown on Concept 1 (balanced impacts) for the
southern portion, and Concept 6 (north end shifted to east) for the northern portion.
After thoroughly discussing the Hoisington-Koegler report and other project issues, both
city councils generally agreed that the Preferred Concept best reflects the consensus
direction established by the city councils so far in the planning process, with respect to
identifying the best overall roadway alignment and the most appropriate redevelopment
alternatives. As such, staff was directed to schedule a public hearing for August 23 to
allow public input to be formally obtained, and to provide an opportunity for council
consideration of a resolution requesting Hennepin County to prepare a preliminary
design layout.
Key aspects of the Preferred Concept include:
· The southern portion of the roadway is centered within the current right-of-way
on the far south end. The alignment then generally holds the existing east curb
line through the Mainstreet intersection shifting the widening away from the
Mainstreet Oaks town homes and the residents on 21st Avenue. The alignment
also includes a common left-turn lane to provide access to businesses. Bradford
Road becomes right-in, right-out only, because of the median extending north
from Excelsior Boulevard.
Issues: In order for the common left-turn lane to function properly, access
points for businesses along the east and west sides of Shady Oak Road
will need to be carefully coordinated.
· The Mainstreet intersection will be signalized, with only a driveway leg extending
to the west. It will not connect at Oak Drive Lane, nor will it connect the Crawford
Road "alley" to Bradford Road. First Street North will be disconnected from
Shady Oak Road, and the two Oak Drive Lane intersections will be right-in, right-
out only.
Issues: Property owners along 21st Avenue North, south of the duck pond,
have expressed concern about closing First Street North at Shady Oak
Road, as well as access and circulation in that neighborhood. A
petition has been received by Hopkins which supports Concept 2,
moving Shady Oak Road further to the west than Concept 1, and
thereby increasing the buffer for residents near Mainstreet.
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Shady Oak Road Reconstruction
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There were a number of concerns raised about extending Mainstreet
west to either a northem connection to Oak Drive Lane or as a
southern connection to the Crawford Road "alley". As a result, these
connections are not included. The Oak Drive Lane neighbors also want
further discussion on intersection designs.
. To the north, Lake Street Extension and 2nd Street North will be aligned by
shifting 2nd Street to the north. On the west side of Shady Oak Road, a new cul-
de-sac street will provide access to the homes remaining on the west side, north
of Lake Street Extension. Shady Oak Road and Highway 7 will have a realigned,
gO-degree intersection. North of Highway 7, the North Service Drive is rerouted
to intersect Shady Oak Road further north.
Issues: Comments from neighbors on 21st Avenue North and 20th Avenue
North, near 2nd Street but north of the duck pond, raised issues about
traffic circulation and school bus routes in their neighborhood.
The potential acquisition of two homes north of Highway 7 has
prompted discussion about whether, and how, to re-route the North
Service Drive. Two letters have been received requesting the frontage
road be eliminated to solve this problem.
A letter was received from the Wyndham Hill Townhomes Association
identifying concerns with respect to roadway proximity, drainage and
access, and requesting their association be allowed to have input into
the final design process.
Fiscal Impact
The fiscal impact analysis included in the Hoisington-Koegler report clearly illustrated
that none of the potential land-use alternatives have a dramatic, direct impact on the
city/school district finances. The impact of the alternatives range from a potential high of
a $154,700 net gain, to a low of a $4,500 net gain. The Preferred Concept results in a
net gain of $42,400. This is based on a $45,600 gain from commercial redevelopment
on the southern portion, and a $3,200 decline due to open space being added for the
northern portion.
Staff Recommendations
Hopkins and Minnetonka staff believe the Preferred Concept best reflects the
consensus direction established by the city councils, residents, business owners and
property owners. Staff therefore recommends the city councils request Hennepin
County to prepare a preliminary design layout for council consideration that is based on
the Preferred Concept.
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Shady Oak Road Reconstruction
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As noted above, there are several issues raised by neighbors and businesses regarding
access, specific intersection designs, buffering, drainage, and landscaping that will need
to be addressed with preliminary design plans. City and county staff will see that this
occurs, and that appropriate neighborhood meetings are scheduled during the
preliminary design process.
Submitted through:
Rick Getschow, Hopkins City Manager
John Gunyou, City Manager
Originated by:
Jim Kerrigan, Hopkins Director of Economic Development & Planning
Steve Stadler, Hopkins Public Works Director
Lee Gustafson, Minnetonka City Engineer
Ron Rankin, Minnetonka Community Development Director
CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-077
RESOLUTION REQUESTING HENNEPIN COUNTY TO PREPARE A
PRELIMINARY DESIGN LAYOUT FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF CSAH 61
(SHADY OAK ROAD) FROM NORTH OF CSAH 3 (EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD)
TO NORTH OF TRUNK HIGHWAY 7
WHEREAS, The Cities of Hopkins and Minnetonka along with Hennepin County
have jointly prepared a Preferred Concept dated July 19, 2005 for the
reconstruction of CSAH No. 61 (Shady Oak Road) from north of CSAH 3
(Excelsior Boulevard) to north ofTH 7.
WHEREAS, The Cities of Hopkins and Minnetonka are requesting Hennepin
County to prepare a preliminary design layout for the reconstruction of Shady
Oak Road based on the Preferred Concept.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Hopkins, Minnesota that Preferred Concept dated July 19, 2005, is hereby
approved. Hennepin County is hereby requested to prepare a preliminary design
layout for the reconstruction of CSAH 61 (Shady Oak Road) based on the
Preferred Concept dated July 19, 2005 with the understanding that the
preliminary design will consider all issues identified at the August 23, 2005 joint
city council meeting, and those issues brought to the county's attention during
preparation of the preliminary layout.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins this 23RD day of August, 2005.
Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor
ATTEST:
Terry Obermaier, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-
RESOLUTION REQUESTING HENNEPIN COUNTY TO PREPARE A PRELIMINARY
DESIGN LAYOUT FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF CSAH 61 (SHADY OAK ROAD)
FROM NORTH OF CSAH 3 (EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD) TO NORTH OF TH 7
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Minnetonka, Minnesota as follows:
Section 1. Background.
1.01. The Cities of Hopkins and Minnetonka along with Hennepin County have
jointly prepared a Preferred Concept dated July 19, 2005 for the
reconstruction of CSAH No. 61 (Shady Oak Road) from north of CSAH 3
(Excelsior Boulevard) to north of TH 7.
1.02. The Cities of Hopkins and Minnetonka are requesting Hennepin County to
prepare a preliminary design layout for the reconstruction of Shady Oak
Road based on the Preferred Concept.
Section 2. Council Action.
2.01. Preferred Concept dated July 19, 2005, is hereby approved.
2.02. Hennepin County is hereby requested to prepare a preliminary design layout
for the reconstruction of CSAH 61 (Shady Oak Road) based on the Preferred
Concept dated July 19, 2005 with the understanding that the preliminary
design will consider all issues identified at the August 23, 2005 joint city
council meeting, and those issues brought to the county's attention during
preparation of the preliminary layout.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Minnetonka, Minnesota, on August 23, 2005.
Karen J. Anderson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kathleen A. Magrew, City Clerk
Resolution No. 2005-
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ACTION ON THIS RESOLUTION:
Motion for adoption:
Seconded by:
Voted in favor of:
Voted against:
Abstained:
Absent:
Resolution adopted.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the
City Council of the City of Minnetonka, Minnesota, at a duly authorized meeting held on
August 23, 2005.
Kathleen A. Magrew, City Clerk