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IV.5. Authorize Disabled Parking Zone – 306 17th Avenue North; Stanley August 6, 2018 Council Report 2018-091 AUTHORIZE DISABLED PARKING ZONE 306 17th AVENUE NORTH Proposed Action Staff recommends the following motion: Adopt Resolution 2018-066 Authorizing Installation of a Disabled Parking Zone at 306 17th Avenue North Overview The City of Hopkins allows disabled parking and transfer zones to be signed on public residential streets. City ordinance governs the process and requires the completion of an application to determine eligibility. After approval of the initial application, the resident must renew the request on an annual basis to maintain the disabled zone, and also pay a yearly permit fee of $25.00. Primary Issues to Consider  Eligibility  Location  Notification  Staff Recommendation Supporting Information  Resident Petition  Location Map  Notification Letter  Resolution 2018-066 _________________________________ Nate Stanley, P.E., City Engineer Financial Impact: Budgeted: Y/N ____ Source: _ _ Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.): ___ Notes: _________________________________________ Council Report 2018-091 Page 2 ANALYSIS OF ISSUES • Eligibility The resident at 306 17th Avenue North has made application to have a disabled parking zone installed on the street directly in front of their property to ease in vehicle loading/unloading and minimize travel distance from the residence to the street. A doctor has certified that the applicant is disabled, and is therefore eligible for the disabled parking zone to be marked as requested. • Location The disabled parking zone will be located directly in front of 306 17th Avenue North, see the attached map. City staff have reviewed this location and determined that the disabled zone can be marked as requested. • Notification Residents within a 350-foot radius of the proposed parking zone have been notified of this application and the pending council action. To date staff has received no objections to installation of the proposed disabled parking zone. • Recommendation Staff recommends adoption of the resolution authorizing the disabled parking zone at 306 17th Avenue North. 40 0.0 © Bolton & Menk, Inc - Web GIS 0 Legend Disabled Parking Zone Request This drawing is neither a legally recorded map nor a survey and is not intended to be used as one. This drawing is a compilation of records, information, and data located in various city, county, and state offices, and other sources affecting the area shown, and is to be used for reference purposes only. The City of Hopkins is not responsible for any inaccuracies herein contained. Disclaimer: 8/1/2018 3:53 PM 280 Feet City Limits Parcels (8-1-2017) Lot Lines CITY OF HOPKINS HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION 2018-066 RESOLUTION ORDERING INSTALLATION OF A DISABLED PARKING ZONE 306 17th AVENUE NORTH WHEREAS, the City Council makes certain provisions for the designation of disabled parking zones on city streets and the installation of signs therefore, and WHEREAS, the City Code stipulates applicant eligibility provisions for such parking zones and a permit fee, and WHEREAS, the resident at 306 17th Avenue North has made application for a disabled parking zone on 17th Avenue North and the resident meets eligibility requirements, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Hopkins, Minnesota: Such application for a disabled parking zone is hereby approved and the City Engineer is in- structed to arrange for the installation of signs at the earliest appropriate time. Adopted by the City Council this 6th day of August, 2018. _________________________ Molly Cummings, Mayor __________________________ Amy Domeier, City Clerk