CR 01-051 Consider Resolution Regarding 2001 Excelsior Boulevard Screen Fence Project
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April 13, 2001
HOPKINS
Council Report 2001-051
Consider Resolution Regarding 2001 Excelsior Boulevard Screen Fence Project
Proposed Action.
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move that Council adopt
Resolution 2001-24, Resolution supportina the construction of a screen fence alona the
north edae of the Presidential Area neiahborhood.
Overview.
The Excelsior Boulevard, Phase II road reconstruction has been delayed until 2002.
However, it is possible to construct a screen fence, as included in the Excelsior
Boulevard construction plans, this year in order to visually screen the residential area
from the traffic and upcoming year 2002 construction activity. This resolution will
provide Hennepin County with City Council support that there is public purpose in
continuing with quick-take property condemnation.
Primary Issues to Consider.
Project Schedule
April 18
Early May
Late August
Mid September
Early October
October, 2001
Submit Council resolution to Hennepin County
Hennepin County mails gO-day condemnation notice to property owner
Hearing Date on quick-take property condemnation
Business vacates property
Building demolition
Fence construction
Supportina Information.
Steven J. Stadler, Public Works Director
CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-24
EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD, PHASE II BUFFER AREA SCREEN FENCE PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Hopkins recognizes the need to delay the Excelsior Boulevard,
Phase II road reconstruction (Hennepin County project no. 9227) until the year 2002; and
WHEREAS, the building demolition and land clearing to-date have left the adjacent
residential area without an adequate buffer from the Excelsior Boulevard (County Road
3) traffic negative influences; and
WHEREAS, it is feasible to complete the property condemnation and construct the
planned screen fence this year (2001)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Hopkins
that the City requests that Hennepin County initiate quick-take property condemnation
action to complete property acquisition along the south side of Excelsior Boulevard thus
allowing the City to proceed with 2001 planning and construction of a residential screen
fence.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins this 1 ih day of April, 2001.
Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor
ATTEST:
Terry Obermaier, City Clerk