CR 2000-149 Resolution On Excelsior Boulevard Regional Trail Crossing
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August 31,2000 o P K \ ~ Council Report 2000-149
Resolution on Excelsior Boulevard Regional Trail Crossing
Proposed Action.
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move that Council adopt
Resolution 200-64 a resolution requesting additional Hennepin County Parks action to
improve the current trail crossing of Excelsior Boulevard.
Overview.
In April, 1998 City Council expressed support for the Hennepin County Trail extension
improvement project. This project paved the SW LRT trail within Hopkins from the
east city limits to 11th Avenue South, The project also included installing an Excelsior
Boulevard at-grade crossing. As a part of the motion to support the project, City
Council also asked that the Hennepin County Board and Highway Department look at
options for crossing Excelsior Boulevard including surface and raised (grade-separated)
crossings. The proposed resolution expresses Hopkins City Council continued concern
. with the safety of the existing crossing and requests action to develop a safer temporary
and permanent crossing.
Primary Issues to Consider.
. Detailed Background
. What is the accident history at this crossing?
Supportino Information
. Proposed Resolution 2000-64
. 1998 aerial photo of area
· (~ent project design plans showing current Excelsior Blvd crossing
Steven 1. Stadler
Public Works Director
Financial Impact: $ naf Budgeted: n/a Source: n/a
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.):
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Analysis of Issues
. Detailed Background
In 1999, Hennepin County prepared three options for an alternative crossing further north
along the north side orSt Louis Street from Jackson Avenue proceeding west to the east
Hwy 169 ramp intersection. The crossing would be at the signalized ramp intersection.
Hopkins city staff responded with a preferred design. Due to the need for right of way,
cost, difficulty of construction, and the upcoming North Annex and associated roadway
improvements, the alternative crossing was not pursued. In addition, the Suburban
Hennepin Regional Park District did not agree with the proposed alternative crossing.
They believe that trail users will continue to use the more direct Excelsior Boulevard
crossing, even with the alternative crossing in-place.
. What is the accident history at this crossing?
There was one non-injury bicyclist-automobile accident in 1998. Staffis not aware of
another vehicle-pedestrian accident at this crossing.
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CITY OF HOPKINS
. HENNEPIN COUNTY. MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION No. 2000-64
RESOLUTION REGARDING
REGIONAL TRAIL CROSSING ON
EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD
WHEREAS, the Southwest LRT regional trail has been improved to include asphalt paving and
trailside amenities and is used by many Hopkins residents, families, and children of all ages, and
WHEREAS, trail use will soon increase with the upcoming completion of the Hutchinson Spur
Trail improvements, and
WHEREAS, although the existing Excelsior Boulevard at-grade crossing just east of the Depot
Cofteehouse trailhead area is signed and marked to comply with trail crossing standards, it is extremely
challenging to safely cross at this uncontrolled location, and
WHEREAS, this trailhead area at the confluence of two major regional trails should have a safer,
controlled crossing or a grade-separated crossing,
. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HOPKINS DOES HEREBY REQUEST that the Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District, in
coordination with the City of Hopkins and Hennepin County Transportation:
1. Investigate whether a safer short-term alternative Excelsior Boulevard crossing exists that could be
made available this year.
2, Develop a permanent crossing improvement, preferably a grade separated crossing, in conjunction
with the SuperValu redevelopment plans in this area.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins this 5th day of September 2000,
BY:
Eugene 1. Maxwell, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Terry Obermiller, City Clerk
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