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e July 27, 1994 Council Report 94-144
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ESTABLISHING IINO PARKINGII RESTRICTIONS
ON THE EAST SIDE OF BLAKE ROAD
FROM COUNTY ROAD 3 SOUTH TO THE CITY LIMITS
Proposed Action.
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: "Move to Adopt
Resolution 94-72. Establishing "No Parkinq" Restrictions on the East
Side of Blake Road from Countv Road 3 South to the City Limits."
overview.
Blake Road south of CR3 does not have any existing parking
restrictions. Traffic is therefore allowed to park on both sides of
the street. When traffic does park on both sides the driving lanes
get narrowed down due to the narrow width of this street. This type
of parking situation creates hazards for motorists trying to travel
e down the street as well as pedestrians trying to cross the street.
Notices were delivered to all property owners along the street
informing them that council would be considering this issue on August
2.
primary Issues to Consider.
0 How often is the parking situation a hazard?
0 How does Blake school feel about the proposed restrictions?
0 What is the Police and Public Works Departments
recommendations on this matter?
sup~orting Information.
0 Analysis of Issues
0 Notification to Property Owners
0 Map
0 Resolution 94-72
Lee Works Director
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council Report 94-144
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Analvsis of Issues.
o How often is the parking situation a hazard?
The parking situation along Blake Road becomes a hazard for both
motorists and pedestrians during most athletic events at Blake
School. It also becomes a hazard whenever cars are parked on
both sides of the street for smaller functions. The problem is
created whenever cars are parked across from each other resulting
in the driving lanes being narrowed down.
o How does Blake School feel about the proposed restrictions?
Officials from Blake School recognize there is a hazardous
situation whenever they host an athletic event and people park on
both sides of Blake Road. In fact, school officials felt the
situation was so hazardous that they requested permission to post
the east side of Blake Road "No Parking" whenever they held an
event. Blake School would therefore favor establishing "No
Parking" restrictions on the east side of this street.
~ 0 What is the Police and Public Works Departments recommendation on
_ this matter?
Both of these departments recognize the problems that are created
when parking is allowed on both sides of this street, and would
therefore strongly favor posting "No Parking" on one side. The
east side would be the obvious side to post with parking
restrictions due to the geometric differences of both sides.
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C I T Y 0 F H 0 P K I N S
July 21, 1994
Dear Blake Road Resident:
The city of Hopkins is sending you this letter to inform you
that the Hopkins city Council will soon be considering
pm;t.ing IINo Parkingll restrictions on the east side of Blake
Road from County Road 3, south to the city limit. These
parking restrictions are being considered by Council as a
:mea!1S 'to address the traffic hazards that are created when
cc~rs park on both sides of the street. Eliminating parking
e on one side of this street will ensure that traffic will
flow smoothly at all times, and pedestrians will not have to
we. lk out. into a street with limited visibility.
'l'he proposed "No Parkingll restrictions are scheduled to be
considered by Council at their August 2, 1994 Council
:meeting. The Council meeting will start at 7:30 p.m. and
will be held at the Council Chambers at city Hall. Anyone
desiring to be heard on this matter should plan on attending
the meeting.
If anyone has questions, or cannot attend the meeting and
would like to VOlce their opinion on this matter, please
contact Lee Gustafson at 939-1382 or Jim Gessele a'c 93.5-
8474.
Sincerely,
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Lee Gustafson
Public Works Director
cc: Mayor and city council
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1010 First Street South, Hopkins, Minnesota 55343 612/935- 8474
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. CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 94-72
ESTABLISHING "NO PARKING" RESTRICTIONS
ON THE EAST SIDE OF BLAKE
ROAD FROM COUNTY ROAD 3 SOUTH
TO THE CITY LIMITS
WHEREAS, parking 1S presently allowed on both sides of Blake Road
south of CR 3; and
WHEREAS, when vehicles are parked on both sides traffic hazards are
created for motorists and pedestrians due to the narrow width of
the street; and .
WHEREAS, the City of Hopkins has determined that most of these traffic
hazards can be eliminated if one side of Blake Road 1S posted
with "No parking" restrictions; and
e WHEREAS, the city has further determined that the east side of the
street would be the best side to restrict parking due to the
narrow shoulder along this side.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the city Council of the city of
Hopkins, Minnesota, hereby establishes "No Parking" restrictions
on the east side of Blake Road, south of CR 3 to the city limit,
and directs staff to install the appropriate signing for this
type of restriction.
Adopted by the city Council of the City of Hopkins, Minnesota, this
2nd day of August, 1994.
By
Charles D. Redepenning, Mayor
ATTEST:
James A. Genellie, city Clerk
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