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CR 93-177 Ordinance Name Westbrooke Way - ~ /" ,\ " , '7' \ "I YO.: ,. , ~, " ~I .- October 15, 1993 1- 0 ~ ~ II Report #93-177 P K I ORDINANCE TO RENAME WESTBROOKE WAY Proposed Action Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to accept the Meadowcreek Condominium's Board of Director's reauest to chanQe the name of Westbrooke Way to Meadowcreek Parkway and the name of Old Settler's Trail to Park Court and to instruct staff to prepare an ordinance for Council consideration and to notify those effected by this name chanoe of the date for consideration of the ordinance by the City Council. Adoption of this resolution will begin a public process to consider the name change and to offer the opportunity for interested parties to comment on the proposal. Overview The City of Hopkins has been working in concert with Meadowcreek Condominiums and other associations in the old Westbrooke area to find ways which enhance the image and value of the residential area. . The Board of Directors at Meadowcreek Condominiums is of the opinion that West- brooke, as a name, carries negative connotations and they have taken action to change their name to reflect a new image. Their request to the Council is to consider changing Westbrooke Way and Old Settler's Trail to new names which would not re- flect the old Westbrooke image. Staff has investigated the procedures for name change of streets and has found that an ordinance is required which would officially change the name of the roadway. After fil- ing this ordinance, each of these parcels effected by the name change would then be responsible for updating their records to conform to the new name. Due to this burden, staff is recommending that the Council consider a public meeting process prior to act- ing on the ordinance change. Primary Issues to consider What process must be utilized for street name changes? o Street name changes are not a difficult task administratively. The pas- sage of an ordinance changing the official name of a street must be passed by the Council and certified to the County. . 0 What process is recommended by the staff? " . Staff is recommending that the Council consider this request and, if interested, notify effected properties of the proposed name change and offer them the opportunity to comment on the proposal. After hearing the public input, Council should then consider whether or not to pass the ordinance. Supportina Information 0 Correspondence - Douglas D. Strandness, Meadowcreek Condominiums, July 6, 1993 0 Correspondence - Steven C. Mielke, City Manager, September 24, 1993 . . - -- -- - --- ~-- ---- ------ - - - -~- -- - - - ~- - ...']" . ~ 8~~~~~a~~~~~~~3 (612) 935~565 July 6, 1993 _ Mr. St.l9v_eJ1Jelke~___ ___. __ ~.. .______. ~~_ ,~__ '" __ Ci ty Manager' . n_ City of Hopkins 1010 First Street South Hopkins, MN 55343 Dear Mr. Mielke: I am writing on behalf of Meadow Creek Condominiums. The Board of Directors respectfully requests that the City of Hopkins change the name of Westbrooke Way to Meadow Creek Parkway, and . the name of Old Settlers Trail to Park Court. We recognize that this would be significant change. However, it is part of our ongoing efforts to upgrade the condition and image of Meadow Creek Condominiums. I would appreciate it greatly if you would let me know if there are any other steps that the Association should take in requesting these name changes. Please call me if there are any questions. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. -~-,-......---- '-.--=-------'-'--~-~ ""-'- .------- Sincerely, ~L~ Douglas D. Strandness Property Manager . Meadow Creek Condominiums is the business name of Westbrooke Condominium Association ~: ',. ~, -- -, . C I T Y 0 F. H. 0 P K I N S September 24, 1993 Mr. Doug Strandness Meadow Creek Condominiums 823 Old Settlers Trail Hopkins,MN 55343 Re: Name change ofWestbrooke Way Dear Doug: I have recently received information from the City Attorney regarding the process and procedures for the changing of a street name. Surprisingly, it is not a difficult administrative procedure,. but it will require some time and discussion on the part of the City Council. In order to change a street name, the City Council needs to merely pass an ordinance changing the .. name. of the street and upon passage and publication of the ordinance, file the ordinance with the Office of the County Recorder. , , Although it is not required under our rules, I would recommend to the Council that they hold a public hearing.on this issue and notify all effected bodies of this proposed change. Upon comple- tion of the hearing process. should the Council choose to do that, and ordinance.would be drafted and would require two readings by the Council and then publication for 20 days. We would notify the Post Office of this proposed change.should they wish to comment. Assuming the Council passes the ordinance, the street signs would then be changed and the pro- cess would be complete. I will assume that you wish to go forward with this unless I hear from you to the contrary, Pre- liminarily, I would like to schedule a discussion ofthis topic with the Council for its October 19th Council agenda. At that time, we will introduce your letter and request to the Council and inform them of the process. Should they choose to go forward, I would then ask the Council to establish . a hearing date in which the ordinance would receive consideration and a first reading. It is likely that the hearing date would be roughly middle to late November. . 1010 First Street South, Hopkins, Minnesota 55343 612/935-8474 . An Equal Opportunity Employer , '. .. ,,- ~. . . Again, I would appreciate hearing from you if you do not wish to proceed, otherwise, I would . recommend that youor a representative from the Association be present at the October19th meeting to discuss this with the Council. Let me also suggest that you contact iny office one week prior to the 19th to confirm that this item will be on the agenda. Sincerely, ~e~ . <if< Steven C. Mielke . City Manager Copy: Jerre Miller, City Attorney Lee Gustafson, Public Works Director Tom Harmening, Community Development Director . . " '