CR 2013-015 Create Technical Advisory Committee for Blake Road ImprovementsCity of Hopkins
February 5, 2013
Council Report 2013-015
Create Technical Advisory Committee for
Blake Road Improvements
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: "Move that Council adopt
Resolution No. 2013-005 creating a Technical Advisory Committee for the
improvement of Blake Road."
Overview
A great deal of study has been done on the Blake Road Corridor including small
area plans, community assessments, pedestrian studies and LRT station area
planning. A common theme in the reports is the need for improved pedestrian
and bicycle facilities while carrying a large volume of traffic.
Because there are many stakeholders that have an interest in Blake Road and
the surrounding area, we are proposing to create a Technical Advisory
Committee to help sort through the competing interests and develop a plan to
best meet the needs along the corridor.
Supportinq Information
TAC Membership
Resolution 2013-009
_4ohn R. Bradford, P.E.
City Engineer
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TAC Membership
We are proposing to create a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) to inform the design
of Blake Road into a complete street that will meet the needs of the community. We are
proposing that the TAC have the following membership:
• Hopkins Staff
• St. Louis Park Engineering
• Hennepin County Transportation
• Hennepin County Housing, Community Works, and Transit
• MnDot
• Southwest LRT Project Office
• Metropolitan Council
• Three Rivers Park District
• Minnehaha Creek Watershed District
• Transit Station Alternative Action Plan (TSAAP)
This is a large group of stakeholders and necessitates a formal group to ensure that their
input is heard and documented.
There are a number of community partners including the Blake Road Collaborative and
Blake School that have great interest in the corridor, but are not on the TAC membership
list. We will ensure the inclusion of many non-technical stakeholders through invitation
to TAC meetings and multiple events seeking additional input. Much input has already
been received through the preliminary reports cited above. We want to use that
information before asking for more time and effort from these residents.
Schedule
With Council assent, we intend to bring the formation of the Blake Road TAC for
Council action on February 5, 2013. Our intention is to work quickly to develop a plan
which meets the needs of the community in time to acquire funding for 2017
construction.
To aide in developing the plan, we would like to hire WSB & Associates, Inc. to do the
necessary technical engineering work. WSB is currently working on the Shady Oak
Road project and is a consultant with the TSAAP process. We believe this positions
them nicely to coordinate with the LRT project and promote productive work with
Hennepin County Transportation.
CITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2013-009
RESOLUTION CREATING TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF BLAKE ROAD
WHEREAS, the City of Hopkins wishes to improve Blake Road; and
WHEREAS, many stakeholders have an interest in the improvement of this County
Road; and
WHEREAS, a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) provides a process for input and
collaboration between the many stakeholders;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Hopkins,
Minnesota, that City Engineer is hereby authorized and directed to create a Technical Advisory
Committee for the improvement of Blake Road; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the membership of the TAC shall include
representatives from:
• City of Hopkins
• City of St. Louis Park
• Hennepin County Transportation
• Hennepin County Housing, Community Works, and Transit
• MnDot
• Southwest LRT Project Office
• Metropolitan Council
• Three Rivers Park District
• Minnehaha Creek Watershed District
• Transit Station Alternative Action Plan (TSAAP); and
BE IT RESOLVED that the City Manager is authorized to negotiate an agreement with
WSB & Associates, Inc. to provide engineering services to support this effort.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins, Minnesota, this 5th day of February 2013.
Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk