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02-10-09 CM Agenda Packet AGENDA Council/Manager Meeting Golden Valley City Hall 7800 Golden Valley Road Council Conference Room February 10, 2009 6:30 pm 1. Douglas Drive Corridor: A. Study Update B. Transit for Livable Communities Non-Motorized Transportation Grant - Phase 2 2. Envision (VISI) Award 3. General Fund Transfers Council/Manager meetings have an informal, discussion-style format and are designed for the Council to obtain background information, consider policy alternatives, and provide general directions to staff. No formal actions are taken at these meetings. The public is invited to attend Council/Manager meetings and listen to the discussion; public participation is allowed by invitation of the City Council. Hey Memorandum Planning 763-593-8095/763-593-8109 (fax) Executive Summary Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting February 10, 2009 Agenda Item 1. A. Douglas Drive Corridor: Study Update Prepared By Joe Hogeboom, City Planner Summary The Douglas Drive Corridor Study, a comprehensive land use and traffic analysis ofthe area surrounding Douglas Drive, is currently in its second phase. The Study, which commenced in September, 2008, has identified current and future land uses along the Corridor, predicted future traffic issues, and involved property owners in a visioning process which helped to guide planning for the Corridor's future. The Douglas Drive Corridor Study Advisory Committee was formed to help guide the study and ensure the community's voice is heard. The Committee is comprised of three City Council Members, three Planning Commissioners, and four members of City staff. The group, in coordination with consultants, is currently working to identify opportunities for immediate safety improvements along Douglas Drive. Michael Schroeder, associate at LHB, Inc., will lead a presentation which further details past items in the study, as well as outlines future events. , - ...........-:. .... -. . . - .. ...., i ~ 0IIII,,'" ... ~ - .t ~ -.. I_ . ~ ~- So ~ tJ' '"J .1" ~. ... ~ ... . . - - ':::l .. -:. .....-- .... .:. ~ ~ ..... . . - . ...........~ - ~ .03 .. . ~ ...... ~ ,. r - '. . - ....... ...,....... I\- C~ , -; J .... -- ...~ . . ~ , ....., .. . .. ..-- -, e" C'1 . - .. 'lI...... ;: . '" --' 'r . ~ , ~ :: . -' . t-' . ..... . ~ .. l- I :t . . ...:.. .. ':' r- ... ... .. ""I '" ". .. .. , . ......:i ~ ... ~;:. . . ... - .... ~~ - ... fp ". !:;. nadjUsted Commercial! Adjuste Trips Trips Retail Pass- Internal Trips I Expected R d I t Z I Generated Generated By Trip Trip Gen:rated Growth In e eve opmen one by Existing by Reduction Reduction Y Trips Land Use Proposed Factor Factor Proposed Land Use Land Use 258 776 - -- 776 518 90 163 -- -- 163 72 155 325 -- .. 325 171 258 493 .. -- 493 234 Garden 1 399 163 -- n 163 -236 0 685 .. .. 685 685 4,067 8,417 - .. 8,417 4,350 1,705 5,432 - -- 5,432 3,727 2,310 1,373 .. -- 1,373 -937 831 3,243 - -- 3,243 2,412 683 2,089 - -- 2,089 1,407 217 4,840 10% 10% 3,941 3,724 5,562 4,131 1 0"10 1 0"1. 3,365 -2,197 726 2,420 1 0"10 1 0"10 1,971 1,245 775 9,599 10"1. 1 0"10 8,152 7,377 244 997 .. 10% 897 653 6,230 4,094 1 0"10 1 0"10 3,457 -2,773 2,749 7,369 10% 10% 6,223 3,474 27,260 56,609 - -- 51,166 23,906 Based on the projected traffic volumes, we have identified the type of facilny that may be required in the future. A 3-lane roadway (one through lane in each direction wnh a continuous shared-left lane) may be sufficient to accommodate the expected traffic volumes on Douglas Drive north of Duluth Street. A 4-lane roadway with turn lanes may be required to accommodate the projected traffic volumes on Douglas Drive between Duluth Street and Golden Valley Road. A 4-lane roadway may be required to accommodate the projected traffic on the west end of Duluth Street and on Douglas Drive south of Golden valley Road. A 4-lane divided roadway may be required to accommodate the projected traffic volumes on Duluth Street near TH-100. alley Memora dum City Adm i n istration/Counci I 763-593-8014/763-593-8109 (fax) Executive Summary Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting February 10, 2009 Agenda Item 1. B. Douglas Drive Corridor: Transit for Livable Communities Non-Motorized Transportation Grant - Phase 2 Prepared By Jeanne Andre, Assistant City Manager Summary The City of Golden Valley received a grant to undertake a planning study of the Douglas Drive Corridor. Although the study has not been completed, the grant administrator, Transit for Livable Communities (TLC), is now considering funding to implement recommended elements of the initial corridor studies. This second phase will be done through a more informal process whereby TLC works with the grantee to identify strategies to implement improved pedestrian, bike and transit connections. TLC staff is seeking informal proposals to discuss with the TLC Board in March and April and met with city staff to discuss options. As the amount of funding is limited and the needs are extensive, TLC staff suggested implementing limited or interim strategies to improve the existing conditions on Douglas Drive. This memorandum reviews identified options so the City Council can determine if it supports submitting an informal proposal for consideration. The proposed improvements include: . Install a three-lane section on Douglas between Medicine Lake Road and Golden Valley Road. Informal discussions with Hennepin County staff suggest that there would be three 11-foot lanes and two 5.5-foot bike lanes. County staff has indicated that an overlay or sealcoat would be required in order to allow for the removal of existing paint and restriping and to mitigate seams in the bike lane. . Construct a 6 to 8-foot asphalt sidewalk on the east side of Douglas between Golden Valley Road and Duluth Street. Staff would work with Xcel to relocate polls as necessary. The sidewalk may be located east of the polls to keep the poll relocation costs down. The grant would not fund the acquisition of easements, so effected property owners would need to dedicate the easement for this component to occur, unless the Council can identify local matching funds to purchase easements. . Improve the sidewalk on the west side of Douglas Drive where ADA requirements are not met. This would require securing a rights-of-entry or temporary construction easements. . Construct a 1 Q-foot multiuse trail on the east and/or west side of Douglas between Golden Valley Road and the new Luce Line Trail. Golden Valley staff does not support a three-lane section on this portion of Douglas, so TLC may allow a multiuse trail, which they generally do not support. Once again the City would have to secure easements. Staff considers some of these improvements as temporary in nature. Land use studies related to the Corridor Study indicate that the long-term land uses would best be served by a four-lane road with median between Duluth and Golden Valley Road. However as land use changes will evolve over an extended period of time, staff believes that the three-lane roadway in this area would serve the community well for ten or twenty years. If the Council supports pursuing TLC non-motorized transportation grant funding the following steps would be necessary. Staff believes that submission of at least a letter of intent by the TLC Board Meeting on March 3 would enhance the likelihood of receiving funding. 1. Direct the Corridor Study consultants to prepare concept plans and preliminary cost estimates for the proposed improvements. 2. Direct staff to contact property owners on the east side of Douglas Drive regarding their support for the project and willingness to grant sidewalk easements. 3. Prepare a proposal for TLC consideration. hlley Mem randum City Administration/Council 763-593-8014/763-593-8109 (fax) Executive Summary Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting February 10, 2009 Agenda Item 2. Envision (VISI) Award Prepared By Jeanne Andre, Assistant City Manager Summary In 2008 the Council asked the Connection Project to develop a process to highlight citizen volunteer efforts that enhance the community. Connection Project Board Member Helene Johnson reported on the Board's recommendations at the October Council/Manager Meeting. Based on Council feedback at that meeting the Board has refined its recommendations and is now ready to proceed with promoting and processing award nominations. The following is a summary of the proposed process and anticipated expenditures, which would be part of the City Council budget. Process Nominations could be made at any time but would be reviewed by the Connection Project quarterly. The focus would be on a person or group that lives, works or plays in Golden Valley and promotes others to be involved in one of the Envision categories: Development, Transportation, Community Engagement, Environment, Recreation and Government. The Board would recommend awardees to the Council, which would present awards at a Council Meeting. The award would consist of a certificate outlining the nature of community activity, mounted on a plaque. A wooden plaque, displayed in City Hall, would have engraved metal plates listing each awardee. Copies of the certificates for recent awardees which highlight specific VISI activities would be displayed at City Hall. Budget It is anticipated that the central plaque with engraved plates would have a start up cost of approximately $700 and the annual cost of certificate plaques and metal engraved plates would be approximately $160. Attachments Envision Certificate (1 page) Envision Award Overview and Nomination Form (2 pages) L--- I \ '1 ~'''v -E,N:V...l!~1510 N '" . Aboui ?/our Contribution Ustrud tatincip et, con er se tet, quat vu/put autpat luptat nostis autpati onsequate vel estie minci tissim dignisse feuguer aliquipsum erat, coreet velenit Ian hendipisit vero dolorer si. The Golden Valley City Council Cn~;;;;:~:~ward recognizing citizens who have made a difference in our citys quality of life, to: Duiscin cipisl ing et vel ea consequat nibh ectetum il do dit volorperit irit ercinci psuscin velit prat euisisit exeratue dolore modipit laore magnim adiat, con- secte venissequat, vel dolor sismodolore dolutpat. Yet vu/putem iurem dunt vu/put dit aut luptat praesse quamcon. ---' ohn 2)oe for outstanding and inspiring work envisioning and organizing such and such Presented: April 21 , 2008 The Connection Project Board of Directors will review nomina- tions quarterly and present a GOLDEN VISI to groups and individuals. Winners will be recognized at Golden Valley City Council meetings and in City publications. Nominations are due by the first of the month in February, May, August, and November for award the following month. Nominations may come from individuals who live outside the city, but nominees must either live, work, or play in Golden Valley. The Envision Connection Project Board members may solicit and/or submit nominations. nomination proce:H If you know of a project or initiative that merits recognition, fill out a VISI nomination form about who should be recognized, what was done, and how their project benefited Golden Valley. Forms are available at City Hall and online at www.ci.golden- valley-mn. us. Nominated projects must: · exemplify the Envision Golden Valley initiative · add to the quality of life in Golden Valley · connect people/strengthen the community's social network · show a sense of community ownership · be purposeful (wouldn't have happened in the normal course of events) · further one of the six Envision categories (Development, Transportation, Community Engagement, Environment, Recreation, and Governmnet) ward Background In 2004-2005, Envision Golden Valley encour- aged the community to dream about how to make Golden Valley a better place to live, work, and play. Hundreds ofindividuals contributed ideas and priorities in six categories-Development, Trans- portation, Community Engagement, Environment, Recreation, and Government. These coalesced into a Vision Guide with two core ideas: "Creatively Connecting People and Places," and "Inspiring Care for Community." The City Council then created the Envision Con- nection Project to encourage members community members to take ownership of their aspirations and implement civic activities, programs, and day-to- day initiatives that help translate those dreams into reali ty. A major part of the Connection Project is the con- cept of Bridge Builders-folks who through their own "small sparks" work with others to develop a sense of community while helping make Golden Valley better in some way. The Connection Project Board of Directors knows such activities are already going in the community. The Envision Award will acknowledge those who demonstrate this civic engagement so others in the community can recognize, appreciate, and emulate them. Whether it involves organizing neighborhood events, tackling an environmental challenge, creating a community group for those sharing a special interest, or spear- heading efforts for community trails-these are the people who come together and create an enthusi- asm that makes things happen. CnllijionAwarj NAME OF NOMINEE TYPE OF NOMINEE o Individual o Group CONTACT INFORMATION (Individual or Group Representative) ADDRESS DAY PHONE EVENING PHONE E-MAIL (Optional) REASON FOR NOMINATION WHAT WAS DONE? (Please include general timeframe and location.) HOW DID THIS BENEFIT GOLDEN VALLEY? WHICH OF THE SIX ENVISION CATEGORIES DID THIS ACCo"MPLISHMENT ADDRESS/ENHANCE? o Development 0 Community Engagement 0 Recreation o Transportation 0 Environment 0 Government NOMINATOR INFORMATION NAME OF NOMINATOR DAY PHONE EVENING PHONE ADDRESS E-MAIL (Optional) alley Me orandum Finance 763-593-8013/763-593-8109 (fax) Executive Summary Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting February 10, 2009 Agenda Item 3. General Fund Transfers Prepared By Sue Virnig, Finance Director Summary Staff would like to discuss the transfer of 2008 general funds (unaudited) to three areas. The recommendation would be to transfer $300,000 to the Park Improvement Fund, $500,000 to the Equipment Replacement Fund and $200,000 to Street Debt Service. Each of these transfers will help stabilize future levies from operations and debt. If the Council supports this approach a resolution would have to be adopted at the February 17 meeting.