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02-11-14 CM Agenda Packet AGENDA Councii/Manager Meeting Golden Valley City Hall 7800 Golden Valley Road Council Conference Room February 11, 2014 6:30 pm Pages 1. Schuller's Tavern Request for Outdoor Patio 2-4 2. Lilac Planting 5-10 3. Fire Department Relief Association By-Law Amendment Regarding Pension 11-14 Increase 4. Snow Plowing Policy 15-20 5. Douglas Drive Reconstruction Project 21-120 6. 2014 Legislative Priorities 121-142 7. Council/Manager Meeting Topics and Council Goal Setting Workshop Minutes 143-148 8. Mayors Against Illegal Guns 149-150 9. Minimum Wage 151-152 10. Move Minnesota 153-154 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. This document is available in alternate formats upon a 72-hour request. Please cali 763-593-$OOb (TTY: 763-593-3968)to make a request. Examples of alternate formats may include large print, electronic, Braille,audiocassette, etc. �� Plannin r m n ��cra t c t 763-593-8095/763-593-8109(fax) Executive Summary Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting February 11, 2014 Agenda Item 1. Schuller's Tavern Request far Outdoor Patio Prepared By Nick Olson, Planning Intern Jason Zimmerman, City Planner Summary Staff has been asked to outline the steps that would need to be taken to allow Schuller's Tavern to add an outdoor patio. Buildin� Code Analvsis It is recommended that a Building Code Analysis be performed on the property as soon as possible, as it would be required in order to obtain a building permit for the patio and it is best to assess the needs upfront to help determine the cost of the addition. By law, it is required that the patio is handicap accessible according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including access through the main entrance. Twenty percent of the total cost of the patio must be put towards this requirement, and others, to help reach accessibility standards. Step 1 - Council/Mana�er Meetin�- No Char�e Schuller's must petition the City Council to consider an amendment to the City's General Land Use Plan Map. A letter (or an email) is needed, addressed to the City Council but sent to the Planning staff, that touches on the following: � Scope of the request (where the patio will be, how many tables it will have, hours of operation, etc.) � Request to amend the City's General Land Use Plan Map to re-guide the Schuller's property from "Residential - Low Density"to "Commercial - Retail/Service." There is no formal application or cost involved in this step. To have this considered at the Council/Manager meeting, the letter must be submitted to Planning staff. If the majority of the City Council is not in favor with moving forward with this change, then the request cannot move forward to the next step. Step 2 - Plannin� Commission Meetin� and City Council Meetin�- Land Use Change- No Char�e - Needs 4-1 vote If the City Council agrees to move forward, then it would be put on the schedule to formally request the change to the General Land Use Plan Map at two public hearings. The request must first go before the Planning Commission, and then it must go before the City Council. Property owners within 500 feet are notified of this, and are invited to speak at the public hearings. There is no cost associated with this step, but it would take approximately two months due to public notification timing requirements. Step 3 - Plannin� Commission Meetin� and City Council Meetin�-Zonin�Chan�e - $500- Needs 4-1 vote Assuming the City Council approves the change to the General Land Use Plan Map, a petition must then be filed to have the zoning changed to "Commercial." There is a formal application that must be completed and there is a fee of$500. This will require two public hearings, similar to the General Land Use Plan Map change. It would also take approximately two months due to the requirement of notifying neighboring property owners within 500 feet of the property. Step 4- Plannin� Commission Meetin�and City Council Meetin�- Conditional Use Permit- $400- Needs 3-2 vote Bars (restaurants serving alcoholic beverages) require a "Conditiona) Use Permit" (CUP). Schuller's does not have a CUP, because it was established prior to this requirement. However, if it were to be expanded, it would be required to obtain a CUP. There would be two additional public hearings (one at the Planning Commission and one at the City Council) to obtain a CUP, which would take approximately two months. Please be aware that requesting a CUP opens up the possibility for the City to place additional restrictions on Schuller's that may not have to do with the patio directly (such as hours of operation, parking lot conditions, noise and light control, etc.). There is an application required for a CUP and a $400 application fee. Neighbors within 500 feet would also be notified and given the opportunity to speak to this request. Step 5 - Board of Zonin�Appeals Meetin�-Variances $300- Needs 3-2 vote Schuller's does not meet current setback requirements in a number of areas. Setback requirements have to do with the distance a building/parking lot/etc. can be built from a property line. If a patio were to be constructed closer than 35 feet to any property line at Schuller's, it would require a variance. In addition, the existing building and parking lots fail to meet the setback requirements of the Commercial Zoning District so variances would need to be obtained. There is an application process involved and a cost of$300; all variances would be considered by the Board of Zoning Appeals as part of the same application. This would take approximately three weeks. Neighbors directly abutting Schuller's or directly across the street from Schuller's would be notified and given the opportunity to speak. Other Considerations In addition to land use and zoning-related issues, there are several other items that would need to be addressed should Schuller's move ahead with the addition of a patio. First, City Code requires all buildings that are involved in planning-related approval processes to be compliant with the City's Inflow and Infiltration requirements. That would mean that Schuller's sewer service would have to be inspected and, if a deficiency is found, repaired or replaced. Second, if any seating area is added to a restaurant-even on a patio-the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services Division may require that the business pay an additional Sewer Availability Charge (SAC). The assumption is that an increase in seating areas means that there will be more customers using onsite sanitary sewer services. Finally, if alcohol is to be served and/or consumed on the patio, there may be additional requirements that are associated with the onsite liquor license. For example, fencing of the area may be a requirement of the liquor license. Certain liquor licensing requirements, such as fencing, may conflict with zoning requirements, necessitating additional variances. Although the land use and zoning-related costs total $1,200, additional significant costs could be incurred for all of these other matters. Ct�� C)� ^`" City Administration/Council 763-593-8003/763-593-8109(fax) �i�� .�_._:.�� !�� s_��...-��M~ � �. �:: �:� ��n�.�, �x�" . , � -��.. .�� Executive Summary for Action Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting February 11, 2014 Agenda Item 2. Lilac Planting Prepared By Thomas Burt, City Manager Summary At the July Council/Manager meeting the Council put Lilac Planting on hold for further discussion about cost of maintenance and staff time to determine if the City should continue the program. The Lilac Planting program began in 2008 by a "small spark" from Dwight Townes with a vision of bringing back lilacs to Golden Valley. Over the last six years the volunteers, with the assistance of City staff, and resources has planted 4,593 plants along Highway 55. As we worked through the first few years it has taken an increasing amount of staff time. Since 2008 staff has been keeping records on the amount of staff time to review planting plans, prepare the planting sites, order and pick the plants, and the ongoing maintenance and care of the plants. The initial cost of the plants is paid for by the State of Minnesota. The contractual commitment the City makes with the State is perpetual maintenance of the plants and the City is 100% responsible for replacement of the plants that die. Staff seeks the direction of Council to determine if this program should continue in 2014 and beyond. In the 2015 proposed budget, staff recommends the addition of$12,000 for the ongoing maintenance of the existing plants and if Council gives direction to continue the program we will evaluate and recommend additional dollars to be budgeted for the continuation. Attachments • Memo from AI Lundstrom, Park Maintenance Supervisor, regarding maintenance challenges for annual lilac project dated February 5, 2014 (2 pages) • Memo from Sandy Werts, Volunteer Coordinator, regarding lilac planting future planting areas dated February 7, 2014 (3 pages) Ct��j1 C)� �'ublic�arks I7►e artment � 763-593-803U 1?63-593-3988(fax) Date: February 5, 2014 To: Tom Burt, City Manager Through: Jeanine Clancy, Director of Public Works From: AI Lundstrom, Park Maintenance Supervisor Subject: Maintenance Challenges for Annual Lilac Project C: Bert Tracy, Public Works Maintenance Manager As you know, the Public Works and Golf Maintenance Departments have assisted the Highway 55 Lilac Project volunteers for the past six years since the first planting took place in 2008. Assistance has included coordinating plant locations with utilities, site preparation such as tilling, purchasing planting materials, staking, compost, and placement of mulch and plant distribution. While staff appreciates the value of the projects and the work of the volunteers, the Public Works Department has been challenged to keep up with the following maintenance activities: 1. Ongoing weeding and mulching until the plants have been established. 2. Adequate funding for mulch and replacement plant materials. 3. Resources for watering a significant amount of new plant materials. Consequently, many of the plant materials planted over the past six years have either been overrun by weeds, have become significantly stressed or have died. In addition, Mn/DOT maintenance activities have removed (mowed) a significant amount of plant materials either due to lack of communication or difficulty identifying new plant material due to lack of maintenance. Staff recommends that funding assistance be provided for long-term maintenance to ensure that the time and resources dedicated to the planting efforts are not lost. Funding would be used for replacement mulch, plant materials and contracted watering during plant establishment and dry seasons. G:\Forestry\Hwy 55 Lilac Project\2014 Lilac Maintenance Needs Memo.docx Staff estimates the annual maintenance costs for establishing the plant materials would be approximately 20 000 which includes utilizing a landscape contractor for watering, placement of wood mulch and plant replacement. However, if the City were to utilize public works staff on an overtime basis to maintain the plant material (including watering, placement of mulch and plant replacement), staff estimates costs would be accomplished for approximately$10,000 to$12,000 annually. ��' r �/ P Park & Recreation 0 '' �� N� �/ 763-512-2345/763-512-2344(fax ) Date: February 7, 2014 To: Tom Burt, City Manager From: Sandy Werts, Volunteer Coordinator RE: Lilac Planting Future Planting Areas Background Since 2008, the Bridge Builder Lilac Planting Planning Team has been engaged in a project with the MNDOT Community Roadside Landscape Partnership, planting lilacs along the Highway 55 corridor. The idea came as a "small spark" from Golden Valley resident, C. Dwight Townes, MD, during an Envision training session. In the subsequent six years, with funding from MNDOT, in-kind support from the city of Golden Valley and volunteer labor, 4,593 lilacs, trees, shrubs, perennials and bulbs have been planted along highway 55. These plantings have improved the appearance of Highway 55. The goal of the Envision Connection Project is to creatively connect people and places and inspire care for community. The Lilac Project is a citizen initiated and led project using volunteers. The project fosters good will the City of Golden Valley. The volunteers who have participated have ownership in the project. Lilac Projects by year 2008 North and South Side of Hwy 55 between Winnetka Ave and General Mills Blvd (south side) and Boone Ave. (North Side) 2009 North Side of Hwy 55 between Winnetka and Kelly Drive South Side of Hwy 55 from just west of Rhode Island Ave. to Glenwood Ave. 2010 North side of Hwy 55 from Boone Ave. to Hwy 169 2011 North and South Sides of 55 from Glenwood Ave. to Douglas Drive 2012 Area within onramp from Highway 55 to 169 2013 Maintenance and replanting on north side of Hwy 55 between Glenwood Ave. to Douglas Drive. Volunteers This project planning and planting is done by volunteers. In 2013 the nine members of the planning team attended five meetings during the year and put in 48 hours of planning time. Over the six years of the program 342 volunteers put in 3 to 4 hours each on the planting days to accomplish the goal. In 2011,the 66 volunteers put in 1,206 plants, the most in one year yet. Most organizations use the value of volunteer time as determined by the Independent Sector. The latest information is in 2012 dollars. In 2013, the value of volunteer time, including the planning time at$22.14 is$3,071.93 for 178 hours. Regularly scheduled maintenance by volunteers started in 2012. In 2013 49 volunteers put in 139 hours over three different dates. The MNDOT Landscape Architect looks at the cost of the project in thirds-volunteer labor, in-kind services and the cost of the plant material and mulch which they donate. 2012 is the last year that MNDOT provided the plant material. The costs were broken down as—Volunteer time—$5, 644; In-kind (city costs) $5, 689 and Plant material and mulch (MNDOT) $7, 616 looking Ahead The Lilac Planting Planning team is committed to continuing the planting of the Highway 55 corridor. The MNDOT Landscape Architect looked at the remaining areas in Golden Valley and made a recommendation to the committee. Along with the recommendation, he added the pros and cons of each location. The committee met on January 7 to review and discuss the recommendations and narrowed the list of potential sites for future planting to the following. 1. North and South Side of Highway 55 between Douglas Drive and the railroad to the east 2. South Side of Highway 55 going East from the CP railroad to Highway 100 3. Northwest Quadrant of Highway 55 and Highway 100 4. Four Triangular quadrants at Highway 100 and Highway 55 5. North and south side of Highway 55 from highway 100 east to Wirth Parkway Conclusion The Committee is aware that there are costs to the city to carry on this project, however, there is also a benefit in the good will it fosters and the ownership that participants have in the project. 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Council is required to approve a relief association's pension benefit level because the City may be required to make contributions to fund the relief association pension benefits. Article XI refers to the amount of benefit. ARTICLE XI. RETIREMENT BENEFIT Section I: Service Pension -An active member of the Association who leaves active duty with the Fire Department is eligible to collect a lump sum service pension subject to the following: a. Eligibility requirements: 1. Have left active service with the Golden Valley Fire Department; 2. Have completed at least 10 years of active service with the Fire Department before leaving; and 3. Have been a member of the Association in good standing at least 10 years prior to leaving the Fire Department. b. Amount of Benefit - Each applicant shall be eligible for a service pension of$�AA9 7,300 per full year of active service as a firefighter with the fire department. c. Early Vesting Provision - In the event a member with ten years or more, but less than twenty years of active service on the City of Golden Valley Fire Department resigns, that person shall be entitled to the following benefits that represent the early vested portion of their total pension amount, reduced by four (4) percent per year for each year less than 20. The following table shall be used to determine the pension amount, less any accrued interest: Completed Years of Service Early Vesting Reduction Pension Amount 10 40 percent $42;AAA 43,800 11 36 percent $4�8A 51,392 12 32 percent $�9 59,568 13 28 percent $�S�A 68,328 14 24 percent $�A 77,672 15 20 percent $8�4;8A9 87,600 16 16 percent $�94,989 98,112 17 12 percent $�A4�� 109,208 18 8 percent $3�9�8 120,888 19 4 percent $�8A 133,152 20 none $3�&9A9 146,000 More than 20 none add�AA9 7,300 per year Bryan Magnuson, Chris Gemlo, and Paul Steinman will be attendance. Direction will be given to staff for the next Council meeting. Attachment • Calculation of Potential Contribution (1 page) • Maximum Benefit Worksheet (1 page) Form SC-13 Golden Valley Fire Relief Association Page 4-Cont. Calculation of Required Contribution Deficit Information-Original Deficit Information-Adjusted Amount Retired Amount Retired Amount Left Year Incurred Ori inal Amount as of 12/31/2012 Ori inal Amount as of 12/3U2013 to Retire 1/1/2014 2004 0 0 2005 0 0 2006 0 0 2007 0 0 2008 0 0 2009 0 0 2010 0 0 2011 0 0 2012 0 0 2013 Totals Normal Cost (Page 4,cell C) 8 320,045 Projected Administrative Expense Enter 2012 Admin Exp here: 9� 12,000 12,420 AmoCtization of DeflCit (Total of Original Amount column x 0.10) 10 0 10%of Surplus (Line 7 x 0.10) 11 28,518 State Fire Aid 12 141,925 Member Dues 13 0 5%of Projected Assets at December 31,2013 (Line 4 x 0.05) 14 171,967 Required Contribution (Add Lines 8,9 and 10,subtract Lines 11,12,13 and 14. If negative,zero is displayed.) 15 0 No required contribution due in 2014. 2013 Maximum Benefit Worksheet (MBW-13) Plan Name: Golden Valley Fire Relief Association Plan Type: Lump Sum Enter data in columns A, B, C and D for each year requested. A B C D E —————— ——————— —————— ——————— —————— State Fire Aid Active Members Per Year (Received or Municipal 10%of in Relief Average Receivable) Contribution Surplus* Association [(A+B+C)/D] (From RF-12) (From RF-12) (SC-12 or Actuarial) (From RF-12) 2012 99,246 10,571 10,196 48 2,500 (From RF-11) (From RF-11) (SC-11 or Actuarial) (From RF-11) 2011 97,286 97,604 31,552 48 4,718 (From RF-10) (From RF-10) (SC-10 or Actuarial) (From RF-10) 2010 102,819 152,825 0 48 5,326 *If deficit for the year,leave blank. Average available financing per active member for the most recent 3-year period: 4,181 (sum of column E divided by 3) Maximum Lump Sum Benefit Level under Minn. Stat. § 424A.02, subd. 3 7,700 Relief Officer Certification On or before August 1,the average amount of available financing per active member for the most recent three-year period was calculated in accordance with Minn. Stat. § 424A.02, subd. 3, and certified to the governing body of the applicable qualified municipality. 7/17/2013 Signature of Relief Association Officer Date Paul Steinman Treasurer First Name Last Name Title i/�� V� . � ,.9;� � �.j Public Works Department 763 593 803U/763-593-3988(fax) ��....�.:. ��: �� t . . £�:�: �,�:._ � ��Wt. . --. __ .. Executive Summary Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting February 11, 2014 Agenda Item 4. Snow Plowing Policy Prepared By Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works Bert Tracy, Maintenance Manager Mark Ray, PE, Street Maintenance Supervisor Summary Staff will review the City's snow plowing policy with the City Council. The winter of 2013-14 has been challenging for public works agencies. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Chanhassen, during this winter,the Twin Cities has had 32 days when temperatures have been 0 degrees or lower (through January 31, 2014). This is the most days at this temperature range (as measured through January 31 each winter) since winter 1981-1982. The Minnesota State Climatology Office (MSCO) has reported that as of January 31, 2014, this winter is currently in a four-way tie for the 13th most number of days with lows of zero or below according to records back to winter 1872-1873. When excluding the data from the 1800s, this winter ties for 7th place for lows of zero or below. The NWS (Chanhassen) has also reported that the Twin Cities has received 39.7 inches of snow this winter. This is 5.7 inches above normal as of lanuary 31, 2014. The MSCO added that there have been 31 days of ineasureable snowfall this winter which ties the Twin Cities for the 12th most (out of 130 winters) days of ineasureable snow. The median number of days with measurable snow is 21. Put another way, we have had 50% more days with measurable snow this winter than what could be considered average. Attachments • Snow Plowing and Ice Control Policy for City Streets, Alleys, Parking Lots,Trails and Sidewalks, Amended October 18, 2011 (5 pages) i,` � ,,�� 'j0�� "�Ki � �iiu� , � , � $r i� � r.uE�iii. ik.�..�. .. . C .. � � k. . Snow Plowing and Ice Control Policy for City Streets, Alleys, Parking Lots, Trails and Sidewalks January 20, 2009 Amended October 18, 2011 1. Introduction The City of Golden Valley, Minnesota, finds that it is in the best interest of the residents of the City to assume basic responsibility for control of snow and ice on City streets. Reasonable ice and snow control is necessary for routine travel and emergency services. The City will attempt to provide snow and ice control in a safe and cost-effective manner, keeping in mind safety, budget, personnel, and environmental concerns. The City will use City employees and City-owned equipment, and private equipment when necessary. This policy does not relieve the operator of private vehicles, pedestrians, property owners, residents and all others that may be using public streets, alleys, parking lots, sidewalks and trails, of their responsibility to act in a reasonable, prudent and cautious manner, given the prevailing conditions. 2. Initiation of Snow and Ice Control Operations The Public Works Maintenance Manager, or his designee, will decide when to begin snow or ice control operations. The criteria for that decision are: a. New accumulation of finro (2) inches or more; b. Drifting of snow that causes problems for travel; c. Icy conditions which seriously affect travel; and d. Time of snowfall in relationship to heavy use of streets. Snow and ice control operations are expensive and involve dedication of a significant amount of personnel and equipment. Consequently, snow plowing operations will not generally be conducted for snowfall of less than two (2) inches. However, an accumulation of consecutive snowfall events of less than two (2) inches may constitute initiation of snow plowing operations. 3. Plowing Method Snow will be plowed in a manner so as to minimize traffic obstructions. The center of the roadway will be plowed first. The snow shall then be pushed from left to right. When a plow goes on a bridge, the driver shall slow down so snow does not go over the bridge, if possible. In times of extreme snowfall, streets may not be immediately cleared of snow. Plowing procedures will be adapted to address field conditions. 1 4. Maintenance Priorities and Schedule of Streets, Alleys, Municipal Parking Lots, Sidewalks and Trails A. Streets, Alleys and Municipal Parking Lots The City has classified city streets based on the street function, traffic volume and importance to the welfare of the community. Those streets classified as minor arterials and collectors will be plowed first. These are high volume routes, which connect major sections of the City and provide access for emergency, fire, police and medical services. The second priority streets are those streets providing access to schools and commercial businesses. The third priority streets are low volume residential streets. The fourth priority areas are alleys and City parking lots, except for those parking lots needed for Public Safety and Public Works functions. Each year the Public Works Department prepares a map of the City showing the City's streets system. The City is divided into routes, in which ice control and snow removal will be performed. The routes are periodically revised to correspond to budgetary, equipment and personnel resources. Within each route, the major streets are designated as well as areas of steep grades (hazardous areas) that require extra care. Equipment is assigned for the control of snow and ice. The start of snow and ice control operations for any storm is dependent upon immediate and forecasted weather conditions. The most critical time periods are weekday mornings and evening rush hours. Collector and arterial streets under the City's jurisdictional authority are the first priority. When feasible, the City will attempt to remove snow and ice from the City's collector and arterial streets prior to the rush hour periods. Once the collector and arterial streets are plowed and opened, the remaining streets and cul-de-sacs in the residential, commercial and industrial areas will be plowed and de-iced. The goal is to complete this work within 8 hours of the end of the snow event. During significant and severe storms, the City must be prepared to move personnel and equipment to maintain priority routes first. In fulfilling the need to have all collector and arterial streets safe and passable, when resources are limited, plowing of all other streets may be suspended at any time so resources can be shifted to the priority routes. Unforeseeable circumstances may cause delays in completing assigned plow routes. Such circumstances may include weather conditions that endanger the safety of snowplow operators and/or safe and effective operation of equipment, commuter traffic, disabled vehicles, poor visibility conditions, parked cars along streets, assistance to emergency response vehicles, equipment breakdown, and personnel shortages. 2 B. Sidewalks and Trails The City will maintain some of the sidewalks and trails in the City. A map of the trails and sidewalks is prepared annually and the sidewalks and trails have been prioritized based on function and use. As there are a limited number of personnel available, the City will only maintain these sidewalks and trails in accordance with personnel and equipment availability. a. Priority 1 and 2 trails and sidewalks are typically plowed within 24 hours after a 2-inch snow event occurs, if resources allow. b. The City may plow only Priority 1 trails if a snow event occurs with excessive accumulation (greater than 2 inches), in the event of an ice storm, or if equipment or manpower issues require an adjustment in the City's schedule. c. Priority 3 trails are plowed only after the maintenance effort for Priority 1 and 2 trails has been completed. This may typically be 48 to 72 hours after a 2-inch snow event. The trails may not be completed if consecutive snow events occur, or if manpower or equipment issues do not allow for plowing. 5. Hauling Snow from Rights-of-Way The Public Works Maintenance Manager, or designee, will determine if and when snow will be removed from City-owned parking lots and rights-of-way. Such snow removal will occur in areas where there is room on the boulevard for snow storage and in areas where accumulated piles of snow create a hazardous condition. Snow removal operations will not commence until other snow plowing operations have been completed. Snow removal operations may also be delayed depending on weather conditions, personnel and budget availability. The snow will be removed and hauled to a snow storage area. The snow storage area will be located so as to minimize environmental impacts. 6. Work Schedule for Snowplow Operators In severe snow emergencies, operators may have to work in excess of 12-hour shifts. Operators may be allowed a 10-minute break every 2 hours with a 20-minute meal break after 4 hours. Except for special emergency situations, the operators will be replaced after a 12-hour shift if additional qualified personnel are available. Ideally, snow removal operations should be conducted during early morning hours to avoid interfering with traffic, and allow property owners the time to clear their driveway approaches before traveling to work. 7. Traffic Regulations The City recognizes that snowplow operators are exempt from traffic regulations set forth in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 169, while actually engaged in work on streets, except for regulations related to driving while impaired and the safety of school children. Pursuant to this authority, snowplow operators engaged in snow removal or ice control on City streets have discretion to disregard traffic laws set forth in Chapter 169, except for laws relating to impaired driving and school children safety, 3 when in their judgment, it is safe to disregard such laws. The privileges granted herein to operators of snow removal and ice control vehicles shall apply only if the vehicle is equipped with one lighted lamp displaying a flashing, oscillating, or rotating amber light placed in such a position on the vehicle as to be visible throughout an arc of 360 degrees. 8. Weather Conditions Snow and ice control operations will be conducted only when weather conditions do not endanger the safety of snowplow operators and equipment. Factors that may delay snow and ice control operations include: severe cold, significant winds, and limited visibility. 9. Use of Sand, Salt, and Other Chemicals The City will use sand, salt, and other chemicals when there are hazardous ice or slippery conditions. The City is concerned about the effect of such chemicals on the environment and will limit its use for that reason. With the exception of Winnetka Avenue, south of TH 55, the City of Golden Valley does not strive to achieve bare pavement. Sand, salt, and other chemicals are not placed on City trails and sidewalks, except for those which immediately service a City building that is programmed for use during the winter. 10.Mailboxes Mailboxes, which are generally an obstruction in City's right-of-way, are sometimes impacted by snow removal operations. The City will conduct a review of each mailbox incident to determine whether a snowplow came into direct contact with the mailbox or support structure. The City will only repair mailboxes actually hit by a snowplow and installed to United States Postal Service Residential Mailbox Standards (see detail below). The City will not be responsible for damage to mailboxes or support posts caused by snow or ice coming into contact with the mailbox. Based on the City's review, the City will repair the mailbox to an operational state, or if the mailbox is unable to be adequately repaired, the City will replace the mailbox with a standard size, non-decorative metal mailbox. The City may also replace the support post as necessary with a 4" x 4", decay resistance wood support post, if necessary. Dents, scratches, or other supe�cial damage that does not prohibit normal use of the mailbox will be considered normal wear and tear and will not be repaired or replaced by the City. NOTE BOTTOM OF MAILBOX SHOULD BE 41-46 INCHES � ABOVE ROAD SURFACE.FACE OF MNLBOX SHOULD BE BETWEEN BANDB INCHES FROM FACE I-8'TO FROAA OFCURB, � FACE CURB ROADSURFACE � 4 11.Complaint Procedure Complaints will be recorded on telephone logs. Calls requiring service will be transferred to a work request and forwarded to the appropriate supervisor for scheduling. Emergency complaints will be handled in an expeditious manner as resources are available. 12.Suspension of Snow Removal Operations/Weather Conditions The Public Works Director, or designee, may suspend plowing operations. Generally, suspension of plowing operations will be considered only when weather conditions endanger the safety of City staff and equipment. Factors that may suspend snow and ice control operations include: severe cold, significant winds and limited visibility, or the weather forecast calls for temperatures of 40 degrees within 12 hours. 5 �� '�� .. ��,� Public Works Department 763-593-803Q 1763-593-3988(fax) Executive Summary Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting February 11, 2014 Agenda Item 5. Douglas Drive (CSAH 102) Reconstruction Project Update Prepared By Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works Jeff Oliver, PE, City Engineer Eric Seaburg, EIT, Engineer Summary Background In 2008, the City adopted the Douglas Drive Corridor Study Report. The report was developed after months of work by representatives of the Planning Commission and City Council who formed the Douglas Drive Advisory Committee. The Committee and staff held numerous neighborhood meetings as well as meeting with individual property owners to identify key concerns regarding Douglas Drive within the study area between TH 55 and Medicine Lake Road. While the report addressed existing and future land use concerns and opportunities, it also addressed challenges with existing infrastructure. Generally,there are numerous infrastructure inadequacies within the Douglas Drive corridor including lack of pedestrian accommodations as well as the age and condition of the roadway, the presence of overhead utilities, etc. Douglas Drive is classified as a county state aid highway (CSAH), and it carries volumes ranging from approximately 9,100 vehicles per day at TH 55 to 10,000 vehicles per day at Medicine Lake Road. Proiect Fundin� In 2009, the City received a $1,050,000 Transit for Livable Communities (TLC) grant that was used to prepare the preliminary project design and early right-of-way acquisition. As outlined in the agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (the agency responsible for administering these Federal transportation funds), the cooperative County/City project will be constructed with dedicated bike lanes between the Luce Line Regional Trail and Medicine Lake Road and a pedestrian walkway on the east side of Douglas from Golden Valley Road to Duluth Street. In 2010, the City Council requested that the Douglas Drive project be placed in the Hennepin County Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Subsequently, the County approved the addition of the project in its CIP for construction beginning in 2016. Municipal Consent As a recipient of the TLC funding, Golden Valley, while working with Hennepin County, has been the lead agency on the design of this project. As a result of using TLC funding, the proposed project layout was required to receive municipal consent. Douglas Drive's layout was presented to the City Council and received municipal consent in November 2011. The Douglas Drive Design Report, which was presented with the project layout, is attached for reference. Current Status The Douglas Drive Reconstruction Project is currently designed to a level of approximately 30 percent. This level of design consists primarily of general roadway layout and horizontal alignment. This level of design is adequate for determining right-of-way needs for the project. The City of Golden Valley entered into an agreement with Hennepin County at its November 19, 2013 Council Meeting to begin right-of-way acquisition for the entire project. With funding from the TLC grant, staff has been purchasing properties that have been deemed full acquisitions in the preliminary design phase. The right-of-way agreement requires that the City complete the project design. Next Steps Staff has been working with WSB, Inc., its consultant on this project,to negotiate a proposal for final design services. Final design will take this project from its current status to the construction bidding phase. The proposal from WSB, Inc. for the final design of the project will be considered by City Council at its February 18, 2014 meeting. Additionally, staff will continue working on right- of-way acquisition, utility relocation coordination, project communication and involvement, County and State partnerships, and general project management. The attached project schedule provides a high-level outline of staff's expectations for project development. Staff and representatives from WSB would like to review the project with Council and answer questions about the project design and the design development process. Attachments • Douglas Drive Corridor Study Report (50 pages) • Dougtas Drive Design Report (47 pages) • Current Project Schedule (1 page) i�� D Dri rri r ou as ve Co 0 g Stu Re ort Y p r�edi�.s Douglas Drive Advisory Committee O l�e�� Mike Freiberg,City Council representative DeDe Scanlon,City Council representative Bob Shaffer,City Council representative John Kluchka,Planning Commission representative Cathy Waldhauser,Planning Commission representative Don Keysser,Planning Commission representative LHB,Inc. I� 25o Third Avenue North,Suite 450 1 Minneapolis,MN 55401 6i2.338.2029 6i2.338.2088(f�) www.LHBcorp.com - WSB,Inc �oi Xenia Avenue South,Suite 300 �� Minneapolis,MN 55416 763•541.4800 ,-_ 763•541.1700(fax) & f•1.ti�snciulcs. Inr. 888•541.4800(toll free) info@wsbeng.com � l� t�� TheConcept Plan .................................................................. ii Introduction ........................................................................... i i. Process .............................................................................2 2. Goals ................................................................................6 3. Corridor Contea�t ............................................................. 8 Figure g-i: Community Context &Area of Influence.. 9 Table 3-i:Uses in the Corridor........................................io Figure 3-2: Current Land Use Plan............................... ii Figure 3-3: Current Zoning Plan................................... ii Figure 3-4: Existing Pedestrian and Transit Routes..... i2 Figure 3-5:Character Zones...........................................i6 Table 3-2: Character Zones............................................ i� Figure 3-6: Susceptibility to Change......................... i8 Table 3-3: Considerations for Stability........................ i9 4. 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Like other corridors, Douglas Drive has not changed much, though it carries increased traffic, accommodates contemporary uses, and serves pedestrians and bicyclists. Looking forward, the Golden Valley community sees an evolving Douglas Drive as a model for accommodating change in this kind of corridor—for traffic, use, and movement. The recent deaths of two pedestrians on Douglas Drive suggest the immediate need to safely accommodate pedestrian movement on the corridor. Sidewalks are intermittent, and where they exist, they are in poor or aging condition. With redevelopment, opportunities to create safe passage for pedestrians can be readily achieved; until then, this plan recommends the implementation of continuous and safe pedestrian facilities as a critical first step. With time,the opportunities for change in the corridor grow. As buildings age or become obsolete and as pressures for redevelopment mount,this plan suggests vital newuses,quality jobs, and expanded housing choices—and enhancements to all modes of movement. It suggests an orientation to Douglas Drive as a community street—not diminishing its role as a transportation corridor, but reinforcing its place in Golden Valley through wise public realm investments and eventual new development. . • •- �. � • .• . -.• - . -. � �°'� �� y�� population. In fact, it's harder to ��C�� c�� '��[�� imagine the corridor staying the same Even without the presence of a plan, than to think that change will occur Another area of potential significant the Douglas Drive corridor will here. change occurs along Duluth Street change. Areas near TH 55 consist near TH ioo. Looking forward, it's This plan envisions a business campus largely of aging commercial/industrial easy to imagine the current buildings organized around a new boulevard, not servin their occu ants well. uses. Looking ahead, it doesn't g P take much imagination to see that �th a campus commons providing Here, the future uses might be more significant change might occur here. services to campus buildings and mixed,with buildings that offer space workers. Parking is aggregated and This area is prominently located near for working,shopping,and living,and the intersection of two major arterial shared among all buildings, avoiding connections following an engaging roadways, is visually prominent to expansive surface parking lots, and walkable public realm with an thousands of commuters, is close managing stormwater more effectively orientation to Bassett Creek. The to downtown Minneapolis, and is and efficiently, and reinforcing the �nds of uses that people have grown reasonably close to a large segment sense of a connected campus. accustomed to here should remain—a of the metropolitan area's working grocerystore,forexample,isimportant to the community and offers a great anchor for this area. While this plan '�+� ` � � -_ ' , does not suggest eliminating uses, r, % " '/'#�'�" , �,, � � some sites, like the MnDOT site, may , , � �,�i�i� - r offer significant opportunities for new �`�,.;`; � — - —- ��{_ ' development should it ever become �___ � , �! available. Again, having a plan is „, _�-_ � � 1� critical in guiding the evolution of this _ ; area over a long period of time. ,�.: - The goal is to shape the kind of change that might occur due to market forces � � in order to create a place of value for 7, . ,� ,. z ' �. ; , the communiry. This plan envisions � „ ,-:: development of moderate scale, with �� `� l great public gathering spaces,inviting � � -��_;•_: �- � o ,�x _ streetscapes,and quality buildings. In @ -- ��'� �; - — many ways,this area might be viewed _ . o , t,; :�t�' .� as a village within the community—its ° �= i �.7� ' _ _ own place, but still a place connected J `' � ��,; to the broader Golden Valley , S°,_,�.: - #�_., community. � _ � ��' �� Mixed Use I�ode : -�- - , ;� On a smaller scale, but no less -- - important in terms of its potential - " ^' for change, is the area surrounding - the intersection of Douglas Drive and ' , �''� �' Duluth Street. In this case, it might TH 55 � be more difficult to see how change might come, particularly because the i�ua ��r�, << �� . ��,;�, .1�rrE��. evolution would involve displacing (ieurin/ln�n��r[t�drici j:�u�r<1t�ir+r,�ri/J�ubs. PeS1C�2T1tS �aS OPpOSOd t0 bUS1rieSSeS�. - • • �- I• I • •• � -�� • -. � N - � ,- incremental, but the difficulties must �' ` � � be weighed with other considerations: �� "� �, `�,"""�� '�� '- ,,� "� !t�'" Y .� y'Yr-'.,atar�.:Y �"r`�, '(�'��,`�� • the nearby neighborhood might be �� `'- � better protected from the effects of � ,: ''"�"�x - ,� the roadway; � � {t � �� ' � _..� ''�' ,, .- , '� ' "" . -� ��:--. _� ,. ' • more housing choices might be � � �, �+ . _. » , _ . � � , - � � ' ° __..�. available, with configurations that a . t. ' _ � f � ;. , a bring activity to the street; # a , .;�# �. :,� ` � � • access to the roadway from ;� driveways and intersecting streets ry � . � might become more safe; ,k prr��,r�, Sr o • redevelopmentmightallowtheright- "" � � � of-way to broaden to accommodate �� , � pedestrians and bicyclists;and _ " ,.; a : - � � --� ''" • one of its primary streets might '` ' ' � be enhanced to better reflect the '^�-•" , � . _ . � �>'�� '_ �+.,r_��, �� ,- community's character. f n . _:, f �� _, . ; �, �-. ,., ,; _ , � _` .#, � n��.. u��'�� ` �.� �":�� ; �� .� , � , — � � �� , � : {lii. ��: � �� . .fi,.,�l'iiti�(tljL,flRC�txu� ��}',tlC)C,. ;.,. . , i:�t�i[d(��... , � for retai�, restaurants,and sinzi}ur shoppin,y uses,3�0,�0o sqii�rreJec�i qj ul/ic��.tpuce. {� z° s-£� _ a1ic1 about,37o housing uniis� �. , � �� . Still, with an eye to the future, most Dougla� [�riv� G , people recognize that multi-family (�e S 1(��Cl�1 d� housing—particularly rental units, Duluth�st..- „ - i loses some appeal with age, and that While the patterns of existing use �"� �� even currently busy convenience along Douglas Drive are a mix of � ` stores might eventually provide residential, commercial/industrial, � opportunitiesforbusinessesthatbetter and institutional uses,by far the most �' ~ "' r serve the community with functional parcels are residential. In the past, „ . ,� "" '" and aesthetic improvements. homes along this corridor would not o �` ' A place founded in a pattern of mixed have seemed out of place, but today �ft ;* � s� ,�r '�� uses offers a framework for change the function of the roadway makes o '� r c,.o�+, r living along it more challenging. .t�; �y here. A variery of housing choices, °� �� some retail, and some employment Traffic is more intense, and probably r ' ; y c uses still find their way into the new moves faster, making a front yard � �°, } patterns, but now they are framed less desirable and driveways less ,� �, accessible; and homes immediately ��' �4� m' �" around common spaces and a walkable ;�� ` � along Douglas Drive probably haven't � � � ,- � `; public realm. Importantly, the -� retained their value compared to those , transitions formed through reductions � ' '� in scale and intensity create a stronger further from the road. physical and visual connection to the The challenges of acquiring property '��f i1�`�`�"��0�'�""'t't��` ''''� � '��` �ode rriiyht acco�nmodate,37,o0o s.f.of surrounding neighborhood. will make change here difficult and cvmmercinl use,44,00o s.f.use of office space.mit�more Yhnn 265 housing units. • � �- I• I • �� -�• - • -. � �. � ,; ;� A market study was not performed as handle traffic (such as the segment �s �„.: ' ��' a part of this planning process, but of Douglas Drive south of Golden N�"'�s��;� �� v� . � ' given the evolutionary nature of the Valley Road and north of TH55). The � � � plan, a market study might be quickly remainder could accommodate traffic � '�' irrelevant. This plan, as a companion in a two-lane roadway(that is,one lane - ,' �'�' " to the Comprehensive Plan,is intended in each direction, and a common and � � ��, as a guide looking forward over continuous left turn lane). Eventually, oiympia street; _ � years—even decades—to demonstrate however, the two-lane section might the kinds of change desired for the need to be expanded; in this case, Douglas Drive corridor. redevelopment drives the need to � expand the roadway, and the same y • ", As important as framing the kinds of redevelopment offers the opportunity use that might line the corridor, the for expanding the right-of-way to � road itself must change with time to not only handle the roadway but the :� > -�' be integrated with land use directions. other functions that need to occur in The need to accommodate safety the roadway—parallel parking bays, , '± ,�� improvements has already been noted boulevards and sidewalk,bike lanes— " '�" `"` �° `�" asacriticalimmediateste Pro ections �� p' � all of which are difficult to fit into the � " � � . of traffic based on normal growth in corridor toda Still even with an � o traffic and the new uses described expanded roadway, �Douglas Drive c, in this plan suggest that, in the early can become a street oriented to the stages of Douglas Drive's evolution, community even as it accommodates cuzd the railraod,the reside�itiai�noc�el certain portions need four lanes to the traffic of a counry highway. might take on a smuller-scale feel. Town.- homes could repluce singte family homes, � � buffering neighborhoods to the west,a��rl new multi family housing might replacc-� r_�.., -v -,., . n Me,dicine Lake Rd. . -- � -- the existing aqing apartment bu�ldinq5 � � ---� '� -- � - ��`��} �� ' east of th�road.The potenhal for concr n- y '_ � �'5�� ` _ _ _ . _ , ,. . , ' , . , trating access to ai2d fi•o�n Douglus 1)r��i�e � � � �� ,�`��t� ,� _, � , _ _� ..�. ��, will cor�tiitz�e t�he sttidied. � •.-.. .__,+. .. _ .__ � � . s�ti �7-T+.-..- Y " YY Several areas along Douglas Drive � �' '�` ' �. 'c "� � ` �� ` have the potential for this kind � ' ��`� ,f ,i t�� -. �;,,�� " . t,�,� of change. This plan proposes �� , � �-` —4� xu patterns that offer unity in the new � �'��: ' ' �� -�• � � v,. �" ,� ��t �� development, but not uniformity— � � -, ��3�°°�� ' � the new homes are intended to '� ` � . , �� ` ,> �, _ , Y ' , ; bring life to the corridor, and they ` � - � � , ` `� �; 1 a should be designed to be enduring s'��, � 1 f .s � '' ' ' -a r x ' �� ,�o � improvements for the community. '�rt',, ,.-. � �� They will change to reflect their `� � immediate context—in some places ` ' c,�' as rowhomes and in others as more � , � �. �� 4`� intensive condominiums,apartments, • ► � � �� . ,i , � or senior living communities. But � � ' ` , �� qt�' o most important, the change will be ��j ;w. ��C�- incremental,resulting in patterns that ;; o fit seamlessly with the public realm, '" and that feel like a natural part of the .�r tl��1��h<r��?r,j th�c,��dor,.�cnFdt��r ,i�s�c'.e�< <�.�F�rhj � ��:rs r7 sc�huul n��d Golden Valley community. ct�n��nimity r,e>>icr an��u tc�ide uariety of reside��tial redez�elopment cotklc3 t�ccu�• rn�ourzd ihis t�on�m2rnity an�enity. Eastof the road,multi famt:ly houstng cot�ld buffer �ieiqhboi�hoocls�to t12e<�ast. - • • �- I� I • �• � -�� a #�t.k- "�^re x u�$ . x�c,�`�'. �'�s?s� a .e* �� < # �� '��*'�t�'� sa��'. s �'v�t��fi*� ��'�" ,a.�• '` � a �c�-�rx�Y`t�'-r `>z ,: � � �' , t �w4 ' � "' x; y�? "; r K 4 # � � v z w. �°", � . � �� - aF d ��Y�. �'��:.,.a `�e � '";��s�`��,�� ,��,, �� r�� . ��Fr� .. x �,d" ✓� *� ''.��a'� r�; ��*�., �.'��'"� . "� �� w ��E� �� °� �� ' � � .'� � ,�� "��'�' x "�e-��,�� k� � na,��.. �€ �. r ."'t }�*�� .''�'4 s��.'�., t,s v;k�r's 'i�� a:� , ''�''��'�u z�� $ � ""��„�.�'"�, -� ��.'#n�s r��..��"�'T�r `ar,��1�"�'�'�at�"�s��.��' �`' ,s€ �`s<i� �"� ..��r �� ..�" f'�� j��`�'3�-ty�, ��i��'3'�� . ,� ,�, � .. ,� � gx' � r,��'�'� ��.�y� � �` +".�� s�� y3�� s��; �� ,�"' �� s��+ ' � �� ,�u�J4'��'��.� t r- *�Fx�,�� '�'�`��p�Z�� . �""�''� � ��'�t "f��1�F'��`v�+^�� t �.,m y'�yKB . "�,��,�v,'�'a � ,��`�'�n�-3t,� d '�'�r��°'�u'v�� '�+y � ��'� �`�",�. � E°`✓ a '� �, � �' � �v� �.i� ��.�� c"` � ° � " � r �r: " � o-� a � �r � v ; � s#� �, ''�`� �H� �` r .�: : .� r' ��: ��. '�' ��.° �'� . ��.. � '� `£ ; i � � ; . �r�. d� ��. �� .� a� �. � � � �z s�f�'r".��,�°��k�'�� '�^��* � � �t ,w '�`� ,�� .�� 6�� Intro��ti�n . � �� „. ��, �� k " �� * �� , a ��' „� ��-�� p'- � _� � .tt, "' � ��"��„ � �� ' ��ur�� ,�� '� �� OUGLAS DRIVE, from Medicine Lake . � � , _� � � � �� "� � a��,: � �' i Road to Highway 55,forms the geographic � � N �� , � . . _ �,; °` center of Golden Valley. The corridor is an important community route and links residential neighborhoods, major employers, and a scattering of retail areas. The corridor also intersects railroads, the Luce Line Trail, and Bassett Creek, creating a varied and unique transportation corridor. Despite its assets, Douglas Drive is an aging street, both in terms of infrastructure and development,and it has significant safety issues, especially for pedestrians. As the corridor evolves,it is important to address immediate safety concerns while maintaining a vision of what the corridor could become over the next decades. Designing a corridor for today's context but expecting it to serve the needs of the community in ten or twenty years is not likely to be successful. Instead, planners must balance immediate needs with a vision for the streetscape and redevelopment that anticipates and provides flexibility to serve future needs. This report describes the community's immediate and long- term goals for the corridor and takes the form of a guide, rather than a mandate,for change. It summarizes the current condition of the street and the conte� for its planning. It suggests forms development might take,ways to accommodate that development with supportive transportation, and design considerations for the streetscape and surrounding �� Y ��.,� developments. Finally,it outlines strategies for implementing � r � ,�v :�,��- �� `�,��*„�,��m�,��,��r � �?� the vision, refining this report as developments and � redevelopments are proposed. • . .- �• � • .• . -.• - . • . {�&,°'� �� a�;� ��s�;��r.��;� � �.��„ ',� � af�r � �'� �s�, � �,,,, �`�' ��". �"�'�,� ��s �� ° �a ��'�2�`��'`?" a- s. z e' �R�� ,�+�'�z�,�4'�7�" -��'�z� �x a ��k� °> . �s a�� '� �� i^a "� � ��`��^� ��"��-:'��.,� '��'. � � �� : e � ��`"��°�e« +'��'',.�° � ��m��' _ ��`��``,��`��'�, " t t��a- r"��`� : .s�a�',�.a,.* x. eri��.-t��,�"�s�5,��s�:� � x✓ ��? �' mny„�,�,�� ..� ��.«,� ,d a�a �' W d �"' (yb ^S �� V`� ' � ya � �� °� �� "� #� � � �� ,� ��»�� ,� ��` �� "` � �+`�# ��-� �' �s�'� � r � �... � � �. � �L`�'� "` 6 .k Y� � �'+,,��,,.V� � s� x 3 e.3 . �"`�_�t '�.�� . c � . � . i �'�h t '��s`�s �"% "'�r� ��''t��"��i �e�." s�`��s z� � ��'�� ';a ��.g,� ,��-� �$' � ,��.��i��"`'�.��e��`�� `��' - ��' �r �,�* '��'�`� ''�""4�* � ,a�a`� ��x�-�b � � � ��"�� ,, � �� .��f z�..a^'��'�� v� -F� �� '�;��.�� '� e� a�•��. �� ;� � �.. �� '�� ;,� s �,�� F � � �� `,�nX° �`��'�� a � � �� ;� d � '� �. r `F ��',� '*,.y.. 5".u�'L�� r � �; �{�3 4 r . � � r. "'�§. ,3 ..«�"w`s''w�,..r,. .��.�".t 4��« ." . � �� $�•. r. �-'�i.'��'. �,re.l Cha��er � � �"h� �r��ss �� ~� � �� x4� �i "<`" �` � �`� a�� .� �.�s r a __ HE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY, recognizing �� '�� 4 '��.�; '� � the need for a short-term resolution of key �� ' �� '�� ' ��° � ��`� �x�� s � �. .� a: � ��-#�.r :r�^,✓ �fi s a �'� a� � �� ,� ��'�* �� < ��'� ""��'��'��`��"x� �,��'�� r�n.`��. .� safety issues and the desire for a long-term �� ` �� : T �� , �� " &� �� ''Lat,��'.,�,�°�`��'�� r �°�^"� �=,� �r�'i'�*� � � c� � �� ,�� t � � � evolution of the corridor, established an Advisory �r,��,�� h�,�� ,�� _�� s��,�� ` '� � s � �.X ,5 ,�,,,��'�,x ��'�`�`�,��`a'€ � �' '� ta�'. Committee to guide the creation of a plan for pouglas �,�� .� � �-��# -�� ,��,�,� _�� fl�, � � "�r �`"��' �� 3� � � '�9 #�� s ��° � �' Drive and orchestrated a number of other engagement ,�� ;��,��,� ��`��'��'�� "� � r � -"�'�$>� � ��r3-a�s��'�,�,srx x .�-�� ,�''a��ax�,.R�,,�" ; �. t��`� 3 . - �. �. ` 1 -� �zr�^: �- -e r �nr. .t �'`r . ,�"�'�r �: activities intended to bring stakeholders and other �� , � �� , � �x�� . �� ,�� t� .�,� � , � � z �.��`' "� � interested parties directly to the planning process. �`�� - � �� .. .:,� `�' ��` �� ' � � While the plan evolved, each of these groups played a � �� `j`�� ' �� y �� k ¢ � �� ,� ,�b�� . � �� t�� '°±t � significant role in defining issues and shaping directions ' z�� M�� f�� ;�� r �,�� ; � �� , �� :��,� ;�� k..� « �t�`,� ^�. ��',^"�' yz"�«�jD 'E`- � t � � -�. '�^�� for chan e. �� ` �� '��" �� ' �� , � � ,�4 �3 � � J� {.,�d fi ��' � � � � �� ,�� „ � g �� y'' � � �r`� ';r ��`"�a � ��,��-�c*�� ,�,��s ��a��sr� � � ' The Douglas Drive Advisory Committee was composed � ;, �� ,� � �� of re resentatives of the Golden Valle Cita'Council and �� "�� '.�� '��,��`�� `�'�� P Y `J ��'"�� m �r� '�`�` �a� � � �'"� �� Planning Commission. The Advisory Committee laid the '��, �� ,�� „�� ;��, '��'" � �'�`��r�� ,�,��.� "�� c� ,��^fi��° �'�,.'�'a��-h'��r��"'§��R} ��'�"�`s�,w,��"�� foundations for planning the corridor as they discussed �� ,��` �� r� �.�� P�� ,��;�� 5�� its potential for change. While the committee recognized � � ,� �� .. �� `�� F �� « c` ��x .� �s�"`c�z � �� s`� a the commitment of current businesses and residents to �,��` �� '�� -, ��'�� the Golden Valle communi the allowed themselves to � ��"�� * � � `°� � `� � � Y ty Y �''.,'�� " � �� , � � ��,�: �� `� �� .��,- r�. �' ��i �5..�,�� x�� 'u pose directions for change that looked forward years into ' ��'� � �� _ ��` -`",. ��: � `�"�� the future,solidifying the prospect of both residential and � � � mN � 4' commercial uses along Douglas Drive. � � `�� `�� '�'�� `��'�"�� r ` -�� }� `� �` ��s` �s ��„z z��s,�;� � �.��.��. ?fi`� � �i �%z.�:� a F � �,�,.;�^: .�� :#`d"... ^�'6�*a�}, !" g�";t' .z �� For the Advisory Committee,guidance necessitated an �i�� ,:��`�� ; � � `' �� ,� ��'� understandin of how dramaticall different the world mi ht �''� �'�� °"� '�� `� n �� "�� g Y g -� ��i{��"�;r � �,� ��`� �,� �{ ��.�s� ��„`��e be when implementation of the long term solution begins. � � �� " � �, ��, � _�� . � � �� . � � _.,.�, � :��, � � ` M The committee did not want to see solutions implemented �� ` �� that are appropriate for 2009 or 2oio,knowing that when �� ` � � � �� .y � implementation occurs—in 2020 or later—those ideas might �� =,� ' � �`'"'�' � be ten or more years out-of-date. Rather,they chose to look ° '" � forward,framing a series of possible futures that might guide - • • .- �. • � • .. . •-.• . � • the evolution of Douglas Drive. In interested in more walkable, A mix of housing framing possible scenarios,several urban enuironments—the same opportunities will continue broad issues were considered: kind of mixed enuironments that to be needed in Golden Valley support actiue senior residents. and Douglas Drive should . Demographic shifts Therefore, include a full range of those Will Golden Valley be an older Changes should be opporiunities. community?... a more diuerse made to accommodate • A regenerative future... community?...a more dependent- the community's senior focused community?...a healthier residents,and as a result, Douglas Driue is one of the older community? those changes will be seen h'ansportation corridors in as attractiue to and a benefit Golden Valley,with deuelopment • Environmental shifts along its edges and infrastructure for all restdents of Golden Will people rely on other Valley. below it that likely matches its transportation modes? Will there age. This is one of many aging be a more significant focus on • A younger future... corridors in Hennepin County, redeuelopment? Demo ra hic trends su est all of which may see some degree 9 p 99 of euolution in the coming years. � that Golden Valley is a younger There ore, New economic and market .f realities community,with a household size projected to be 2.5 persons per pouglas Drive should strive Will the community experience household in 2030(higher than to be the model for the smart slower growth because of current any surrounding community). evolutton of this kind of economic conditions? Will Euen with a younger corridor. consumers behaue differently demographic,single family homes compared to when Golden Valley and senior housing will not meet • A greener future... first developed? all the needs of Golden Valley A greater orientation to residents and not all areas of the sustainable practices and a • Changes in development patterns community can accommodate growing awareness of the Will there be greater a wide mix of housing types. enuironment will direct attenrion concentrations of deuelopment in Therefore, to natural features and systems existing developed areas? Will found in the corridor;regulatory there be more—and different— mixed use deuelopment? Will �'�°" °' """"` ` .n�rr.� ... .. �� . development be focused around � _,.___....�.��. . , more walkable enuironments? �_�-��----°- �"�""""�� r.�; � �� ., ,� �,. While there are no answers to .*'� ° `,� � these questions,the exercise raised �' awareness of the possibilities that - '�` t ' different assumptions presented and �� t `� "°�' �' '� allowed the Advisory Committee ' �*'� `; , � .�� to guide the plan recognizing the ,�.�,� .��" � � - influence of several possible futures: ~., + j °� 4 �' ,� f � .' �4 � r,� .' ' : � - • A grayer future... " ''� . �� - � . „ f �.. � x � .:. . � ,:. }k , �.. Golden Valley is a community �'"' ; ,�'"� .�` , > ��' with a popularion that is aging, ��" ` ° ,, �.: • with growing numbers of senior ' , # � . ._. citizens as Baby Boomers and ' .. . ., Gen-X'ers reach rerirement age. ,�` ,�: rv.�•� . ,, �..0_ Trends suggest that younger "� demographics will be more 5tcrlceholaers i�r rh� /�_,:,..,< , �;�� ,� < _.�. _. ,,.<��t,., • • •- I• I . .• . -.. - . � . requirements or development • Reduce impacts in surrounding • Winkley Orthopedics incentiues result in changes in neighborhoods Laboratory,Inc. deuelopment pracrices. Codes are gradually changing to encourage • Guide redevelopment/reuse of the • Public sector agencies and or require more sustainable Denny's site,the apartments near institutions ("green')development and Olympia Street,and the northeast � management pracrices. corner of Douglas Drive and Robbinsdale Area Schools Therefore, Golden Valley Road. . Hennepin County Department Douglas Drive should be the While not nearly so common,other of Public Works city's first"Green Corridor." responses were also offered: • Hennepin County Department • Add a trail along Bassett Creek of Housing,Community Works, and Transit Community Engagement • Use the Canadian Pacific railway � as a pedestrian/bicycle route Metro Transit Approximately�o residents attended a � Consider guiding use along the • Three Rivers Park District public workshop conducted in October 2008 where they were asked to work entire corridor either toward light • City of Crystal in small groups to provide input to the industrial,retail,or residential planning process. The predominant � • Transit for Livable Communities Add green space when planning themes in their responses included: the entire corridor • Bassett Creek Watershed • Improve pedestrian and bicyclist District As a part of the corridor planning safety and the experience of process,city staff identified various Beyond gathering the insights pedestrians and bicyclists stakeholders along the Douglas Drive from people who live on or near • Direct attention to streetscape corridor with whom interviews would the corridor,city staff shared the improvements be conducted. While other methods reasons for conducting a corridor of gaining input from the community study,highlighted some of the • Improve the safety of certain occurred throughout the planning conditions of the corridor that might intersections process,the interviews allowed be resolved through the plan,and for deeper insights to be gained noted the general schedule of events before plans were defined. A range in the planning process. During the �p�+ of stakeholders were identified for interviews,there were no standard �� possible interviews,including: questions asked;rather,stakeholders y were encouraged to share thoughts • Major landholders and businesses and concerns related to their • Tennant Company particular interest,to ask questions of city staff and the city's consultants, • Honeywell and to share their ideas about � � � improvements that would be attractive CenterPoint Energy for their use. ., � • OptumHealth(United Health �ile notes were kept for each iGroup)represented by Jones interview,the comments offered Lang LaSalle during the interviews are summarized • Small businesses and institutions here without attributing the comment to its author. While most stakeholders • Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's would likely share their comments Witnesses publicly,it's more important to understand the breadth of concerns • Gregg and Jim's Service noted. In general,comments from 17cn+eytuetl was ur�r��uj fl�c��ri�rj��r� • AEI Electronics private stakeholders could be lu�rdholders interuT'cu°ed,/ur�thi,�;siu��y. summarized as follows: - • • �- I• � • •• � -�• . • . • Safety was noted as the most � � I mode shifts for transportation pressing concerns of stakeholders. � ,,�M�'� "�'►� i functions or reductions in _ �� ry. water volume for stormwater • Resident stakeholders voiced more _ r �'°';� management). interest in a current development � proposal than a long term view of � - • The culvert at Bassett Creek needs the corridor,and indicated that °` to be studied for its condition, safety for pedestrians is a concern. its ability to be ea�tended(if the roadway or sidewalk were to • Most stakeholders recognized the " be widened),and its hydraulic need to improve the corridor for the function(so that flows of the creek benefit of non-vehicle movement, �,��;� � are not limited). and many indicated support ' for enhanced transit facilities— ...�� x,=' • Hennepin County's Bicycle Plan especially transit shelters. Of ` ��"�" "�� f notes off-street facilities for bicycles greatest concern was the lack of on Douglas Drive and Duluth reasonable pedestrian facilities. Street. Three Rivers Park District recognizes the need for expanded • Many stakeholders suggested that trail facilities(for commuting and they would cooperate in dedicating ' � ` ` '``" recreation)beyond those currently TO e foT 1m ToVementS t0 1'�i�'k at�oui he��t�t�siuic jur t1iE c o�r iciar. P P rtY P being constructed for the Luce Line pedestrian facilities(although it the corridor was discussed. Common Trail,and advocates for stronger was noted for each stakeholder that themes from the public stakeholders linking of their trails to each there are no plans at this point). include the following: other and to a local sidewalk/trail network. • Corporate uses are located on or . Sandburg will remain a school near the corridor because of long- (although perhaps not in the • The city has applied for a term investments in their facilities; traditional sense),as there has grant from Transit for Livable it was not suggested that any of the been significant investment in the Communities and has received users had expansive growth plans. building. There is potential for a preliminary notification of an • The corridor is a significant district-wide facilities to be added. award. While that award is not employment center for the • A two-lane road with a shared final,it provides limited funds for community,with two world central turn-lane configuration for targeted bicycle and pedestrian headquarters and a number of Douglas Drive is being considered improvements. Other sources of solid smaller businesses. There for the City of Crystal,and there �nding are limited but the city was almost no mention of vacant is committed to defining pools is potential for this configuration of local and outside funding that buildings or unoccupied spaces in in Golden Valley. A three-lane multi-tenant buildings. roadway works in locations where can,over time,satisfy many of the traffic volumes(measured on the identified needs for pouglas Drive. • A need for more retail on the While no agency indicated that corridor was noted. basis of Average Daily Trips)are improvements on Douglas Drive less than i4,000. In Golden Valley, are a part of their planned capital • Several stakeholders noted the the significant peaks in traffic improvements,Hennepin County positive improvements to Golden volume may be problematic at has noted the city's interest in Valley Road. some locations. improvements and has encouraged • Many stakeholders,as groups or • The narrow width of the corridor the city to begin engaging them larger bodies,indicated a long limits the ability to easily add more directly in planning efforts. connection to Douglas Drive and facilities for pedestrians and The City of Crystal noted their the Golden Valley community. bicycles or to accommodate other positive relationship with Hennepin regulatory functions of the road. County and possible methods of Public agency stakeholders were more Still,most entities agree that accessing funds for some roadway matter-of-fact in their interviews, innovation is needed as the project improvements and corridor often relating their agency's policy as is planned(recognizing potential enhancements. • . .- �• � • .• . -.. - � .. - .. � �„��'d�� M�i"'��'��'� ss� Yx,�„'��' � v��' 4�: '"'��'"�-�*�'w��'�.. "�� `�``�'�` ��,�""',"*� �.��i��„» ; �1�%�,�� a �v� s �-� �" �. ��tfi� �r�r�,� fi� ��'��r-r�`� '�� ,"� :,� m � i ;� � '� � � �'�"'��`��"�`��,��5�'��a�� `��"�'� � `�,� �,�a��;�� !e Y �3 '+h :'�3 ,�. ,d� . 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'+b��$��°`�' g"�` ��,. +ra' i; �k#� ^a � a '� �" �$.uF. a- �s` t�- t• ��„„i�.°°� �' * "' �"�� ^�'`�^�?�.� �j��s s�fi^ 3` ,�"� n- ��e� ��`d � ��v g . �'"��;f,��,r X��"'�3 5"w .t2��"�� 2�'� ,y�,,. `.� �. . �� i jY�t �� Cha�t�r � • Th� �a�� "� � �� '�`�� ,,k��,b �a � �,�' �� s � ` �; � � � � i ` � �� ' � r� �- ." �,�,��,r`� ,�n '�� , ��'' �. . � �� .: � '�� LREADY, IT'S CLEAR THAT resolution �a.:� ��." � � � �� '�� of pedestrian safety issues is a clear and `�'�� _ ��`� � ��'+ � �� , �.�;°��. �� .��°;� ��_�.��`�_� � F�^�.�:� __�� `, immediate goal. But in pursuing this plan, the community has more expansive goals— articulated as principles for the corridor—that will frame patterns of use and development and guide ��s� �� -� ; �� ,�� -¢�� -�� , ��"��,��,��,,��'�,�,,��r . .,.,`��,'��„��:�� .:�'�"��'�"�� an evolution of Douglas Drive over a period of ten r or twenty years or more: i. Improve connectivity and functionality for all transportation modes. As a county state-aid highway and minor arterial street, Douglas Drive has historically ��?� �� '� w �'�� r��,�� ,�� #�, �� , r �> M� �� focused on motorized vehicles. Traffic volume has g = � � � �� fi x�� 3 � � increased significantly over the years as has the desire � �� , ��}�� x�� : � for non-motorized transportation and transit options. �� . " � �'�� "�� m� �,� Y" � � �� .� ��` ��:� Improvements in pedestrian and non-motorized traffic ;r*'�°�s�=-x�� "��,��.r ��;�-�,.�,A�"�;� .. '��F ��s�,.: facilities must be developed so safe and attractive options are available for all modes of travel in all seasons and improved transit service can be provided. Enhancements to the functioning of the TH 55/Douglas Drive and other ke intersections within the corridor are critical to safer `�` "� ` ��"� :�� -: �- �'"�'�� 7 ��" ��, � � �r ��''� �^ u* .� � ��,�"� �""' �`f'�f�a°,��'�ti� �'��&+*�'�� ' � a.��`�� y�� '°,� �'� and improved movement for pedestrians,non-motorized, �_ � �� ,�� t ,� �� ;, �,�� .� ,�� and vehicular traffic in the corridor. �" �' `� �'``� �� '`° �a�a �� 2. Enable the corridor to maintain a diverse mix � .� `^�� of land uses, including residential, commercial, � �� . �� `� "� and industrial activities. A mix of activities, uses �� - '� e� � � :�}�: �� "�� : and densities will sustain the corridor through changing �,3��: �� ,��'�'�� '�° � ` � economic cycles, consumer preferences, and housing ��`��'�3�� " � � �� '�� d �� ,� ._ � � ��,�� trends. Clustered and mixed uses create synergies, � `��.�° ,' ` _'�. � "�°��`: � �.. - x �._ _ increase transit use,and enhance pedestrian activity. - • • �- I• 1 • .� � -.• .. - •. g. Maximize integration rather with an increased sense of None of this will happen overnight. than separation of land uses identity. Buildings and other An evolution of the Douglas Drive where appropriate. Many private improvements should corridor that follows these principles land uses can benefit from make positive contributions to the will take years,so the notion of looking increased integration with one corridor and the broader public forward—and really imagining a future another, including neighborhood- realm, while public improvements that might be twenty years out—to serving retail, multi-family and should set the standard for private understand the potential for change senior housing, offices, and low- investment. is a fundamental goal of the planning impact services. Residential effort. This perspective allows for a 6. Foster neighborhood-serving neighborhoods should be buffered more expansive view of the future, one from adjacent non-residential retail and services. Multimodal �,�,here the original seven goals are seen corridor uses. links to commercial development as real possibilities. should be enhanced. 4. Maintain the corridor as an Even as significant change is employmentcenter.Jobswithin �• Encourage and facilitate contemplated for the Douglas Drive the corridor help maintain Golden sustainable development corridor,thecommuniryexpectschange Valley's jobs-to-housing balance and work to establish a to reflect a Golden Valley character. while sustaining commercial balance between urban and This applies to development along the enterprises. Retaining`living wage' natural systems. Encourage corridor, but it applies equally to the jobs should be a priority. the application of green building roadway that supports development. and infrastructure techniques. To be successful, the goal is a street 5. Improve the visual coherence Examples include low-impact that"feels"like a Golden Valley street— and attractiveness of the development that maintains the accommodating vehicle traffic, as well corridor. Improvements in natural functions of the land, as other modes of movement, and streetscapes, landscaped areas, reduces stormwater runoff, and providing a pleasant street as a front open spaces, building aesthetics, fosters resource conservation and Yard for development. and parking/service areas all the use of renewable systems in contribute to a more unified and new construction. visually appealing environment, .,�; , , - ,t ,,.: � ' I - � , , I w;�,, ��, �. .. y,' Ili i. t„�y �j �n s'� , .b,�`.�t� .� s� ;7 �'�� • { •,� . .i- y� � � � ,�� } � .a� — � `�� ,.. �K � . �;.: t , �; � � _ <,� � � z � 3 .� � . ,, � i : a-,-.�,_ �; __ , � . . . � .w n � „ �.. ;_s � �,_�lf�(ta�,i i�'C z.�,n (t�tt�iy;uu.itt Jr tii:�ii�i:��'r..,...t,iia,i�; i .,z,,�.rc:, �.,. .. _.. .� , � i, �_�_:�zt.':/�,�.I. ,.��t�� ,� ,.,. • • •' I� • I � �• � ''�1 - : .. - • .. • �z.�r Y`�� ,��'�`�s;��,��`��.�� : s �a�� .�� a•ri� ��""+r ��"�'"�`��'��*�'�� :,�:.�"��r�� .:r�r��'%'�.t�^��s '� a5� �4�� + v �� a � s � ��+� �3 �s . �'°k��`'� � � �';��; . �t. �%,� z `� �'��'�'�,�� '.„�."' �',a '� .%ar�h .e .#{��; ��„,`�",�� . � � � �i'" r!wi��"�" r � '� �.a",dr�. �'�, � �� 4 x � � 5� �`� s� �r x� � ,�'s , '�-.�-:�u� � � .�,r ��y: y ,�_�� '"�r,�� ' ,M "� :,. 3 s�-r�. � � r� / � �, z§ � �: . �„� � a*`a��' a+ : �^u:w��r��'`� �� '�,�°� �,�"� � �'`� ,, � `� � � � �� a°6�st �� „ a �z��. ��'��r ,�'�'� �,- �" � �� '� � �.�'.�� ?� '�r� �� s� � ra �F�s,✓3�,,, #f 'A�'�� x �� . �?�� .�m�`.' ,�� `,��i.°�`�`M v"� �'>'"��'�."�'�a� "�'� 'i �,��"+:$'"�&"'P°�f+� '�s' ��s � ��* �� z� x : � ��` � �� ''`"�� , ��° ,� �� e�" ��,F* ��,;*��'��3 ��p�� "�,�'"�"^��1' ��4 �" .�� '��` ��. � �'��`�� ~� �'��";�. �� c� � ��'� �`#�y �'� �.��- �'�=�� ay��,��` �� "�r'��'� � ��^ ,F,� `° `� � �'� � °e �w.s � .; � ��. x �� F �� ,� ��`g�� ,.,:� n��'�"�",� �� `;��' Chapter 3 : Corr�dor Contex� �n � � � �, �� , Y�� n �, HE STUDY AREA FOCUSES on Douglas ��1� ,� �`� � �` � �� '��x�� ; ��4�� * �� '� � tS�� ,�'��3,4. -�.w�t �� . �.� ` ��. ,}� �, � � 4 ��r Y Drive from Hi hwa at the south to �� :x ��" ��' ' x k�°�� " �°��`� °�� g Y 55 ��,ri�w m„� ��.��, ,�.��.�,�,�:�� rt��.��,�� Medicine Lake Road at the north and on Duluth Street from Douglas Drive at the west to Highway 10o at the east. In addition to the streets themselves and the parcels immediately fronting on the rights-of-way it is also important to consider the �� `��°�" �= ��:~� � � �� , � �'Q� �, " � ��` �� ' _ �: , �� aP �� surrounding neighborhoods which are significantly �- �3 ; `� �� .. . � x �� y ,.,� � �. . � t�°� � � t �s� �� influenced by the corridor. In planning the corridor, �� >;� �� '��-� � an early diagram (Figure 3-�) demonstrated the ��`� '�� -` � .�� , � � ,`�� e �� study area with a"fuzzy"boundary,largely because �� 4�� . � �-� . .,� '�` �� : � �a� , k� �� the influence of the corridor cannot be easily defined ��'� �`� �� `°�� ° . �� ` � � � �. by the lines of existing parcels. The portions of the corridor within the right-of-way exhibit a number of deficiencies, including conditions that limit solutions and those with priority for resolution—all of which are in the public realm,and all of which,assuming cooperation from Hennepin County and other government entities, the city could assist in resolving: �.� �:~ ::�� . :,;;� • unsafe and discontinuous pedestrian facilities; ` m � • little accommodation of modes other than vehicles; • increasing trafFic congestion; • unlinked transit facilities;and �;� , -�� „�,,�� ; k ��_�. � '� -��<° � � ��r�� . � .,� � • narrow right-of-way and utility conflicts � � ��,��' x � �� "� z: �, These points become important when dealing with the rights- ��x, �Q ' � . . of-way of Douglas Drive and Duluth Street. However, the � ' ' - ' A � � - • . .- �• � • .• . -.. .. - . .. . ' conte�ct of the corridor and the potential a non-highway link to that portion of It's difficult to define Douglas Drive as for change are a product of both the Golden Valley lying east of TH ioo (in a district because of its length (8,300 public realm and the private parcels fact, Golden Valley Road is even more feet, or i.6 miles, for pouglas Drive, that line the roadway. Achieving important to Golden Valley because and 2,50o feet, or o.5 mile,for Duluth a progressive solution will require it forms the most extensive east-west Street) and the varied uses along that an understanding of the limits and local street on the north side of TH 55). distance, especially when compared opportunities of both. As a corridor, Douglas Drive extends to other large planned districts in northward into Crystal, eventually Golden Valley like the Highway 394 �C�C�C�Cll�n l�}� C��.-'X� terminating at County Road 8 (West Commercial Area and the Winnetka Broadway Avenue); on the south, it Retail Area and Civic Core. However, Douglas Drive lies at about the geographic center of the Golden Valley essentially terminates at TH 55, but as a corridor, Douglas Drive and the street network continues to the Duluth Street form an important community and in the northwest south (although not so clearly on the transportation link and a focus for the quadrant of TH 55 and TH ioo same alignment). Today, the corridor surrounding neighborhoods. (Figure 3-i). Important intersections seems to be defined by its proximity include Duluth Street—a part of the and interconnectedness with other Development in the Douglas Drive study area—which forms a link to TH roadways and not by a clear identity corridor is fairly typical of the ioo, and Golden Valley Road, which of its own. In short, people recognize community. Golden Valley is a first- connects Douglas Drive to the retail ring community, with much of its Douglas Drive as a street, but not a area at Winnetka Avenue and forms place. development dating to an era of € � �;� �'�:j�� ,� � � ��x, � •;�` ti �� ,�,#� � �k �°� �° �^ � �� ., �� = sa �;,.f��.� �� . �`� ,+� s* "�;}�� ;„� ��+. a ��"s, . � s A .�. � �` � :-�, `°''�' 4 "�`�.' ° •., �°� �' �Y,� �� V }�� k�� ,,,a� ` Core Route ��.�: � �� . 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I I � �R � - ;�, t�. � � ,�, �� t :r• =,�.�. ,�'• �hr`°�'� � j� � #� �� '��' ! . �_ _ � �. ,s , .—� ,, ir � "� �i �S- �� x}�.�1 1►.. �+�. `'i C � .ir `�y �. . .�� *�"'�,4�°,r � °�w�. � ".""' ��-*�`±� � tl_`"` c �..,... a ,s�� 'err,.r. ��r'' � .., �iv �y:I-494 �� „. ��.. � �� rf��. ��) ' ��s �y- '� t '^��y�� S'z� B4� 4A' 3i'� � .W.k 1 �� t��M� � . 3`�".�� i �", :,'��'� .�� ^�'�,� t ' �� Figure,3.i:Community gw .;�3t , �. �� ,�� . � �*�� .,�[ �� , ,�` ,��. '�,�� Context and Area of ,�a�.ee�, ..��-,�^ 4�.�.��r . �*:'��.� ��fa ��;`°' , _ � Tri f(uence Digrar�z � • •- �• I • •• � -�• - � .� - • �• • suburban development in the decades Zoning (Figure 3-3) in the Douglas facilities—at TH 55 and TH ioo. Traffic surrounding the i96os. While most Drive and Duluth Street corridors volumes on Douglas Drive (measured development is residential and dates to generally reflects the patterns of land as average daily traffic in 2008) are that same time frame,some homes date use. The exceptions are parcels guided 9,ioo south of Golden Valley Road, to the early i9oos. The commercial to High Density Residential that are ii,400 between Golden Valley Road and industrial development is generally currently occupied by office or single and Duluth Street, and io,9oo north about the same age, in some cases in family residential uses. of Duluth Street. Between Douglas buildings that have evolved to suit more Drive and TH ioo,the ADT for Duluth contemporary use through renovation Trans�c�rtatian Streetwasi4,�oo. Forcomparison,TH and updating. It's important to note, 55 carries about 33,00o cars per day however, that this kind of building DouglasDriveisunderthejurisdictional near pouglas Drive and TH ioo carries does not improve with age. Other authority of Hennepin County, and about 90,00o cars per day near Duluth communities with similarly situated is classified as an "A" Minor Arterial Street. The ADT of Winnetka Avenue buildings have found that buildings roadway in the county's Transportation �'as measured at i2,3oo,and Medicine of this age often reach a stage of plan; in county terms Douglas Drive is Lake Road carries about lo,000 cars functional obsolescence because of County State Aid Highway io2. Duluth Per day near its intersection with the cost of updating communications Street is also a Hennepin County State Winnetka Avenue. and data infrastructure, and when Aid Highway(County Road 66), and is those improvements cannot be made, also classified as an"A"Minor Arterial Transit routes (Figure 3-4) along lease rates diminish and their financial Douglas Drive include routes �05 roadway. With this classification, the and 755 at the south end, and routes performance suffers. roads are intended to provide mobility, i4 and 758 at the north end. The La n d u se serve short to medium length trips(two middle portion of Douglas Drive is to six miles) and have controlled land not currently served by buses. For access. In planning for the future of the these routes,Metro Transit counted 60 The city's land use plan (Figure 3-2) Douglas Drive corridor,it is important total boardings on Douglas Drive and demonstrates the varied nature of that the function of the road as a part Duluth Street in a survey conducted in development along Douglas Drive and of the county highway system remains the summer of 2008. Duluth Street. Table 3-i describes clear. land uses in the corridor,based on the Three Rivers Park District recently frontage of the street along Douglas Traffic volumes are heaviest at those completed a section of the Luce Line Drive and Duluth Street. points where the roadways intersect Trail in Golden Valley. While largely with the regional transportation Use Street frontage %of corridor frontage Residential Y ..... ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Low densit residential 6,100 linear feet 28% Medium density residential 600 linear feet 3% High density residential 2,400 linear feet 11% Commerciall OfFice 2,600 linear feet 12% Commercial 2,000 linear feet 9% Industrial ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................o......................................... 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I''ICJUI'P-3-4:�'X1SrF7T� `E.��'�" #� ��+� .r�,�„�� r�rr°tiM , � � : $¢ ,� rae+x r t".3� '�'Q �'�r''�.i,"� f r�� 4J._� � s,. e�s .�.��`� I'cdesfr�ia�z�rrzc�Trnnsit Rout��>� __ �.�..��:� +s� '�a�"v e �*�,��_� . �._r� �3.. i ��:�� s� w� �;� �. . ��..� � - • • �- 1• I • �� -�• .. - • .. • viewed as a recreation amenity, from Drive. Today, the sidewalks exist as long-term evolution of the corridor, a transportation perspective the trail both bituminous and concrete walks and the desire for a "greener" future, offers an alternative to commuting by with an asphalt shoulder, in some the infrastructure supporting the car or bus into Minneapolis. In terms locations immediately behind the corridor becomes integral the plan for of connectivity, the Luce Line Trail curb and in others with a boulevard its future. reaches from Theodore Wirth Parkway separating the walkway from the road to Vicksburg Lane in Plymouth, and (Figure 3-4). For most of its length, While an in-depth analysis was not a from there it reaches another 63 miles to Douglas Drive has pedestrian facilities Part of this study, considerations of the west as a gravel trail to Hutchinson. on one side of the road. age and likely condition factor into the Portions of the trail run alongside long-term improvements that may be Douglas Drive between TH 55 and the �n�Il c�S�f u C�U�'E' needed to support new development— old railroad corridor(Figure 3-4). Still, and possibly, depending on future portions of the pedestrian network are The unseen elements of Douglas Drive investigations, development that somewhat discontinuous, with some already exists along Douglas Drive. are a critical part of its function in gecause runoff from development areas being particularly unsafe(like the the community. The corridor serves rail crossing area, where pedestrians as a route or crossing point for water enters Bassett Creek, a key natural are essentially forced into traffic lanes and sanitary sewer systems in Golden resource for the community, and because contemporary methods of to cross the tracks). Valley,and a source of stormwater that managing runoff from development Sidewalks are also a part of the enters Bassett Creek and downstream and the road itself are dramatically transportation component of Douglas �^'ater bodies. Given the potential for different than the methods when most -,'1;{. . .ry.. r t ti' � i� 1�i .� ... • �it��w .� � � I ! �� m�; -� . ,Y .. . .. .. ` t� � � � .. r � ,. .,. _-�y '-"°«�...,, ' � . � . _ . . ...n.,. .,.- .a , ..,.__ y� � � ,�_ -� _ .. " � < -'.� , _ � '�� .; �=' . , �� " ��`�r k'""'� � � ��,�„ �44¢:' 1 � � � �� .`''�'° � .�"r `�+n . qa� . R�r �t" ,�,�. „�',�.#- . ,a,:. g . + u= . � " . r"R-' .. w�,�' i� s.z�,... r�-'�"� ° � �fi�r �`€�� . ki1�. {, q ,T `L�, � �¢ ,� ��y-. �� '�. x°vja,� .�- � s�gw'...: �t'p„p . � p. � . k �= �'"� ,�y Z-i �Y��.� '.�,�-��s„ �,y a �_�tt F.. ' - . • �"^ky�'�d�«tE�' i'"" �� .`w.eie*i" °",�'a�"�. i V. ;kw r � .r�§+•..t h " �'Y� i ... . .� �..y�.q i,� ,pr...:.+e . +i "s! ,. -.5., t��F§�� . '.��k„N��'w �.t��,.� �'�� t .� �^'. "y�' i . 4 -14'� 1 `;e. k^# '"+'�"ti�. :�' uk ..�,.a`^.. r : -� ,�� .. . � ... �,.s ^".:.a�y'� . t � „=�„ +. � � �r . o m 4 R � ��`.� = �� `_� �._��_ � - b� �� ,��„�� ,� .� �a�s� �� "�� -�_ �' . . .., - �:� „ A � , . l�'lte��c sidcirrullcs�rre i2ot�ti�aituLle un t��i?i s�dG�4�;�tl��;n,rt�t,��ai7�,lrtrt�zxer�tly hui�e been cr~eute<�I,i�l�c�destrians. • • �- I• • I • �• � '-�• - .. - . .. . development along Douglas Drive main along St.Croix Avenue;and a i2- trail),with areas to the south collected occurred, management of stormwater inch main on Medicine Lake Road. In in 8-to io-inch pipes and then directed becomes an essential part of the plan. addition,there are mains running north into a i2-inch concrete trunk line that In fact, the Bassett Creek Watershed of Olympia Street(i6-and i8-inch)and flows east along the railroad corridor Management Commission will exercise south of Olympia Street(6-inch)under and eventually to the east side of TH some control over development Douglas Drive. A distribution network ioo. Pipes in this area are typically activities contemplated as a part of this extends from the mains under nearly vitrified clay, and were installed in study. every public street, as well as within 1959• some of the larger developed parcels. Without any changes, these systems The remainder of the corridor is served serve existing development within the The age of water systems in this part by a 2�-inch trunk line that flows limits of current regulations. With new of Golden Valley varies. Water mains onto Douglas Drive from the west at development or roadway construction, in areas south of Golden Valley Road Plymouth, flows north one block and higher standards for infrastructure were installed in i973; in other areas, leaves Douglas Drive, flowing to the may become a requirement. It's also the mains were installed in the early- east, at Knoll Street. Collector pipes possible that, with time, existing to mid-i96os. Based on discussions range from 8 inches to i2 inches in systems will fail simply due to age. with city staff, reports do not indicate diameter, are generally vitrified clay a significantly high occurrence of water pipe, and were installed in i957 or Wdt.�C Syst�ms main breaks in the corridor. i958. There are sporadic instances of The area of Douglas Drive is served c ductile iron or cast iron pipe in this "��12�a�"y -��`/��f" area as well. by three trunk water mains running in an east-west orientation through Sanitary sewerage in the corridor is There are no recent televising records this part of Golden Valley: a i6-inch generally divided in flow direction by of the sanitary sewer system in this main located along TH 55; a 24-inch the Union Pacific Railroad (Luce Line . � � 3 , . .: K � � � � , , , �+, . � f '' : �� . a. �. , 3 ,� ay� ��€ _ w � 4 ` , �>x> ._ ; , �:.r _ . . d __ � .� �;. � . �r��! w . � , . � . � .,,. � � .. .. � � �_ .� r v , �, � ', � .��,.. .., .�_�. _ _ _. .. .. � . �< ,� jy}' ,�� .. '4Y � '- _ : } �:� 'i _ "�� ' � :.��'Rt,. a �t. :7'(�(11't7f1UQ�C:%`tPPQt117('llt]J071C�5.SC'1'Ug)7U�j2 Q('>;t�i(itt(`(ttt(�P7IU7]'077772L'llt(ll{]fRCtiU77S. - • • �' /• � • �• � �'�• .. - . .• . area, so the e�ent of pipe cracking or or storage. North of Golden Valley The age of the stormwater system settling, or damage from roots is not Road, runoff from private parcels is difficult to determine due to the known at this time. However, pipes is treated by private stormwater number of private facilities involved, of this material and age often have management ponds in some instances. but available data indicates the significant damage that affects capaciry, South of Golden Valley Road(with the roadway system was installed between and introduces infiltration of clean exception of the CenterPoint Energy i957 and i9'7o. Without any major water into sanitary sewers or leakage of facility),runoff from Douglas Drive and changes having occurred within the sewage into ground water. development along its edges collects immediately past decades, it is likely in a series of catch basins, pipes, and that stormwater management for StOfmwc�tet" f1l�nagC�lllent private ponds into 60- and �2- inch both public and private areas of the trunk storm sewers that drain east corridor will not satisfy contemporary The Douglas Drive Advisory Committee along the railroad corridor to a point standards for stormwater management. and members of the community noted �,�,here water is discharged to a wetland Reconstruction of the roadway or new the desire for a"greener"Douglas Drive area in Schaper Park. development in the study area will be corridor as it evolves. While some mi ht have considered " reener" to subject to higher standards to protect g g The remainder of the study area is important community features like mean more trees,others were definitely directed to Bassett Creek through a notin the need to be more sustainable Bassett Creek and Sweeney Lake. g variety of catch basins, pipes, ponds, and more environmentally responsible. and ditches,with the ponds and ditches Management of stormwater is a key located on private property and likely element of a"green"philosophy. sized for only the runoff generated on In the Douglas Drive corridor, runoff that site. 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Figure -5: � ,�,� "�i,�� i��'�r ��`�'�,�� "�o�+ �' .' � 7�,� �� h� q , c 1�� ra��i,��+� Character�ones .,��!�� -:r��'.r�''°,�. � :� _�'. .�_ �. - a �.i� � ��-�, •„ ..c.. _ � - • • �- I• I • �• � -�• .. - • .. . �� .��- �� .��z of the Golden Valley community. remain so for the foreseeable future,as CenterPoint Energy has intentions for Bassett Creek flows under pouglas only limited development of a site that While not nearly so quantitative as some Drive north of Golden Valley Road and is a critical service point for their gas other aspects of context, the character under Duluth Street between Douglas distribution system. of Douglas Drive can be a factor in Drive and THioo. However,it's nearly its evolution, particularly because a unrecognizable as a natural feature Development features also contribute plan that reflects the community and other than a concentration of trees to the character of the street. While the unique features of this corridor is because the creek flows in a culvert, Douglas Drive and Duluth Street are desired. The characterization of the which makes the water nearly invisible. populated largely with single family corridor as five character zones(Figure The Luce Line Trail, already noted for residential development,two properties 3-5 and Table 3-2) results from the its connections between Minneapolis standout: Honeywell'sAutomationand experience one has as a traveler on the and Hutchinson,crosses Douglas Drive Control Solutions, with an expansive roadway,but it may aid in shaping an near its south end;while it is essentially front yard and modern design reflect identity for uses or clusters of uses that a replacement for a railroad that once a contemporary manufacturer of line the roadway. occupied the corridor, it is notable for international scale; and the Kingdom its regional connections and its value Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses,a building Severalfeaturessuggestaqualityunique as a recreation amenity for the Golden of a much smaller scale,reflects a post- from other county road corridors— Valley Community. A large open space modern aesthetic despite the fact that features that might be celebrated in its at the southeast quadrant of Douglas the building was built by members of evolution to maintain a stronger sense Drive and Golden Valley Road will likely its congregation. of identiry and a corridor more reflective Zone Character Opportunities Challenges North Gateway _ .. ___ ____ _ ......... A wooded, • Established tree canopy • Narrow,crumbling sidewalks residential area • Sidewalks on both sides • Several abandoned,foreclosed,and • Proximity to stable neighborhoods neglected homes • Proximity to school Central Mixed _ _ . __. _ . _ _ . An open industrial • Busy retail and ofFices • Sidewalk only on east side,south of Duluth and retail area • Investment in sites by anchor businesses Street • School grounds • Exposed and unsafe pedestrian experience - Stormwater ponds and significant open • Inaccessible bus stops space near road • Outdated and auto-oriented office buildings Residential _.._ ___ __ _. _ . _ A higher-density • Existing tree canopy • Sidewalk only on the lower-dens'ity side residential area • Creek crossing • Crumbling and interrupted sidewalks • Investment in sites by the newer • Outdated and neglected multifamily apartment/condominium complexes housing • Proximity to park and stable • Houses with back fences towards Douglas neighborhoods Drive Luce Line _ .. _ . _ An office and open • Existing tree canopy • No sidewalks space area • Luce Line crossing • Large CenterPoint site with gas tanks • Investment by landowners in landscaping TH 55 _ _ . ____... A highway frontege • Investment by Optum Health and BNC • No sidewalk on either side at north east office area bank in landscaping corner of Hwy 55&Douglas Drive • High visibility from TH 55 • Neglected site at most visible corner • Broad boulevards on both sides of street • Exposed and very busy boulevards Z"crbt�r3-��: ('lxcrrac�tr�t�,'/_ones • • �- 1• I � �• � -�• - ; .. - . .. • �� ,fi��}�� receive similar designations that merits Middle School, and Kingdom Hall of attention. Jehovah's Witnesses). Along Duluth Street, parcels occupied by Minnesota Douglas Drive Advisory Committee A second level of analysis goes beyond Department of Transportation, King members were asked to share their a parcel's resistance or susceptibility of Grace Lutheran Church, the Spring thoughts about the future of the to change, attempting to frame the Gate Shopping Center, and office uses corridor through an analysis of parcels reasons underlying a designation. �,�,ere all categorized as stable. A few and their resistance or susceptibility Advisory Committee members assigned multi-family housing sites also fall to change. While not intended as a at least one criterion supporting into this category. Support for the definitive prediction of a parcel's future, each parcel's designation. Analysis characterization of these parcels as the analysis generally lend insights of these criteria gives insights to a stable include: about where change is possible, and parcel's future, and when compared to where the existing condition reflects those parcels surrounding it, suggests • The current use conforms to zoning stability. strategies supporting intervention to ordinances; stem negative influences or measures The analysis is organized to first that would support longevity for the ' The current use supports the vision determine a parcel's resistance or existing use. for the corridor; susceptibility to change. An absolute determination is not the goal; that is, Parcels noted for stabiliry are not ' There are no negative influences a parcel receiving a susceptible label surprising,and include those occupied caused by the use; and does not indicate that it will change, by major corporations (OptumHealth, . Adjacent or nearby uses are not and similarly, a stable designation Tennant's Corporate Woods building, negatively influenced by the use. is not a guarantee that the use will and Honeywell), industrial uses along remain. Ultimately, it is the areas of Zane Avenue,and institutions(Perpich Three types of parcels fall into the the corridor where a number of parcels Center for Arts Education, Sandburg category of susceptible: single family kt �3 q} J N ,k � � �Vrv <��.�� ;# �" � �. � ��. ,'-��a ",�/�.' Ke�' �� , ,t.'� �� , �'< ..s ,� -`,!.. �F 4.n k, _'�` . ., . ^. , �.� _ �} �.�3 . � ��`� 1�, .�� t'� . � , . .. 1 , .�a .��_ . �� ... ._..;�.--,.,,. ,� ,, � ..,.,m;w, y .,. . .v, : . . F,A N , . ..a.-"° �ar''f^�ux .,�;�' _ � � , . . � , � . , � t _. . . ,a.>�a, �� x .�. ,�„�� a.�e�`� ,"� ��:.;yb�. . � ,.._. ��„.�� .�,ap . Tlie mtilti ftir7�ily ho��sir�<�_�arst sa��th qJ th�,�railrot � � � � � mt�y hat;t°u,ic��e�tt�r ii<<1 ;ret c;�i i7iciz°�tt�t��t��ur�s. _ • • �- I• I • �� '-�• .. - • .• . � homes abutting Douglas Drive, some conclusive. A parcel occupied by be encouraged. Still, with time, even multi-family housing, and industrial- CenterPoint Energy was considered these uses could face conditions that use parcels east of Douglas Drive stable because the parcel is not for sale would suggest a change. The planning nearer to Highway 55. Members or does not appear to be in transition, effort should direct efforts toward of the Advisory Committee offered that the use is not likely to move, and understanding how their presence can the following as support for these that it offers a positive visual impact be maintained over time. designations: for the corridor. It was also noted as being susceptible because the use is At the same time, most of the parcels • Structure and/or infrastructure is noted as susceptible to change were not necessarily consistent with the obsolete; vision for the corridor. An office use, single family residential uses that convenience store, and apartments line the corridor. Two paths might be • The current use negatively impacts considered for these parcels: changes its neighbors; and on the southeast corner of Douglas in the public realm that might result Drive and Duluth Street are a cluster Pedestrian access is unsafe or of parcels where the opinions of the in a more comfortable relationship • insufficient. Advisory Committee differed and a �th a roadway that will continue to conclusion is not evident. carry significant traffic; or changes It's worth noting that some sites to the parcels themselves that might identified as susceptible to change The analysis revealed strong patterns result in uses that are more compatible were described as being the right use, of stability and susceptibility, but with the corridor's activities. Perhaps but a lack of investment in the building probably most important is the most important is a recognition that or grounds detracts from the parcel's expanse of areas noted as stable by some of these parcels abut other otherwise positive contribution. the Advisory Committee. 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Considering the potential for change �� % � � �� along the corridor, it becomes obvious that much , � � �. ,�� ,. �� , of the corridor could change. This plan considers a �� °�, ° � � � �� ' � � �� series of precincts along the length of the study area, � ��; � m � ,� ` , � �j � �� ,, � �a '��TM �� 'a' � � each with its own potential and timeline for change, � ��.r ` ��,� � �::� �� , � �� ,�€� ' �r � � ��' �� e �i� y�'� f`"� ��: and each with its own direction. What results is a ��n � : �� multi-use corridor,where the range of uses present ��N : . �' � � �,� � � �� } ~�� ; today remain, but may be refined to address the �� "�_�. �� ' �`�"� �� changing needs and goals of the community. These � �.� �k � �� changes are manifested in a series of development �� `�� - �� .�� ,� :� � � $.�� ,a '"r� z�"'� rK?"'� .k, "�� ' �� .. � z� a � -- �.:�Sa'i- ��`s� z � -�' �'� �"� '�"��*�a�,�� precincts: ��4��$ �� " �� • TH 55 Campus �� ' � �� ;�x.� �� : �� • reinforce employment uses at the south end of the �;�� .��,� � ; ��, ��.��4��"°��F�� ` ��`� corridor; � �� `��`��.� � � • reorganizes roadway access to create parcels that are �.`�" � f�� `° '`� �� more developable and to create a better link to Zane �� n�� Avenue; � • provides common functions to serve all of the � � � ��'� � � . �'�,�,- � �,„� ��'�� development;and �� `�� '� �"�� `� ��"�" �� '�`�`� � �a �. � �" � � • enhances the corridor's south"gateway"with a more � � °�`��- �- �� '-� �� campus-like setting. - • • .- �• � • .• . -.• .. - • .. . -• � o �.. �,' C� . .. � � `�,' � Of(ice . � + x• �r�. � ..._ �R• * � ��'p} . { -=��'�-�..,.".`^--.. , , �� i : , " - �� «c . - �:� -- -. _ .- � `� ��# ' . � �ti ,� _..w..._._.,- .�.. y--`� ..-.�'`� _ 'F:�,"'-'*.�'=� , , � !'. 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';�i!• ,,=r which is actually a series of �.� �� , �� ;d, '�� . :,' residential precincts wrth the same � '-� ' �`i�{� �� r: underlying goals j �� . " � '� � �'- � i � � a ; � • offers a neighborhood edge ._.� i.r-�`q�ti �� :�` a i �` ,' _ ,�L' of new housing that engages �? ; ` : � �.. ` � -= ' - ,,r,,,� . ` -�., °. � � , —L�__ s ; PI .��-�'�� R� ,.,,. Douglas Drive no back doors � `��,,� � r�t, �.,,, , � ,;}'�, to the corridor) "protects" � �`� �- �� ' �' ' p d r , '�!�,� } "{�..� i"+ ' �'.:' . � remaining homes, and orients J�;' ,� , �` �� " :��"`. " �'>�,,y� , , , housing to Douglas Drive ,�� . � �• , � j��w�� -�, ,� ` t� '�� !!� without turning back doors y E-�- �'`''T �� `� ��; , �� ` ' � �k� { . � ... ^ ��T.. � } "z. ' �. 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' ',"Yt�- ��-Tr�v �- �'� - �'-t:�.-.�� Illustratlon Picjurc;-3: I�otrqlc�s Drit�e Rcsic�cl�tiul, i;'urftr i�:,�cr��rr jur�UE�z�l�rp�r�e��t • • �- I• 1 • �• � -�� - .. - • .• • -. • • Mixed use node `' �. t �.: � � �,r �. �,,y�, ' ` � I 1.fi� ,:/S' , .� • organize commercial uses ' �+ � ; , in way that integrates with � �-T�� '�� N � , , _ k <�: .."�.. h .i� 1 �� I ' f surrounding uses to create a '*� � X;� �4,�� ;�;�r��y ` , _ � mixed use node at Douglas �� ' ��s'k;: ,,��. ' ---°-`"" � �"n�r . _, �� Drive and Duluth Street; r"` t � } _:�, �`��f x�'+��`_��;� r,� ^�'"��-`�� ' � .l. � -�_-"�� r > .,�4.TY ,'�M`"4:.� r� � t. � `s. � .� . . '� . �yw'{`,�$y,�� • intensifies use of large � � . � �,;-�`�� `-��. -- � .. 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'� , . , � Illustration � �:> ; ... .d }'igt�� ,� 5: 'i9i_rE�€f t,se t�illaqe C'o�tcept foP•%)a rc�Eojlrrtc��i! � • �- I• � • •• � -�• - , .. • -. . .• • L�� in a different way in each precinct, of experiences that are expected; how but the orientation of development parking is accommodated without to streets and accommodation of diminishing those experiences for The overall pattern for land use(Figure pedestrian circulation follow a more pedestrians;and,importantly,the ways 4-6)in the corridor is based,in part,on consistent theme. in which common spaces are integrated the potential for change analysis. As a into the patterns of development—as result, some existing patterns remain To more clearly demonstrate the truly public spaces, or as publicly and are, in fact, strengthened, while differences in land use and character accessible, privately developed spaces. others could see change—which may inherent in each precinct, they can In some cases, these patterns come not involve a change in use so much as a be compared according to a variety of together to form nearly complete change in the pattern on a site. Market factors. While this might ultimately be communities on their own, as in the forces, the age or utility of buildings, considered in a more prescriptive way, Mixed Use Village,while in others they and community needs all played a it is intended here more as guidance. form a critical seam between public role in shaping potential directions. So we look at how single use zones corridors and quiet neighborhoods. For Ultimately, most of the corridor could become areas of more mixed activity, the Douglas Drive corridor,the general see some degree of change—in a long and how primary and secondary uses characterization of use and character term view. can complement one another;the ways described in Table 4-i would apply to in which pedestrians move, which each of the precincts in the corridor. The directions suggest a potential ultimately tells a lot about the kinds for change, not a mandate. The ability to support development with roads and infrastructure is an important consideration—that is, too much development could reduce the function of the road to the point where development is detrimental to the corridor and the community. The long term view is important when roads and infrastructure are discussed: the changes in use along the corridor can support the ability to build better facilities within the right-of-way for all � - � modes of movement—a major goal of = �" ` _' this effort. �� , f Defining land use offers some guidance for change in the corridor, but the �4 goals of this planning effort require �� *tr --�"-- � � a better understanding of the three- _�� • w 'y� �'Ij �� „ �,� � .. dimensional character of the future �- r -. corridor. With this, the experience � ` ` "� ° F� " wt�;, I people might expect in each of the ��r ._ 11��!�� I�if precincts can be evaluated alongside _ �•, more quantifiable criteria such as '�` �` . � : e _. . �� ,�.�� r.�,,. densities and floor area ratios. As each °"� site is different, creative approaches � to land use and design should be -�r� � , '� expected. 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CAMPUS F �� r�? —12.4 nc —13.4 nc .,•°`Y :' ;�'= 1"aso , � �-�.�,� �- .r I^i�tin��c q-6: P��i<�ritiall,and i'scr�'utter�n • • �- I• 1 • �• • '-�• - : .. • .. • -. � Use type TH55 Campus Douglas Drive Residential 1 Douglas Drive Residential2 Douglas Drive Residential 3 General location South of Golden Valley Road to TH 55 Wesf side of Douglas Drive,south of CP East side of Douglas Drive,south of CP West side of Douglas Drive south of Rail corridor Rail corridor Medicine Lake Road Scale and charecter Four to six story buildings of[90]feet Small scale(two and three story) Three and four story multi-family, Mixed residential uses organized around maximum heighC strong pedestrian attached dwellings,orientation to internal parking court,"front door`to public park and common spaces connections to public streets,including Douglas Drive street with street accessible units when the building is not oriented primarily to the public street Density [2A to 5.0]FAR [10 to 12]units per acre [20 to 24]units per acre [IO to 12)units per acre for rowhomes or townhomes;30 to 40 units per acre for apartments or condominiums Primary use Office,research,medical Attached residential�townhomes, Apartments condos Attached residential(townhomes, rowhomes) rowhomes);multi-family(apartments, condos) Secondary use Uses supporting primary uses established None None School,community center as rommon to the district Orientation Development orientated to public streets Toward major street;no rear yard "Townhome"units oriented to Douglas Toward major street;no rear yard with pedestrian oriented entry drives toward public streets Drive,Douglas Drive building entry toward public streets where buildings do not touch the right-of balanced with entry at interior parking way court;\no rear yard toward pu6lic streets Parking Parking structures and small highly Surface parking in drives,small parking In garages below buildings,with limited In garages below buildings,surface landscaped surface parking areas areas off of alley,or protected parking surface parking at interior of site,parallel parking along interior streets,protected 6ays on Douglas Drive in expanded right- parking along Douglas Drive in expanded parking bays on Douglas Drive of-way right-of-way Pedestrian Sidewalks on both sides of public streets; Sidewalks along Douglas Drive,front Sidewalk along Douglas Drive,sidewalks Sidewalks along Douglas Drive and circulation pedestrian connections from every public walk to units,sidewalks along previous to interior court and building entries at Medicine Lake Road,and along both street to a building entry rights-of-way interior of the site sides of interior streets Common space Privately developed publicly accessible Public alley along west side of Public park and neighborhood"green;' common space forming seamless redevelopment area next to existing courtyards between buildings pedestrian-oriented spaces through the single family homes dis[rict outside of public sidewalks Other features The development pattern might be Access to garages from alley;this district thought of as clusters of buildings forms transitions between single family surrounded by continuous green space uses and more intensive uses along Douglas Drive or Duluth Street,and can be seen as an active buffer to those streets Table�-�: T,a�r��Usc Tt/��e und C`hczrtictei� - • • �- 1• I • �• • -�• .. . •• . -. • . Use type Douglas Drive Residential 4 .Mized use node I Mixed use village south '��.Mixed use village north General location East side of Douglas Drive south of East side of Douglas Drive at Duluth ��,South side of Duluth Street near TH 100 I North side of Duluth Street near TH 100 Medicine Lake Road 'Street � i � I I i Scale and character Small scale(two and three story) Mixed development district,including Two to five story buildings generally set Two to five story buildings generally set attached dwellings,orientation to retail,office townhomes/rowhomes as a!at the edge of the right-of-way at the edge of the right-of-way; Douglas Drive and existing residential �transition to existing single family uses, I �'transition to single family residential streets .apartments/condominiums at interior ��,uses to the north occurs with two or i 'Ithree storytownhomes/rowhomes , �along the north edge of the district Density [10 to 12]units per acre [03 to 0.5]FAR;[10 to 12]units per [0.3 to 0.5]FAR;residential densities of .[03 to 0.5]FAR;residential densities of .acre for towmhomes/rowhomes, [20 to [10 t o 12]units per acre for �I[10 t o 12]units per acre for ��40]units per acre for rowhomes/townhomes];[20-24�units rowhomes/townhomes];[20-24]units Iapartments/condominiums 'per acre at mixed use buildings,[30 to I per acre at mixed use buildings;[30 to �'� '�,48]units per acre for other multi-family '48]units per acre for other multi-family Primary use Attached residential(townhomes, I Retail near Duluth Street;office at south'�..Mixed use with retail at street level, Office,mixed use,residential rowhomes) �end;multi-family residential for interior .office or residential above ' parcels i ,. i Secondary use none I Single use buildings adjacent to Douglas Single use 6uildings(office or residential'..Some existing uses redirected to new Drive and Duluth Street provided the buildings)in second tier of development 6uildings building directly addresses the right-of- (away from Duluth Street) '�,way and facades are active I, I Orientation Toward Douglas Drive or other existing I Orientation to Douglas Drive and Duluth i Orientation to streets intemal to village, Orientation to streets intemal to village, public streets;no rear yard toward Street for exterior parcels;orientation I with priority to"Main StreeY'and �,with priority to"Main Street"and public streets to intemal streets at interior parcels �."Commons' �"greens" I Parking Parking in small landscaped parking '�,Parking in structures and along streets, �Parking in structures and along streets; '�.areas located behind or beside buildings limited surface parking lots �Ilimited surface parking lots I Pedestrian '�Sidewalks at both sides of Douglas Drive "Main Street"streetscape and sidewalks�,"Main Street"streetscape and sidewalks circulation and Duluth Street,and sidewalks on at on both sides of streets,landscape �on both sides of streets,landscape Jeast one side of internal stree[s connections between surface parking mnnections between surface parking �'�, ,areas and building entries �,areas and huilding entries i �i I Common space ��.Interior"greens"creating links through Commons as primary focal space with a Greens as primary focal space with �I redevelopment area '�,direct connection to Bassett Creek !,direct connection to Bassett Creek 'i � �Natural Area Other features Access to garages from alley;this district '� �� forms transitions between single family ��, � uses and more intensive uses along �I �.. Douglas Drive or Duluth Street,and can � �I be seen as an active buffer to those �' streets 7'able�g-t cazifrtttt�d:l.cmd Use 7;z�i�e ttitd C;9�urucit>r� • • �� I• I • �• � •-�• - � .� • �• • -� ' ��-��Q�-��t��, and Country Club Road remains an understand the feasibility of these issue. Leaving the intersection in its improvements relative to the future A critical balance should be struck current configuration fails to resolve cross section of the roadway(ensuring between transportation and significant traffic and safery concerns, that the roadway can meet the curb development in the Douglas Drive but changing the intersection may lines of the immediate improvements corridor—if a corridor that feels like result in impacts to access for nearby without compromising the cross Golden Valley is expected to result. businesses. Resolution will most likely section of the road or creating the need While the road must accommodate require involvement of Hennepin for more aggressive construction on traffic as a county highway, the County and the Minnesota Department the west edge of the roadway as the intention is to create a street that of Transportation—in addition to the future road is implemented). And of works for traffic while accommodating City of Golden Valley. As a result,this more immediate concern, the railroad transit, bicycles, and pedestrians. In intersection remains an area for further crossing and Bassett Creek culvert accommodating the roadway functions, study. both need to be modified to reasonably it is the intention to create a compatible address pedestrian movements. relationship between the roadway,new North of Golden Valley Road, a cross- and existing development along the section with three lanes is proposed It is important to recognize that corridor,and the community. (more specifically, one travel lane in improvements in the roadway are each direction with a common left interim improvements in that they fail With current development and traffic turn lane). While this configuration to meet the dimensional requirements levels, traffic can be accommodated does not meet the cross-sectional of Hennepin County's standard for on Douglas Drive in a combination of requirements of Hennepin County, a three-lane roadway. When the configurations dependent on location it can be accommodated within the entire roadway is reconstructed within the corridor. Between TH 55 existing curbs, and it offers safety (with the exception of the east side and Golden Valley Road, the city has enhancements for drivers since left improvements), the right-of-way will studied a configuration that includes turning movements are directed to their need to be expanded to accommodate two lanes of travel in each direction, own lanes, without sacrificing traffic wider bicycle lanes and a wider center with protected left turn lanes created capacity. In this configuration, the turn lane to meet county standards. by a median. In fact,this configuration potential for accommodating bicycles Impacts to properties on the west not only accommodates the levels of on the street is limited to a relatively side will likely occur, and will vary traffic experienced today but also is narrow zone on each edge of the depending on the final cross section sufficient for all of the redevelopment roadway. However, a more definitive and the city's desires for improvements contemplated in the corridor,including and continuous pedestrian facility—in outside of the curb on the west side expected growth in background traffic. the form of a sidewalk—is directed of the roadway. The impacts may be to the east side of the road, where limited to the need for a few feet to as In this stretch of Douglas Drive, Permanent facilities for pedestrians much as 2o feet,depending on the final pedestrian accommodation should can be constructed in the short term. cross section. occur on both sides of the road. The Luce Line Trail improvements facilitate This configuration is not without Accommodating trafFic with the long pedestrian movements on the west side; limitations. Existing overhead utilities term improvements in the roadway in the longer term,with redevelopment must be buried within the roadway, suggests that other changes occur,most in the TH 55 Campus,a sidewalk should adding costs to the initial construction notably the reduction of intersecting be added on the east side of Douglas and offering significant aesthetic streets and driveways along Douglas Drive. When coupled with the goals advantages,butmorecriticallyproviding Drive. Foremost among these might be for transit improvements, a bus stop the needed space for pedestrian the concentration of street intersections on Douglas Drive just north of TH 55 movements within the existing right- between Golden Valley Road and the dictates expansion of pedestrian ways of-way. 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TRAII n[ersection , I UNE IANE IANE �V1E IANE LA I reconfiguration �jr.��4.,# 100'EXISTING R O W � Fiyzrrc.�-��5:Sireet seci�iur�5�ilt��v.for i�i�mediate Fiyiii�e��y:Sev<�rcd i��tersecdons tttat�be itu�roverre�zts and lo�iy-t�c�}��7�dr�i;elopmc�zf. rc��on�iqz�r•ecl ica iirr,�i°�7t;e safc tz/rind fit�zction. - • • �- 1• I • �• � -�• .. - . •• . -. � in its current four-lane configuration. ��-��SC�pe • in areas that are predominantly Improvements on the east side should residential, the character of the remain a part of the immediate plan in Today, the Douglas Drive corridor streetscape might be more like a order to facilitate the needed pedestrian e�ibits a rather pleasant landscape parkway,with streetscape elements safety improvements. aspect for most its length, not atypical (particularly trees)in a less regular Intersections along Douglas Drive of suburban roadway corridors, but pattern or a more informal layout; have not been defined as a part of this certainly one that reflects a diversity and stud . However, several intersections of character ranging from front lawns � Y in front of Honeywell and are identified as needin further stud of businesses dominated by parking,to g Y seemingly wild landscapes around low CenterPoint Energy, where the as a result of projected traffic volumes existing landscape broadly open (Figure 4-9). For each of these lying areas and Bassett Creek,front and side yards of single family homes(some and unencumbered by buildings, intersections, possibilities ranging a streetscape of a more "forested" from enhanced si nalized intersections of which have been closed offby fences), g to corporate front lawns and expansive nature might be encouraged, with to roundabouts may be considered. patterns of trees dominating. As Douglas Drive is a Hennepin green park areas,and to parking lots in County roadway, the determination front of shopping centers,churches,and Focus might be provided at entry of intersection types will need to be office buildings. But what is interesting points, gateways, or key intersections, coordinated with the county as roadway here is these landscapes form zones much like the streetscape that was improvements are studied. along the corridor, so that three broad implemented along Winnetka Avenue patterns of streetscape related to land �,�,heremoreintensivelandscapefeatures use might result: and identity elements occur. The creek • the TH 55 Campus, the Mixed Use crossings might be more celebrated, Node, and the Mixed Use Village, using a bridge or improvements to the Douglas Drive and Duluth Street culvert that inspire a more bridge-like might be more "urban," or more feeling. designed; ; , , , � . . � °: _ � +�" "��-r �: _ _ ��i . z � 4� . E) v ` �.�'� . . t . a . . ' � '�. }l .` -. ' ... r , I _ , b � � . 1 � t�` . . . i , . 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The experience of a facilities in the roadway (a sense that, is a necessary component of a street by pedestrians suggests a higher in those locations, pedestrians belong functional and pedestrian-oriented degree of visual quality is desired, but and should be expected). streetscape, and without a clear an approach that balances pedestrian strategy for maintain the sidewalks activity with the expectations of people With this level of streetscape,it should in a safe and accommodating way, in vehicles suggests that improvements be obvious that it cannot be completely the value of the improvement is implemented today. The public that are bold and those that rise greatly diminished. above the pavement (lights, trees, and realm of the corridor simply is not wide plantings) might be more important enough. But with redevelopment and Inf��S�(�(.,ICtUI"E than those that are primarily horizontal the potential for increasing the width of (pavement enhancements). Transit the right-of-way,sufficient space exists The evolution of Douglas Drive shelters that afford protection from the to allow all of these improvements needs support from contemporary elements might be viewed differently by to occur. However, two important infrastructure. Current infrastructure's transit patrons if the shelter were more considerations remain: capacity is generally sufficient for the attractive, if they reflected a character development posed by this plan, with • These improvements, which are the notable exception of stormwater. thatisuniquetothecorridorortoGolden in part focused on pedestrian Still, the age and condition of the Valley, or if they were surrounded movements, need to be existing infrastructure is the question. by a more attractive landscape (a bus complemented by a strategy of stop garden). Continuous facilities for e�ending pedestrian facilities W��r , pedestrians on each side of the street along other streets and corridors are are also a desirable component of that form important and From a capacity standpoint, the water the streetscape, along with provisions system appears to be generally capable desired connections across the for their comfort and use(like benches community—which are directed of supporting the proposed land use and trash receptacles)and more clearly changes. Portions of the watermain in toward movement on foot,and not Douglas Drive are currently six inches marked street crossings that lend a in cars;and in diameter. An 8- or 12-inch main is � ,� recommended to improve capacity. �� A full water model investigation should ` be performed in the corridor to take � into account existing system pressures , � and the proposed land uses. The model A ;�= will confirm the existing capacity and i't�-.�,�� identify potentially insufficiencies. It , : ,� is also recommended that, as each development is proposed, the break histories be re-examined to determine � ' the need for replacement of existing � mains,many of which are already 4o to 5o years old. Given the likelytimeframe for redevelopment,these systems could r ' be as much as �o years old when the °='= final roadway improvements and lands uses are realized. It is common practice . ,� � �� ---..... and a prudent use of public resources to `� �� replace below-grade facilities ofthat age in concert with surface improvements and roadway reconstruction. U7CiC'721�2Pti jii(�C�]J i'X�ll(fS5l�it t.UtYi7�ti'�It�it�S C�7U7 Uf(E'7". - • • �� • �� '�• .. - • .. . -. � ��j(�ry ��,�r�� management will be difficult to development occurs,an understanding accomplish.Itislikelythatpartnerships of the runoff quantities and treatments Similar to the water system,the sanitary between the city and private developers, will be the first step toward a combined sewer system seems generally adequate or among the city, private developers, solution. Still,the solution will be one forfuturelandusedemand.Andlikethe and other entities,will lead to the most that might: water system, a more thorough system beneficial solutions. Given the ever- modeling analysis is recommended to changing regulatory requirements, the ' utilize stormwater treatment more fully determine the impacts of the rapidly-expanding options for storage as an amenity for the corridor, proposed development. , particularly in areas where the and treatment,the desire for a"green' corridor, and the intention of a land method can be integrated with a Age of the sanitary sewer system is an pedestrian experience; issue,along with a heightened attention use pattern that reinforces activity on to the issues of inflow and infiltration the corridor, it is likely that a unique . pursue the most innovative limits dictated by the Metropolitan partnership and a solution tailored methods of managing stormwater, Council. The combination of age and to individual sites and the corridor as given the natural limitations (such pipe materials(predominantly vitrified a whole will be needed. This kind of as soil conditions and high water clay)suggestsahighpotentialforcracks, solutionresultsinenhancedprotections tables), to maximize development separated joints,and root infiltration— for natural resources and perhaps a opportunities; and all of which allow groundwater to enter unique identiTy for the corridor. the i es or for untreated waste to leak • integrate stormwater management P p � Preparation of a master drainage methods with elements that create into the ground. Regardless of capacity analysis is recommended to identity for the corridor and the issues, future development impacts or incorporate future land uses and roadway improvements should include increased impervious surfaces. As each community,where space exists and televising of the sanitary sewer, which regulations allow. will inform the methods of improving >; .:�. ��:;- ,�� , the sanitary sewer systems(which could � F .� , . y • � r 1., -� Z, include pipe lining, pipe replacement, . l -� r }�% � � or manhole repair). Finally,and similar � `"`�„ �` �� ?�;;�, ° �` '� .�'_ Y� , � ��. to the water system,it will be prudent to - make these improvements coincident • M �yl � II , � .., . �� '� � ` ... �. with roadway reconstruction. - ~ '� �� ;. �� ,.,� Storm sewer � "'•ti , " .'"�_; �• ,� > -I _ '` �, ` .,� Today, runoff from Douglas Drive - '' .; � and adjacent sites drains untreated '�� '��'=� �Y- into Bassett Creek, where it flows Y�` into Sweeney Lake on its way to the ,� . ° Mississippi River. The community . ' '� ,,�I��ii�, I r� ,ilrG�i I�,�� , -�'� ,._ � 1 has indicated a preference for a Y ��-"�`_ � � ,,. "greener" corridor. The Bassett Creek �; ' ::F-� � { � Watershed Management Commission •.�, requires a "best effort" for stormwater � z < - management for roadways,but clearly, 1��.� i a . - � A�� . ��°' � 1 the stormwater system is the one • element of infrastructure that is in most need of attention. '` �i, � �. With limited available land area in some `� ' areas, improvements for stormwater 1�u(tne�if,r'r�1u�i,fcr 1i��ruagczmen(sl�uu�u u�:ilet•p��otec�t I;ci,srit C'r�°cic. • • �- I• I • �• • -�• - . .. - . - • �� a�: .��.��„��s '� �. � � � "� �'� � � ��* ��r�� t� ay�� : q �, �3,k. -� � � eP�}a ¢ k�"�,�r�''�� `�`�� ` ��4�'*�'�� '� v��.> 4 -� ��:�`��,{,a, . . � �"�/��+�' �� y } ��a� '�'xK�'} ��`°�L R .''^�.�^' m: �+.k„s,�,�f � - ` ^�F'"' ^�� yX ' �� A �� , �t• � � �� '�,� ,r��, � . ,� �� k� ��, � ,�` ��'� 'a� 3�e"�" � ,� ��.� � ��,�� ' ��,��v�w�� s��i,�� .�: Cha ter 5 : ��* ��s�� a��3�� `�� ,�� a� ,�� r � � �� , �,�` � � �. � t �i�..u� °�"��,� � �.�.� � a �S� r • *� �� g-`�,�-€-�"��' :�s.� '"`4��`° "�u t�. }�. `�'�a y � � ,�` � Implementat�on �� F�� x �c` x 4 �r�:�� ; � "�`'"� �t�� y. �'�"� ��S��ss� w,��,� � �,i�'`�` �•�s� s� "'� � �� , r� PLAN IS NOT AN OUTCOME, but rather a guide ��?�� ``�� : , �� .. ... ��rz�`��F �'z��''�� . � �.��%�� °, for moving toward a vision. This plan suggests ��°�� . �. �� '.��'� �� ^ � � ��'� �� _(—�1�.`a a pattern of land use and changes to the public ��-�,` � � �_„� �� ,�,� ��,��. �� F�� ra -�. ,�� -s� " ��r� a��x��'`'`� realm, but suggestions do not result in the kinds of change � �� : � � � � �� °� desired by the community. An implementation strategy,even �`�_ � � � �, ��-�� g��3� ,y# wr ,,r� T��:�� y�qf- n�' � � "` "F�' �e � z.� �' ry� ��" �� `�" � � one that is directed to change that might take twenty years r��„� -� �`�� '� � �� ,� �` �*`� �� ,�� a��' �.��¢x�� =:��`�� .� � �, or more to accomplish, is a necessary complement to the ��,� ��'`�,� �� *�� .�: , �� ` �� ,r �� recommendations forthe Douglas Drive corridor. It serves the �� h� � �� , �>�� ,. � . � �� , � ��°, * �d � purpose of encouraging cooperation and coordination among _ � x � � ` ,��`�� public entities that must partner for some improvements,and � �' ��, �y * �� $�'� �`, r� f �� ;`k?c ��a"fi�rE 3i1 la.y�"�� 4 ."0°� p � �. between public and private entities that must work together �� ` � ,.�r��:� �� t � � �a,�� .� • � � �� s��, � r� � „�� _u to achieve mutually beneficial change on parcels along the corridor. The implementation strategy also offers a way of gaining support from the public, and then maintaining support through a long evolution. And it suggests a sequence �� of activities that emphasizes community priorities as way of � � ' �,�.��'��''��g�,�,' � '"� �`�� i�"��y�;"Y��"`�"�'� � beginning a long term process of implementation. �� '� �� ''�„ �' � �: , � �:+^��sl,�„ri£��roar. . ,.�?`.�.��'�s��.'..�w.,�.:;.,t,� '�+��.v-*.a��„�,.;#cr"u�'�_ � � . ... While much has been made of the potential for change along the corridor, the goals of this project—from the beginning— direct attention to needed pedestrian safety improvements. While many of the suggestions and recommendations are long term and evolutionary in nature,the need to provide safe passage for pedestrians along Douglas Drive is paramount. As a result, a critical first step is defining a way of improving pedestrian safety. Still, those improvements are balanced � ' with activities that help set the stage for an evolution of the ', �, �� ` � � �� a � � `�� . ��, , > corridor. � � � ` "� �� , ,. �� , . � c ° < � � � F sa�, f �� . � £;�. z�, "e ff . v > � .. .. '�w�- �v - � � �n ._ , - • • �- �• I • �• � -�• .. - . - . This study suggests patterns of land directions are suggested: Leadership in Energy and use that will eventually lead to actual Environmental Design (LEED) changes in land use designation for ' Develop and adopt economic program. While other methods are many parcels along Douglas Drive and development strategies for the TH possible, LEED offers a recognized Duluth Street. But the study anticipates 55 business campus. This area has benchmark for the design, dramatic change only over a longer the potential for adding significant construction, and performance of period of time, so it's more reasonable t�base and jobs in Golden Valley buildings and sites. to move forward with the study being given its prominence in the corridor used as a guide as redevelopment and the region,and the potential for Re�u E a to ry c h�n�e activity occurs. In this way, current creating more intensive patterns uses remain legal and conforming,and of development in place of aging Development patterns demonstrated new development can find consistency structures. in this plan won't necessarily match those pursued by developers, but with the plan through incremental . Develop and adopt sustainable they demonstrate an idea about how changes to the city's land use plan. development and design strategies development might be configured Fja��C� (�e V�`�0�?I�T��I.l� for the corridor. The community to activate the corridor and create identified a desire for the corridor destinations and neighborhoods that In pursuing a plan that suggests change to be more "green," not only are more connected and walkable. The over a period of perhaps twenty years in appearance but in function. city's current development guidance or more, development of policies Several methods of moving might already achieve most of the that guide development might be as toward sustainability are possible, goals,but a comparison of the existing important as regulatory direction or including requirements for new code to the demonstrated patterns design guidelines—especially because development or redevelopment �11 help ensure desired development thespecificpatternsofdevelopmentwill projects to achieve or match results. Consideration of the following be framed as developers demonstrate certain standards identified by regulatory directions is encouraged: their interest in projects. Two policy the U.S. Green Building Council's ;��: ��.: _..____.__,.._� " M '�� ru�I �� ... �� , � � � _ �,,� � � �.� � . , ; . , . . i � �� ...., . �� , � - ,� �w� ,�i,r ��" _ 3 � t, ' � x � . � t :. ; , r k .� � . � � � '. � ��. � � � � � + �# �° ;{ �`��'� �` � .� � ' ,� # � ,��'� < < ` �� _ � . . � . ' � , �� ,, +�, a � ,„ '. , a a� ,r,-:`: . , �. .. . � �� . :�,� .�1�a. �,,,,,,,�, �_,�..��,,,+�'"` ,,: � ��, � � ��', . ��;: � : } � ' ��3�._ , ,. �� `'`�� ,� '�- �n� ,*. w` � .:. : • • •- �. � . .• . -.. - � .. - . - • • Compare existing zoning opportunity for areas dedicated • Establish the ability to create requirements to those to parking to be directed to other, a parking district to serve demonstrated in this plan. more attractive or productive uses. redevelopment zones in part or in Density allowances likely vary in Establishing parking maximums in whole. A more aggressive parking some instances and many of the redevelopment zones encourages management strategy might look development goals of the plan an orientation to pedestrians acrossanentireredevelopmentarea, result from increases in densities. and transit without overbuilding or might suggest a comprehensive It should also be recognized parking facilities, it promotes a parking strategy that flows across that increases in density may be more efficient use of available several sites. Facilitation of shared required to establish thresholds parking through joint-use or shared parking opportunities might result where redevelopment activity parking configurations, it allows by recognizing parking peak use might be viewed as financially for more intensity of buildings or that accommodates a wider range attractive. Specific requirements of the creation of more expansive of uses on several sites within a the code for setbacks,lot coverage, landscape or open spaces, and district. A by-product of a more and building heights may require potentially reduces the volume of comprehensive parking strategy, attention. stormwater that must be managed. that spans a district or at least From a sustainability perspective, several sites, is an increase in the • Establish parking requirements developers might be persuaded volume of street-level pedestrian that reasonably serve development to be more innovative in their activity. while allowing for desirable parking strategies, and employers development patterns to result. • Establish minimum and maximum might be more aggressive in Parking inventories are typically thresholds for redevelopment encouraging transit, carpooling, dictated by a code that establishes areas. The planning process yields or other alternatives to the typical a minimum parking ratio for a commute. an understanding of the potential given use, and fail to recognize the end use for parcels in the study � f�°'�,,� � � � . , �; � � y� + �, w . ,, . � �. ;. ,�, _ T �,_� �. � ,� � , �#. t� , "�; � '�° ,��"° ..� �� , . � � :, . ; �. r�'�-"�1� � }�>" �^ �'*�. 4u i � �.. � � '�.Y�w��r � �� ` I I i ,� � r� w n . :.� ..' •, a ,. '�4�� .. _ . �� : � � ' �� "' �`4' , . ._ � ,�'� ' �r � � �s?s _ �� p�� i � ,4u�i',I,��,iYll� � ; � `� . .ik � . � l ` < 'a _.. .i �..�. , . ., � . , ��r � - • • �' �• � • �• • '�• .• - . - • • area, and considers an evolution and dimensional requirements. of the development,having the ability to along a fairly lengthy time horizon. This code format, while different shape development through incentives However, if a parcel redevelops in than the city's existing zoning is most often the path chosen. Several an early stage of the redevelopment code, directs attention to the form methods might be considered, or even process at intensities significantly of development, and perhaps be necessary: less than the ultimate plan, there more directly, to the ways in may be lesser reason for succeeding which pedestrians experience the ' Ta�c Increment Financing has projects to pursue a path that development. The creation of been the most commonly used aligns with the intentions of this overlaydistrictsmightofferanother local finance tool to encourage plan. In a similar way,establishing way of guiding development toward redevelopment, but its use has an upper limit for development the goals of this plan, but allow an been limited by legislative action. offers a greater ability to manage underlying zoning to remain as a Still, the ability to establish a impacts across an entire district, district evolves. TIF district in areas that are and suggests a way of creating redeveloping may be an important improvementsthatfittheintended Identification of inethodsofcapturingfundsneeded character of the plan. fl Cl d Cl C 1 a� S U p p O C't to create supportive public realm improvements and encourage • Consider methods of defining In considering a long term evolution, development that conforms with development based on form, it is often difficult to define a source the plan. T�abatement is another and not solely on use. Many of funds that would encourage financing tool that is available at communities have implemented conformance with the plan. While the the municipal level. a form-based code format in best methods of creating an alignment redevelopment districts that between a community's plan and a ' The creation of a property offers direction to development developer's intention is to have control acquisition fund might be especially beyond basic use, lot coverage, over sites or other critical components important in gaining control over sites that have the ability 5 .�.4�2.«. .". . �'_ �( '✓..` �' -�. . �. ,-�:. 1 �' 7 '�� = . . +,.x ..'.. � J �. . . y r..t"�..,v f �. r .....,.., ,..r.. uw,�:, �� „,, r� � s� ��:;»x � �� " � � $�, �� {u � �¢ ��: wx�' � � �; � � ��... �, �.�� . " :�`:�� • • �- I• I • •• � -�• - '1 .� � • to shape development potential that link housing,jobs,and transit, Department of Transportation around them—particularly in a and that make use of existing through the Highway Safety redevelopment process that might infrastructure. The City of Golden Improvement Program for unfold over ten to twenty years. ValleyhasmadeuseoftheseLivable improvements designed to Properties acquired through Communities Demonstration decrease the frequency of crashes the use of these funds might be Account(LCDA)funds successfully involving vehicles, as well as used to provide land for public in the past to create the Valley crashes involving pedestrians, improvements, to support efforts Square redevelopment. Hennepin bicycles, and other non-motorized to create mixed-income housing, County offers funding for Transit- vehicles. Improvements must be to remove blighted properties, to Oriented Development (TOD) and permanent, and cannot include spur conforming development, affordable housing initiatives. right-of-way acquisition. or to simply control land until an A utility franchise fee allows a �e U�Il C�' C)f appropriate time for development. � q In some cases, municipalities have municipality to levy a fee on a j�-p P�-OVE`t11�E�'i1�� benefitted from acquisition of utility provider (typically gas and certain properties well in advance of electric utilities)provided the fee is The need for improving pedestrian roadway construction,dramatically Passed directly to the consumer and facilities in the corridor has already reducing the costs of right-of-way the fee is clearly identified on the been identified. Still the process of acquisition at the time of the actual utility bill as a city fee. Cities can creating those improvements is made improvements. As Douglas Drive choose to direct the fees received to difficult by the desire to be prudent with is a county roadway, coordinating their general fund, although some the limited resources available to the early acquisition of key properties choose to dedicate the collected community,and to plan improvements might be pursued. fees toward specific purposes (for that can remain a part of the Douglas burying overhead utility lines, for Drive landscape even as more intensive • The Metropolitan Council example). changes occur in the public realm. The and Hennepin County offer strategyofbuildingso-calledimmediate munici alities fundin assistance Funding for roadway construction P g � permanent improvements requires through grants that support and reconstruction projects is significant engineering analysis to connected development patterns available through the Minnesota ensure the improvements can actually � y . �„ be permanent,but if determined to be ;� ., � t'E. �' ;� - possible, these improvements would, =1 t... � �+�ff t •'- r . _ '� �,. � ,i =� � , � ��p� z¢ �,� � , in part, satisfy the need for creating a � { ��{;`' " public improvement that significantly � ' , � �a � � G � � '��,� , � �;' � .w i enhances conditions for non-motorized i�; �� ;:r,;�� # � movement in the corridor. ., ' � � ?:. � € � , � � � The immediate permanent . r :, . ` # � '�; improvements posed by this plan -` :� � :�., �"o ` �,t, u �, include the creation of the "final" l <,�a�� . streetscape improvements along the r,"F'� F � east side of Douglas Drive, within the $ .. �'� #� ;,, �� °� ` available right-of-way. While space is �� w��> limited, reasonable improvements can "��:�.;� � � � �, be made if overhead utilities are placed ? w.,,�. � � ` ` -- : � underground in the same zone as the - � = pedestrian improvements. Within � the ii foot "boulevard," a ten foot , wide sidewalk would be constructed immediately behind the curb, with the - • • •- 1• 1 • �• � -�• .. . - • first five feet reserved for "amenities" accomplishing the critical pedestrian that permit the road to function such as street lighting and functional safety improvements, including the as a part of their transportation needs such as roadway signage. The creation of temporary improvements system. second five feet would be the pedestrian in the same location. circulation zone, but the functional • The city would be well-served to width would only be limited in locations �ile the creation of safe pedestrian begin identification of parcels where street lights and signs occur— Passage on Douglas Drive is the highest where a short term change and even in those locations,more than Priority, other early actions might also would influence or limit future five feet would typically exist. be considered: development potential. While this plan does not identify those While the available width is limiting ' The city should begin the process parcels or the timing of potential for more substantial streetscape of gaining concurrence on the change in private parcels, having transition oftheroadwaybyworking improvements,this concept establishes those key parcels identified and with Hennepin Counry to verify a zone dedicated to pedestrian having a method for establishing movement that is seriously lacking on the potential for reconstructing control over their future offers the road. This process has already the corridor today. Other streetscape assurance that they will evolve in begun, as the county is aware of improvements, such as street trees, ways that are supportive of the might occur in a zone beyond the the project and has encouraged the plan's goals. The future of these sidewalk through the creation of a city to begin working informally sites might be reasonably guided planting easement. to review several assumptions and by existing regulatory controls,but projection made by this plan as it in those instances where a change Whiletherelocationofoverheadutilities relates to the capacity of a future might be "unrecoverable" from is an obstacle,others exist as well. The roadway. As Douglas Drive is a the perspective of this plan, the railroad crossing must be improved county facility, the county will be city should take action to ensure to allow safe passage for pedestrians, responsible for determining the current or anticipated development and the culvert at Bassett Creek must feasibility of changes; the city may �11 not diminish the integrity of be extended to support the sidewalk. have to respond by adjusting some the remainder of the surrounding The creek crossing offers a chance to of the recommendations ofthis plan parcels. emphasize one of the features of the to conform to county requirements corridor by creating a culvert extension that supports pedestrian facilities in a �,� y,"° , `� $# � � � << t form that is more bridge-like, and that ` � ,�, `��+�;�x j; � �; {�, ' highlights the creek crossing. :,r� � �`; ��,�'� �;�� The prospects for this first step in � fi � " A � � '�� -�, ° � . {� • ��:5� � implementation requires engineering �� }, � � ,Y�� t. � �,y��s i , , �� j� _ . design of the future roadway sufficient � '�� .;r ��E� to fully understand the cross section �" "= �" �' �`' ��3"�, �,� and profile of the future roadway—if _ �� `,, ,�#�'� " these immediate improvements are �� a� �� ; �� $ � ,�. ,� �- : really mtended to be permanent. 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'�� .�:. - • • �- 1• I • �• � -�• � � � � � � 1 � w � � �h�� November 9, 2011 PRELIMINAR Y DESIGN CSAH 102 Dou las Drive g from TH 55 to C SAH 70 Medicine Lake Road �n.�� . . 4 �..��.. w � E� . � � � � �a�.. .rt _ �� . � ��.�� . . City of Golden Valley Clt� � �,�)�� 7800 Golden Valley Road Prepared for: � �� Golden Valle MN 55427 �.T�� ' Y, 763-593-8000 State Project (SP) Na 128-091-003 County Project No. 1007 City Project No. 10-4 WSB Project No. 15 � wSB 701 XeniaAvenue South, Suite 300 Minneapolis,MN 55416 763.541.4800 &asso�� DESIGN REPORT PRELIMINARY DESIGN CSAH 102 (Douglas Drive) from TH 55 to CSAH 70 (Medicine Lake Road) Golden Valley, Minnesota State Project (SP) 128-091-003 County Project No. 1007 / City Project No. 10-4 Prepared by: WSB � Associates, Inc. 701 Xenia Avenue S. Suite 300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (763) 541-4800 TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVESUMMARY..........................................................................................................................i 1. BACKGROUND.........................................................................................................................1 1.1. Historicallssues...........................................................................................................1 1.1.1. Pedestrian Issues ............................................................................................1 1.1.2. Limited Right-of-Way......................................................................................1 1.1.3. Pavement Age and Disrepair...........................................................................1 1.1.4. Land Use.........................................................................................................1 1.2. Planning Study............................................................................................................2 1.2.1. Funding Source ...............................................................................................2 1.2.2. Process and Participants .................................................................................2 1.2.3. Corridor Vision................................................................................................2 1.3. Post-Corridor Study Activities......................................................................................3 1.3.1. Cost Estimate..................................................................................................3 1.3.2. County Capital Improvement Plan...................................................................3 1.3.3. Re-striping and Observation............................................................................4 1.3.4. Preliminary Design and Right-of-Way Funding.................................................4 2. PRELIMINARY DESIGN PROCESS...............................................................................................4 2.1. Project Management Team .........................................................................................4 2.2. Background Data Collection.........................................................................................4 2.3. Traffic Forecasts and Modeling....................................................................................4 2.4. Alignment Philosophy.................................................................................................5 2.5. Intersection Approach.................................................................................................5 2.6. Roundabouts...............................................................................................................6 2.7. Environmental.............................................................................................................6 2.8. County Review and Approval.......................................................................................7 2.9. Transit for Livable Communities..................................................................................7 2.10. Public and City Council Involvement............................................................................7 3. PROPOSED LAYOUT.................................................................................................................9 3.1. TH 55 Intersection.......................................................................................................9 3.2. TH 55 to Golden Valley Road.....................................................................................11 3.3. Golden Valley Road Intersection................................................................................13 3.4. Golden Valley Road to Duluth Street.........................................................................15 3.5. Duluth Street Intersection.........................................................................................17 3.6. Duluth Street to Medicine Lake Road ........................................................................18 3.7. Sandburg Road Intersection ......................................................................................19 3.8. Medicine Lake Road Intersection...............................................................................20 APPENDICES APPENDIX A: lAYOUT APPENDIX B: POTENTIAL STORM WATER FACILITY LOCATIONS APPENDIX C: LETTER FROM HENNEPIN COUNTY APPENDIX D: MAILING LIST AND RECEIVED COMMENTS FROM PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING APPENDIX E: NOISE ANALYSIS RESULTS APPENDIX F: ADDITIONAL SOUTHBOUND LANE-DULUTH STREET TO MEDICINE LAKE ROAD APPENDIX G: TRAFFIC VOLUMES EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The City of Golden Valley has identified CSAH 102 (Douglas Drive)for a significant reconstruction effort. In conjunction with Hennepin County (who has jurisdictional authority over pouglas Drive),the City has undergone significant planning,field and environmental investigations, analysis, and design in order to understand where the corridor will be in the future and to prepare for implementing a roadway improvement that anticipates that vision and complements it. This report summarizes the process that was undertaken, as well as detailing the layout that has been developed,such that Layout No. 2 can be approved by the City Council,granting Municipal Consent. By 2008, City staff had identified several areas of concern within the roadway. Specifically, pedestrian facilities, limited right-of-way, and pavement condition had become ongoing issues with the nearly 50- year-old road. At the same time,the City understood that the aging land uses were nearing the end of their useful lives for the area, and the potential for change in the future. The City initially secured funding to perform a Corridor Study,which was adopted in 2010. The study investigated several options related to land uses and corresponding transportation facilities, ultimately identifying concepts for a sustainable, community street that serves its function as an A-minor arterial. In addition the study identified the need to accommodate multiple modes of transportation,and described amenities to be included within the corridor. After completion of the study,the City and County took some steps to evaluate the feasibility of the study recommendations. Specifically,they re-striped the roadway to a 3-lane section and lowered the speed limit to 35 mph. Feedback to date has been favorable. In addition, a cost estimate was prepared detailing cost-sharing between the two agencies, and the project was included in the County CIP for 2015 right-of-way acquisition and 2016 construction. Last, additional federal funding for preliminary design and early right-of-way acquisition was secured. The preliminary design and environmental documentation process began in late 2010. The concepts from the Corridor Study were applied to develop a detailed alignment and intersection control plan for the corridor. Further investigations into traffic,soils, noise,storm water,and wetlands were performed. In general, alignment and intersection choices were made considering impacts to properties and sensitive areas, as well as with regard to cost. The result is a layout that indicates complete cross- sections, intersection control choices, access preservations and modification, construction limits, and necessary right-of-way acquisition, including total acquisitions. This layout has been approved by Hennepin County and Transit for Livable Communities (the funding administrators), as well as discussed with individual property owners, at public information meetings, and with the City Council. i The detailed preliminary layout of Hennepin County CSAH 102 (Douglas Drive)from Trunk Highway 55 (TH 55)to CSAH 70(Medicine Lake Road) has been developed for approval by the Golden Valley City Council (Municipal Consent). This report provides detailed background, context,and justification for Layout No. 2 (presented in Appendix A)as part of the request for approval. 1. BACKGROUND 1.1. Historicallssues Recently the City began to formally address several issues related to Douglas Drive. These issues are related to the age of the infrastructure as well as the land use surrounding the corridor. 1.1.1. Pedestrian Issues Several pedestrian users, and specifically users in wheelchairs or other assisting devices, routinely use the corridor to access public transportation as well as goods and services in the immediate area. The pedestrian and bicycle facilities along the road are incomplete,with many sections of the road having no improved surface for these purposes. In addition,the facilities that do exist have reached the end of their intended functional life and are obsolete with regard to the modern Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)Standards. As a result, pedestrians use the vehicle lanes, and several accidents (including two fatalities) have occurred in the recent past. Occasionally,wheelchair users have been escorted by police vehicles until they reach adequate surFaces. Bicycle users also utilize the vehicle lanes,which in 2008 had no shoulders and were routinely driven at speeds above 45 mph—which presents an unsafe and uncomfortable environment for bicyclists. 1.1.2. Limited Right-of-Way The existing right-of-way,which varies in width from 66 feet to 100 feet throughout the corridor, is nearly completely used by roadway,sidewalk,and overhead utilities. Improvements to the pedestrian facilities to bring them to current standards are not possible without additional right-of-way acquisition. 1.1.3. Pavement Age and Disrepair Douglas Drive was constructed by Hennepin County in 1960. It has been maintained adequately by Hennepin County since that time, including multiple surface replacements. However,the pavement structure has exceeded its useful life, and the roadway has reached a point where full depth replacement is the appropriate rehabilitation for the roadway. 1.1.4. Land Use The land use in the corridor is a mix of commercial, industrial, park/school, single-family residential,and multi-family residential. In addition, many of the buildings and uses preceded improvements to Highways 100 and 55, as well as significant growth to the north and west of the corridor. As a result,the road lanes and speeds cannot accommodate the needs of the all 1 � Page the various uses and the traffic demands. The aging nature of the corridor that would suggest updating and redevelopment, as well as the presence in an area of the City that was being underutilized in many ways from a land-use perspective,suggested the need for a long-term vision for the roadway so that future reconstruction decisions could be made. 1.2. Planning Study In 2010,the City Council adopted the Douglas Drive Corridor Study that clarified the vision for future land use,and the character of the roadway to match that vision. Concepts from that study, in particular those that frame the amenities and features within the right-of-way of Douglas Drive, form the foundation of the preliminary layout. A complete copy of the study is not included in this report, but is available on the City of Golden Valley's website,www.cityofgoldenvalley.gov. 1.2.1. Funding Source The City received funds from the federal Non-Motorized Transportation Pilot Program (NTP), administered locally by Transit for Livable Communities (TLC),to study the area's land uses and roadway as a cohesive unit. The purpose of the NTP is to utilize federal transportation funds to further pedestrian and bicycle usage, and Douglas Drive received funds based on the condition of the facilities in the corridor and the potential for higher usage if enhancements were made. The City provided a nearly 1:1 match to these funds in order to introduce the land use component more strongly into the study and serve the needs of the City beyond just pedestrian and bicycle needs. 1.2.2. Process and Participants The Corridor Study was driven and managed by the Douglas Drive Advisory Committee (a group of City Council and Planning Commission members),City staff and consultants to define the boundaries of the area under consideration, contemplate different land use visions, and establish specific goals for the area as land use evolved in the future. These characteristics were then analyzed for transportation needs and applied to the roadway to guide future improvement. The study process also included public meetings to solicit input and communicate results,focused meetings with prominent businesses and land owners in the area, and coordination with agencies such as Hennepin County, Bassett Creek Watershed District, and Three Rivers Park District. A full description of the study process can be found in the Chapter 1 of the Corridor Study. 1.2.3. Corridor Vision Land Use-Generally speaking,the land use vision determined by the Corridor Study can be described as one of mixed uses, integrated together, rather than interspersed as it is today. These uses should be served by a "community street"that provides facilities and capacities for multiple modes of transportation and an environment that is conducive to all uses. A primary component of the vision is a sustainable, or"green" corridor. The full study details the different zones of development in the area as well as the proposed land uses throughout. 2 � Page Cross-Sections-Two different cross-sections were identified. At the south end,where the heaviest commercial and industrial concentration is located adjacent to Highway 55,a four-lane divided section was proposed (see Inset 1.23A). ��J, � .,�� nus��M _ _ , f � �� . _ ,." _ ,,,,�,._,,rt � - � ' ' I I I I svnc dw er� sameauo niauue x��o eart �an srnc awnna aw, sanreaao �amaaeo uwow wm�eoura xanneo�.MO am mw� tuE uuE l tart �ts�nt � � � � w Inset 1.23A Inset 1.23B North of Golden Valley Road up to the city limits of Medicine Lake Road,the community street concept was evident in a three-lane section with on-street bicycle lanes (see Inset 1.23B). Both cross-sections include off-street bicycle and trail facilities as well. Intersections-Possible locations for controlled intersections were shown in the study, but there were no specific recommendations made as to type of control (stop, signal,or roundabout). Amenities-The corridor study suggested some amenities be included in the roadway improvements to enhance the feel of the community street. Generally,these include pedestrian level lighting, buffer areas between curb and sidewalk with vegetation or lights, and vegetated median areas. 1.3. Post-Corridor Study Activities 1.3.1. Cost Estimate Following adoption of the study,the City performed a budget-level estimate of the proposed improvements. This estimate was based on general understanding of the limits of the typical sections as proposed and current construction prices. The total project cost was estimated to be approximately$20 million, including right-of-way acquisition and engineering, legal, and administrative costs. These costs were split between the City and Hennepin County in conformance with the County's current cost sharing policy,which resulted in an approximate 50%project cost split between the two agencies. 1.3.2. County Capital Improvement Plan In January 2010,after completion of the Corridor Study and estimate,the City requested that Hennepin County include the County's share of the project in their Capital Improvement Plan. The County granted this request, and it is currently included for right-of-way acquisition in 2015, followed by 2016 construction. 3 � Page 1.3.3. Re-striping and Observation Upon completion of the study,the City and County cooperatively reduced the speed to 35 mph and re-striped Douglas Drive between Golden Valley Road and Medicine Lake Road to a three- lane section in order to observe driver behavior and roadway operations in that environment. Observation and feedback during the approximately one year since the restriping has been favorable in regards to both safe operations and traffic capacity. 1.3.4. Preliminary Design and Right-of-Way Funding Based on the progress and philosophy of the Corridor Study,the City applied for and received the maximum NTP grant of$1.05 million in 2010 to undertake preliminary design and begin right-of-way acquisition. Because federal funds will be used to acquire right-of-way,the preliminary design must also include approved environmental documentation. 2. PRELIMINARY DESIGN PROCESS In late 2010,the City and County began the preliminary design and environmental documentation intended to refine the roadway decisions that were conceptualized during the Corridor Study. Overarching the process is the understanding that the Douglas Drive is first and foremost an A minor arterial on the County roadway system, and then a community street. This refined design will identify the necessary property acquisition needs and obtain the necessary environmental approvals such that federal funding can be released to acquire right-of way in the near future,and potentially for construction as 2016 approaches. 2.1. Project Management Team The preliminary design is being guided by City public works staff, Hennepin County transportation department staff, and the consultant team. Periodic coordination with agencies such as the Minnesota DOT and the Bassett Creek Watershed Commission was also performed throughout the process. 2.2. Background Data Collection Information was collected to refine design decisions and impacts, including topographic survey,soils information, public and private utility records, current noise levels,and traffic counts. 2.3. Traffic Forecasts and Modeling Traffic forecasts used for the Corridor Study were based on general volumes(tube counts)available from Hennepin County, and then calculated for the proposed land use. As part of this preliminary design,these forecasts were adjusted using current counts performed in detail at each major intersection. Both existing volumes and forecasts were typical volumes experienced on arterial roadways, and are provided in Appendix G. The use of more specific counts for the forecasts resulted in a higher volume north of Duluth Street, and the resulting change in cross-section is discussed later in this report. These forecasts were also prepared specific to turn movements at 4 � Page each major intersection, which guided the type of control and the number of lanes necessary. Once the cross-sections and lane configuration was determined,the entire corridor was modeled to ensure sufficient operating capacity throughout the corridor and at each intersection,the critical points of any corridor's traffic operations. The corridor layout,along with a visual simulation of the corridor-wide traffic model,was presented to Hennepin County staff for approval. This simulation is available upon request. Staff subsequently received a letter of concurrence for the layout and its traffic operations from Hennepin County included as Appendix C. 2.4. Alignment Philosophy In general,the approach to setting the alignment is different for each segment of the road, and is reflected in detail on the layout included in Appendix A. However, it is important to note that no matter the alignment choice, right-of-way acquisition is required to accommodate the proposed roadway and pedestrian facilities. TH 55 to Golden Valley Road-Because there are no obvious clear areas or areas of known significant conflicts,the additional width needed on both roadway section and right-of-way is equally taken on each side of center line. Golden ValleyRoad to Duluth Street-Three different approaches were attempted in this section- centered, offset west and offset east. It was determined that no matter which approach was taken; there are several homes on the west side that would be impacted to the extent that they would be total acquisitions. Therefore, it was decided to offset the alignment to the west,which minimized acquisitions on the east side, including avoiding a total take and relocation of multiple family dwellings. Duluth Street to Medicine Lake Road-Alignment in this area was governed by the need to line up the proposed lane configuration south of CSAH 70 with the existing configuration in Crystal, an acknowledgment of the presence of groundwater monitoring and treatment wells at the Honeywell site (1885 Douglas Drive),the need to minimize impact to park land at Sandburg School,and the protection of ongoing business access near Duluth Street. The result was an angled alignment (slightly southwest to northeast)through the Duluth Street intersection, returning to center of the right-of-way around Sandburg Road and to the north. This approach is graphically shown in Appendix A. In addition,the traffic forecasts indicate a need for an additional southbound lane. This need is described in detail in Appendix F. 2.5. Intersection Approach Each major intersection, including Olympia Street,was analyzed with the traffic forecasts to establish the need for control, and if there was a need,the preferred type of control. For each intersection, both roundabout and signal controls were considered. Factors in the decision included safety,capacity, operational efficiency, impact to access, impact to property,traffic speed, pedestrian accommodation, and bicycle accommodation. The preferred control at each intersection is shown on the layout in the appendix, and is discussed in detail in Section 3 of this report. S � Page 2.6. Roundabouts Modern roundabouts were analyzed at all major intersections, and were identified as the preferred control at two locations. There are over 100 roundabouts already constructed in Minnesota,and they are statistically proven to be an efficient mechanism to not only move traffic, but to manage traffic speeds to match the posted speed within a corridor. They are much safer than traditional intersections and accommodate pedestrians quite well. Specific reasons for selecting roundabout control over signal control, or vice versa, at each intersection is presented in Section 3. There is a wealth of information available on the safety and capacity of roundabouts,which is beyond the scope of this report. However, it can be provided upon request. 2.7. Environmental As part of the scope of work and a requirement for use of federal funds for right-of-way purchase, environmental investigation and documentation was performed. Many of the key issues and findings are highlighted below. There are many other areas that require investigation to meet federal standards, but are not significant enough to warrant inclusion here. The Project Memorandum fully detailing the environmental documentation will be submitted for review in mid- November. Storm Water-The storm water requirements for the proposed improvements have been identified, and the requirements of the watershed have been discussed. In addition, City staff has brought forth regional considerations as well for possible inclusion in the improvements. Several properties have been identified (see Appendix B)that present an opportunity to address storm water requirements via both traditional (ponds) and non-traditional (irrigation re-use,subsurface infiltration) methods. Meetings with these property owners have been held, and proposed methods identified. Noise-A full noise analysis was done for the corridor. Results of the study, including locations of noise receptors, existing noise levels,and projected levels with the proposed improvements,are included as Appendix E. Several locations along the corridor will experience noise levels near or above the 70 decibel level,which triggers the need to evaluate possible mitigation (noise walls). It bears noting that none of these locations will experience a significant change from current noise levels as part of the project(increased noise levels are in the range of 1-2 decibels). Noise walls have been deemed ineffective in reducing the noise impact relative to their cost in this corridor, and therefore none are proposed. A letter to this effect was mailed to affected residents in early November,and is included in Appendix E. Architectural/Historical-A study is ongoing through the Minnesota DOT to establish historical/architectural significance of existing properties abutting in the corridor. Specifically,this study will identify buildings and transportation facilities (roads and railways)that have significance and whether the Douglas Drive project will negatively impact them. At this time,there has been no indication that significance or potential impacts will alter the alignment. Soil/Groundwater Contamination-There is a known groundwater contamination issue related to the Honeywell site(1885 Douglas Drive), including monitoring and treatment wells along the 6 � Page Douglas Drive frontage. The proposed alignment has avoided significant impact to the site and wells, but the proposed improvements in the area must be coordinated with both Honeywell and the MPCA. Property Impacts-Impacts to adjacent property and parcels identified for total acquisition are shown and discussed in Section 3. Other-A myriad of other concerns have been investigated as required for federal funding,and do not have a significant impact to the project, including wetlands, park impacts,social and environmental justice, endangered species, and impaired waters. 2.8. County Review and Approval The configuration of the road and decisions reflected on the layout were developed in conjunction with County staff as part of the Project Management Team. In June 2011, a draft layout was submitted to the County for staff-wide review. In addition, a formal presentation was held with County staff where comments were received and incorporated into the preliminary layout. Appendix C contains a letter from Hennepin County expressing support for the Layout No. 2. 2.9. Transit for Livable Communities On June 23, 2011,the layout was presented to representatives from Transit for Livable Communities, as administrators of the grant funding. Their comments were minor in nature and were addressed in subsequent layout versions. Generally,they felt that the proposed improvements were of benefit in promoting bicycle and pedestrian usage, and found them to be in conformance with the intent of the grant. 2.10. Public and City Council Involvement Several opportunities to receive information and solicit input were provided throughout the layout development process: Individual property owner meetings-Meetings were held with individual property owners to discuss site impacts and potential drainage facilities. These owners include: • Winkley Prosthetics (740 Douglas Drive) • Optum Health (6300 Olson Memorial Hwy) • CenterPoint (6161 Golden Valley Rd) • Villas on Bassett Creek(1350 Douglas Dr) • Honeywell (1885 Douglas Dr) • Welsh Companies(6110 Olson Memorial Hwy) • Tennant Companies (1111 Douglas Drive) Public Information Meetings-Two meetings were held with the public. The first was specific to those properties identified for total acquisition so that they could be informed directly about the intent as well as the process they could anticipate. This meeting took place on September 22, 2011, and all invited owners were in attendance. A second meeting to inform affected parties corridor- 7 � Page wide was held on October 5th, 2011 to provide a forum for the property owners to express concerns and ask questions regarding the proposed project. Residents were able to view the preliminary project design, including anticipated impacts to landscaping,trees,driveways and access. There were a number of attendees for the 3-hour meeting. The mailing list and comments received are attached as Appendix D. Residents who were not able to attend the open house were given the opportunity to receive all the information that was distributed at the meetings. City Council-On two occasions (July 12 and October 11, 2011),the current layout was presented the Council Manager Meetings, in order to update the Council as to progress and solicit input on the design decisions and elements. 8 � Page 3. PROPOSED LAYOUT The following sections describe the layout, and provide detail into decisions made at specific locations. The numbers within each section correspond to the numbers shown on each accompanying figure. 3.1. TH 55 Intersection 01 Countrv Club Drive Closure Country Club Drive is proposed to be closed at the intersection of Douglas Drive to improve safety and capacity at the Douglas Drive/TH 55 intersection. The safety and capacity issues exist due to the close proximity of Country Club and TH 55. The end of Country Club Drive will be terminated with a cul-de-sac to still maintain traffic to the Optum Health south parking lot. Q2 Countrv Club Drive Access off of TH 55 Due to the closure of Country Club Drive to Douglas Drive,a connection to TH 55 is proposed. The layout exhibits a westbound right in to Country Club Drive from TH 55 and a westbound right out to TH 55. This access will eliminate any eastbound access to or from TH 55. Q3 TH 55 Westbound Ri�ht-Turn Lane The existing TH 55 westbound right-turn lane includes a bypass lane,separated by an island, that comes to a yield condition at Douglas Drive. Motorists do not always yield or fail to see oncoming eastbound—northbound motorists,creating a potential safety issue. The layout reflects a removal of the island and yield condition, making the intersection safer. � ;J � -.� � • ' ` *�� ; �,..,..: , ' � ' � � � � �. C:M f �- P�,,,,,. _..� �«�Y... 17 OJPRTFR�Fit Y �r- w ., '°"A�"a.�_,�y„°s�'i• �� ` ,. :��. i ��.� � �..�. F.• � . R` � ,s r , '�fi, �p .�.j .` ' .� � .. .. .:... ' #' . '� f � " . .. . � y, . ' :.-____.... r ... �^� � i � ... _ t�R � -- ___ _ �, 1 J .. . ' � __, , — � �n. _ ___ . .__�_._. �.,..,,,,"`� .�I� } ��r l� ? � .- rMINNESOiA .,,..', g . 3 ..�a�-" � � .. � f �_, ::,�. �� -° ♦�� /""�` $* ' / ` � � � :._._.� 2� �... � 4 � . . J _ ��— �— � ., ; ._. � �'��— r � � �� ' _ 3.>�,� �l�`� � ��5=' '` � � �� '� ��:� �� , -„ �� .� '� � �=�� 1��i� �� "�� '"`y. � �:' —��3 �'rc� � ��1 � � � � � r-- ��k� 9 � Page 04 Pedestrian Refu�e Area Not a part of this layout, enhancements to the intersection at Douglas Drive and TH 55 have been identified that provide a more defined pedestrian refuge island in the TH 55 east median. This would allow pedestrians to cross one direction of travel during a light cycle and have an adequate refuge in the center. 05 South Frontase Road Access Modifications As part of the design process, but not a part of the Municipal Consent, City and Consultant staff have identified possible enhancements to the intersection south of TH 55. Part of this enhancement would be to relocate the frontage road intersection further to the south to extend the throat to TH 55. Currently,only two vehicles can queue at the intersection. In addition,the accepting lane for the frontage road would be shifted to the west to better align with the proposed Douglas Drive through lane. In addition, driver speed and pedestrians not in direct visual sight lines of cars lead to an uncomfortable and sometimes unsafe pedestrian situation at free right-turn lanes. Although these improvements are not included in the Douglas Drive project, nor are they subject to Municipal consent at this time,staff will continue to work with MnDOT to obtain funding that may enable these improvements to be built with the Douglas Drive project. 10 � Page 3.2. TH 55 to Golden Valley Road �1 Dou�las Drive Dual Lefts to TH 55 The configuration at TH 55 does not have enough £� �}�" � �" ' �� d ; capacity to give the necessary level of service at the `y� �-�� i � �`. . ( j f�' �: intersection of Douglas Drive and TH 55. The layout � ��$�`''.�� '� _ � reflects an attempt to optimize the capacity of the �".''�� ; h�..,�� ` ,�.5 �, , intersection with the dual left-lane configuration. ��r��'�`�`� � �' I,� ��' . ,.�_ With the existing constraints, it was not possible to �� ' =� ' x � � increase the capacity without major impacts to the .s�. ;�` ��°~ �'; �� " ''e`''"�"'"`•'4�.� Optum Health site. � �—' �� `4�� M��`�� . � . a _ � ._� Q2 Dou�las Drive Dual Lefts to Optum Health � � `�'�� ' ' 6 �� , �' � F•� � �� .� � � �� _ � '7�fr��a.,�u.� I�, Dual lefts were added at the entrance of Optum �"� �� `� �;+�f'"� � : ;�i�t � 9 ,� F . � :'�'q_F+.'"r y Yf(� �� 5 Health due to the large AM hourly volume. This will `,�� { . _ �� .��w w�'�• �,,' �- increase the level of service on Douglas Drive and the �+ � � x---- „ intersection. d �� , �� d �� + •�, ` � � – t` �3 North Frontase Road Dual Lefts to Dou�las ! �� • ' :p: �:,3 � �___ . � Drive - �;" , , r, �� +�+��i �� .� iA �: . � Dual lefts were added to the North Frontage Road '� � 2; , � �_ � ...., east leg. This will increase the level of service on d •� ' � � Douglas Drive and the intersection. The extra width � � ��¢ � � � r n �+�',_ � necessary for the dual lefts was taken from the site to ; �`� �'`��°�; � , � the south. � d-a"" :r,w�, �,�., ,� __ _ '�- �e.:<r ...St�j' �",�*w�,�", r+ � �.�n 4� Railroad Crossins �,�.. �: .. � . . �.C5, I) . �.4df .. � a' ' .. J. �.=_. � �_.�., t A concrete railroad crossing will be added at the � "� �* '. r�� Dou las Drive crossin of the Union Pacific Railroad. �'' '�� '`-- - =+: � g g ��__ �� •� � x�� ,t�. .�-�;:�.�_.---_-- . :, _---____ .!�.__� � ''��"" `�:a` �'� � : , * ,- Commercial area street: four lanes with median section 11 � Page �5 Consolidated Tennant Drivewav The two driveways at Tennant(1111 Douglas Drive)will be consolidated to one centralized driveway. A left turn will be added on Douglas Drive to this location. 06 Addition of 10'Trail between Golden Vallev Road and Existin�Luce Line Trail In order to facilitate a bikeway connection between the area north of Golden Valley Road and the existing Luce Line Trail (south of Optum Health entrance), a 10'trail will be added on the west side of Douglas Drive. This will eliminate the need for bikers to cross to the east side of Douglas Drive near Golden Valley Road and cross back over to the west at the Frontage Road/Douglas Drive Intersection. 12 � Page 3.3. Golden Valley Road Intersection 1Q Selection of Roundabout Intersection The selection of Golden Valley Road and Douglas Drive was selected to be a roundabout over a traffic signal for the following reasons: A. The skew of the intersection and the speed of traffic at the intersection presented a safety concern for both turning vehicles and pedestrians. Because of the reduced number of lanes and the reduced design speeds of roundabout approaches,the realignment of the intersection (eliminating the skew) is more easily accomplished with a roundabout. A roundabout allows pedestrians to cross one direction at a time, and because left-turn lanes are eliminated,the crossing is reduced to only one or two lanes. And last, all traffic must slow down to traverse a roundabout,which is a safer environment for pedestrians and turning vehicles as compared to straight- through traffic with a green light. B. Transition Point: Douglas Drive is transitioning between a four-lane (40 mph) commercial area street to a three-lane (35 mph) community street. The roundabout will naturally slow drivers and give the appearance of a changed condition. C. Ability to fix the skew: Due to the speeds, a designer can take advantage of the roundabout geometrics by using smaller curves and limit the lengths of the construction over that of a signal. This was especially important on the east side of Golden Valley Road,as the roadway needed to be back on alignment at the railroad crossing. D. Capacity: The roundabout provides better capacity through the intersection than a signal because it allows for continuous movement of vehicles rather than losing efficiency by stopping all traffic while the signal changes between directions. 02 East Le�Reali�nment The east leg is realigned to bring the intersection closer to 90 degrees. Due to the dedicated right-turn lane, it was important to eliminate the obtuse angle that was created by the skew. � � ` t '� 7 _ . . �� y 4"t,,''" '�.•�! �" ��:� rr �� . � . ., ' � g ' ` • ti �r e r • . f �,� �" .:� ► � �� .Y^ �Y , �- � °4��. 'Y i' � � (, j;- �`� ��..�" ��'��;,,� . � 3 �,� ,�a � � , . �-�, y� .: ��`� � � 1 �; �.�`;i� � �� ` �� , � � �� 4� � �, ��.l� � �� .��.�, /' ,� �►� ��i,�. i-'\�_-- �,� � -�� ,2 �. �:,+ � ��. �.;� ,�>, ,-� � •� � �j, ' r' ��, � �� '��r�.n f� `'� �+it �� 4" d 1: '� � �'` �' � -� , ��': H � �'� �. �.�3�� , t ,„w o. ��;��. � � I � � � " � �.x f *. ' = i 's t�� s�. 1 �y.��1 f,�. � � �� .. � . F ,�- � � ,� � ` �',�;�� .�_ +� � �, �:r '� �` �r _ '�; .� °:; . 13 � Page 3Q Bicvcle Ramps The bicycle ramps are included to allow the bicycle riders that are comfortable riding in the bike lane, but are not comfortable riding through a roundabout,to exit the bike lane before entering the roundabout and allowing them to reenter the bike lane after leaving the roundabout area. 4Q Remnant Area A remnant area will be created to the north of the east leg of Golden Valley Road. It is anticipated the utilities will remain in this area. 14 � Page 3.4. Golden Valley Road to Duluth Street 1Q Olympia Street Intersection ' t ' ° '� . � , _ _ �� Intersection control was evaluated at Olympia Street s �-°�* •��9'' r ' �j but neither a roundabout or signal were warranted. It ' � a ; ��.� i r'' v�� is anticipated Olympia Street will see a higher volume ,� ? �� — of traffic in future years, but that growth still will not r� �` € n.s . �; �.. justify intersection control. * �� , :ti� }�' �� r"��',� �` �, 'I t _ :� �a 02 Hampshire Place Closure A��"'�''�� '�"� � q �� ,�"�'-,�"�,� II •r' . ��* Due to the proximity of Hampshire Place and the '}. "��•�""��„ ' 6� ��'� t � , r �,� �,�:a :, �_d railroad crossing and the somewhat limited sight ��,��•� ��;��,; - � � t4 � ""' distance,the intersection is shown as closed through �� -��t � �,� ,�� the use of a cul-de-sac. This will be a safety �� ^��'�,�,_'�r�; F '�� r � � improvement over the existing condition. "`�' � �Yk�„��'� �� ? � ��`� ��.�� '" „t. ��;�� ;�, � � ��°-.�,� , , r=-•��; f L.` 03 Bassett Creek Overlook ��`' � � '``��. r,�:; ; ' _ �`�,� +��' � d�"'��'"�". �` ��:r `�`"r* ��.�- �,�� ` The footprint of the added width of Douglas Drive will ,�� ,��,��;�,+��'�� y xu .x- S+u�ae"�� +� s_:. require filling in the existing flood plain. The required ��` � �,^ �� ,_�,..� � ��t+ a , mitigation will be a 1:1 ratio and within the same ;,��*�: ��. ' „�"�: � ,,, ; reach of the creek. The existing box culvert is not '��' "� ,�� +�' �° ��'�*�* W'� s��_�. ,� � � . �: ��" �r*�;8 �'� �. �`,�. intended to be replaced, but extensions will be � x�+ �, �u �, , u needed on both ends. This gives the opportunity for a ��;_*.�� `� �� { ,�~�-= �� * �'_� a,�� ' ��"� pedestrian overlook area above the Creek. �` ,�+r^� . "��: �`, �"�" z k, �r 4 �,�: ��::+�°�� ` �'"" ��r ;' f r Q Ra�lroad Crossins ,�� . � _ ,� � , �� ,��,� r�^�`` M�. �,'��, �;'�."'�+;� i:� t �� 'j N7� �{-�.. A concrete railroad crossing will be added at the �� ,�, !"�f'"�}"� r ..• '�� __,.� Douglas Drive crossing of the Canadian Pacific ��'��`" z,Q Railroad. --�" ��f ss� ` :'. � :..�.,' _,. �� :n: ��.. Community street:three lane section •Provides ample capaaty for safe travel in a smoothly-Flowing ern�ronment •Gea[es sate pedestnan and bicyde routes •Allaws for landscaping and lighdng in key loca6ons 15 � Page Q5 Honevwell South Entrance The existing Honeywell south entrance will not be altered dramatically. A sign currently exists to prohibit exiting Honeywell traffic from turning left to northbound Douglas Drive. The proposed configuration includes an island to force traffic southbound. This will enhance the safety at this intersection and operation of the Honeywell parking lot. 06 Northbound to Eastbound Dou�las Drive Ri�ht-Turn Lane The proposed northbound right-turn lane was extended as far south as possible to allow right- turning vehicles to not be blocked by through queues. The right-turn lane was not extended through St. Croix Avenue to eliminate confusion coming from mixing St. Croix Avenue right turns with Duluth Street right turns together in a single lane. 07 Total Take Parcels The Douglas Drive corridor width is being expanded to the west. Thus five properties along this segment of Douglas Drive have been impacted to the extent that they will need to be acquired in total, due to the proximity to the future roadway. 08 Retainin�Wall A retaining wall has been proposed in the area south of Knoll Street on the west side of Douglas Drive. This is to decrease the impacts to the properties in this location. 09 Bike Lane Adiacent to Ri�ht-Turn Lane The bike lane is placed to the interior of the right-turn lane at Duluth Street. This is a safety feature of separating the right-turn vehicles from turning across a potential on-coming biker that a motorist may not see. 16 � Page 3.5. Duluth Street Intersection 01 Si�nalized Intersection Determination The signalized intersection was chosen at the Duluth Street intersection for the following reasons: A. Roundabout Not Feasible: The roundabout intersection needed to be a partial 3 lane roundabout,with a left-turn lane,through left-turn lane and a through right-turn lane. Staff determined this configuration would be confusing to drivers and a more conventional intersection was appropriate in this case. B. Limited Impacts at the Intersection: Although the signalized intersection impacts more property along the corridor than the roundabout,the footprint at the intersection is less. *It should be noted,the medians will restrict or prohibit left-turn access along Duluth Street and Douglas Drive to the businesses at the southeast quadrant of the intersection. 20 Honeywell Entrance Reali�nment The entrance to Honeywell will be shifted to the north to align with the new lanes on Duluth Street. �3 Sin�le Westbound to ! � �� `�"�}� �� '� �� _ �; '� �� `� �` x�. Southbound Left-Turn Lane �` 1� , , � .� � � - � � �' � � �. r � . : ' f�� R � � z d , i�� _�.�� ..,. � ,,,�"`� Although there are two �� j �� T • . ! 5,fi; � � -�`°� " � southbound receiving lanes on " � �'°' �41;,��; d¢ {'�� _w � �+��r �' __. - �,�. � �► Douglas Drive,the capacity � " � --- � ,2 .=-fi ��;ti � — �— .. 3� -- — - _ .��--� - _ analysis did not show a need for � �; �_, ' '' �;' 1 �_.__ - _ _ � -_ � — -� � — —-- an additional westbound to �� ` �� "'� � �� -� - _ ��.,; southbound left-turn lane. This �� - a ,!„ ��,4 nf resulted in a decreased footprint �,, i��• ,�� '�� for the Duluth Street approach - �_- '`�"r }"�'�, � _ �� IS p•.#�'' ". :, �,: and impact to the parcel to the ' �'" � ": �`� � � .;.,..� � ' " ,� � { ,✓�1�', � north. i � !" �{} i �� Q Impact to Southeast uadrant Staff chose to widen Duluth Street to the north due to the close proximity of the existing road to the businesses along the south side of Duluth Street. A widening to the south would have required the parcels on the south to be total acquisitions. Q Dual Southbound Left-Turn Lanes Dual left southbound lanes were added to accommodate the future traffic. 17 � Page 3.6. Duluth Street to Medicine Lake Road The traffic forecasts for this segment show the need for an additional southbound lane to accommodate significant turning and through traffic in the morning peak hour. An explanation for this section is provided in Appendix F. Q Honeywell North Entrance The north entrance to Honeywell will be revised to a right in, right out through the addition of a median across the entrance. In a meeting with Honeywell representatives,they have agreed to this change. 02 Striped Median North of Honevwell ` '� � �`�"��'` w��>� � Entrance � �, ,.a�� 1 - ,'_�° '�� 1►`Jf ,�* �� 6��'•;r I��. ' ti R� ^ The concrete median will end just north of the , �'" rp� �*� � '� ' r` r ' p � � �" __ r. �r. . lt 6�-�,�'' �'.. Honeywell entrance to allow access to the �^� �,; �� _ � =�� . 4 ," �"�_ "� �' businesses along the east side of Douglas ��, �'-' M��`��,. �,.��;, .��-�' �� " . �- '� y�'. � Drive,exiting and entering from all directions. ' _ � ' —�-:�-=��.--_ �� ,�,-, �� .� �� ;�� . �� ! �y ±�.�•��;� a�. , r �>, 03 Minimized Impact to Pond and �,��"�'°�' ''��'��`� �� Monitorins Wells � '� �` ��'� "��' �"�r '�� '��`� r� .�w..; �r4- , ��_. The alignment of Douglas Drive is shown ;I I��+�; `'�+`�' ,, �,�;� having minimal impact to the pond. Most of � � "��' :.�� the monitoring wells currently located in the ;� � � �.=" boulevard. ��"'"��'�"'-� , , ��.� � _� °� .., 04 Retainin�Walls .� ��p�� F �' �� . .:: , , � ... _ . ' . .r ► � Retaining walls have been proposed along `, i — ��'' �*��. ^ .....W..r.� � � �� .a�' _.�° two properties along the west side of Douglas ; s� '� �� '��`.` . �� a�`�� ,; . Drive. These will reduce the impacts to the - . ' d # ,` � 6� ��.�� trees and to the adjacent property. !! .. � �_3 � r`� ;, �' �, . '. �_._,�.-. F, A3 �� `�'��' �`�;� � � � � ' ��Z � �' � �+�� !`" �M; ��,� ` � �t Zd �. } .. ��: � ,�` .� :� ��1 �4�;' ��.�' �r'�..+# . '' . d �.,� ��.,� y, � � ��=,,k II ��-�,�- fi�� . .. ,� .� �i � . . '- II �1�6 k-.' � , ` � .. w j .a . �I � �� ,__ .�a' . r� ' 4 � � _..a�,v.. ��.�4�. ._ _.+�:r�� , � ., � ; � , Extra-capacity community street:four lane section 18 � Page 3.7. Sandburg Road Intersection Q1 Selection of Roundabout Intersection The selection of Sandburg Road and Douglas Drive was selected to be a roundabout over a traffic signal for the following reasons: A. Safety: Roundabouts reduce conflict points over that of a signal, in addition the severity of crashes are significantly lower. B. Reduces R/W Impact: The roundabout option reduces the footprint of the project along Douglas Drive. This is especially important nearthe Honeywell pond and monitoring wells. C. Capacity: The roundabout allows for more continuous movement of vehicles through the intersection,than at signalized intersections. Q2 Reduced Imaact to Sandbur�School Pronertv The roundabout alignment has minimized the impact on the school property which is federally defined as "park" property,and therefore is subject to restrictions in terms of impacts. 03 Total Take of 2300 Douelas Drive Due to the proximity of the roundabout to this home,total acquisition of the parcel is necessary. Shifting the roundabout to the west would have meant significant impacts to the pond, monitoring wells and park property. As a result,the impacts to the property are to the extent that a total acquisition is required. 4� Impact to 2230 Dou�las � ,�� €.,�,� � � � �:�� ; Drive** � �, ` ;� .�., � ' �� The southbound Douglas Drive �� d ��'�� te , E .:J�fi+�1Ve � �� access to this property will be � °� ;, ��: -5�'�;��:� ; ` blocked bythe median south ofthe �� ` ��.��, � � roundabout(splitter island). ` - � • :"�� _____.. �` ,-- I � ..._ � �-�, �� ' . .r- . �- - _ . _ . - �\ � #�'>°��t�.�'' ��1� 05 Impact to 2310 Douelas �;� � � a ;.�,.. - �, �� `� � ` , ,� ,�� . �. Drive** � , , . , t . ; 4 ;� ,. .,; f�r.r. . ;,�' � � �� 'd!s� � `'. . I� � �� The access from the property to ' �� a _ southbound Douglas Drive will be - , i � d � '�`'� _T -' '�` -_ _ fi f ., � � � � »ti .--�� blocked by the median north of the , • �;"- ' � ' � �y � � � •- � �� :� , " �� " �. � , 1�'?" � , . � �i n. _ �I„ •, roundabout (splitter island). 1� ` . -`'� � �� , � **A potential solution is bringing the two properties to one driveway location at the roundabout, in the acquired 2300 property. 19 � Page 3.8. Medicine Lake Road Intersection Q1 Sienalized Intersection Determination The signalized intersection at Medicine Lake Road was chosen due to the property impacts associated with a roundabout intersection were too great on the northwest and northeast quadrants. 02 Eastbound Dual Right-Turn Lanes Dual right-turn lanes are shown to accommodate the high volume of right turns to Douglas Drive. In addition,the existing free right was removed to enhance the safety at the intersection. �3 Dual Southbound Lanes Dual southbound lanes were added to handle the capacity of the southbound movement and to accommodate the dual right southbound lanes from Medicine Lake Road. North of Medicine Lake Road, Douglas Drive is currently striped as a three-lane section. The outside lane north of Medicine Lake Road will lineup with outside lane south of Medicine Lake Road. � .� �,; � �,._.._�...� _ � �� . �t* .�. t � � �� s - � � ' � '' � • � ,�. ��i �„� �°�' „r� � , *� °, �', �' �� ..+s �` �.: °`��' ��.�r��'�, � t��#. w � � � �� , �,� . � .�. ��. ��,� �, �:�-� � y��`1 x � s , I 4 "; ��". .wf-0� ��E. b � �� / « I� �'�'I 4 y � ,��,�,—.. � ��y��`' �� x` i f C �� t ±�°#��,� 3 .r.'� ��'`",,,� ",�''.9r�' I� �� ' � `� � �.� � I , y-� K �� , �.� i ,�+��`. 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' _�; �� ,. x � t" y;.,�� y�.�.y, � . ��,,�.. x 4'' r. a'_'°""''I i : _.:� . �� y � �a: A � v ' `�".. • ciea�o�t * �.i � �� i � ; •,* •, � ss � � � � } � Skimme oa4 e �'a' "�-�.. �. i �� (�/,��p�'! ^t„r —�StormSewe� . �" ��' �.'. � � .Y .T'�_T,�� ,i°"`". b"' } '--Forcemain �� *,,;`y�.� �., �� .. R�. !�; � ,. ._ �Basset Creek �� ,M-� :�l� �' s�. �{ �Nwi ea�ed wena�a ��f�. ��ti';�� ` � ��,,. � < ?X� "` , i � . . �� ' �� +�"' Easements .,� , � . I � },t� 1Hx , t � � :�r��i � �. � . . . �Ponds ,�,� '�V . r � �i. a�� ,a r � � � �,� •�R�� '� '�' ,. v :+�� ._. ' `-��r+��'�° � ,� y% '�:`� ��iF�� Subwatersheds 4,� a � , � } � . ��f �- � � � � , Proposed Allgn nent Sect 1 '� �� i -= e 'S.. k "�h t � �°_ x ��' `�- q. L� ��. � � PmposedAlignment Sect 2 J: � - � y� �� fi� g� �i� �,.',. ��l�t� �� _ � , ProposedAlignment Sect 3 � �`Rn.� .:p <,� ... : ...: � ��_ Park/OpenSpaceAreas � r� t��,� ��,. �� . z i � ..ewr�,. � z��. � 3 �PondPropertes N �ra.:>-� � _'�`-��" .'�t.: - �� ,�{aLes��•.ta! r 'kk.�'4YL.��'�r+ °`a4 y �1' �'`. � : soa n � �4"� � � � f�Wa�'. Fea� rv �� ' Wf APPENDIX C LETTER FROM HENNEPIN COUNTY Appendices 3-?�e�a�a��r�Zs��:��,+'i"ra�aspv�•t��3ia�:^��e��r`'r�v��o��; _� _�_______ 1600 Prairie Drive b12-596-0300,Phone Medina,MN 55340-5421 7b3-478-�W00,FAX 763-478-403d,TDd www.hennepin.us October 19,2011 Ms. Jeannine Clancy,P.E. Director of Public Works City of Golden Valley 7800 Golden Valley Road Golden Valley,MN 55427 RE: CSAH 102(Douglas Drive} From TH 55 to CSAH 70(Medicine Lake Drive) County Project No. 1007 Dear Ms. Clancy: The purpose of this Ietter is to express the County's concurrence with Preliminary Layaut No. 2 (dated Uctaber 14,2011)for the referenced project. City staff and their consultant, WSB and Associates,presented the concept layout and supporting traffic analysis to County staff on June 15, 2�11. The County provided comments o�the design, and the preliminary layout has been revised to reflect these comments. We look forward to continuing to work with you on the detail design phase for this important project. If you have any questions,please feel free to contact me at 612-546-0360. Sincerely, � c;� � r '�1��"- Craig M. Twinem,P.E. Design Division Manager c: Ron Nims,City af Gotden Valtey Jupe Hale, WSB An EqualOpportunity Emplcyer P.ec�cl,�'Pc:�.: APPENDIX D MAILING LIST AND RECEIVED COMMENTS FROM PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING Appendices PID NAME ADDRESS 1 ADDRESS 2 CITY STATE ZIPCODE GOLDEN VALLEY PROPERTY PID:3311821220012 GARY L ANDERSON 5025 ST CROIX AVE N GOLDEN VALLEY MN 55422 1100 DOUGLAS DR N PID:2811821220085 JOSH STENZEL 2510 DOUGLAS DRIVE N GOLDEN VALLEY MN 55422 PID:3311821220009 NANETTE K QUADE 1170 DOUGLAS DR N GOLDEN VALLEY MN 55422 PID:2811821330001 DAVID F&LEIGH ANN COMB 1300 DOUGLAS DR N GOLDEN VALLEY MN 55422 PID:3211821110006 UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD CO PROPERTY TAX 1400 DOUGLAS STOP 1640 OMAHA NE 68179 PID:2911821440060 TERESA FILIPEZYK 1435 DOUGLAS DR N GOLDEN VALLEY MN 55422 TEACHER FEDERAL CREDIT PID:3211821410047 UNION 14601 27TH AVE N PLYMOUTH MN 55447 6500 OLSON MEM HWY PID:2811821230055 SHELTER CORPORATION 1600 HOPKINS CROSSROAD MINNEAPOLIS MN 55305 2120 DOUGLAS DRIVE N PID:2911821440001 JESSE M STRUVE 1500048TH AVENUE N p�YMOUTH MN 55446-2180 1605 DOUGLAS DR N JEAN ANDERSON, PID:3311821230017 BNC NATIONAL BANK BRANCH MGR 650 DOUGLAS DR N GOLDEN VALLEY MN 55422 PID:2811821330105 VILLAS ON BASSETT CREEK ATTN:KAY SAND 25 9TH AVENUE S HOPKINS MN 553443 1350 DOUGLAS DR PID:2811821320008 FTK PROPERTIES INC 1710 DOUGLAS DR#150 GOLDEN VALLEY MN 55422 PID:2811821320067 GREGG&JIM'S PROPERTIES LLC 1900 DOUGLAS DR N GOLDEN VALLEY MN 55422 PID:2811821230041 JEHOVAHS WITNESSES 1950 DOUGLAS DR N MPLS MN 55422 MARCEL LAMOUR&MONA PID:2811821230042 LAMOUR 2000 DOUGLAS DR N GOLDEN VALLEY MN 55422 PID:2811821230046 PAUL H SNODGRASS 2010 DOUGLAS DR N GOLDEN VALLEY MN 55422 PID:2811821230045 WILLIAM J MOSS 2020 DOUGLAS DR N GOLDEN VALLEY MN 55422 PID:2811821230047 REAL ESTATE RENTAL INC 2040 DOUGLAS DR N GOLDEN VALLEY MN 55422 PID:2811821230053 BRADLEYJ&CATHYJ PIKULA 2130 DOUGLAS DR NO GOLDEN VALLEY MN 55422 PID:2811821230051 ALAN NEWTON 2150 DOUGLAS DR N GOLDEN VALLEY MN 55422 PID:2811821230027 PHYLLIS J OL50N 2210 DOUGLAS DR N GOLDEN VALLEY MN 55422 PID:2811821230001 LOREN L ZEMPLE 2230 DOUGLAS DR N GOLDEN VALLEY MN 55422 PID:2811821230026 ARMAND D&MARIE MAANUM 2300 DOUGLAS DR N GOLDEN VALLEY MN 55422 PID:2811821220001 JAMES L OLSON 2310 DOUGLAS DR GOLDEN VALLEY MN 55422 C:\Users\aplowman\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\COntent.0utlook\352QUM23\Mailing List_Douglas Drive Corridor.xlsx PID NAME ADDRESS 1 ADDRESS 2 CITY STATE ZIPCODE GOLDEN VALLEY PROPERTY PID:2811821220069 GERALD H&SHARON L LUND 2320 DOUGLAS DR N GOLDEN VALLEY MN 55422 PID:2811821220004 DAVID E SCHUTZ 2400 DOUGLAS DR N GOLDEN VALLEY MN 55422 PID:2811821220086 RICHARD L RASMUSSEN 2410 DOUGLAS DR N GOLDEN VALLEY MN 55422 PID:2911821110021 JEAN LJOHNSON JR 2417 DOUGLAS DR N GOLDEN VALLEY MN 55422 PID:2911821110020 TODD R OSMUNDSON 2429 DOUGLAS DR N GOLDEN VALLEY MN 55422 PID:2811821220008 TIM F NELSON 2430 DOUGLAS DR N GOLDEN VALLEY MN 55422 PID:2911821110019 THOMAS N WORUM JR 2501 DOUGLAS DR N GOLDEN VALLEY MN 55422 PID:2811821220055 ABBOUD A ABBOUD 2520 DOUGLAS DR N GOLDEN VALLEY MN 55422 PID:2911821110025 SUSAN Z ECKHOFF 2531 DOUGLAS DR N GOLDEN VALLEY MN 55422 PID:2911821140005 HAGV LLP 3211STAVE N MPLS MN 55401 6305&6325 SANDBURG RD PID:3311821220008 UNITED PROPERTIES RES LLC ATTN:B CAREY 3500 AMERICAN BLVD W BLOOMINGTON MN 55431 1200 DOUGLAS DRIVE N PID:2911821110022 IND SCHOOL DIST 281 4148 WINNETKA AVE N NEW HOPE MN 55427 2400 SANDBURG LN PID:2911821410020 DANIEL&LINDA IVERSON 4640 NORTH ARM DR W MOUND MN 55364 6404 HAMPSHIRE PL PID:2911821440031 CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY 7800 GOLDEN VALLEY RD GOLDEN VALLEY MN 55427 6305 OLYMPIA ST REAL ESTATE PID:2811821320007 SOO LINE RAILROAD DEPT SUITE 1525 501 MARQUETTE AVE 5 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402 PID:3311821230013 HP 4 LLC 527 MARQUETTE AVE,SUITE MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402 6200 OLSON MEM HWY PID:2811821330011 VALLEY CREEK WEST APTS LLC 5290 VILLA WAY EDINA MN 55436 1370 DOUGLAS DRIVE N PROPERTY TAX PID:2811821320069 SPEEDWAY SUPER AMERICA LLC DEPT 539 MAIN ST 5 FINDLAY OH 45840 1400,1450,1500&1600 PID:2811821330012 KATHLEEN ANDERSON 5716 XERXES AVE S EDINA MN 55410 DOUGLAS DRIVE N PID:2811821320077 fTK PROPERTIES INC 6000 56TH AVE N CRYSTAL MN 55429 1710 DOUGLAS DRIVE N PID:2811821220093 BARBARA 1 CURRY 6000 MEDICINE LAKE RD CRYSTAL MN 55422 2420 DOUGLAS DRIVE N PID:3311821320006 STATE OF MINNESOTA MN CENTER FOR 6125 OLSON MEM HWY GOLDEN VALLEY MN 55422 6125&6115 OLSON MEM PID:2911821440061 RODOLFO P DAGUM 6300 KNOLLST GOLDEN VALLEY MN 55427 PID:3211821110007 DAVID J MINIKUS 6300 PHOENIX ST GOLDEN VALLEY MN 55427 ROBERTALAN ALBER/CLAIRE PID:2 9 1 1 82 144 003 2 MARIE KNAEBLE 6300 WINSDALE ST GOLDEN VALLEY MN 55427 PID:2911821410002 JUSTIN BACKES/JENNIFER CHEN 6305 HAMPSHIRE PL GOLDEN VALLEY MN 55427 PID:3211821110028 FREDIC J LAGER 6306 GOLDEN VALLEY RD GOLDEN VALLEY MN 55427 C:\Users\aplowman\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet 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PROPERTIES LLC 8416 XERXES AVE N BROOKLYN PARK MN 55444 DOUGLAS DRIVE N MICHAELFRUEN/REESE PID:2911821110023 PFEIFFER 4161 ADAIR AVE N CRYSTAL MN 55422 2551 DOUGLAS DRIVE N UNITED HEALTH CARE SVCES INC,C/O COLLIERS ATTN:RICH 4350 BAKER ROAD,SUITE PID:3211821140003 INTERNATIONAL FORSLUND 400 MINNETONKA MN 55343 6300 OLSON MEM HWY PID:3211821110001 TENNANT COMPANY P 0 BOX 1452 MPLS MN 55440 1111 DOUGLAS DRIVE N PID:2911821110016 DANIEL K BRASTAD P 0 BOX 16314 ST LOUIS PARK MN 55416 2511 DOUGLAS DRIVE N ATTN:JIM HILLIER,FACILITY PID:2911821140007 HONEYWELL INC MGR 1985 DOUGLAS DR,MS 182 GOLDEN VALLEY MN 55422 1885 DOUGLAS DRIVE ATTN:CHUCK BECKER,MGR PID:3311821220001 CENTERPOINT ENERGY FACILITIES 700 WEST LINDEN AVE MINNEAPOLIS MN 55403 6161 GOLDEN VALLEY RD ATTN:HEATHER 4350 BAKER ROAD,SUITE PID:3311821230016 COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL MCKINZIE 400 MINNETONKA MN 55343 6110 OLSON MEM HWY PID:2911821410003 DESIREE&MICHAEL TREBESCH 6325 HAMPSHIRE PL GOLDEN VALLEY MN 55427 PID:2911821410004 KEITH J HEIMER 6405 HAMPSHIRE PL GOLDEN VALLEY MN 55427 PID:2911821410005 KENT R GARBORG 6415 HAMPSHIRE PL GOLDEN VALLEY MN 55427 PID:2911821410006 JAMES M VALKEVICH 1620 FLORIDA AVE N GOLDEN VALLEY MN 55427 PID:2911821410020 DANIEL&LINDA IVERSON 4640 NORTH ARM DR W MOUND MN 55364 6404&6408 HAMPSHIRE PL C:\Users\aplowman\AppData\LOCaI\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.0utlook\ISZQUM23\Mailing List_Douglas Drive Corridor.xlsx PID NAME ADDRESS 1 ADDRESS 2 CITY STATE ZIPCODE GOLDEN VALLEY PROPERTY PID:2911821410021 DANIEL&LINDA IVERSON 4640 NORTH ARM DR W MOUND MN 55364 EMPTY LOT HOWARD PID:2911821410022 DOUGLAS E 10HNSON HALLIN 6420 HAMPSHIRE PL GOLDEN VALLEY MN 55427 PID:2911821410023 JUDITH A GRAF 6430 HAMPSHIRE PL N GOLDEN VALLEY MN 55427 PID:2911821410024 DONALD GRUSSING 6440 HAMPSHIRE PLACE MPLS MN 55427 PID:2911821410025 LYNN JACOBS 6500 HAMPSHIRE PLACE GOLDEN VALLEY MN 55427 WINKLEY ORTHOTICS& TERRY PID:3311821230012 PROSTHETICS WOODMAN,CO 740 DOUGLAS DR N GOLDEN VALLEY MN 55422 BASSETT CREEK TOWNHOME PID:2911821440114 DONALD LUNDQUIST ASSN. 1338 EDGEWOOD AVE N GOLDEN VALLEY MN 55427 C:\Users\aplowman\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.0utlook\1SZQUM23\Mailing List_Douglas Drive Corridor.zlsx Douglas Drive Reconstruction Project Corridor Property Uwners Public Informational Open House city o� � galden valle � 780[l Golden Valley Road, Golden Vailey, MN 55427 Wednestlay, October 5, 2411 from 4 to 7 pm Name: �(� Address: �, (fa Phone: r. .. Please check all applicable items: ❑ I have an invisible pet fence. ❑ I have an automatic sprinkler system. ❑ I have a sump pump. It discharges(lacation) ❑ I have reta.ining walls and/or landscape features within 10 feet of the street. p I have sanitary sewer service probierns. � Comments (e.g.,drainage concerns, sight problems safety cancerns, tc.}: � � U � � � ` � 'N Qe ` ` !� . . e � e � n(1 r� �vc�r i�e ' v ' h !�. a. �' �s e ee � . `t � � U` � c�� a. a:�n d��. Attacb another sheet if necessary.Please drop completed comment sheet in the"Comment"box.Or,fill it out later,fold in half,tape,and mai2.Thank you for your participation. APPENDIX E NOISE ANALYSIS RESULTS Appendices oa.a cnmae�vaizou w58 i�lename� M1��01101-OS\CO0\E��IDi1s�NOlse�NOlse R TaDIe.Oqn W$B ��`"- ��e. 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CSAH 102 (Douglas Drive) Noise Receptor Locations City of Golden Valley, Minnesota September 19, 2011 November 8, 2011 {Addressee} {Street} {City, State, Zip} Re: Environmental Investigation - Noise Barrier Analysis Douglas Drive (Hennepin County State Aid Highway 102) Hennepin County Project No. 1007, City Project No. 10-4 Dear{Name}: The City of Golden Valley, in conjunction with Hennepin County, is in the process of completing Preliminary Design and Environmental Investigation/Documentation for roadway improvements along CSAH 102 (Douglas Drive) from Highway 55 to CSAH 70 (Medicine Lake Road). Actual reconstruction of the roadway is expected to start in the spring of 2016. As part of the preliminary design, a preferred layout has been established and studies were performed to determine noise impacts resulting from the project. This layout was presented to the public at an open house on October 5, 2011, and has been approved by Hennepin County. Briefly, the noise investigation included setting receptors at structures near the roadway (usually the edge of the house nearest the street, but sometimes at back fences or porches if those are closer). Current noise levels during peak traffic times were recorded. Then, based on the proposed alignment and projected traffic, the future noise levels were modeled. Below are the results of the modeling at your residence: Existing Future Predicted Noise Level Noise Level Change in decibels decibels decibels % Chan e {Ex_noise} {F_Noise} {Change_Noise} {Percent} A noise level of 70 decibels (described as the noise level inside an average office building) is considered to be the threshold of acceptable noise by Federal guidelines. Federal standards also require residences subject to future noise levels (Year 2030 for this analysis) that are near or above the threshold be investigated to determine if construction of noise walls would provide a reasonable reduction in the decibel levels that are due to the project. C:\Users\aplowman�AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.0utlook\1SZQUM23\Douglas Noise Levels Notif 11-4-11.doc In its determination of potential benefit, such things as physical and/or engineering constraints (i.e., the feasibility of construction of noise barrier, restrictions or elimination of access to a property, restrictions to line of sight, acoustic effectiveness (must achieve a minimum noise reduction of 5 decibels) are considered. In addition, the noise barrier cost effectiveness (cost per decibel of reduction per residence should be equal to or less than $3,250) is evaluated. The determination of whether to construct a noise barrier must also consider the desires of the affected property owners. Your residence is predicted to experience noise levels near or above the 70 decibel level by the Year 2030. However, please note two things: (1) your current noise level is either very near 70 decibels or already higher, and (2) the predicted change to your noise level is less than 1.5 decibels (in some cases, the level is expected to be reduced). After careful analysis, inclusion of sound walls on this project has been deemed not feasible and therefore, will not be included as part of the project for the following reason: {REASON} On November 15, 2011 at 7 pm, the layout will be formally presented to the Golden Valley City Council and a Public Hearing will be held to receive public comment about the project. After the Public Hearing, the City Council will consider formally authorizing the layout with their consent. Notices for the Public Hearing were mailed on October 31, 2011. If you wish to discuss the results of this analysis or the feasibility determination, please contact me at 763.593.8032. Sincerely, ,��c1 /�: Ron Nims Public Works Project Coordinator C: Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works Jeff Oliver, PE, City Engineer Jupe Hale, WSB & Associates, Inc. C:\Users\aplowman�AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.0utlook\1 SZQUM23\Douglas Noise Levels Notif 11-4-11.doc APPENDIX F ADDITIONAL SOUTHBOUND LANE - DULUTH STREET TO MEDICINE LAKE ROAD Appendices High traffic volumes � on this segment " ' � E-WandN-Sroutes Northbound PM traffic is share this segment Medicine • • resultinginhighertraNic approximately 20% less than Lake Rd. • � volumes over a short � � • distance. the southbound AM traffic. East-West and �'`� � • Traffic volumes are more o • spread out during the evening routes combine on this segment • ° • /� rush and more concentrated in • • �� the morning rush. • � • • • Duluth St. Two Southbound � � � � s �� ¢, _ ��; �� One Northbound Lanes �: ,�I Y_ ,� _ ��,� Lane - � '� c ' . � : ,� r � _ r � �` b �n ��. � � � �-� � g -� ; � • ' ,,.., � ':� �11��k"�` �"� ,, �„ In the AM peak hour two _ ,,, •' � ,-'�� , Northbound left and through eastbound right-turn lanes #'� �'� � ��'"� �� movements can proceed needed on Medicine Lake Road � s� ! �a � � LL through the intersection at the • Heavy eastbound � �I ��-� _`�,�'�,; � _ same time ufilizing the same right-turning traffic volume � I �� green time at the signal. -�r°°°. anticipated �i� �Y� ��'`�;�, r � � �r �•�°x�` ;�- I ',.��+..�`, • Need two southbound �,�', ,� .�& accepting lanes for dual , � -�� right-turn lanes — �,` n � �:� � - �� , `t �` " Conflicting eastbound left- �� I� � �°` 'x turning vehicle volume is low in �� ?�� the PM peak hour allowing for In the AM peak hourtwo '' °`� � ,�:� �` southbound through lanes P ��'"� F�;�;,;,+ �: a single northbound lane. needed on Douglas Drive ° � P- � • Heavy level of southbound �,��"� ��'; � � �° � traffic �� M • Moderate level of � -�.��„��_ � � � northbound left-turning '�;" � `��'` vehicles �� - *� Additional right-turn storage �ti�'�� • By removing the right- �,,� i�� _ __ turning vehicles further � � from the intersecfion, tf , signal operations are Difficult to merge to one-lane � + � - �;! °'•- improved through reduced f, prior to Duluth Street ?� � - - :.� vehicle queuing. 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City Administration/Council 763 593 8003!763 593 8109(fax) r._..�_ .. _ .��_ ... e_, ___e � ,. . .�. � _ _.. e . _ � _ � .._. : Executive Summary for Action Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting February 11, 2014 Agenda Item 6. 2014 Legislative Policies Prepared By Thomas Burt, City Manager Summary The attached Legislative Policies were reviewed at the November Council/Manager Meeting and the draft has been shared with our state legislators. Staff is requesting the Council review the policies and if acceptable it will be adopted at the February 18 City Council meeting. One additional item was added to the priorities on Inflow and Infiltration which was recommended by Representative Frieberg. Attachments 2014 Legislative Policies (21 pages) � � �� x� � � � � . �� . *�� £ � � � �� a� � � �� #� �� £� � � � � �� f� �� "��. ��x �;� � €�'�* �� ; N �x ��r " ��N = � � � � �� . .." � x� w�� : �� city of v x r�� x r #v � f {wn� s�� r olden � valle Y 2014 Le islative Policies g 7800 Golden Valley Road,Golden Valley,MN 55427 763-593-8006 Table Of Contents 1. Liquor License At Brookview Golf Course .......................................2 2. Bonding Bill - Douglas Drive/Hwy 55 Intersection.........................3 3. Levy Limits ..........................................................................................4 4. Bonding Bill - Bottineau LRT.............................................................5 5. Providing Information To Citizens....................................................6 6. Bonding Bill - Emerald Ash Borer.....................................................7 7. Bonding Bill - Hwy 169 (I-394-To I-94) ...........................................8 8. Fiscal Disparities .................................................................................9 9.Metropolitan Council Inflow/Infiltration Grants ............................ 10 Appendix 2............................................................................................... 11 Appendix6............................................................................................... 13 Appendix 7............................................................................................... 15 7800 Golden Valley Road,Golden Valley,MN 55427 763-593-8006 Page 1 Policy l. Liquor License 1�t Brookview Golf Course Issue The City of Golden Valley purchased Brookview Golf Course on November 1, 1968 and began its first year of operation in 1969.Since that time the food and beverage operations have been an important aspect of the business.Current state law mandates that the City of Golden Valley is only allowed to sell Brookview Golf Course a 3.2 beer license and nothing stronger.Therefore, Brookview Golf Course has only carried and sold 3.2 beer. It has become increasingly difficult to purchase and offer multiple varieties of beer in a 3.2 option. Further,there are many options for the public to choose from with the large number of golf cours- es and event centers in the Twin Cities metro area.Staff feels strongly that a liquor license will help Brookview distinguish itself amongst competitors,remain viable in the market,offer products and services that Brookview's customer and patron base have requested and come to expect,and to increase the profitability of Brookview's operations. Under Minnesota Statute 340A.601 -Establishment of Municipal Liquor Stores, Brookview Golf Course in unable to purchase a liquor license;however,special provisions have been made for other businesses under Minnesota Statute 340A.404. Response Brookview Golf Course recommends legislation for a special provision under Minnesota Statute 340A.404- Intoxicating Liquor;On-Sale Licenses.This would enable Brookview Golf Course to pur- chase an intoxicating liquor license from the City of Golden Valley.Special provisions have been made for other Minnesota businesses,including: • City of Minneapolis(GuthrieTheater,CricketTheater,OrpheumTheater,StateTheater,Historic PantagesTheater,Walker Arts Center's concessionaire,Target Center) • City of St Paul (Fitzgerald Theater,Brave New Workshop) • various publicly owned recreation (Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center,Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for events at Northrup Auditorium,TCF Bank stadium, state agency responsible for Giants Ridge Golf&Ski Resort in Biwabik,MN) p�� 2 City af Golden Vatley 2014 L.eqislative Pcsl�cies olicy 2. onding Bill - Douglas Drive/I-�wy 55 Intersection Issue In July 2008,the City of Golden Valley officially began a study of its Douglas Drive corridor,which runs from Olson Memorial Highway(Highway 55)to Medicine Lake Road (County Road 70).To continue addressing suggestions identified in the Douglas Drive Corridor Study to improve driver and pedestrian safety as well as traffic efficiency,the City is partnering with Hennepin County to implement a 2016 reconstruction project that would add turn lanes,allow for shoulders and bike lanes,improve sidewalks,install streetlights,and place existing above-ground utilities underground.The project has an estimated cost of about$23 million.The City's portion of the project will be approximately$13 million,and Hennepin County will pay approximately$10 million. In addition,as part of the preliminary design process,concepts have been developed to improve the intersection of Highway 55 and Douglas Drive.To the south of this intersection is the Per- pich Center for Arts Education and the Arts High School.The existing intersection has significant congestion and confusing turning movements,bus stops,and a high level of pedestrian usage that have resulted in an unsafe intersection with a high number of vehicle crashes.Funding for the work at the intersection of Highway 55 and Douglas Drive has not been secured. Response The City of Golden Valley seeks funding to improve operations,safety,and mobility at the inter- section of Highway 55 and Douglas Drive.Future improvements would better accommodate vehicles, pedestrians,transit,etc. . Additional Documents (See Appendix 2) • Project Overview:TH 55 and Douglas Drive Intersection Improvements(1 page) • Funding Map:Douglas Drive/Hwy 55 Intersection (1 page) • Current Map: Hwy 55&Douglas Drive(1 page) • Map Overlay:CSAH 102 (Douglas Drive) Improvements-County Project No. 1007(2 pages) 7&d4 Citslden Valley Road,Golden Yalley,MfJ 55427 763-593-80Q6 �dt�� 3 P011C� �►. .Z.�� L,11111tS Issue Levy limits undermine local budgeting processes,planned growth,and the relationship between locally elected officials and their residents by allowing the state to decide the appropriate level of local taxation and services,despite varying local conditions and circumstances. For example,while working on its Capital Improvement Program (CIP),the City of Golden Valley reviews many revenue sources for financing future needs of the City.Levy limits make it impos- sible for the City to plan accurately for renewal of its infrastructure without compromising its bond rating. Response The City of Golden Va!!ey and Metro Cities strongly oppose levy limits. ��gE� Ci#y a#Golden Valley 2014 Legislative Policies olicy 4. Bor�ding Bill - Bottineau LRT Issue In December 2012,the City of Golden Valley officially endorsed the Light Rail Transit(LRT) B-C-D1 alignment as the Locally Preferred Alternative for the Bottineau Transitway.The Metropolitan� Council later adopted the Bottineau Transitway Locally Preferred Alternative into the Metropolitan Transportation Policy PIan.The Bottineau LRT is planned to enter Golden Valley along the Burlington Northern Santa Fe(BNSF) Railroad Corridor in the south and travel adjacent to parkland,residential,and institutional areas on the east side of Golden Valley. The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority is currently beginning the Station Area Planning process for two potential station locations in Golden Valley.Issues surrounding potential stations,located at the proposed LRT's intersection with Golden Valley Road and Plymouth Road, must be identified and studied.The designation of the LRT B-C-D1 alignment also enables future environmental study and engineering work to occur. The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority,in collaboration with the Metropolitan Council and the cities of Golden Valley,Minneapolis,Robbinsdale,Crystal,and Brooklyn Park,continue to work toward identifying and mitigating issues surrounding the eventual construction and implementation of the Bottineau LRT.Additional funding for future study and community outreach efforts is necessary to ensure that the project moves forward. The Bottineau LRT is part of a broader plan to expand mass transit options in the Minneapolis/ St Paul metropolitan area.As the region continues to grow,investment in an enhanced transportation network is essential.There are currently six additional regional transitways currently under study or development in the region.Increased funding for the development of light rail transit and bus rapid transit is essential for the growth and well-being of the Minneapolis/St Paul metropolitan area. Response The City of Golden Valley urges support of light rail transit and bus rapid transit options,and seeks funding to enhance study and community outreach efforts for issues surrounding the development of the Bottineau LRT. 78t}�3�Salden Va(ley Road,Golden Valley,i��lN 55427 763-593-8006 p�� Policy 5. Providing Information To Citizens Issue To keep the public updated and informed,state law requires local units of government to publish various official notifications and documents in newspapers and often dictates which newspapers receive cities'publication business.The number and variety of documents cities are required to publish,as well as the costs of publication,are burdensome. The media and newspaper industry continues to experience significant changes and declining subscriptions.At the same time technological advancements have expanded options cities can use to provide information to citizens,and citizens are demanding and expecting it.These new technologies are often more efficient,widely and easily accessible,and cost effective.Current state law regarding public access to city codes of ordinances should also address these changes for how citizens,the private sector,and other entities will have access to alternatives to existing news publications to obtain official government notices,documents,and information. Response The City of Golden Valley believes the Legislature should eliminate outdated or unnecessary publi- cation requirements and that cities should be authorized to: • take advantage of new technologies to increase the dissemination of information to citizens and potentially lower the associated costs • designate an appropriate daily/weekly publication • use alternative means of communication,such as city newsletters,cable television,video streaming,e-mail,blogs,and city web sites • expand the use of summaries where information is technical or lengthy • publish and provide public access to local codes of ordinances on a website and to post revi- sions and changes to city codes,resolutions,and rules on the city website,when feasible P��'6 City af Golden Ualley 2014 Legislative Po[icies Policy d. Bonding Bi11 - Ernerald Ash Borer Issue The Emerald Ash Borer(EAB) is a destructive beetle that has killed tens of millions of ash trees throughout the Midwest.The beetle was first discovered in the Minneapolis area in 2009 and has currently been identified within two miles of the Golden Valley border. The City of Golden Valley proactively developed an EAB Management Plan in 2010 and updated it in 2012 to include a complete public tree inventory.The inventory identified that more than 24 percent of Golden Valley's public property trees are ash.There are a total of more than 2,000 pub- lic ash trees and countless private ash trees throughout the community. The City of Golden Valley is very concerned about the total number and concentration of public and private shade trees that are in jeopardy from this destructive beetle.Currently,there is mini- mal funding and resources available to mitigate for the inevitable tree impacts on public and private property. Response The City of Golden Valley supporfis procuring funding through state sources to help the City and private property owners with removal of infested trees and reforestation activities. Additional Documents (See Appendix 6� • Map:City of Golden Valley PublicTree Inventory(1 page) 780C�Golden Valley Road,Golder�Va[ley,MN 55�27 763-593-80076 �� Polic� 7. Bonding Bill - �-Iig way 16� {I-394 To I-��) Issue The 20-Year Minnesota State Highway Investment Plan indicates that no capacity improvements are planned for the US Highway 169 corridor between I-394 and I-94.Travelers experience from under one hour to up to four hours of congestion daily. Furthermore,since 2002 there have been more than 1,100 vehicle crashes along the corridor,in which 25 percent resulted in injury and one crash resulted in a death.The corridor provides access to many businesses,including General Mills,the Target Corporation,CS McCrossan,St Jude Medical,Select Comfort,Caterpillar,and US Foods,to name a few.In addition,institutions such as the Hennepin Technicai College,the Rob- binsdale School District,and others use the corridor as a primary access. Improvements to US Highway 169 have occurred north of I-94.Additional improvements have been completed at the I-494 interchange to the south.Since early 2013,City officials have been meeting with MnDOT staffto define needed transportation improvements along the US Highway 169 corridor and to identify potential funding sources. Response City of Golden Valley seeks funding for a US Highway 169 study from I-394 to I-94 to identify needed improvements intended to reduce congestion and improve safety. Additional Documents (See Appendix 7) • Project Overview:US 169 from I-394 to CSAH 70 Corridor Improvements(1 page) f a�� 8 City af 6olden Valley 3014�.egislative�olicies Policy- 8. Fiscal Disparities Issue Since enacted in 1971 and implemented in 1975,Fiscal Disparities has required cities to share a portion of their commercial and industrial tax base growth with other jurisdictions.The contribu- tion amount is based on the relative fiscal capacity of each community,which is measured by the market value per capita.Because Golden Valley has a high fiscal capacity, it contributes more to the pool than it receives. In 2013,Golden Valley will contribute $5,460,857 in net tax capacity. In recent years, more commercial and industrial parcels have petitioned for market value changes. It may take a number of years to settle a petition,and the ruling can allow valuations to be revised for the contested year as well as up to two years prior. For example,for taxes payable 2014,the 2012 taxable market values for commercial and industrial properties were used to establish Golden Valley's contribution to the fiscal disparities formula.In 2013,Golden Valley had many parcels petition to lower their valuations and the adjustments are lagging. Response The City of Golden Valley supports a revision to fiscal disparities that accounts for adjustments due to correction of market values. 780C?Golden�Ialley Road,Golden Valley,MN 55427 763-593-8006 �a�� , �:.. . x � �, t. Policy 9. Metropolitan Council Inflow/Infiltration Grants Issue The Metropolitan Council Environmental Service's(MCES)Water Resources Management Plan established an inflow and infiltration (I/I)surcharge in 2007 on cities determined by MCES to be contributing unacceptable amounts of clear water to the MCES wastewater treatment system. Since the inception of the surcharge program,50 cities have been identified as excessive I/I con- tributors.This number is subject to change,depending on rain events,and any city in the metro- politan area could be affected. The City of Golden Valley is a leader in the metropolitan area in addressing inflow and infiltration from public and private sources.The City has made significant investment to address I/I issues in the municipal system.In addition,through the City's Inflow and Infiltration Ordinance,significant investment has been made by property owners to reduce I/I from private sewer services. Response Because I/I reduction efforts benefit the entire metropolitan area,the City of Golden Valley sup- ports the state providing continued capital assistance for grants to cities as well as financial assis- tance through future Clean Water Legacy Act appropriations. Page 10 City of Golden Valley�`�2014 Legislative Policies A pendix 2: onding Bi11 - Douglas Drive/�-Iwy 5S Intersection dditional Documents Project Overview: TH 55 and Douglas Drive Intersection Improvements (1 page) Funding Map: Douglas Drive/Hwy 55 Intersection (1 page) Current Map: Hwy 55 & Douglas Drive (1 page) Map Overlay: CSAH 102 �Douglas Drive� Improvements - County Project No. 1007 (2 pages 784Q Golden ValEey Road,Galden Valley,MN 55427 763-5�3-8006 �� 1 ' �' �� . . � � .j �. . - ,'� . .4 � ' � �, �� ~ I .�K . ' i��' ' ' . � � I / � M .c u. - I.. '�. , ; ` ��` ; .. .._. . � '`� .. " .u . . .� � � , _ ` - ...�� i 1 ' i s:_i '� r � J S �� ,� i . .. � �� : ' . -'.,.+ � � �' .. ..'� , � ��.�� ^� ��. �� _.� f ' � �' ` � �' ,� � ��f # �-x A.! c i ;.. . , . _._.��,�-.�s�.�_��F��` 4'^'� �.: i l � `' - . , . .. , � �eL1`w,_ 3 �qj 1 � �y, +v� , ..�. . ,,.�- 3_ ..I r. _ ,/ �4 4��!�I� � L .-a .;.. _ ,� ��3 �3'�-. -��. . � � � . ' .� _. . .� ti�,.r-+� n�. 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I 1 �o or� U°r°C7� � ppendix 7: Bo ding Bil1 - Bonding Bill - �-Iigh- way 1�9 (I-3�4 To I-�4) Additional Documents Project Overview: US 169 from I-394 to CSAH 70 Corridor Improve- ments (1 page) 7804�fllder�Valley Road,Ga[den Valley,NtN 55427 763-593-8006 P��C .�� PROJ ECT• �- ' � � �� .,,.�.:.�;i.-� ..�: r. � � � -- - , � : ,�-�< US 169 from I-394 to CSAH 70 ��` �� ' � ■ ��-,��j .�W��-�; }��- Corridor Improvements � �;�r�� ;�.; .�:: m ___. � , - � Background �' 1 � �, �� , ; : �,,.-. . � . .�_��. - - - : - - - • Traffic Volumes range from 79,000 to 92,000 �, �„�� .'� = -� • Speed limit is 55 mph • MnDOT defines congestion as vehicle speeds less than 45 mph �� ` ,56 s � �� N ��Aw,.K � i Avw N. • Access points between TH 7 and CSAH 70 include: �: j ��►,-M. � � Ne � J , ,� � � L�t�� ..�cx. � a>rn., • � K • I-394 /9 w M.i w, • Betty Crocker Drive / Shelard Pkwy �� .. ;� �- s � � d` • TH 55 ��.� � � � � 1 � ?tn�A.�K J 36(,:� � . � i� � N __._.�... . .. . .,_.. ,._,.. . • Plymouth Avenue "�°' " � �� 1 � _�_ ___, • County Road 70 (Medicine Lake Road) , ��;,M�, " �"' " � " � � �, • There are no US 169 Capacity Improvements '�� „�,.„ .�.�. �0 5' ' � �, ?6�1�� planned in MnDOT State Transportation , Medic��,e �� (',�� ;; Improvement P/an (STIP) �•`,'� ; -;�+�,� �) _ �� ' o � �, , � �� i °w�•.'��,.— � � �i,•,� •u�< .,,. � a Problem _ -- __ � .��•�,� M... �o� ...:rY' .`;y-.. w j ��v�.R � �i'°TY_ ��. US 169 between I-394 and CSAH 70: '� �- - ' �•� P 9 Y � � � �o�' .,.�.-��. • ex eriences 1-4 hours of con estion dail � _ � ' ....„ � � _.,__ �,� • has had over 1 ,100 crashes since 2002 ,- '�73, r� w'r�� •�'-,�--�� - • 25% of crashes have had injury or fatality ��- , : � , � "''� �� . �' ____�. w. __ � � 1 • has inadequate access geometry ___ I s -� $��-L �1� . r��_ H�««►..8�� 169t �ark€ t :� - � � � I . ,�. _ , i � •�.... COSt " _ .y - _�4-'- �,.... w. �.., s�. �"- T • Corridor study cost is $350,000 -�``=� _-'�,._ ` � �LS _ ' � f i � _ __�� • -Fxihd '1 t��_ �� .. . ��i . Funding " � ' ; '�� ""'~ " ;73� _ _. iw � 4a5. � ' . • This study needs to be included in the 2014 �- : �►,., �� l ' � Bonding Bill to secure funding for a corridor H � � , __, . ,. ' �.. s�►a .�. a:..4,20�h r- . \ � _ N.s� w _ „ �,.� 3/ improvement study. - - -- Legislative Assistance Needed Please assure placement of this project on the Governor's �`�� en Bonding Bill for Transportation and Transit for the 2014 session. � V��I�V .I Cl�.� C�� City Administration/Council 763-593-8003/763-593-8109(fax) � � � - . ��- Executive Summary Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting February 11, 2014 Agenda Item 7. Council/Manager Meeting Topics and Council Goal Setting Workshop Minutes Prepared By Thomas Burt, City Manager Summary Attached are the minutes from the lanuary Goal Setting Workshop for Council review. In addition, I have attached a schedule of Council/Manager Meeting topics. Attachments • City Council Goal Setting Workshop minutes dated January 11, 2014 (3 pages) • 2014 Council/Manager Meeting Topics (2 pages) 2014 City Council Goal Setting Workshop Brookview Grill January 11, 2014 Council Members Present: Mayor Shep Harris and Council Members Joanie Clausen, Larry Fonnest, Steve Schmidgall, and Andy Snope. Staff Present: City Manager Tom Burt, Park and Recreation Director Rick Birno, Police Chief Stacy Carlson, Public Works Director Jeannine Clancy, Community Development Director Mark Grimes, Assistant City Manager Chantell Knauss, Fire Chief Mark Kuhnly, Finance Director Sue Virnig and Communications Manager Cheryl Weiler. The meeting was convened at 8:35 am. Discussion of Individual Council Members' vision: Mayor Harris asked for words that described Council's role: and philosophy: committed, respectful, receptive, progressive development, excellent city services, collaborative government, citizen engagement, representative, knowledgeable, trust, customer service opportunity, vitality, takes input, communication with residents, consensus, sound judgment and decision making, visionary, and for the greater good. Understanding Mayor/Council and City Manager Roles: City Manager Burt explained the Plan B form of government. The City Manager works for Council and the employees of Golden Valley work for him. Council sets policy and staff implements the policy. Council Cohesion and Communication: Council would share letters to the editor or guest columns prior to the piece being published. Staff will work together to get press releases and educational pieces to the public. Social Media would help get the word out. Outreach Options: Future Neighborhood Meetings or Listening Sessions will have an agenda. Meetings will begin with an explanation that no opinion or action could take place and all meetings will be posted. The location would have to be open to the public and accessible by all. The Sessions will be quarterly on established dates for ease of publicity and not during the fourth week of the month. Council Liaison Roles: Council appointments will be made and Council's role will now be to serve as the primary contact on the Council for the Commission, Board or Committee. Attendance is not required, with the exception of certain ones which will be noted. Calendar of Council Events: Council has many events/activities throughout the year such as commission interviews, State of the City address, budget meetings, Golden Valley Days, MN Night to Unite, neighborhood meetings, Mighty Tidy, and Open Houses for Police and Fire. The list of priorities submitted by Council was reviewed and each item was categorized into one of three categories. Council then designated three items in each category that are top priorities. Council Priorities/Action Items # Dots Market, Rebrand Cit Garba e - Sin le Hauler • • Garba e - Collection one da /week Senior Citizen Task Force Garba e - Misc. Issues • Destination Golden Valle Task Force • • • • Low Interest Home Im rovement Loan Pro ram • Foreclosure Prevention - Banks • • • Bud et Adviso Committee • • • • Arts Commission Council/Mana er Worksessions # Dots Golden Valle Business Council Boards/Commissions/Council Relationshi s • Ex lanation of Golden Valle Fund, Foundation, PRISM Nei hborhoods Or anizin /Nei hborhood Names • Explanation of Planning Processes (Comp Plan, PUDs, Subd., • • • • McMansions Ex lanation of Bid Process • Instant Police Incident Re orts Joint Council/School Boards Meetin National Lea ue of Cities Attendance Bud et • • After School Pro rams Efficient Deliver of Ci Services/Partnershi s • • Buildin Permittin Process • • • Review Inflow/Infiltration • Boards/Commissions Review # Dots Qualit Develo ment Buildin Materials • • • Su ort Bassett Creek Reclamation Stud Greenwa s, Hike/Bike Paths • • Connect Hike/Bike Luce Line with Cedar Lake via Highway 55 & West • • • • End Human Rights Commission - Empower Underrepresented • Communities to be More Involved Human Ri hts Commission - Bull in Follow-u Pro rams Creation of Do Park • Health Communities Initiatives • • Annual "State of the Environment" Re ort • • The priorities with the most top priority designations will be brought forth for further discussion at the next Council Goal Setting session. Future Council /Manager Topics Teen Council Emergency Management Plan - Table Top Exercise Snowplowing Policy Code of Ethics for Council Review City Ordinances Regarding Development (Subdivisions, Planned Use Developments PUDs, Statutes) Golden Valley Business Council Schuller's Douglas Drive Update (Financing Tools, Redevelopment) Garbage Hauling Train Noise - Quiet Zones Golden Valley Foundation/GV Community Fund/ PRISM Neighborhood Organizations Comprehensive Plan Bidding Process Fire Department (structure, locations) Police Incident Reports Innovations/Efficiencies with City Services Building Permitting Process Elections - Move to Even Year The second Goal Setting session will review City Finances and be held in April. The meeting was adjourned at 1:07 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Tom Burt City Manager 2014 Council/Manager Meeting Topics March Envision Annual Report Planning Annual Report Foreclosure Prevention - Banks Explanation of Planning Process Building Permitting Process Teen Committee Council Outreach - Dates, Location, etc. April Environmental Annual Report Open Space and Recreation Annual Report Emergency Management Plan (Discussion of Plan) Train Noise - Quiet Zone Police Incident Reports-Will be discussed as part of Annual Report at Council Meeting May Emergency Management Plan (Table top) Destination Golden Valley Task Force Budget Advisory lune Council Code of Ethics Even Year Election luly Budget Fire Department Study-Will be discussed as part of 2015 Budget August Auditor Budget September Budget Destination Golden Valley Task Force Golden Valley Foundation/GV Human Services Fund/PRtSM October Budget Garbage Hauling November Budget Quality Development (Building Materials) Legislative Priorities December Human Rights Annual Report �� Cit Administratian Council Y � 763-593-8003!763-593-8709(fax) _ _ . . 1 _� _ , �. ��. ��. �n�.;��_.�..��:��.... . �... . Executive Summary Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting February 11, 2014 Agenda Item 8. Mayors Against Iliegal Guns Prepared By Thomas Burt, City Manager Summary Council is being asked to review the attached Statement of Principles and consider if you would like to support this issue. Attachments • Mayors Against Illegal Guns Statement of Principles (1 page) • STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES Whereas: 30,000 Americans across the country are killed every year as a result of gun violence, destroying families and communities in big cities and small towns; and Whereas: As Mayors, we are duty-bound to do everything in our power to protect our residents, especially our children, from harm and there is no greater threat to public safety than the threat of illegal guns; Now, therefore, we resolve to work together to find innovative new ways to advance the following principles: o Punish—to the maximum extent of the law—criminals who possess,use, and traffic in illegal guns. o Target and hold accountable irresponsible gun dealers who break the law by knowingly selling guns to straw purchasers. o Oppose all federal efforts to restrict cities' right to access,use, and share trace data that is so essential to effective enforcement, or to interfere with the ability of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms to combat illegal gun trafficking. o Keep lethal,military-style weapons and high capacity ammunition magazines off our streets. o Work to develop and use technologies that aid in the detection and tracing of illegal guns. o Support all local, state, and federallegislation that targets illegal guns; coordinate legislative, enforcement, and litigation strategies; and share information and best practices. o Invite other cities to join us in this new national effort. (Signature) (Date) (Mayor's Name—please print) (Mayor's Office Address) (Ciry, State,Zip) (Mayor's Telephone) (Mayor's Email Address) (Staff Contact Name) (Staff Member's Telephone) (Staff Position) (Staff Email) (Mayoral Term--MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY) (Elected as—e.g.Rep.,Dem.,non partisan, independent) To join Mayors Against Illegal Guns, please fill in the information above and return this form to the coalition via fax at 212-312-0760. Alternatively, you can email a PDF of the signed statement to statement(a�mavorsagainstillegal ug ns.org. Ct�"� Q�* ;,;: ��,.. � �� ',�� CityAdministration/Council 763-593-8003/763-593-8109(fax) ;�,� � . . _ � Executive Summary for Action Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting February 11, 2014 Agenda Item 9. Minimum Wage Prepared By Thomas Burt, City Manager Summary Attached is a resolution concerning raising the minimum wage. Cities are being asked to support the attached resolution. If there is a consensus of Council support for this resolution it will be considered at the February 18, 2014 City Council Meeting. Attachments • Raise The Wage Sample Resolution (1 page) �� T�� A�� .�a ��r �c��,� Sample Resolution WHEREAS: In the richest nation on earth, it is simply wrong for anyone who works full time to live in poverty; and WHEREAS: Raising the minimum wage to at least $9.50 an hour would pump more than $470 million in consumer-spending power to fuel Minnesota's economy; and WHEREAS: The faces of the working poor include mothers and fathers struggling to feed, shelter, clothe and educate their children. They're proud parents who are doing their best, but still aren't getting by, even with multiple jobs. They can't put healthy food on the table and they can't afford to live in a safe neighborhood. That's because their work isn't recognized with a decent paycheck; and WHEREAS: In a Minnesota family with two full-time working adults and two children, each parent needs to earn $14.03 an hour just to meet basic needs; and WHEREAS: Full-time wages for someone earning $7.25 an hour come to only$15,080 a year and thaYs not enough to meet basic needs; and WHEREAS: In Minnesota, 357,000 low-wage workers deserve a raise. They help us raise our children, care for our aging parents, clean our offices, serve our food, and more. They help everybody else do their jobs, yet they don't share the prosperity they help create. Their professions have been undervalued for far too long and it's time to make their hard work pay; and WHEREAS: Although raising the minimum wage to $9.50 per hour remains popular—with support consistently polling above 70 percent—this strong public support has not translated into action by the State Senate; and BE IT RESOLVED: We support the Minimum Wage Coalition campaign to raise the minimum wage to at least $9.50 by 2015, index it to inflation, conform with federal work rules, and preserve the prohibition on the tip penalty; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: We will ask our community, membership and/or populations served to visit RaiseTheWageMN.org and sign up for the campaign; and BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED: We will ask our community, membership and/or populations served to contact their State Senators and deliver the following message: "Please support legislation that will raise the minimum wage to $9.50 by 2015, index it to inflation, conform with federal work rules, and preserve the prohibition on the tip penalty". +Gl L� C?� � ,�� Public Works De artment �+`�. ��,� - - - - p 763 593 8030/763 593 3988(fax) = �,: __��x.��.3x F,.��.��.��.��m � �-� �,�� .� � __ .._�. ��...._x�.�� .k_. � �� .�._�m.�� Executive Summary Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting February 11, 2014 Agenda Item 10. Move Minnesota Prepared By Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works Summary Mayor Harris and Council Member Snope requested that this item be placed on the agenda. As outlined on its website (www.MoveMN.org) MoveMN is dedicated to starting to erase Minnesota's transportation deficit by requiring that current funding levels be more transparent and securing a comprehensive transportation funding package during the 2014 legislative session. At current funding levels, Minnesota will not be able to maintain the existing transportation infrastructure, or fund critical improvements or expansions. This funding is intended to support all multimodal transportation including highways and roads, replace deficient bridges, build regional transit systems and expand access to safe and convenient bicycling and walking options. A draft resolution supporting MoveMN is attached to this memorandum for consideration. Attachments . • Resolution for Support of the Move MN Campaign (1 page) Resolution 14- , 2014 Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION FOR SUPPORT OF THE MOVE MN CAMPAIGN WHEREAS, the City of Golden Valley supports efforts for a new state-wide comprehensive transportation funding package to address Minnesota's $50 billion transportation deficit; and WHEREAS, the City of Golden Valley agrees that transportation investments provide benefits beyond new infrastructure, but also create jobs, build economic competitiveness, and improve the quality of life for all Minnesotans by enabling the state to properly maintain and improve transportation assets that expand access and opportunity for all; and WHEREAS, the City of Golden Valley affirms that to be effective, the new state-wide transportation funding package must be: • Comprehensive, including funding for roads, highways, transit, bicycle and pedestrian facilities throughout Minnesota. • Balanced across transportation modes and between Greater Minnesota and the Twin Cities metropolitan area, serving all Minnesotans equitably. • Sustainable, including long-term solutions that will grow with the economy to meet the state's growing transportation needs. • Dedicated to transportation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Golden Valley, Minnesota, that the City Council of the City of Golden Valley hereby supports the Move MN Campaign. Shepard M. Harris, Mayor ATTEST: Susan M. Virnig, City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against the same: whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the City Clerk.