98-093 - 11-04 Establish Committee Xenia Avenue ExtensionResolution 98-93
November 4, 1998
Member Bakken introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FOR XENIA AVENUE EXTENSION
WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted a comprehensive plan amendment shifting
the collector street status from Turner's Crossroads to Xenia Avenue, and
WHEREAS, the street will have a major impact on the transportation City's system;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council has a desire to have citizen involvement in the design
details of the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Golden
Valley that a Xenia Avenue Extension Advisory Committee is hereby established; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the charge, membership and operating procedure
shall be as follows:
Charge:
The purpose of this committee is to provide input and assist in problem resolution on
the following items:
1. Alignment and aesthetic treatments for the pedestrian bridge.
2. Trail and sidewalk locations and connections.
3. Design of the public information process.
4. Landscaping along Turner's Crossroads and Xenia Avenue.
5. Design of open space near regional pond.
6. Coordination with school, church and neighborhood.
7. Other amenities such as lighting, fencing, screening, etc.
Membership:
1. The Advisory Committee shall consist of up to ten members with the following
representation:
• Representative from the Planning Commission selected by the Council.
This representative shall report regularly to the Planning Commission on
the work of the Advisory Committee.
• Resident north of project limits
• Resident west of project limits
• Resident from Turner's Crossroads neighborhood
• Representatives from Hopkins District # 270
• Representative from Golden Valley Lutheran Church.
• Representative from Hennepin County Public Works.
• Representative from the multi -family apartment complexes.
• Representative from the Open Space and Recreation Commission
Resolution 98-93 - Continued November 4, 1998
2. A facilitator shall assist the Advisory Committee.
Operating Procedure:
1. The Advisory Committee shall establish a regular meeting time and provide notice of
the meeting and agenda as required under the open meeting law.
2. The Mayor shall select a chair for the committee from among the membership.
3. The Advisory Committee shall submit a report outlining action steps recommended
to the City Council within three months of its appointment.
Mary E. Anderson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Shirley J. Nelson, City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Micks
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson,
Bakken and Micks; and the following was absent: Johnson and LeSuer; and the following
voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and
adopted, signed by the Mayor and her signature attested by the City Clerk.
Resolution 98-93 - Continued November 4, 1998
Work Plan and Schedule for Xenia Avenue Advisory Committee:
The following schedule outlines a proposed advisory committee meeting schedule
and potential agendas.
Kick Off Meeting — Week of November 9th
• Review agenda
• Discuss project objectives of improved traffic flow, safety for children and
expanded property for Meadowbrook School.
• Discuss Mission of Committee and Ground Rules.
• Describe Council action and direction to Advisory Committee.
2nd Meeting — week of November 16th
• Brainstorm ideas, options and develop priorities
• Agree on the alternates to be reviewed and the agenda for the next meeting.
3rd Meeting — 1St or 2nd week in December
• Discuss sketches, costs, etc. of the ideas generated.
• Prioritize the best — gain consent among the members.
• Agree on the agenda for the next meeting.
4th Meeting — 1St week in January
• Discuss results of study, sketches, etc.
• Decide on the advice to formally give the project team and Council
The group's efforts will be periodically reported to citizens in the City Newsletter,
paper or other means.