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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 9, 2013
AGENDA #: 5G
PREPARED BY: DAN ROGNESS, COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
PRESENTED BY: DAN ROGNESS
AGENDA ITEM: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENTS
TO CHAPTER 5, TRANSPORTATION, OF THE 2030 COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN
DISCUSSION: Introduction
The purpose of this item is to complete the formal review process of amending
the city's 2030 Comprehensive Plan related to the South Downtown Study's
recommendation to consider a street connection from Arcadia and CSAH 21
through the south downtown area to TH 13. On October 28, 2013 the City
Council approved a motion directing staff to "incorporate a general statement
in the Comprehensive Plan for improving roadways in downtown" (see attached
minutes).
His tOry
The city has been evaluating the south downtown area for the past 1-2 years I
in terms of improving roadway connections from Arcadia Avenue and County
Highway 21 south to Trunk Highway 13. Options have including making that
connection through Duluth Avenue or through a wetland area to Franklin Ave-
nue (through the Digger's property). MnDOT has also provided its opinion that
a three-quarter intersection at TH 13 and Franklin would be possible; however,
that improvement would necessitate allowing a right-in right-out only at TH 13
and Pleasant Street. TH 13 and Duluth would continue to have a signalized
intersection. Numerous meetings have resulting in no consensus by the City
Council on a desired roadway alignment from south downtown to TH 13.
After extensive public input in which numerous persons offered testimony, the
city council did agree that a roadway should be designated connecting the
downtown with the South Lake Village area. The alignment of such roadway
would be determined by actual development. A copy of the four part resolution
adopted by the city council is attached for information purposes.
Current Circumstances
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on December 2"d to consider
proposed amendments to the following sections in Chapter 5, Transportation,
of the 2030 Plan:
1. Paqe 73: Amend Section 5.1, Plan Goals, to add a new #6 Goal to
address the importance of access and egress to and from the down-
town.
2. Paae 87: Amend Section 5.2, Roadway System Plans, Table 5.2, to
add #43 as another major roadway and intersection improvement pro-
ject specifying that it will be a roadway connecting the downtown to
South Lake Village without specifying an alignment.
3. Fiqure 5-4: Amend the map corresponding to Table 5.2, to add a box
in the (south) downtown area showing the location of #43 without spec-
ifying an alignment.
Conclusion
The Planning Commission supported staff's recommendation after holding the
public hearing. Although there was no public testimony, the commission re-
viewed the City Council minutes from 10/28/13 with its extensive public com-
ment as part of a public informational portion of the meeting. Rather than
drawing a specific roadway alignment "line" on the map, Figure 5-4 shows a
"box" in the south downtown area, referring to information in Table 5.2. The
key aspect of this amendment is to provide adequate access and egress
within the downtown and commercial areas (including that area south of
downtown near TH 13) for vehicles and pedestrians.
ISSUES: The general language provides a guide to future connections in and out of the
downtown area. If the redevelopment of the Digger's site is proposed, then
the Planning Commission and City Council's approval of a specific site plan
would define the actual road alignment.
FINANCIAL The City Council desires to see costs associated with any connection to be
IMPACT: borne by developers who may include new streets and sidewalks/trails as part
of a future (re)development project. The city's existing policies do support city
payment of oversizing costs for any roadway of this magnitude.
ALTERNATIVES: 1. Motion and second to approve a resolution approving amendments to
Chapter 5, Transportation, of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, for submis-
sion to the Metropolitan Council.
2. Motion and second to table action and request staff to provide additional
information as directed by the Council.
RECOMMENDED Staff recommends Alternative #1
MOTION:
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Proposed Plan Amendments
2. City Council Minutes, 10/28/13
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RESOLUTION 13-xxx
A RESOLUTION AMENDING CHAPTER 5, TRANSPORTATION,
OF THE 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Motion By: Second By:
WHEREAS, The City Council has spent considerable time evaluating the south downtown area of Prior
Lake, including options to improve roadway connections in and out of the area, referred to as
the South Downtown Study; and
WHEREAS, The City Council desires to amend the 2030 Comprehensive Plan in order to support improved
downtown roadway and pedestrian connections, including a connection south to commercial
development along Trunk Highway 13; and
WHEREAS, A Public Hearing was held by the Planning Commission on December 2, 2013, which
recommended approving amendments to the 2030 Comprehensive Plan.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE,
MINNESOTA as follows:
1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein.
2. The City Council of Prior Lake approves amendments to Chapter 5(Transportation) of the 2030
Comprehensive Plan subject to Metropolitan Council approval, and authorizes city staff to submit such
amendments to the Metropolitan Council.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 9th DAY OF December, 2013.
YES NO
Hedber Hedber
Keene Keene
McGuire McGuire
Morton Morton
Souku Souku
Frank Boyles, City Manager
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5.1 IN1'RODU�TION
The City of Prior Lake adopted its first Transportation Plan in 1995. This pian was
developed to provide a better understanding of transportation and growth issues that the
City was experiencing. The Plan was updated in 1998, as the transportation element of
City of Prior Lake's 2020 Comprehensive Plan. Since 1998, the City of Prior Lake has
seen significant growth especially in the southwest region. This growth has led to
significant increases in traffic and transportation issues. As part of the overall
Comprehensive Plan update to 2030, the Transportation Plan was also updated to help
address these issues and define a long-term plan for the City's transportation system.
This new analysis deals not only with streets and highways, but also with land use,
population/employment growth, annexation plans, transit, traffic management and other
topics, to provide a comprehensive view of the City's intermodal transportation needs
and actions.
PLAN GOALS
The Transportation Plan is intended to provide an integrated transportation system that
will adequately serve the needs af City of Prior Lake's residents and provide support to
the metropolitan transportation system that lies within its boundaries. To accomplish
this, the following goals were established:
1. Provide an adequate sysfem of collector and arterial streefs to meet fhe lang-term
transpatafion needs of fhe City and the region.
This goal responds to the need to integrate the existing and anticipated future urban
development into the proposed local transportation system as well as the
metropolitan transportation system. The transportation system, comprised of both
minor arterials and collectors should serve both short trips and trips to adjacent
communities, as well as, complement and support the metropolitan highway system.
2. ldentify transit and travel dentand management strategies that are appropriate for
implemenfafion in Prior Lake.
This goal seeks to provide equitable, multi-modal transportation options that serve
both non-auta dependent populations and choice users, to reduce the peak level of
demand on the entire transportation system. In City of Prior Lake, this would help
increase the number and proportion of those who use transit or share rides.
3. Provide a safe transportation system.
One of the key elements of a transportation system is to provide a safe network of
roadways to the public. Access management, safe design practices and standards,
and providing an off-street network of trails for pedestrians and bicyclists are various
methods that will enhance safety.
4. Contrnue to seek funding for roadway maintenance, rehabititafion, and construction
projects.
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This goal responds to the need to seek new sources of funding for maintenance and
rehabilitation as well as, prioritization of new roadway projects to maintain a
consistent and coherent roadway system.
5. Encourage coordinafion and mutual support among all agencies and jurisdictions in
formulating transporfafion plans and investment decisions.
Interagency coordination and cooperation should be encouraged in the development
of future transportation infrastructure and in providing equitable cost sharing and
funding for all proposed projects.
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EXISTING CONDITIONS
In order to accomplish these goals, some assumptions were made regarding the
anticipated pattern and rate of development in the City of Prior Lake. The Prior Lake
Cornprehensive Land Use Plan, the City's orderly annexation agreement, the location of
Prior Lake relative to defined urban growth boundaries, a prediction of the pattern of
development in the year 2030, and socioeconomic forecasts for the City were used to
help project the future demand for transportation facilities and services. Figure 3.1 in
Chapter 3 shows the existing City boundary, existing street system and the location of
the orderly annexation area. The study area for this plan includes the area that will be
incorporated into the City of Prior Lake.
Land Use Plan
The Comprehensive Land Use Plan (Figure 3.2 in Chapter 3} defines areas where the
City will encourage specific types of land uses to be develaped. The general land use
categories used by the City are:
• Rural Density Residential (R-RD)
• Low Density Residential (R-LD)
• Medium Density Residential (R-MD
• High Density Residential (R-HD)
• Neighborhood Retail Shopping (C-NR)
• Community Retail Shopping (C-CC)
• Town Center (GTC)
• Transitional Town Center (T-TC)
• Hospitality and General Business (C-HG)
• Commercial Business Office Park (C-60)
• Planned Industrial (I-PI)
• Recreation and Open Space (R-OS)
In addition, public areas are defined for existing schools, parks and other open spaces.
Prior Lake also defines environmentally sensitive areas such as lakes, wetlands, islands
and steep slopes. The Land Use Plan is a tool the City staff uses to guide future
development so it is consistent with other land uses in the City. The Land Use Plan is o � ,>�s,�,
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PRESENTATiONS
Badge Presen�atiort and Oath of Office Ceremony to New Firefigh#ers
Fire Chief Hartman reviewed the training fhat firefighters have received. Introduced firefighters
Pete Duffy, Chris James, Dan Schlick and Kurt Sowieja. Mayor Hedberg administered the oath
of office for each.
Introduction and Oath of Office for Officer Bryce Schuenke
Police Chief O'Rourke introduced Officer Schuenke and cited his qualifications and experi-
ence. Mayor Hedberg administered the oath of offtce.
RECESS
Mayor Hedberg called a recess at 7:30 p.m.
RECONVENE
The meeting was reconvened at 7:34 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Special Assessment Public Hearing fior the 2013 Unpaid Special Charges and Consider
Approval of a Resofufion Adopting the AssessmenE Roli fior fhe Unpaid Special Charges
Finance Director Erickson explained that #his process occurs annually in order to assess
charges that remain unpaid for such fhings as utility bills, false alarms, snow removal, etc.
MOTION BY MCGUIRE, SECOND BY SOUKUP TD OF'EN THE PUB�IC HEARING.
VOT�: Ayes by Hedberg, Keeney, McGuire, Morton and Souku�. The motion carried and tt�e
public hearing opened at 7:37 p.m.
Comments:
No person stepped forward to speak.
MOTlON BY KEENEY, SEC�ND BY MORTON T� CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
VOTE: Ayes by Hedberg, Keeney, McGuire, Morton and Soukup. The motiort carried and the
public hearing c�osed at 7:38 p.m.
M�TION BY KEENEY, SECOND BY MCGUIRE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 13-155 ADOPT-
ING ASSESSMENTS FOR THE 2413 UNPAID SPECIAL CHARGES.
VOTE: Ayes by Hedberg, Keeney, McGuire, Morton and Soukup. T#�e motion carried.
Conduct a Public Informationaf Meeting to Consider Approval of a Resolution Approving
a Roadway Alignment for South Downtown
Mayor Hedberg commented that the City has been working on this project since 2005. Stated
he has heard comments that Prior Lake is not growing and the downtown is dying. Believes
that is no# true. Council has been pursuing fhis project because #he City has a thriving down-
town and South Lake Village. There are 80 businesses that employ 40Q people in downtown.
Deeply proud of the community due to the entrepreneurs, business owners and operators who
decided #o take a chance on Prior Lake and have experienced success. Also proud of the Prior
Lalce residents who pa#ronize those businesses. Cited some of the businesses that have built
or grown in the past decade.
Councilor Keeney concurred the Councii has worked hard on this and there is no simple an-
swer or pertect solution. While trying to remain respectful of the different interests ar�d aspects,
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there has been genuine effort to move forward in fhe best direcfian. Thanked everyone who
has been involved and worked to make Prior Lake a better p�ace.
City Manager Boyles provided context for the upcoming discussion by statmg that the question
being considered is whether there should be a roadway connecting from Franklin / TH 13 to Ar-
cadia which would then be included in the Cify's Comprehensive Plan document. Stated that a
model of road alignment does nof have to be selec#ed at this time nor do issues about cost,
construction and funding, etc. nee� to be decided.
City Engineer / Inspections Direcfor Poppfer commented on continued growth noting that
over the past three years 400 new dwelling units have been constructed with many along the
TH 13 corridor. Displayed video of current trafific experiences at the CR 21IMain and TH
13/Duluth intersections stating that growth will exacerbate the intersection problems. Stated
that deciding upon a plan for the dflwn#own traffic will allow for planning future signal changes
and growth. Reviewed the studies and actions taken up ta this poin�. Bryan Nemeth, traffic
specialist wifh Boiton and Menk, discussed intersection functiona! areas and haw compiiance
with standards reduces accidents and increases safety. Outlined the supporting roadway net-
work and expla9ned why there is an anficipated issue with fraffic. Discussed impacts of remain-
ing with just the Baseline option as well as possible accesses at Duluth, Pleasant and TH 9 3.
Community and Economic Development Director R6gness talked about the transitional
town center, linkages between downtown and South Lake Village and development appor�uni-
ties. Reviewed the recommendafions of the Econamic Development AuEhority. Poppler re-
viewed how and when a roadway could be built stating that development or redevelapment wi11
� drive most of the portions of such a roadway. Cited benefits of approval of a fina! concept.
Stated that Mifch Rasmussen of Scott County Engineering is in attendance.
McGuire: Asked if the area east of Duluth and south of CR 21 is already guided to be commer-
cial.
Rogness: Correct.
Keeney: Commented that fhe transitional town center zoning was developed because there
was not a specific schedule for redevefopment, and it was a long-term guide for fhe future.
Asked if high density homes could be put there whether it is zoned residential or fransitional
downtawn.
Rogness: Affirmed.
Keeney; Asked if the vehicle stacking on Arcadia is anticipated to be worse when Main is
cfosed; or if it is anticipated #a be worse than what is currently experienced on Main.
Nemeth: Replied it should be a litffe better because there will be a Iight on Arcadia and the Ar-
cadia intersection is a farther from TH 13.
� MC}TION BY MCGUIRE, SECOND BY KEENEY T� OPEN THE PUBLIC INFORMATION
MEETING.
VOTE: Ayes by Hedberg, Keeney, McGuire, Morton and Soukup. The mation carried and the
public hearing opened at 8:35 p.m.
Comments:
Mitch Rasmussen, Scott County Engineering, applauded the City's efforts in planning for and
in the future building a support road system. Noted that when there is no #ransportation system
that works perfectly together, traffic finds a way to a single point. When roadways are cflnnect-
ed it gives the public a way to disperse and find options. Otherwlse, traffic finds a way and that
leads #o people taking chances, cutting through areas that were not intended to handle the fraf-
fic or avoiding an area altogether. Currently, the City is dealing with trying to retrofit roads into
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areas wi#h buildings, homes and wetlands. Commented on fhe CR 21 signal and how it contrib-
utes fo congestion.
Dave Chromy, 16295 Suel Circle, commented that road decisions have been difficult for many
years. Reviewed history of roadways that were created over a period of years. Deveiopers ,
want to fake a chance on Prior Lake, but they need to fcnaw what the plan is going fo be. '
Lyamen McPherson, �6282 West Avenue, cammented that sorne traffic comes #hrough Prio�
Lake on CR 21 because it is fhe through street from east to west. Considering the larger picture
would includs CR 12 or CR 68. Asked if this is being done as roadway correction or as econom-
ic development.
Jottn D1ers, 4601 P[easant S#reet, expressed opposition to the Arcadia extension stating it will
destroy his neighborhood, cost money and endanger the wetland. Believes the plans have no
consideration for pedesttians or residents.
Michae[ Reichhow, 15249 Fairbanks Traif, concerned about the decision abaut the median on
CR 21 and Main and believes that will affect the incomes of people. Sfated traffic has acfually
decreased on CR 29 by 6°10.
John Siskoff, 15991 Sunfiish Trail, sfated he has pa�#icipated in fhree of the studies and the
questions are always where is the money coming from and who are the players. Suggested the �
plans consider right turns on TH 13 and CR 21 and r'sght turns on �uluth and see how ihat '
would fare. '
Dan Borchardt, Jr., 18351 Country Squires Circle, stated his family has had a business on
Main Avenue for over 40 years. Cammented thaf fraffic projections have noE yeE met thase
identified 20 years ago. Opposes a median ort Main and CR 21. Believes peaple can learn to
deal with the tra�c. Queried about the switch of authority over TH 13 with CR 17, commenting
that if TH 13 switches to County authorify we would not have ta deal with MnDOT.
AI Imhoite, 16281 Main Avenue (Ace Hardware), opposes the median. Believes fhe intersec-
tion is only a prob(em fram 7-9 a.m. and 4:30 — 6 p.m. and suggesfed having arms to shut down
Main Avenue during those periods of time. Would like to see the changes done at one time so
businesses are affecfed for a shorter period of construction time.
Chris Dunbar, 16773 Anna Trail, commented that proposed plans do not identify a way for her
to have access and egress for her home.
Pafrick Heaney, 4642 Pleasant Street, stated he is proud of Pcior Lake and the neighborhood
and there is much heritage in ihe neighborhood. Believes that decisions made several years
ago may no# perfain now. Referred to limitations in the amount of money thaf can be investe� in
a home. Commented on right turn lanes and whether fhey are always a good solution. Ques-
tioned comparisons of the different proposals and the costs associated with them. Believes
there may be other a4ternatives.
Judy �ox, 16300 Duluth Avenue, expressed frustration stating there is already traffic along CR
21 and she fails to see why moving the traffic to Duluth is going to help. Need to deai wifh CR
21. Feels the proposal is a s[eight of hand to destroy the neighborhood because the City
doesn't want to condemn it.
Wes Mader, 3470 Sycamore Trail, stated #hat comments have been made that roadway chang-
es might be made many years in the future and believes it is time #o stop the uncertainty for the
neighborhood. Believes the Diggers property can be developed wiihout a roadway change.
Josh Johnson, 4527 Pleasant Street, stated he likes the community here and qusstioned the
value to be considered, whether it is growth, traffic flow, family cuiture, etc.
Ron Woifram, 4612 Pleasanf Street, provided a his#ory of neighborhood and sfated fhe herif-
age of the tawn should not be destroyed. Stated residents were never informed that the area
was zoned transition town center, but rather befieved it was zoned residential.
Chad Rittenour, 4214 Grainwood Circle, sfafed fhe Minnesota constitufion, Article 1, Section
15, stafes that all land in Minnesota is allodial and the City dflesn'f have the right to take the
3and from the people.
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Della Klingberg, 96154 Main Ave, stated that residents do not want this change. Believes that
if semaphores would work together there would not be a traffic problem.
Michael Doiney, 17176 Johanna Drive, stated that his daughter lives on Pleasant Sfreet and he
is speaking for her. Sfated this is not about roads and traffic, but rather about development.
Beiieves the City is in the land development business.
Dawn Sahulberg, 4616 Colorado, stated she has besn involved in committees planning for the
area. Stated the Dance Academy was built in 2007 and she has concerns about the changes in
the roadways and increased trafFic on Colorado. Commented an the lack of accessibility from
the south and people have to go ta Main and Colorado to get to #he south downtawn businesses
so a 3 / access on Pleasant should be considered. Encouraged the Council to Iook at all ac-
cesses. 8elieves that clas9ng Main Avenue will decrease the ability of customers to go from
souih to north downtown.
Tom Evenson, Gonyea Land Company, stated his client owns the Digger's site and has been
invoived with the site since last Qctober. Stated that the Digger site will be sold and used for
something other than the business that is there now. They have been waiting for the City to ap-
prove a road plan ior nearly a year. Plan 6 seems to make the most sense. The current party
interested in purchasing the site is willing to dedicate land for #he roadway. Commenfed that all
cities need to have a raad plan. Right now, buyers don't know what the City wants for a plan.
Rod Ammerman, email, stated that Concept 6 modified makes the most sense because it pro-
vides an efficient aiternate flaw o# traffic to Fran4clin Traii, there is potential for business growth
along the nsw route, if has the feast impact on current residents. Added that traffic at Frank[in
and Park Nicollet would need additional pianning. Understands that business deve[opment typ-
ically shoulders the cost of #his #ype of enhancemen# and nullifies the tax burden. 8elieves Prior
Lake needs a stronger business communily. Encouraged Council to make the right decision for
the "many" white being respectful of the "few."
MOTION BY MCGUIRE, SECOND BY SOUKUP TC) CLOSE THE PUBLIC INFORMATION
MEETING.
VOTE: Ayes by Hedberg, Keeney, McGuire, Mortan and Soukup. The motion carried and the
public information meeting ciosed at 9:41 p.m.
Hedberg: In response #o questions posed at the pubiic information meeting, asked sfafif to re-
spand beginning with whether #his is being done to correct the roadways or far economic deval-
opment.
Poppler: Replied that the origina#ion of the study was to look at traf#ic mavements.
Hedberg: Stated that many of the comments had to do with cost and that the roadways devel-
oped would be done as with other roadways, which is normaliy the responsibility of the develop-
er with the exception of oversizing fees, etc. No one has proposed fha# the taxpayer shouid pay
for it. Tonight's action is not to determine the final ciesign, construcEion or #he funding. Asked
Poppler and Rasmussen to comment on concerns about a median to block Main.
Poppler: Displayed a graphic portraying the 2005 solution which was chosen by MnDOT, Sc�ft
County and fhe Ciry. Noted that money has already been invested in the A�cadia intersection
and other portions of the CR 21 based on decisions for fhis solutior�.
Rasmussen: Added that there was a public involvement process undertaken in 2005 and due
diligence was done. A decision was adopted at that #ime. Projections are made to be ihe basis
of discussion at the time. Believes there wi11 be fraffic growth even if it is not as robust as was
projected in 2005. We do not build for today's traffic, we build for the projected future. Without
closing the Main Avenue crossover, the needed changes cannot be made to CR 21 / TH 13.
Rasmussen: Regarding the switch of aufhority on TH 13 fa the County, MnDOT has nearly
completed its jurisdictional study for the State. They are develop'tng a master plan for highways
that function primarily as county roadways. County representatives are invited to comment on
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the plan. It is not yet adopted. The State would turn roadways over to counties with funding to
reconstruct the road to acceptable conditions. it wiEl take many years to make the transfers.
Poppler: Regarding the homeowners access and egress [ssues an Anna Trai1— agreed that
some of the issues on Dulufh are the cfoss access. Spoke of options that include emergency
vehicle access, or keeping it open with a median so that vehicles turning onto Anna are not
blocking fhe intersection.
Hedberg: Reiterated that a particular alignment is not being considered with tonight's action,
but rather whether a roadway for the area should be included in the Comprehensive Plan and
Capifal improvement Plan. A big impact is the Anna Trail neighborhood. Figuring out solutions
will be done as the project pragresses.
Rogness: Regarding the 54°/a iimitafion on improvements, cited that the permitted uses include
bringing existing structures into compliance with the building code costing no greater than 50%
of the current structure market value. Noted that restriction applies only to fhe transitional town
center.
Hedberg: Commented on his awn experience with consideration of remodeling a home. Asked
if that is a policy or ordinance.
McGuire: Commented that it applies to nan-confarming use. Most cities have similar ordinanc-
es.
Keeney: Stated he was involved in the rezoning to transi#ional town center process and recalls
that residents believe their homes remain a conforming use. Suggested the zoning ordinance
be reviewed for clarity on that issue.
Rogness: Cited from the Comprehensive Plan for transitional town center -- "zoning within
these areas will not render these uses nonconforming." Believes the 50% of current structure
market value rule applies to additions to existing structures.
Heciberg: Concurred it should be clarified. Commented on the concerns about funding if mon-
ey is not farthcoming from the S#ate and County by stating that whenever and however this
happens, liftle of it should fal4 back on taxpayers. When a developer wants a street fhrough ,
their property, they have to pay for the street.
Keeney: Commented on the concerns about developers forcing residents out of tha area stat-
ing he believes fhis process falls into that cafegory. A dec4sion had been made that the Base-
iine is the plan of record, which is a substantial investment based vn the premise of improve-
ments at TH 13 / CR 21. We are not clear when it will happen or who will pay for i#. The pro-
cess started as a dowrstown circulation study, but the study was expanded by a developer pro-
posal for the Digger properfy.
McGuire: Believes the por�ion from CR 21 to Colorado is far a traffic solution. The Baseline
soiution isn't worth a!ot unless it is extended. The next natural s#ep is to put it through to
Pleasant, which has been talked about far 35 years. The portion from Pleasant to TH 13,
should be deveioper driven.
Hedberg: Regarding concerns abou# developers driving property owners out — properties will
not sell unfess someone wants to sell. There is no appetife or suppor� #or using any faking
powers for economic development. '
Keeney: Stated tha# traffic st�dy results showed that pushing the roadway fhrough would be
less safe because it increased the intersections and would create more conflicts and problems
for pedestrians and vehicies.
Nemeth: Concurred that adding more intersections creates more conflicts points. The traffic at
Colorado and Arcadia ends up as a problem unless the roadway is pushed through.
Soukup: Recal{ed that TH 13 ! CR 21 will not ihe support the community in the future; CR 21 /
Main is anticipated to fail and will be closed by the Couniy. With no way to go northlsauth
through downtown via Main, another way had �e offered, which is why Arcadia was chosen.
Considera#io�s of traffic flow took on a rippling effect to the surrounding areas. Stated a deci-
sion must be made. First step to getting the answer is providing direction in the Comprehensive
Plan.
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Boyies: Regarding the cancern that the City is buying up properties, noted fhat there have
besn no recent acquisitions. The City did not purchase the properties on either side of City Hall.
Downtown properties were purchased for purposes such as public parking and future right of
ways.
Hedberg: Added that two properties were acquired for the Arcadia right of way.
Keeney: Referred to Evenson's comment fhat the City favors plan 9C and asked where that
assumption would have derived from.
Poppfer: Stated that citizen and business group comments were used by the technica! team to
make a proposal.
Boyles: Added that staff also has canversations wit� MnDOT and the County to learn if they
will approve a plan befo�e the plans are brought #orward. Perhaps that left the impression of a
preferred plan.
MOTION BY KEENEY, SECOND BY M(�RTON TD DENY A RESOLUTiON APPROVING A
ROAOWAY ALIGNMENT FQR SOUTH DOWNTOWN.
Morton: Stafed her understanding of the need to take a pasition, but does not agree with the
solutions being offered and is not wrilling to encourage modification of #he Comprehensive Plan
to something she is not comfortable with.
Keeney: Stated that the ques#ion was sent to the Economic Development Authority (EDA) #o
review from an economic deveiopment point of view. While it is clear fhat building roads will en-
courage economic development, ths return an investment was not calculated. Other opportuni-
ties to invest EDA monies were not compared to this opportunity. EDA acknowledged that they
are not tcaffic experts. People like the downtown feel of Prior Lake and a big part of that is that
there is a residential feel to it. It is wa{kable. Putting a road through fhat will start fo destroy the
residential downtown. Does not believe this solves the traffic problems. There will still be a cut-
through problem on Duluth. The Baseline plan was already a significant investment in our
downtown. Does not want to buitd both a Pleasant Street access and a we#land throughway.
Concerned abaut costs to taxpayers and fears the City wi11 end up with acquisition casts. Be-
lieves that a TH 93 / Franklin Trail mtersecfion would be taxpayer paid. Considers iE only an
economic devefopment decision fo put a roadway through the wetland. Does not favor chang-
ing the Comprehensive Plan at this point.
Soukup: Cancurred with Keeney, but because of all of the issues state� and the fact that we
do not know the answers there is a need to have something in the Comprehensive Plan stafing
that a roadway plan is needed for TH 13 / CR 21.
Keeney: [f we approve this, it is another sfep in that direction and wauld Iead ta acquisitions
and destruction of the neighborhood.
Soukup: Unless we put something in the Comprehensive Plan, we car�not move forward. We
are constan#ly revis9ting the same issue. A plan is needed to connect the norfh/south pa� of
downtown without stating the area.
Morfon: Believes the area is being stated by identifying an extension of Coiorado fo TH13.
The Comprehensive P1an aEready states we need roads and infrastructure so the essence of the
plan already includes this.
Hedberg: Commented that the next agenda item will address a Comprehensive Plan change
for the CR 42 area and that area has roadways identi€ied as future needs.
Morton: That also proposes changing ctassifications.
McGuire: Agreed there is no perfect solution, that enaugh consultants have served in this area
and that taxpayers should pay none of the costs sou�h of Pieasant. Stated it is time to fake
some type of action and get it in the Comprehensive Plan to recognize there is a problem, we
do not yet know the answer, and we wtll deal with it.
Hedberg: Opposes the denial. Stated there is a significant amount of developable iand in the
low land areas. Suppasts a roadway change because: beiieves a roadway plan creates a vi-
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sion for downtawn roadway; provides a better supporting roadway system for TH 13 / CR 21;
Duluth traffic is projected to double in a resldential / schooi area; cannecting South Lake Village
with south downtown wiil ailow them to be a connected business center; and parcels wouid be
opened for development/redevelopment. Noted fhat if a roadway went through, it would create
two city blocks in downtown, and some of the homes proposed ta be lost have wil{ing sellers.
Keeney; Stated there is talk about how there is no money to develop TH 13 / CR 21, but
somehow the TH �3 / Franklin intersection wil{ be built. Does not believe a developer has
stepped up to pay for fhat. Does not want to put the interests of a landowner over the residents.
VOTE: Ayes by Keeney and Morton. Nays by Hedberg, McGuire and Souk�p. The motion
failed.
MOTION BY MCGUIRE TO APPROVE RESOLUTIQN 13-156 MODlFIED FROM THE PRO-
P4SED RESOLUTlON TO DIRECT STAFF TO INCORPORATE A GENERAI. STATEMENT IN
THE COMPREHENSfVE PLAN FOR IMPROVING THE ROADWAYS IN DOWNT4WN; THE
CITY IS NOT MAKING A COMMI�MENT TO FUND THE PROJECT; TH� MAIN AVENU� PE-
DESTRIAN TRAF�IC FL4W SHOULD BE ADDRESSED; SCOTT COUNTY WiLL. BE RE-
QUESTED TO CONS(DER RIGHT TURN ONL.Y ON M�NDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 6-9
A.M. AND FROM 3-6 PM ON MAIN AVENUE (INST�AD OF A BARRIER}.
Soukup: Asked if the resolution should sEill direct amending the Comprehensive Plan far an
Arcadia roadway extension from Colorado to TH 13.
McGuire: No, the language should be more general.
Soukup: Do you want the resolution to say we are directing staff to sta�E the process of amend-
ing the comprehensive plan for the four points just made.
McGuire: Reiterated the four points: 1� incorporate a general statement in the Comprehensive
P[an stating that we recognize #he need for improving roadways in the downtown areas; 2) the
City is not making a commifinenf to funding it; 3) th� Main Avenue pedestrian flow will be ad-
dressed; 4) Scoft County will be requested to consider that Main Avenu� be posted right-turn
only on Monday through Friday fram 6-9 a.m. and 3-6 p.m.
Keeney: Clarified that it will not specifically mention an Arcadia roadway extension.
McGuire: Affirmed.
A SECOND TO THE MOTiON WAS MADE BY KEENEY.
VOTE: Ayes by Keeney, McGuire and Soukup. Nays by Hedberg and Mo€�on. The motion car-
ried.
RECESS
Mayor Hedberg called a recess at 10:50 p.m.
RECONVENE
The meeting reconvened at 10:52 p.m. -
The City Councii discussed how to address the remainder of the agenda items cons9dering the
timetable for action to be taken and persons in the audience.
MOTION BY KEENEY, SECOND BY MCGUIRE TO EXTEND THE MEETING 71ME UNTIL
MIDNIGHT AND AMEND TME AGENDA TO TABLE 9C AND 10A TO A FUTURE MEETING.
V4TE: Ayes by Hedberg, Keeney, McGuire, Morfon and Soukup. The motion carried.
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