07-12-16 Worksession CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
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''''' The.Urban Special City Council
�' July 12, 2016
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tempore Howard at 6:33 p.m. in the
Bartholomew Room.
Council Members Debbie Goettel, Mayor (arrived 6:35 p.m.), Michael Howard; Edwina Garcia;
Pat Elliott; and Tom Fitzhenry.
Staff Present: L. Devich, City Mt n age r; Kristin
inato Asher, Public Works Director; and
Cheryl
Item #1 DISCUSSION REGARDING HENNEPIN COUNTY'S 52)APPLICATION FOR PENN
AVENUE RECONSTRUCTIO N
Public Works Director Asher explained that Hennepin County has decided they will not include
the portion of Penn Avenue north of 66" Street in their application for the Regional Solicitation of
Federal Transportation Funds. She continued that this project is in direct competition to the City's
submittal for the reconstruction of Lyndale Avenue.
Ms. Asher stated the City Council should decide whether or not they would like to continue
support for the Penn Avenue project.
The City Council consensus was to continue support for the Penn Avenue project.
ADJOURNMENT
The worksession was adjourned by unanimous consent at 6:45 p.m.
Date Approved: July 26, 2016 / / //
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Cheryl K umh•Iz . - '.e L. Devich
Executive Coordinator City Manager