05-24 Work Session CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
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May 24, 2017
CALL TO ORDER
The work session was called to order by Mayor Elliott at 5:30 p.m. in the Bartholomew Room.
Council Members Pat Elliott, Mayor; Edwina Garcia; Maria Regan Gonzalez; and Michael
Present: Howard (arrived at 5:40)
Staff Present: Steven L. Devich, City Manager; Mary Tietjen, City Attorney; Pam Dmytrenko,
Assistant City Manager/HR Manager; Kristin Asher, Public Works Director;
Jeff Pearson, City Engineer; Jack Broz, Transportation Engineer; and, Jared
Voto, Executive Aide/Analyst.
Item #1 2017 BICYCLE ROUTES
Jack Broz, Transportation Engineer, discussed the 2017 Bicycle Route Map including the
proposed construction in 2017 on 70th Street, 12th Avenue, Bloomington Avenue, and 62nd Street.
Broz stated the Transportation Commission recommends Council to complete the projects as
proposed. Council Members asked questions about the projects and educating the public about
shared bike lanes.
Item #2 CITY INFRASTRUCTURE REPORT
Kristin Asher, Public Works Director, presented a background and history of the infrastructure
installation in the city, with sewer installation in the 1950s, water in the 1960s, and storm water and
roads in the 1970s. The cost to replace all of this infrastructure is approximately $400 million. Asher
discussed the rehabilitation work being done on this infrastructure, instead of replacement, and the
costs.
Jeff Pearson, City Engineer, and Asher discussed the 5 Year Street Reconstruction Plan,
highlighting newly added projects: Lyndale Avenue and 65th Street. They also discussed the funding
for these transportation projects, using street reconstruction bonds instead of special assessments.
They further discussed the reconstruction of Lyndale Avenue stating the public input process and
design would begin in 2017.
ADJOURNMENT
The work session was adjourned by unanimous consent at 6:01 p.m.
Special Council Work Session Minutes -2- May 24,2017
Date Approved: June 13, 2017
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