01-09 Work Session ..-- CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
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January 9, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
The work session was called to order by Mayor Elliott at 6:00 p.m. in the Bartholomew Room.
Council Members Pat Elliott, Mayor; Edwina Garcia; Michael Howard; Maria Regan Gonzalez;
Present: and Simon Trautmann (arrived at 6:02 p.m.).
Staff Present: Steven L. Devich, City Manager; Kristin Asher, Public Works Director; Jeff
Pearson, City Engineer; Jack Broz, Transportation Engineer; and Jared Voto,
Executive Aide/Analyst.
Item #1 LYNDALE AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Public Works Director Asher introduced the topic to the Councilmembers and commented that
this isn't as easy as doing what was done on Portland Avenue and wanted to share what has been
heard at open houses.
Transportation Engineer Broz presented the plans and policies the guide the project; the
project goals as adapted from the City's guiding principles; discussed the public outreach to date of
two open houses, two transportation commission meetings, and a meeting at City Bella, and what was
heard of pedestrian, bicyclist's, motorist's, and general concerns for Lyndale Avenue. Taking these
concerns, Mr. Broz presented design considerations to address the issues raised: Mr. Broz discussed
that a "community problem statement" was created and goals to address safety in design through the
consideration of speed, reduction of crash severity, and reallocate space. Mr. Broz then discussed
safety tools, with benefits and tradeoffs, of a 3-lane section, reducing conflict points, roundabouts, and
compact roundabouts, and access management. Lastly, Mr. Broz presented the next steps including
two additional open houses, a business open house, and three transportation committee meetings.
Mayor Elliott commented on the aspect of safety versus accessibility to neighborhoods and
wanted to ensure efforts to reach out to people early in the process who may be directly impacted by
the project.
Councilmember Regan Gonzalez commented on community outreach events at existing
events, such as the co-op, churches, and school, in order to get a wider variety of feedback.
Councilmember Howard commented to be deliberate in our approach to designing Lyndale
Avenue, and although it cannot be Portland Avenue, that can be used as a model.
Councilmember Trautmann asked about severity of crashes at Lyndale and Lake Shore Drive.
City Engineer Pearson responded and stated he would email actual data to the Council.
Special Council Work Session Minutes -2- January 9,2018
ADJOURNMENT
The work session was adjourned by unanimous consent at 6:29 p.m.
Date Approved: January 23, 2018
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