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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 5, 1995OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 5, 1995 The Special Council Meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by Mayor Sturdeva~t. Jolly, Petkoff, Ruettimann, Peterson, Sturdevant- present e PROJECT #9412 - SIDEWA?~K INSTALLATION. 44THAVENUE FROM TYLER pLACE TO RESERVOIR BOULEVARD The City Manager reviewed the history of this project which dates back to the first public hearing being held on May 23, 1994. At that hearing, staff was authorized to proceed with the project and to seek variances to the MSAS rules to obtain funding for the project from that entity. The MSAS variances were granted in September of 1994. Additional right-of-way was needed from three properties to install the sidwalk. These acquisitions are still being negotiated with two property owners. In April of 1995 another public hearing was held and those property owners who attended were opposed to the project. Their concerns dealt with driveway grades, retaining walls and landscaping among others. Initially, they requested the project be abandoned. After some discussion, staff was directed to establish another public hearing and notify all affected property owners by mail. It was felt this hearing would accommodate all who had an opinion on the project. A public hearing was scheduled for tonight for further discussion. Property owners who were supportive of the project felt it was a community project not just a neighborhood project. They cited pedestrian safety, especially children and seniors, minor yard loss, improved appearance of the neighborhood and no owner expense involved with the project as some of their reasons for supporting it. Those residents who oppose the project stated their objections are based on a sidewalk being no guarantee of safety, not many pedestrians use the area for walking, ice being a potential problem, and disruption of yards and retaining walls as well as other concerns. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 5, 1995 PAGE 2 All property owners agreed that traffic and speed have long been problems and appear to have increased over the last few years. 44thAvenue is one of the few streets in the City which goes all the way through the City both east and west. Discussion continued regarding this project and how it could be beneficial to all involved. It was recognized as a community matter and not only a safety issue. Motion by Petkoff, second by Jolly to approve the plans and authorize the advertisement for bids for Project ~9412, 44th Avenue sidewalk installation. Roll call: Ail ayes Motion by Petkoff, second by Jolly to add the proposed sidewalk on 44th Avenue from Tyler Place to Reservoir Boulevard to the sidewalks maintained by the City and to direct staff to modify the annual snow plan to reflect this change. Roll call: Ail ayes ADJOURNMENT Motion by Ruettimann, second by Petkoff to adjourn the Special Council Meeting at 9:15 p.m. Roll call: All ayes  yor ~oseph Sturdevant ~cil Secretary .Opinion on 44th Survey on the issue of building a sidewalk Ave between Tyler Ave. & Reservoir Ave. We, your neighbors on 44th Ave., oppose the City's proposed building of a sidewalk along the North side of our street. The reasons we oppose the sidewalk are primarily that the front yards on the street are already very shallow, there is currently only a small amount of foot traffic, and that the removal of snow & ice would be a ongoing burden to both the city and residents. We feel that the building of the sidewalk in an unneccessary expenditure of State tax money. However we respect the fact that not all of our neighbors on 44th agree with our point of view. We are circulating this survey as an opportunity to both discuss the issue with you, to learn your point of view, and to register your opinion for or against the sidewalk project. We plan to present the result of this survey at a meeting the City plans to hold on June 5th regarding this issue. Your neighbors, Brian & Cindy Harper Marie Graslewicz Jim & Arlene Bjork Name Address For Against . . ~( l( ( ! -Opinion on 44th Survey on the issue of building a sidewalk Ave between Tyler Ave. & Reservoir Ave. We, your neighbors on 44th Ave., oppose the City's proposed building of a sidewalk along the North side of our street. The reasons we oppose the sidewalk are primarily that the front yards on the street are already very shallow, there is currently only a small amount of foot traffic, and that the removal of snow & ice would be a ongoing burden to both the city and residents. We feel that the building of the sidewalk in an unneccessary expenditure of State tax money. However we respect the fact that not all of our neighbors on 44th agree with our point of view. We are circulating this survey as an opportunity to both discuss the issue with you, to learn your point of view, and to register your opinion for or against the sidewalk project. We plan to present the result of this survey at a meeting the City plans to hold on June 5th regarding this issue. Your neighbors, Brian & Cindy Harper Marie Graslewicz Jim & Arlene Bjork Name Address For Against -Opinion Survey on the issue of building a sidewalk on 44th Ave between Tyler Ave. & Reservoir Ave. We, your neighbors on 44th Ave., oppose the City's proposed building of a sidewalk along the North side of our street. The reasons we oppose the sidewalk are primarily that the front yards on the street are already very shallow, there is currently only a small amount of foot traffic, and that the removal of snow & ice would be a ongoing burden to both the city and residents. We feel that the building of the sidewalk in an unneccessary expenditure of State tax money. However we respect the fact that not all of our neighbors on 44th agree with our point of view. We are circulating this survey as an opportunity to both discuss the issue with you, to learn your point of view, and to register your opinion for or against the sidewalk project. We plan to present the result of this survey at a meeting the City plans to hold on June 5th regarding this issue. Your neighbors, Brian & Cindy Harper Marie Graslewicz Jim & Arlene Bjork Name Address For Against -Opinion Survey on the issue of building a sidewalk on 44th Ave between Tyler Ave. & Reservoir Ave. We, your neighbors on 44th Ave., oppose the City's proposed building of a sidewalk along the North side of our street. The reasons we oppose the sidewalk are primarily that the front yards on the street are already very shallow, there is currently only a small amount of foot traffic, and that the removal of snow & ice would be a ongoing burden to both the city and residents. We feel that the building of the sidewalk in an unneccessary expenditure of State tax money. However we respect the fact that not all of our neighbors on 44th agree with our point of view. We are circulating this survey as an opportunity to both discuss the issue with you, to learn your point of view, and to register your opinion for or against the sidewalk project. We plan to present the result of this survey at a meeting the City plans to hold on June 5th regarding this issue.,'¢ Your neighbors, ¢,'e' Brian & Cindy Harper Marie Graslewicz Jim & Arlene Bjork Name Address ForAgainst ~KM ~ 'Ol4~ ~- io~l-~~ ~- ~ '