HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/03/2010 Work SessionCITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
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NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING
to be held in the
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
crs follows:
Meeting of: COLUMBIA HEIGHT5 CITY COUNCIL
Date of Meeting: Y 3, 2010
Time of Meeting: 7:00 P.M. (or immediately following Board of Appeal
Location of Meeting: PUBLIC SAFETYBUILDING TRAINING ROOM
Purpose of Meetuag: VVORI~ SESSION
Discussion w/City of Mpls. Regarding Central Avenue Streetcar proposal
Mayor
Gnrv l.. Yelcrcun
Councilmembers
Robert .4. f1'rfliams
Bruce Nawrocki
7annnera Drehm
Bruce F;efzertherg
City Manager
Wafter R. F'ehsv
The City of Columbia Heights does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to,
or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, ar activities. Upon. request, accommodation will be
provided to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in all City of Columbia Heights' services,
programs, and activities. Auxiliary aids for handicapped persons are available upon request when the
request is made at least 96 hours in advance. Please call the City Clerk at 763-706-3611 to make
arrangements. (TDD/706-3692 for deaf or hearing impaired only)
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: May 3, 2010
AGENDA SECTION: ORIGINATING DEPT.: CITY MANAGER
NO: Worksession Community Development APPROVAL
ITEM: Discussion with the City of Minneapolis BY: BY: Scott Clark
Regarding Central Ave. Streetcar Proposal DATE: Apri127, 2010
Background Information: On March 11, 2010 our Mayor and staff met with Minneapolis Counciimember
Reich and staff to discuss Minneapolis' proposal far a streetcar system as part of their transportation plan. As
part of their proposal, they viewed that an extension into Columbia Heights, running up Central Ave., is a logical
part of the system. As such, they requested a meeting with our Council to discuss the same. A full power point
presentation will be given in order to give all parties a sense of what a modern streetcar system looks like. The
City has invited Commissioner Kordialc and the City of Hilltop (the latter has a conflict due to a Council meeting
but may attend at the end of the meeting). Staff anticipates that the City of Minneapolis is seeking some
contribution regarding planning funds. If you have any specific questions prior to the meeting please advance
them to the Community Development Department prior to the meeting so we can relay them to the presenters.
Iaccommendation: None
Recommended Motion: None
COUNCIL ACTION:
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