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<br />I <br /> <br />I <br /> <br />I <br /> <br />Council Meeting Minutes <br />February 25, 1997 <br /> <br />Page 3 <br /> <br />Council Business. continued <br /> <br />Proper explained that the original plat was to bring 14th Ave. through to Rosewood Ct. <br />However, residents on 14th Ave. and 15th St. were opposed to this road alignment <br />because they felt that it would bring additional traffic into the area. Benke recalls the <br />14th Ave. discussion, but not the pedestrian path. Benke noted other walking paths <br />located in the residential areas of Meadowwood Park and Driftwood Park, and believes <br />the feasibility study will address the costs involved in such a project. <br /> <br />Larson asked the Park Dedication Fee for Creekwood Estates. Community <br />Development Director Kevin Locke speculates the fee was either $750/lot or $9,750; <br />and those fees were placed in the City's overall park development fund. Benke said the <br />feasibility study should determine where those funds were allocated. <br /> <br />Motion by Gunderman, seconded by Samuelson, to RECEIVE THE PETITION AND <br />ORDER THE ENGINEERING FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE ACCESS PATH <br />CONNECTING ROSEWOOD CT. AND 14TH AVE. NW. <br /> <br />No Vote Taken. <br /> <br />Williams does not question the need for the path, but requested negotiations with <br />Mezzenga be in a friendly manner. Benke assumes the feasibility study allows for that <br />type of discussion with Mezzenga. Williams believes ordering the feasibility study <br />implies the City has initiated action before notifying the property owner. He feels the <br />City needs to speak to Mezzenga before official action such as condemnation is <br />considered. Proper has never alluded to condemnation, and the feasibility study requires <br />discussions with the property owner. Williams is generally opposed to the City taking <br />action before contacting those directly affected. Benke understands Williams' position, <br />but considers the feasibility study the method in which initial contact is made. Williams <br />associates the feasibility study as a formal action which addresses project cost, funding <br />options, and maintenance; but not personal considerations. He prefers the Council's <br />recommendation be to request staff to negotiate the issue with the property owner. <br /> <br />Motion by Williams, seconded by Samuelson, to RECEIVE THE PETITION <br />REQUESTING THE ACCESS PATH CONNECTING ROSEWOOD CT. AND <br />14TH AVE. NW; DIRECT STAFF TO DISCUSS THE PATH CONNECTION <br />WITH THE PROPERTY OWNER TO DETERMINE IF SOME TYPE OF <br />CONCILIATORY ARRANGEMENT COULD BE REACHED; DEFER THE <br />CREATION OF A FEASIBILITY STUDY BEFORE THOSE DISCUSSIONS <br />OCCUR; AND REQUEST STAFF TO REPORT BACK TO COUNCIL ON <br />MARCH 11, 1997. <br /> <br />5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. <br /> <br />Proper presented the installation of a stop sign on northbound Highview Dr. at 13th St. <br />NW. The tee intersection has existing stop signs requiring vehicles on 13th St. to stop <br />but not vehicles turning from Highview Dr. It is more common practice to give the <br />right-of-way to the through street and stop at the entering tee street. Because of this, the <br />existing signage creates a confusing and potentially dangerous situation for unfamiliar <br />drivers. The intersection does not meet standard warrants for all way stop signs, <br />however, signs were installed years ago as a deterrent to cut-through traffic and any <br />attempt to remove them would receive strong opposition from residents. <br /> <br />Council Business <br /> <br />14th Ave NW and <br />Rosewood Ct. Access <br />path <br />Report 97-045 <br /> <br />Highview Dr. and <br />13th St. Stop sign <br />Report 97-046 <br />Resolution 97-014 <br />