Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 03/09/2000

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I I I I I i I i I I I I I I i ! I 2) Disposition of Surplus Land Acquired for T.H. #47 Highway Project Councilmember Hendriksen explained that this relates to land obtained to accommodate the T.H. #47 project. Three parcels will have remaining economic value following the necessary fight-of- way and easement dedications. The Public Works Committee recommended that notice of the availability of these parcels be advertised in the City's official newspaper and notification by mail of the availability of the property to adjacent landowners, with the goal of beginning negotiations with interested parties in February. City Engineer Jankowski advised that the official notice has already been published. No Council action required. 3) 2000 Street Maintenance Program City Engineer Jankowski noted the Public Works Committee recommendation on the 2000 Street Maintenance Program has already been addressed by the Council. No Council action required. 4) Update on Storm Drainage Utility Implementation Councilmember Hendriksen explained staff reported to the Public Works Committee that the Stormwater Utility Ordinance introduced in November would require time to implement. Director of Public Works/Fire Chief Kapler stated it has been re-estimated that the number of parcels is under 100. City Engineer Jankowski advised of the issues to be addressed and stated he would like to provide an updated report to the Public Works Committee in February. No Council action required. 5) Correspondence from Mn/DOT Regarding the Speed Humps on Dysprosium Street Councilmember Hendriksen noted the Public Works Committee addressed the letter from the State Aid office of Mn/DOT stating that the speed humps on Dysprosium Street may be in conflict with State Aid rules. Mn/DOT has requested removal of the humps. He advised that the Public Works Committee recommended that a response be drafted to Mn/DOT challenging the authority to require removal. The Committee further recommended that a letter be drafted to the Dysprosium Street residents informing that, although the City would pursue retaining the humps, City Council/January 25, 2000 Page 25 of 35