Agenda - Council Work Session - 04/09/2013

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• Riverdale Drive will need to be reconstructed and at that time the road width may narrowed and the MRT may be placed within the ROW in a manner that befits this Regional and National trail route. (No parking on both sides of Riverdale Drive at the west will be required, but not both sides east of Sunfish Lake Boulevard.) • Commercial development and redevelopment between Riverdale Drive and Hwy's #10 & #169 (or perhaps also on Tungsten St.) as may occur by those property owners will result in more/improved parking lots, and lessen demand for on -street parking to the degree it may exist presently. • Rivlyn Avenue may also be reconstructed in the future to provide for a separated trail - and when achievable, would relieve the need for 'No Parking' along the one side of Rivlyn Ave. The purpose of this case to review the No Parking conditions necessary to implement and finalize construction of the Federally funded Mississippi River Trail. Staff will prepare for City Council's enactment and adoption a Resolution identifying the No Parking zones discussed herein. Additionally, Staff will issue a letter to residents believed to be affected by the parking restrictions, such that these residents or tenants may voice their concerns or questions in this manner. However, there does not appear to be any near -term viable alternative to implementing the No Parking zones aside from the future change in conditions discussed above. To fail to cause the No Parking zones where required would effectively stop the Federal trail funding in its tracks, and accordingly, not bring to fruition some of the real expenditures and investments on the Mississippi River Trail to this point in time. While No Parking is 'strongly recommended' for both sides where on street trails are to be used, Staff is directing the submittal of the MRT for Federal approval with No Parking both sides only for the west 1,300' feet of Riverdale Drive and Tungsten Street. For the east part of Riverdale on street bike lanes will be stripped. For the very low trafficked Rivlyn Avenue, the intention is to restrict parking on the north side, and sign the street in both directions with 'Share the Road' signage. Attached for Council's information and acknowledgment is the letter intended to be sent to addresses immediately adjacent to the proposed No Parking zones. Recommendation: Staff recommends sending the letter to residents and moving forward with the Resolution establishing No Parking zones along the MRT route as required; And, Examine the future schedule for Riverdale Drive's reconstruction as part of the Street Reconstruction Plan and Policy project scheduled to begin in Spring of 2013. Funding Source: Funding for the No Parking signs and pavement stripping will be from the Park Trust Fund, the local matching source for the Federal funds for the Mississippi River Trail project. Council Action: By consensus, acknowledge the required No Parking zones on Riverdale Drive, Rivlyn Ave and Tungsten Street, and letter to affected parties; understanding that all resident comment on theNo Parking zones will be brought back for City Council information as appropriate. Attachments Riverdale West Riverdale East Tungsten and Rivlyn Riverdale seperated and on street Draft letter to residents