Minutes - Council Work Session - 04/09/2013

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recommendation to send the letter to affected residents and move forward with the Resolution establishing No Parking zones along the MRT route and to examine the future schedule for Riverdale Drive's reconstruction as part of the Street Reconstruction Plan and Policy project scheduled to begin in September 2013. He advised Ramsey has access to $52,504 in grant money that will be shared with the City of Anoka for this project. Councilmember Riley stated he did not think the parking would be an issue and asked if this is being considered to create a trail or get money to reconstruct the road. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated it is about the Mississippi River Trail and eventually through reconstruction projects, it will become an off -road trail. Councilmember Elvig asked what is the long -term plan for the trail and if it will take resident's front yards. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated there is no intention to acquire additional right -of -way and the trail will remain on the road until redevelopment occurs and Riverdale Drive narrowed in width. The consensus of the Council was to acknowledge the required No Parking zones on Riverdale Drive, Rivlyn Avenue and Tungsten Street, and letter to affected parties; understanding that all resident comment on the No Parking zones will be brought back for City Council information as appropriate. 2.03: Select Park Monuments' Scope and Cost for The Draw — 2013 Parks Capital Improvement Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood described features within The Draw and current signage. He stated staff receives feedback that residents have a hard time finding The Draw so it was envisioned to have a more traditional park sign on Ramsey Boulevard as well as a kiosk in the northwest corner of The Draw to advertise upcoming events. Because there was a lot of discussion at the Parks & Recreation Commission meeting on signage, staff obtained quotes for base, medium, and optimal designs. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood presented the Parks and Recreation Commission recommendation of approval for a $20,000 traditional sign on Ramsey Boulevard and $36,000 kiosk at The Draw. Councilmember Elvig stated he is taken aback on the high prices for the signs and has been disappointed with how sterile The Draw appears due to the amount of metal. Because of that, he would support the use of a lit kiosk to create a wanner atmosphere. Councilmember Riley stated he supports the recommended middle -of -the road monument sign but was unsure of the higher -end kiosk. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated the kiosk will alert people of the location of The Draw and provide wayfinding because many residents do not know there is an amphitheater in that area. City Council Work Session / April 9, 2013 Page 4 of 6