Agenda - Planning Commission - 08/08/2005

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6) Report on Meeting with Mallard Estates Townhome Association Regarding the Removal of the Argon Street Gated Access Assistant Public Works Director Olson indicated on June 9, 2005 Chief Way and City Engineer Jankowski met with the three member board of the Mallard Estates Townhome Association to discuss the issue of removing the gated access across Argon Street. After significant discussion, the Townhome Association suggested a narrow passage and that improvements be made to the appearance of the existing gate area. At the end of this meeting it was agreed that the City would respond with a specific proposal for remodeling of this access point that the board could present to their members. Such a proposal should include a visual rendering which would emphasize the aesthetics of the proposal. Ultimately staff would like to have the ability to hire a landscape architect to c(?mplete a visual rendering to bring back to the board. The cost to hire a landscape architect to prepare a drawing to present to the neighborhood would be a minimum of $1,000. Assistant Public Works Director Olson advised the Committee discussed the following issues associated with this access: · The access being used as an emergency access · Whether the access needs to be wide enough for two way traffic, especially with the improvements planned on CR 116 · Tying this access in with the closing of 142nd Avenue Assistant Public Works Director Olson indicated the Committee motioned to table the action to open the gate at Mallard Ponds until one month after the construction of CR 116 is complete and to direct staff to continue discussions'with the Mallard Ponds Association regarding the potential of landscaping for a roadway that is a minimum of 24 feet in width. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Cook, to ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee for Case Nos. 3 and 6 and to authorize that' the street signs be changed as petitioned by the residents on Old County Road 5 and that 911 officials be notified of the change contingent on review by the City Attorney; and to table the action to open the gate at Mallard Ponds until one month after the construction of CR 116 is complete and' to direct staff to continue discussions with the Mallard Ponds Association regarding the potential of landscaping for a roadway that is a minimum of 24 feet in width. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Cook, Jeffrey, and Pearson. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmembers Olsonand Strommen. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF INPUT Mayor Gamec stated Fire Chief Kapler, Councilmember Pearson, and he met with members of the Burns' Township Board and discussed several things in regard to working together and the fire contract. There is a possibility of a joint effort being worked out. Fire Chief Kapler is putting together the paperwork and there will be another meeting in the next 30 to 60 days. P64 City Council / July 12, 2005 Page 2.4 of 25