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STUDY SESSION
AUGUST 16, 1993
A special meeting study session of the Plymouth City Council was called to order by
Mayor Bergman at 5:00 p.m. on August 16, 1993. The meeting was held at the
intersection of 26th Avenue North and Nathan Lane, with residents of the area in
attendance.
PRESENT: Mayor Bergman, Councilmembers Edson, Helliwell, and Vasiliou
ABSENT: Councilmember Tierney
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Johnson, Assistant City Manager Lueckert, Public
Works Director Moore, City Engineer Faulkner, Senior
Engineering Tech. Campbell, and representatives of the City's
engineering consultants Bonestroo-Rosene-Anderlik and Associates
26TH AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
The Council met at the intersection of 26th Avenue and Nathan Lane with residents of the
area to discuss the proposed 26th Avenue Improvement Project, from Highway 169 to
Medicine Ridge Road.
The Council viewed the staked location of the proposed 32' roadway and discussed the
construction alternatives. The Council felt the location of the staked roadway was
appropriate and that curb and gutter is needed, but several concerns about the trail
location were noted.
Mayor Bergman suggested that the trail either needs to be constructed on the south with
the road moved northerly, or a narrower trail should be considered.
Councilmember Helliwell expressed concerns about the extensive retaining wall that
would be required if the trail were installed on the north side.
Staff was directed to report back on the issues relating to the street width, option for a
narrower and/or on -street trail, amounts of proposed assessments, and whether the post
office will allow mailboxes to be moved.
Council Study Session
August 16, 1993
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Public Works Director Moore explained that no parking would be allowed with the 32'
wide street under the State Aid standards. Parking could be allowed on one side with a
36' width. He discussed the options for the proposed trail, and recommended that a trail is
needed to accommodate bikers and pedestrians. The heavy traffic on 26th Avenue would
make an on -street trail difficult and possibly unsafe for pedestrians.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
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Cit Clerk