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To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Nick Egger -City Engineer
Date: April 1, 2009
Re: 2009 Street & Utility Improvement Program
Council received the feasibility report for the proposed 2009 Industrial Park Area Street & Utility-
lmprovement Program at the March 16`i' meeting. The public hearing for this project has been scheduled
for the April 6ri' Council meeting.
The proposed Indz~strial Park Area Improveryrent project is a City initiated project that will r°ec~irir°e the
votes ofsix C'oi~~cil members to a~~rove the~roject.
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS c~ DESIGN FEATURE ISSUES
The proposed Industrial Park Area Improvements project involves reconshucting Spiral Boulevard
between TH 316 & Enterprise Avenue, Millard Avenue from 31~r Street to Veterans Park. and
Industrial Court. The proposed improvement area consists of approiimately 1.3 miles of street and
storm sewer, and utilit<- construction and reconstruction. Constn~ction activity is also proposed to
take place in the «-ooded ravine bet~yeen Spiral Boulevard and 21~` Street, in a small area along the
north side of 21`r Street. and in another small area of Veterans Park.
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- STREET RECONSTRUCTION -All street segments are substantially deteriorated and drainage is
currently convey-ed by a system of ditches and culverts, as opposed to using curb and gutter with
storm sewers. All streets would be reconstructed with modern curb and gutter and a more
resilient pavement section to hold up against truck loading as well as projected traffic volumes.
- STREET WIDTH -The current width of the asphalt (traffic lane) portions of the streets in the
project area is predominately 24 feet, with 6 to 8 foot wide gravel shoulders. In addition, Spiral
Boulevard is configured as t~yo roadways between TH 316 and Millard Avenue. All streets would
be reconstructed at a final ~~=idth of 36 feet between curbs, ~yith Spiral Boulevard being
reconshucted as a single road down the center of the right-of way to replace the two roadway
arrangement.
- PARKING RESTRICTIONS -Although the street surfaces would be widened the project proposal
includes restrictions of on-street parking for both Millard Avenue and hidustrial Court. The
Hastings Economic Development Commission (now a part of the Hastings Economic
Development & Redevelopment Authority) cited that mamieverability for the the high number of
large delivei-~- vehicles that visit the Industrial Parh would become compromised when on street
paring is present on both sides of these streets. The Commission also made the
recommendation in reference to in-place standards for on-site parking at commercial properties.
Ho~~-ever, the Commission also recognized that several businesses have outgro~~~1 their o~yn on-
site parking capacit<-. leaving employees no choice but to park on the street. With this in mind,
staff is recommending that parking be allowed on only the west side of both Millard Avenue and
Industrial Court. These restrictions will facilitate maneuverabiltiy for large vehicles ~yhile
maintaining capabilit<- for some on-street parking for those properties that have no remaining on-
site capacity. A copy of the Economic Development Commission meeting minutes from
September of 2008 is enclosed for your reference.
Also included in the project scope is a proposed paring restriction along Spiral Boulevard for its
entire length between TH 316 and Glendale Road (CSAH 91). This sheet is on the City
Municipal State Aid Street system and staff has observed no apparent demand for on-street
paring. With a high volume of traffic, a 36 foot reconstructed width between TH 316 and
Enterprise Avenue, and a width of 36 feet on the existing section of Spiral Boulevard east of
Enterprise Avenue, State Aid n~les dictate that the sheet must be posted as no-parking on at least
one side. Additionally, the EDC preferred that parking be completely prohibited from Spiral
Boulevard.
Resolutions adopting the parking restrictions on the above described sheet sections will be
discussed under the Public Works portion of the Council Agenda.
- STORM SEWERS - As previously mentioned, there is little in the way of a modem storm sewer
system within the project area. The urban-section configuration of the reconstructed streets
~yould necessitate the constn~ction of a storm se~yer system to convey stoi7nwater flows from the
streets. An eitensive amount of storm sewer piping would be included in the project.
- WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS - A number of water qualit<-~ improvement features have
been incorporated into the project scope:
Ravine Restoration & Stabilization - a heavily wooded ravine takes drainage from
roughly 230 acres of mostly developed land both within the Industrial Park and from
areas to the south. As a result, this area has eiperienced a significant level of degradation
through the erosion of the channel and subsequent felling of trees. The project proposal
calls for the erosion to be repaired and the channel stabilized to resist erosion in the
firture.
^ Ravine Pond - a pond is proposed to be constructed at the upstream end of the ravine
near Spiral Boulevard to control the stonnwater flo« rate into the ravine b~- detaining
water and also allowing it to infiltrate into the ground. The pond will also act as a
sediment trap and a tool to remove phosphon~s from storim~%ater, both of which are
common detriments to surface «%ater qualit<~.
^ Rain Gardens -rain gardens featuring perennial grasses and trees are proposed for select
areas throughout the project. Areas iii which raingardens «ould be installed will be those
that present the best topographic features as well as the most practical locations in which
to divert street n~noff.
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In addition, Citti- staff has been ~yorkilig with representatives from the Vermillion River
Watershed as well as MnDOT Hastings Bridge project team on securing fimding contributions to
put towards the aforementioned water quality- improvements. Further discussion of funding can
be found later in this memo.
- WATER AND SANITARY SEWER SYSTEMS -Due to the relativehT young age and more robust
constn~ction materials used during their original constn~ction, no prevalent issues exist with
either the water or sanitai-~- sewer systems in the project area. As a result, on1~- minor relocation
and adjusUnent work is proposed to take place on system components.
- TRAILS -ten foot ~yide bic~-cle and pedestrian trails are proposed to be constructed as part of the
project. Trails ~yould be constn~cted alongside both Spiral Boulevard (north side) between
Millard Avenue and TH 316, and alongside Millard Avenue (east side) between 31~r Street and
Veterans Park.
A trail comiection is also proposed to run through the uplands of the wooded ravine bet«°een
Spiral Boulevard and 21~r Street, continuing through the woods on the north side of 21~t Street
until it connects with the existing trail ~yithin Vermillion Falls Park. A spur off of this trail ~yould
also be built to connect to Veterans Park. This section would complete an important link in the
City's trail s~-stem, providing what is currently a missing comiection bet<yeen the area to the south
of the Industrial Park and the trail system in Vermillion Falls Park and beyond. Comiectivityr of
this link can be ensured by constructing the section of the trail on Millard Avenue south of Spiral
Boulevard, and along Spiral Boulevard between Millard Avenue and the head of the ravine.
- STREET LIGHTING- Street lighting eiists in portions of the project area_ however, there are gaps
in lighting coverage where staff is recommending the installation of ne~y street lights. All ne~y
light poles would feature a l>igher efficiency lighting element as well as a cutoff component to
allow for more directional focus of light on the road«-ay area. For those areas in ~yhich street
lighting is currently- in place, lighting fixtures ~yould be retrofitted with the higher efficiency-
lighting element as yell as the lighting cutoff component.
- LANDSCAPING -The primai~r landscaping component of the project «-ould be the boulevard rain
garden constn~ction , ~yluch inchides h~ee planting at the lowest areas of the rain gardens to assist
~~%ith stonmyater uptake. A small amount of tree replacement would also occur on the section of
Spiral Boulevard to the east of Enterprise Avenue to replace vandalized and/or dead boulevard
trees.
OTHER ISSUES AND COMMENTS
- NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING -About 2~% of the properties in the project area ~yere represented
at the neighborhood meeting held on March 12th. Those ~~ ho attended generally recognized the
need to reconstn~ct the streets and bring them up to current standards, but most were also
concerned about assessment amounts and being assessed during a time of economic decline, as
well as accessibility during construction. Some meeting attendees questioned the necessity of
pedestrian trails alongside streets, citing that these trails «ould introduce pedestrian traffic across
driye~~°ays of properties that experience frequent enti~- and exit traffic, and that the trails may
invite trespassing and/or vandalism.
Staff indicated to meeting attendees that the City would be funding the project tlu-ough a variety
of sources and that the assessment contribution comprises approximately 15% of the total project
funding. Staff ~yould also like to note that although the trails parallel to streets ~yould create a
number of driveway crossings, it would remove competition for space ~yithin the street amongst
vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians as well as provide a recreation facility ~yith good
accessibility for those ~~dio work in the Industrial Park. The trail segment along Millard Avenue
south of Spiral Boulevard and along a short stretch of Spiral Boulevard is also necessan- to
provide the north-south lii~lc.
A summai~- of comments received at the neighborhood meeting along with Staff responses has
been attached for Council's reference. A copy of a letter to the Council from the Hastings
Chamber of Commerce in opposition to the project and project features is also included.
- IRREGULARLY CONFIGURED PROPERTIES -Several properties ~yithin the project area have
either an extremely high amount of frontage compared to the parcel area or have frontage on
more than t~yo sides. AdjusUnents to the amount of fi-ontage proposed to be assessed have been
made to reflect these disproportionate situations such that assessment amounts for these
properties are more commensurate ~yith neighboring properties.
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FUNDING
Staff worked very closer- with the Council Operations Committee and the Finance Department to set
a cap of $3 Million for the amount of bonded debt that could be incurred for the 2009 constn~ction
program. With this cap, the priorities that were set though meetings with the Operations Committee
«°ere the reconstruction of the streets, water qualit<_ feat<ires, trail connections, and upgrading the
street lighting.
The 2009 constn~ction program is unique in that as opposed to any rear in recent memoir, the City
has a multitude of sources to dray upon for conh~ibuting towards this project:
^ First -the Cite has been banking its Municipal State Aid allotments for 3 years. About
$425,000 of gas tai revenue is deposited into an account administered by MiiDOT for
construction on the City's Municipal State Aid Street System. Currently. the City has up to
approximately $L25 Million to dra«- upon for funding qualifying construction items along
Spiral Boulevard (Municipal State Aid Route).
Second - NhiDOT is strongly considering making a contribution towards the project as a
mitigation measure for what would be required of them for storm water quality treatement on
the south side of the Hastings Bridge replacement project. City Staff is still working with
MnDOT staff in compiling justification documentation, but MiiDOT has stated that the
contribution could approach $300,000 depending on the level of stormwater treatment for
which they could receive credit. This is an attractive offer for the Cit<r as it «ould also remove
«ater quality treatment from the possible uses of the space beneath the Bridge and near 2"`~
Street.
Third -Staff have been «-orking with representatives of the Vermillion River Watershed Joint
Powers Organization (VRWJPO) to secure cost sharing towards water quality improvement
items. The VRWJPO Board of Commissioners recently- authorized its staff to «ork with the
City in forming a joint powers agreement that will allo~~ the City to receive up to $235,000 to
assist with this project. This amount will depend on the final amount that MnDOT arrives at
for its contribution. At a minimum, the VRWJPO will contribute $125,000.
^ Fourth -the Cit<r currently has $190,000 set aside for trail improvements as a result of ERF
transfers into the Parks Department Budget. This cash would be utilized to pay for a
substantial amount of the Ravine trail segment bet« een Spiral Boulevard and 21~r Street. and
the trail spur from the ravine into Veterans Park.
^ Fifth - HEDRA (Hastings Economic Development and Redevelopment Authority) recently
authorized a contribution of $25,000 from Industrial Park funds to cover the expense of
installing a new enti~- monument sign at the intersection of Spiral Boulevard and TH 316.
Example Rendition of Possible Monument Sign
^ For the small amount of Sanitai-~ Sewer and Water System ~~ ork that «°ould be performed,
finding would come directly from both the Se~~-er and Water revenue (utility billing)
accounts, as consistent with Cit~r police. The amount of this contribution is estimated at
approiiinately $10,000.
All told, the funding from the above described sources could come to $2,10,000, «-hich is
appro~nately 46% of the $4.681,000 estimated project costs. The remaining 54% of project
costs, or $2,32,000 ~~ ould be covered with bonded debt and assessments. With the proposed
assessment rate of $7~/front foot, assessments for this project total approiiinately $679,000. or
14.5% of total estimated project costs.
Staff has also prepared a worst case scenario for outside funding sources should the amount from
MnDOT for ~~ ater qualit~~ fall through and if the VRWJPO contribution is onh~ $12,000. This
scenario results in a higher amount of bonded debt required to cover all of the items iii the project
scope, but bonded debt still remains belo~~- the $3 Million cap. Assessment amounts would not
fluctuate dependent on outside frinding sources.
OPTIONAL PROJECTS
There are two additional small projects proposed for the Council consideration as conditional
depending on bid results for the Industrial Park Area Improvements project and other funding
sources that have not yet been secured.
Three Rivers Pond Stormwater Diversion -taking the theme of water quality and
runoff flow reduction a step further, this project would take Stormwater runoff that
currently drains to the ravine from approximately 33 acres of developed laird along
31~t street and to the south for 90°/u of the storm events in a17y given year a«d redirect
it to the pond in the Three Rivers Mobile Home Park near the intersection of 31st
Street and Millard Avenue. The estimated cost of this project is $150,000.
Staff is putting in an application for this project to receive federal stimulus funding
through the Clean Water Revolving Fund administered by the MPCA and the Public
Facilities Authority, which if approved would provide a substantial share towards tlus
project. However, there is no clear timeline for hearing back from these
orgaiuzations other tha« that the decisions are likely to occur by early sunuiler.
Alternately, the City could fluid this project using bonded debt if the bids for the
hndustrial Park project are sufficiently low to provide finding capacity below the $3
Million cap.
Staff is recommending that this project receive a conditional approval based on the
outcome of either the bids for the Industrial Park project being low to provide
funding capacity, or that the project receives federal stimulus funds through the PFA.
A resolution to this effect is included for Couu~cil consideration.
Fire Department Curbing Modification -the Fire Department has requested that the
curbing along Sti' Street leading to the four parking stalls at the front entry be lowered
to provide a smoother transition into these stalls. This area was not adjusted back in
1994 when Sti' Street was reconstructed and has proven to be a rough transition for
cars to travel over. A small area of pavement behind the curbing would also need to
be replaced to tie back into the new curbing. This project is estimated to cost $6,000
aid could also be fiu~ded in the event that the bids for the Industrial Park project are
IOW 0110L1gh t0 111C1ud0 It ulld0r th0 $J Mljh011 bOlldlllg Cap. f~ rOSOhlt1011
conditionally approving this project is also included for Council consideration.
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED
Council is requested to adopt the enclosed resolutions ordering the 2009-1 liidustrial Park
Area liilprovements, approving the plans for the project and authorizing the advertisement
for bids. Council is also requested to adopt additional resolutions to conditionally order the
Three Rivers Diversion and Fire Department Curbing projects.
CITY OF HASTINGS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION No.
RESOLUTION ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENTS, APPROVING THE PLANS,
AND AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
FOR PROJECT NO.2OO9-I
INDUSTRIAL PARK AREA IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, a resolution of the City Council adopted the 16ti' day of March, 2009, fixed a date
for a Council hearing on the proposed street, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, watermain, pedestrian
and bicycle trail, and water quality improvements for the Industrial Park Area of Spiral
Boulevard between TH 316 and Enterprise Avenue, Millard Avenue, and hndustrial Court, and
WHEREAS, ten days mailed notice and two weeks published notice of the hearing was given,
and the hearing was held thereon on the 6ti' day of April, 2009, at which all persons desiring to be
heard were given an opportunity to be heard thereon, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has provided City Staff direction on the design features of said
project.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HASTINGS AS FOLLOWS; that
1. Such improvement is necessary, cost-effective, and feasible as detailed in the feasibility
report.
2. Such improvement is hereby ordered as proposed other than as amended herein.
3. Plans and specifications for the h~dustrial Park Area Improvements prepared by the Hastings
City Engineer are hereby approved.
4. The City Engineer and City Clerk shall cause to be made a matter of record via this
resolution the decisions regarding design features made by the City Council at the April 6,
2009 Public Hearing.
The City Engineer shall prepare and cause to be inserted in the Constn~ction Bulletin, on the
Quest Construction Data Network web site, and on the City of Hastings official web site an
advertisement for bids for the construction of the approved Project 2009-1, the hndustrial
Park Area Improvements in accordance with such approved plans and specifications. The
advertisement shall be published for two weeks, shall specify the work to be done, shall state
that bids will opened at Hastings City Hall on a date and time to be determined, and that no
bids will considered unless sealed and filed with the Clerk and accompanied by a cash
deposit, cashier's check, bid bond, or certified check payable to the City of Hastings for 5%
of the amount of each bid.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF HASTINGS, MINNESOTA, THIS 6t'' DAY OF
APRIL, 2009.
Ayes:
Nays:
Paul J. Hicks, Mayor
ATTEST:
Melanie Mesko Lee, City C,ler~k
SEAL
CITY OF HASTINGS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION No.
RESOLUTION CONDITIONALLY ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENTS, APPROVING
THE PLANS, AND AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR PROJECT NO.2OO9-2
THREE RIVERS STORMWATER DIVERSION
WHEREAS, a resolution of the City Council adopted the 16ti' day of March, 2009, fixed a date
for a Council hearing on the proposed water quality improvements included in the 2009 Street &
Utility Improvement Program, and
WHEREAS, two weeks published notice of the hearing was given, and the hearing was held
thereon on the 6ti' day of April, 2009, at which all persons desiring to be heard were given an
opport~inity to be heard thereon, and
WHEREAS, the City has applied for federal stimulus funding to assist with the construction of
the Three Rivers Pond Diversion project, and has not yet been notified of whether the project
meets criteria necessary for approval, and
WHEREAS, the City has not yet received bids for project 2009-1, the hndustrial Park Area
Improvements project, and
WHEREAS, said bids, if low enough, will free up fiu7ding capacity for the City to construct the
Three Rivers Pond Diversion project
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HASTINGS AS FOLLOWS; that
1. Such improvement is necessary and cost-effective.
2. Such improvement is hereby ordered under either of the following conditions:
a. That the City receives bids for Project 2009-1, the Industrial Park Area h7lprovements
that are low enough to provide inten7al funding capacity to construct this project
b. That the City receives approval of federal stimulus funding for this project
3. The plans and specifications for the Three Rivers Pond Diversion prepared by the Hastings
City Engineer are hereby approved.
4. Subject to the conditions under point #2, the City Engineer shall prepare and cause to be
inserted in the Construction Bulletin, on the Quest Construction Data Network web site, and
on the City of Hastings official web site an advertisement for bids for the construction of the
approved Three Rivers Pond Diversion in accordance with such approved plans and
specifications The advertisement shall be published for two weeks, shall specify the work to
be done, shall state that bids will opened at Hastings City Hall on a date and time to be
determined, and that no bids will considered unless sealed and filed with the Clerk and
accompanied by a cash deposit, cashier's check, bid bond, or certified check payable to the
City of Hastings for 5% of the amount of each bid.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF HASTINGS, MINNESOTA, THIS 6t'` DAY OF
APRIL, 2009.
Ayes:
Nays:
Paid J. Hicks, Mayor
ATTEST:
SEAL
Melanie Mesko Lee, City Clerk
CITY OF HASTINGS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION No.
RESOLUTION CONDITIONALLY ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENTS, APPROVING
THE PLANS, AND AUTHORIZING THE SOLICITATION OF QUOTES FOR BIDS FOR
PROJECT No. 2009-4
FIRE DEPARTMENT CURB MODIFICATIONS
WHEREAS, a resolution of the City Council adopted the 16ti' day of March, 2009, fixed a date
for a Council hearing on the proposed 2009 Street & Utility Improvement Program, and
WHEREAS, two weeks published notice of the hearing was given, and the hearing was held
thereon on the 6ti' day of April, 2009, at which all persons desiring to be heard were given an
opportunity to be heard thereon, and
WHEREAS, the City has not yet received bids for project 2009-1, the Industrial Park Area
Improvements project, and
WHEREAS, said bids, if low enough, will free up funding capacity for the City to construct the
Fire Department Curb Modifications project
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HASTINGS AS FOLLOWS; that
1. Such improvement is necessary and cost-effective.
2. Such improvement is hereby ordered under the condition that the City receives bids for
Project 2009-1, the Industrial Park Area Improvements that are low enough to provide
internal funding capacity to constn~ct the project
3. The plans and specifications for the Fire Department Curb Modifications prepared by the
Hastings City Engineer are hereby approved.
4. Subject to the conditions under point #2, the City Engineer is authorized to solicit quotes
to complete the work as detailed in the plans and specifications for the Fire Department
Curb Modifications project.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF HASTINGS, MINNESOTA, THIS 6t'' DAY OF
APRIL, 2009.
Ayes:
Nays:
Paul J. Hicks, Mayo
ATTEST:
SEAL
Melanie Mesko Lee, City C,le~•k
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Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau
April 1, 2009
Mayor Paul Hicks and Hastings City Council Members
101 4th Street East
Hastings, MN 55033
Dear Mayor Hicks and Hastings City Council Members,
On behalf of our members located in the Business and Industrial Park, I am writing to express our
concerns with the plans fora $4.37 million road construction project in the Business and Industrial Park.
While the Hastings Star Gazette states that the average assessment is $17,000, many of our members
will see assessments in the $30,000 - $45,000 range. Many of these businesses are tied to the
construction industry and the timing on this project, and the assessments associated with it could not
come at a worse time for these businesses.
Businesses have also seen a rise in property taxes, which paired with the downturn in the economy have
lead to dozens of jobs lost in the park in recent months. Layoffs have been the last resort of many
business owners. These employers are critical to the success of the community and to put an additional
financial burden on them at this time is assuring additional job loss, and potentially additional business
closings.
While there is no question that the roads in the Business and Industrial Park could benefit from some
improvements, we question the level and timing of the improvements proposed. Bike and walking paths
do not enhance a business' property value, unless perhaps it is a retail or restaurant site. For the most
part, these companies are manufacturers, not a retail stop. The proposed paths are for the benefit of the
residents in the Eagle Pointe area, not the businesses in the park.
We understand that this topic is on the agenda for your meeting on Monday, April 6, 2009. Please
consider postponing, or at a minimum, scale back considerably on the proposed project. This is not a
time that businesses can take on any additional financial burden.
Sincerely,
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Michelle Jacobs, President
Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce
cc: Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Business Advocacy Committee
Hastings Chamber Members within the Business and Industrial Park
111 Third Street East, Hastings, MN 55033 651-437-6775 651-437-2697 (Fax)
September 23, 2008 7:30am Hastings Economic Development Commission
Meeting Minutes
Hastings City Hall
Members Present: Chair Ron Toppin; Vice Chair Lynn Moratzka; Rory Johnson; Bob Hollenbeck; AI
Ploeger; Michelle Jacobs and Danna Elling Schultz;
Members Absent: Kathleen Rusler O'Connor; Shane Bauer; Jerry Baum; and Patty Ryman
Staff Present: City Administrator, David Osberg; Planning Director, John Hinzrnan; public Works
Director, Tom Montgomery; City Engineer, Nick Egger and Community Relations
Coordinator, Shannon Rausch
Call to Order
Work Session Called to order by Vice Chair Moratzka 7:38 AM.
Meeting Called to Order by Chair Toppin at 7:50
1. Meetin>± Minutes
Moved by Commissioner Moratzka, seconded by Commissioner Hollenbeck to approve the minutes from the
meetings of the Economic Development Commission meetings conducted on June 24, 2008.
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion passed
I1. Hastin>!~s Industrial Park Public Improvement Plan
• Presented by Public Works Director, Tom Montgomery
o First looked at in 2006
o Project was too expensive so over the past two years the City has saved funds to help pay
for the project.
o Project would include Spiral Blvd., Millard Ave., and Industrial Ct.
o Could possible include a trail from Glendale all the way to 36th St. and an extension from
Millard Ave. through the ravine to the gorge.
o The trail would be funded in part by the NRRC
• Questions to be answered include:
o Should the trail go up Millard Ave., through the Industrial Park to Vets Park?
o Should the trail run along 316
• In regards to Spiral Blvd.
o Currently road width is two 24 ft lanes with a ditch between and 8 ft. gravel shoulders
o Millard Ave. is 32 ft (and in some places narrower) and has parking issues with Semi
Trucks parking on the shoulders.
o Questions is, should the roads in the Industrial Park all become one standard width? If so
what width should that be? And what about shoulders? The City doesn't want to go over 36
ft. in width if it can help it.
o Should "na parking" be posted throughout the Industrial Park?
o The center median will be removed from Spiral Blvd, curb and gutter will be installed, and
plantings will be added along the blvd.
o Spiral Blvd., may gently meander to help control speed through the industrial park.
o Spiral Blvd. is seen as the entrance to the park, therefore it should be the widest road (at
least at the entrance.)
o EpC ok's 36 ft with for Spiral Blvd.
• In regards to Millard Ave.
o Currently the road is 24 ft wide with 8 ft gravel shoulders. Should the city narrow and post
no parking?
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Hastings City Hall
o Do we increase the width to 32 or 36 ft and post no parking.
o EDC is not in favor of parking on the street because all business in the industrial park are
required to build enough parking for their business when they build.
o The EDC recommends no parking on Millard, but recommends that Millard be made 32 ft
wide to ensure proper turning radius.
• In regards to Industrial Court:
o Industrial Ct. has lots of overflow parking on the street
o Do we eliminate this overflow parking completely?
o Do we creak parking bays by "necking" down at the intersections and driveways?
o Is it fair to provide parking on Industrial Ct. and not Millard Ave. ?
• Back to Millard:
0 32 ft width would not allow vehicles parking on the street and for trucks to turn into
businesses.
o Should we go to 36 ft wide streets and allow parking on one side?
o Should we go to 40 ft wide streets and allow parking on both sides?
• EDC recommends that all streets throughout the Industrial park be 36 ft wide.
o Spiral blvd. will be posted "no parking"
o All other streets within the park will allow parking on one side and the center line will be
offset so that the side where parking is allowed has a larger shoulder.
• Industrial Park Signage
o Current sings are 6 inches in height. In 2011-2012 street signs are going to 9 inches
letters and will be much more reflective.
o Current business signs are too small and it is unclear who is supposed to be updating and
maintaining these signs. (City/businesses?)
o Questions of whether or not they are even needed.
o EDC recommends larger street name signs with address ranges included on the sign, and
recommends that the city encourages business to put up their own monument signs
o EDC also recommends that we replace the current entrance sign and put in a nice new
monument sign welcoming people to at the entrance of the Industrial Park.
o As for the name of the park, we have more of a business center than and industrial park.
Perhaps the city can check with the businesses in the park and see if a name change
would negatively affect them.
III. Twin Cities Container Update
Twin Cities Container is possible interested in leasing the additional two acres from the City at this time,
but still waiting to find out for sure on their decisions.
Motion to Close the meeting was made by Commissioner Moratzka and seconded by Commission Johnson
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion passed
Adjournment
Th Meeting was adjourned at :52 am
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Shannon M. Rausch, Community Relations
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