22-022 To Provide Final Design Direction for Strawberry Lane, City Project 19-05CITY OF SHOREWOOD
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 22-022
A RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FINAL DESIGN DIRECTION
FOR STRAWBERRY LANE
CITY PROJECT 19-05
WHEREAS, the current Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) identifies improvements to
Strawberry Lane Reconstruction and Trail project from West 62nd Street to Smithtown
Road and includes street reconstruction, walking trail, watermain, and drainage
improvements; and
WHEREAS, the city prepared a Feasibility Study and Scoping Document for Strawberry
Lane and Trail project that summarized the costs and impacts of multiple roadway
alignments with varying widths and sidewalk/trail configurations; and
WHEREAS, the city hosted an Open House to gather resident feedback on the various
alternatives; and
WHEREAS, overwhelming feedback from adjacent residents to the project would prefer
a six -foot -wide sidewalk on the east side of the roadway adjacent to the back of curb to
minimize impacts to yards, trees, and other features along the corridor; and
WHEREAS, many residents adjacent to the project would prefer a 24 foot wide roadway
with no on street parking compared to the proposed 26 foot wide roadway that allows on
street parking. However, staff believes having a 26-foot-wide roadway that allows on
street parking is in the best interest of the community as it will provide convenience for
residents, calm traffic speeds, and provide separation from vehicles and pedestrians;
and
WHEREAS, may residents adjacent to the project prefer the roadway south of the Lake
Minnetonka Regional Trail follow the western alignment and require the acquisition of
additional easements from properties on the west side; and
WHEREAS, the city will pursue the western alignment of Strawberry Lane and negotiate
with the residents on the west side of the roadway for the acquisition of required
easements. and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SHOREWOOD, MINNESOTA AS FOLLOWS:
1. The City Council of the City of Shorewood, Minnesota directs staff to incorporate
a six -foot -wide concrete sidewalk on the east side of Strawberry Lane adjacent to
the back of curb, a 26-foot-wide roadway that allows on street parking, and south
of the Lake Minnetonka Regional Trail to follow the western alignment If
condemnation is required staff shall provide an update on the final alignment for
the area south of the Lake Minnetonka Regional Trail by May 9, 2022.
Passed by the City Council of Shorewood, Minnesota this 28t" ay of February 2022.
ieKniferlabadie, Mayor
A st:
ZZL
Sandie Thone, City Clerk
CITY OF SHOREWOOD
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 22-022
A RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FINAL DESIGN DIRECTION
FOR STRAWBERRY LANE
CITY PROJECT 19-05
WHEREAS, the current Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) identifies improvements to
Strawberry Lane Reconstruction and Trail project from West 62nd Street to Smithtown
Road and includes street reconstruction, walking trail, watermain, and drainage
improvements; and
WHEREAS, the city prepared a Feasibility Study and Scoping Document for Strawberry
Lane and Trail project that summarized the costs and impacts of multiple roadway
alignments with varying widths and sidewalk/trail configurations; and
WHEREAS, the city hosted an Open House to gather resident feedback on the various
alternatives; and
WHEREAS, overwhelming feedback from adjacent residents to the project would prefer
a six -foot -wide sidewalk on the east side of the roadway adjacent to the back of curb to
minimize impacts to yards, trees, and other features along the corridor; and
WHEREAS, many residents adjacent to the project would prefer a 24 foot wide roadway
with no on street parking compared to the proposed 26 foot wide roadway that allows on
street parking. However, staff believes having a 26-foot-wide roadway that allows on
street parking is in the best interest of the community as it will provide convenience for
residents, calm traffic speeds, and provide separation from vehicles and pedestrians;
and
WHEREAS, may residents adjacent to the project prefer the roadway south of the Lake
Minnetonka Regional Trail follow the western alignment and require the acquisition of
additional easements from properties on the west side; and
WHEREAS, the city will pursue the western alignment of Strawberry Lane and negotiate
with the residents on the west side of the roadway for the acquisition of required
easements. However, if istFiGtly to
and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SHOREWOOD, MINNESOTA AS FOLLOWS:
1. The City Council of the City of Shorewood, Minnesota directs staff to incorporate
a six -foot -wide concrete sidewalk on the east side of Strawberry Lane adjacent to
the back of curb, a 26-foot-wide roadway that allows on street parking, and south
of the Lake Minnetonka Regional Trail to follow the western alignment if cdoes
not Feq iFe the need for Gondemnatier If condemnation is required staff shall
--,-- uuvrr.
alignment.adjust the design to the eastern
' provide an update on
the final alignment for the area south of the Lake Minnetonka Regional Trail by
May 9, 2022.
Passed by the City Council of Shorewood, Minnesota this 28th day of February 2022.
Jennifer Labadie, Mayor
Attest:
Sandie Thone, City Clerk