2015.08.18 Work Session Packet (1st)
Posted: August 14, 2015
CRYSTAL CITY COUNCIL
FIRST WORK SESSION AGENDA
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
6:15 p.m.
Conference Room A
Pursuant to due call and notice given in the manner prescribed by Section 3.01 of the City
Charter, the first work session of the Crystal City Council was held at ______ p.m. on Tuesday,
August 18, 2015 in Conference Room A located at 4141 Douglas Drive, Crystal, Minnesota.
I. Attendance
Council members Staff
____ Peak ____ Norris
____ Adams ____ Therres
____ Dahl ____ Ray
____ Deshler ____ Revering
____ Kolb ____ Gilchrist
____ Libby ____ Serres
____ Parsons
II. Agenda
The purpose of the work session is to discuss the following agenda items:
1. Cut-through traffic on Nevada Avenue between 56th Ave and 58th Ave
2. Phase 13 street assessment appeals(closed session)***
* Denotes no supporting information included in the packet.
**Portions of this discussion may be closed pursuant to State law.
III. Adjournment
The work session adjourned at ______ p.m.
Auxiliary aids are available upon request to individuals with disabilities by calling the City Clerk at (763)
531-1145 at least 96 hours in advance. TTY users may call Minnesota Relay at 711 or 1-800-627-3529.
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
4141 Douglas Drive North • Crystal, Minnesota 55422-1696
Tel: (763) 531-1000 • Fax: (763) 531-1188 • www.crystalmn.gov
Memorandum
DATE: August 13, 2015
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Anne Norris, City Manager
SUBJECT: Traffic on Nevada Avenue Between 56 th and 58th Avenues
Resident Greg Heyser is concerned about cut-through traffic on Nevada Avenue
between 56th and 58th Avenues. The Police Department has done directed patrols in
the area regarding traffic speeds and the stop signs at 58th. Over a six week period, the
directed patrol observed:
- Morning rush hour - Light traffic: 1 stop and 1 verbal warning
- Morning rush hour - Medium traffic: 3 stops and 3 citations
- Morning rush hour: No speeders or stop sign violations
- Morning rush hour: 7 spot checks, 3 citations
The Public Works department just completed a traffic count on this stretch and will have
additional information available at the work session.
Mr. Heyser has requested time before the Council to express his concerns abou t traffic
on Nevada.