3.9 Queens Avenue No Parking Zone
Request for
City Council Action
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE:
Planning City Planner Licht 25 April 2022
PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #:
Consent City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty
City Engineer Wagner
Street Operations Manager Lamson
3.9 – Queens Avenue No
Parking Zone
STRATEGIC VISION
MEETS: THE CITY OF OTSEGO:
Is a strong organization that is committed to leading the community through innovative
communication.
Has proactively expanded infrastructure to responsibly provide core services.
X Is committed to delivery of quality emergency service responsive to community needs and
expectations in a cost-effective manner.
Is a social community with diverse housing, service options, and employment opportunities.
Is a distinctive, connected community known for its beauty and natural surroundings.
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff recommends adoption of a resolution establishing no parking zones on Queens Avenue between
53rd Street (CSAH 36) and 70th Street (CSAH 38).
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT? IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No
No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
There has been parking by Ruan employees on the west shoulder of Queens Avenue south of 70th Street
(CSAH 38). The vehicle parking obstructs the shoulder potentially obstructing traffic and causing
congestion. The reduced width of the street and resulting congestion also has the potential to interfere
with emergency vehicle access to the area. Ruan semi-tractor/trailers will also stage on Queens Avenue
waiting to enter the loading yard both on the shoulders and the center turn lanes creating additional
congestion.
To prevent congestion in the public street and protect public safety, the City Code establishes that the City
Council may designate parking zones upon City streets. City staff recommends that the segment of Queens
Avenue between CSAH 36 and CSAH 38 be designated as a no parking zone. Enforcement of the parking
zone would be the responsibility of the Wright County Sheriff as part of their contracted services. City staff
will notify Duke Realty, LLP and Ruan by letter upon approval of the no parking zone by the City Council.
The Public Works Subcommittee was presented this information at their April 20, 2022 meeting with
recommendation to proceed to the consent agenda for City Council approval.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
▪ No Parking Exhibit
▪ Resolution 2022-41
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to adopt Resolution 2022-41 establishing a no parking zone on Queens Avenue between 53rd Street
(CSAH 36) and 70th Street (CSAH 38).
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
N/A
N/A
CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO: 2022-41
ESTABLISHING A NO PARKING ZONE ON QUEENS AVENUE
BETWEEN 53RD STREET (CSAH 36) AND 70TH STREET (CSAH 38)
WHEREAS, the 2012 Comprehensive Plan designates Queens Avenue as an Industrial/Commercial Major
Collector Street; and
WHEREAS, on-street parking of vehicles on this street may cause congestion and reduce access by
emergency vehicles and other vehicles, which is a risk to public health safety and welfare; and,
WHEREAS, Section 7-2-2.A.1 of the City Code authorizes the City Council to designate no parking zones by
resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO, MINNESOTA:
1. That both sides of Queens Avenue between 53rd Street (CSAH 36) and 70th Street (CSAH 38) shall
be designated and posted as a no parking zone.
ADOPTED by the Otsego City Council this 25th day of April, 2022.
MOTION BY:
SECONDED BY:
IN FAVOR:
OPPOSED:
CITY OF OTSEGO
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Jessica L. Stockamp, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Audra Etzel, City Clerk