ITEM 5.1 Park Ave/Parkington Cirots" o o
MINNESOTA V
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
Request for
City Council Action
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE:
Planning
City Planner Licht 11 September 2017
PRESENTER(s)
REVIEWED BY: ITEM #:
City Planner Licht
City Administrator Flaherty 5.1— Park Ave./Parkington Cir.
City Engineer Wagner
Streets Supervisor Lamson
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff recommends adoption of a resolution establishing parking zones on Park Avenue and Parkington
Circle.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT?
IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No
No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
City staff has received complaints from residents as well as concerns from the Wright County Sheriff's
Office regarding on -street parking along Park Avenue west of Parrish Avenue (CSAH 42). The on -street
parking is being generated by Boondox Bar and Grille, located at the southwest corner of Park Avenue and
Parrish Avenue (CSAH 42), during evenings when outdoor volleyball is occurring. Park Avenue is a 24 -foot
wide rural section street in this area and no improved shoulder. Vehicles are being parked on both sides of
the roadway restricting the width of the travel lanes. The restricted width of the traffic lanes is causing
congestion, potentially effecting emergency vehicle access, as well as causing commercial traffic to
encroach into residential areas creating nuisance conditions.
The City Council discussed this issue at their meeting on 28 August 2017. City staff was directed to survey
area residential properties for their input on the establishment of parking zones. The attached survey was
sent requesting a response by 8 September 2017. City staff will provide an update of the survey results at
the City Council meeting on 11 September 2017.
City staff recommends establishing parking zones as allowed by Section 8-3-2.0 of the City Code. The
recommended parking zone on both sides of Park Avenue abutting the commercial properties is for 24
hour no parking to ensure traffic movement and access. City staff also recommends establishing a no
parking zone on Park Avenue west of the commercial properties to 92nd Street and on Parkington Circle
from 5PM to 2:OOAM each day with exceptions allowed by permit issued by the City. The permits provide
the best option for allowing residential properties the opportunity for on -street parking while restricting
parking for commercial properties in a manner that is practically enforceable. City staff has discussed the
parking zone permits with the WCSO and they have no issue with this approach. Parking zones are
established by resolution of the City Council and enforced by the WCSO. The Streets Department and City
Engineer will determine the number of signs that need to be fabricated and posted to designate the
parking zones as outlined.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
• Parking survey letter dated 30 August 2017
• Resolution 2017-73 establishing parking zones on Park Avenue and Parkington Circle.
POSSIBLE MOTIONS
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE ITTO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to adopt Resolution 2017-73 establishing parking zones on Park Avenue and Parkington Circle
within the City of Otsego.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING:
BUDGETED:
General Fund — Streets Department
101-43100-293
Signage in this area was not specifically
budgeted.
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CITY OF
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MINNESOTA
30 August 2017
Dear Property Owner:
The City is considering establishing parking zones along Park Avenue between
Parrish Avenue (CSAH 42) and 92nd Street, and on Parkington Circle.
The purpose of the parking zones is to discourage on -street parking of vehicles
generated by a commercial business on the south side of the street. These
streets have only a 24 -foot wide paved section, which is needed primarily for use
for two traffic lanes. The on -street parking is causing a public health safety issue
impeding access to the area and causing traffic congestion.
The section of Park Avenue abutting the commercial properties is proposed to be
posted no parking both sides. The section of Park Avenue west of the
commercial properties and Parkington Avenue would have a limited parking
zone. The City Council is requesting input from the residential properties
adjacent to these streets regarding the designation of the limited parking zone.
On the reverse side of this letter is a brief survey that may be completed and
either mailed or dropped off at City Hall or scanned and returned via email.
Please respond to the survey by September 8 so that the City Council may
consider your input when they discuss the matter at their meeting on September
11.
If you have any questions or comments regarding this notice, please do not
hesitate to contact City Planner Daniel Licht at 763.441.4414 or via email at
DDL@PlanningCo.com.
Sincerely,
CITY OF OTSEGO
City of Otsego 113400 90" Street NE, Otsego, MN 55330 1 Tel. (763) 441-4414 Fax (763) 441-9163
PARK AVENUE / PARKINGTON CIRCLE PARKING ZONE SURVEY
■ My address is (optional):
■ The driveway to my property accesses to:
Park Avenue
Parkington Circle
■ 1 support establishing parking zones on Park Avenue and Parkington Circle:
Yes
No
■ Please rank the following options for establishing parking zones (1 being
your preferred option):
Residential Parking Only by Permit:
Two-hour Parking Limit 6:OOPM to 2:OOAM:
One -Hour Parking Limit 6:OOPM to 2:OOAM:
30 -Minute Parking Limit 6:OOPM to 2:OOAM:
No Parking 6:OOPM to 2:OOAM:
■ Other comments:
Please return to City Hall via email, mail or drop-off by September 8.
RESOLUTION NO.: 2017 - 73
CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING PARKING ZONES ON PARK AVENUE AND
PARKINGTON CIRCLE WITHIN THE CITY OF OTSEGO.
WHEREAS, parking is not allowed on Park Avenue approximately 300 feet west
of Parrish Avenue (CSAH 42) in accordance with Chapter 8, Section 3 of the City Code;
and,
WHEREAS, Park Avenue, between Parrish Avenue (CSAH 42) and 92nd Street,
and Parkington Circle are rural section streets with 24 foot paved drive lanes, no
improved shoulder and ditches on either side; and,
WHEREAS, commercial properties abutting the south side of Park Avenue that
have access to Park Avenue may increase traffic volumes on Park Avenue and
generate on -street parking on area streets by patron vehicles during peak periods; and,
WHEREAS, parking generated by commercial properties in the area is
encroaching into residential neighborhoods causing nuisance conditions, including
noise, litter, and trespass; and,
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has determined that vehicles parked on Park
Avenue and Parkington Circle may impede the flow of traffic and reduce visibility
endangering public safety by increasing the risk of collision or delaying emergency
vehicle response; and,
WHEREAS, Section 8-3-2.0 of the City Code authorizes the City Council to
designate no parking zones by resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED THAT parking zones shall be
designated on the following streets within the City of Otsego described below and on
the exhibit attached hereto, and the Streets Department is hereby directed to post
appropriate signage as determined by the City Engineer:
1. No parking on both sides of Park Avenue from Parrish Avenue (CSAH 42) to the
intersection of Parkington Circle.
2. No parking between 5:OOPM and 2:OOAM each day on both sides of Park Avenue
from the intersection of Parkington Circle to 92nd Street, except by permit issued
by the City to residential properties only.
3. No parking between 5:OOPM and 2:OOAM each day on both sides and the cul-de-
sac turnaround of Parkington Circle, except by permit issued by the City to
residential properties only.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Otsego this 11th day of
September, 2017.
MOTION BY:
SECOND BY:
ALL IN FAVOR:
THOSE OPPOSED:
CITY OF OTSEGO
Bv:
Jessica L. Stockamp, Mayor
Attest:
Tami Loff, Clerk
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