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CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS – WEEKLY NOTES for: October 212022
TO: City Council Members& Staff
FROM: Eric Johnson, City Administrator
Zoning & Development Items:
1.Other than Sigfried Construction, no other applications have been received for November 2022 Planning Commission.
2.The City has requested – at least twice - of Washington County Technical Advisory Committee for the conceptual Middle St.
Croix Regional Trailway that the discussionmust include elements of financing andmaintenance cost considerations as these
are critical to understanding real feasibilities and what impacts may be requested of the City.If a trail cannot be funded or is
unmaintainable – any such corridoris fundamentally unworkable. Ultimately, becausethere was not an affirmative response to
have that discussion it was expressedthat the City will need withdraw its participation until such time as that is included. The
enclosed letter was sent; and the County has since agreed to include this in the discussion. The City does not expect that every
dollar needs to be secured or identified at this time, but if a plan is to seek local units of government contribute funds or
maintaina trail – we wouldlike to know that now.
3.On Wednesday, I was invited to attend a meetingwith anumber of homeowners from thePalmer Station development – who
are inquiring of the obligationsof the Developer (Creative Homes) to complete what may be left out there for constructionand
ultimatelywhat they may be on the hook for relative to their Homeowner’s Association. Fundamentally, the remaining issues for
the CIty are site specific for grading (lot 8) and some final tree replacement / updates. The City has limited role in this
relationship between these ownersand Creative, but it wouldappear that there is a lack of a transitional processor that has yet
to be communicated between them.
Other Items:
The Norell Project is moving forward…enclosed is the weekly update.Related to this the City is required to achieve SUBSTNATIAL
COMPLETEION by 10/15. Staff would argue that that has been achieved as most of the remaining would relates to some landscaping
and final trail connections.
Mayor McComber Provided
1.NLC Update for 10/15, 10/18 and 10/19
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2.The MN Association of Small Cities will be hosting their annual meeting inthe Oak Park Heights Community on October 27and 28th. It
will kick off with a program and luncheon at the Water Street Inn at Noon (10/27). If you are interestedin attending please send the City
Administrator a short note to get you signed up. https://www.maosc.org/ This will be posted. And more updates are pending.
3.The MN ETAC (EnergyTransition Advisory Committee) will be holding their next meeting on 10/25/22 in RED WING - a link can be found
Click here to join the meeting if you would be interested in listening in.
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City of
Oak Park Heights
14168 Oak Park Blvd. N Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Phone (651) 439-4439 Fax (651) 439-0574
October 21, 2022
Connor Schaefer, SeniorPlanner
Washington County Public Works
11660 Myeron Road North
Stillwater, MN 55082
RE:Middle St. Croix Valley Regional Trail Master Plan
Dear Connor:
I have attended the first two Middle St. Croix Valley RegionalTrail Master Plan Technical
Advisory Committee meetings.Thus far, there has been no discussion or presentation on funding
sources or what may be asked of the Cities/Towns, and what, if any, impacts the plan may have
for each of the communities,includingmaintenance.These are important issues that cannot be
delayed andare crucialto discuss early on in the process.
If a trail is un-fundable or un-maintainable it cannot be built. Therefore,such matters are integral
to this discussion to ensure truefeasibility. We have inquired that this be added in the past.
As we understand, you are working on scheduling the third TAC meeting for some time in
November. We again requestandremind youthat theseitemsmustbe specifically placed on the
agenda for the next TAC meeting with adequate time todiscussand facilitated to create clear
goals and expectations.
If they are not on the Agenda, the City of Oak Park Heightswill be withdrawing our
participation in the TAC until these elements are engaged and given the properconsideration.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Pinski
Assistant City Administrator/City Clerk
TREE CITY U.S.A.
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City of Oak Park Heights
14168 Oak Park Blvd. N Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Phone (651) 439-4439 Fax (651) 439-0574
Norell Avenue North Improvements
Weekly Project Update #26
For the Week Ending 10/21/2022
What work was completed on the
project this week?
A striping crew installed
pavement markings onallofthe
newly completed asphalt.
What work is expected for next
week?
A concrete crew will arrive next
weekto complete some
medians and sidewalks along
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59Street.A seeding crew will
also place dormant seed at all
areas without established grass.
We expect the work to occur
mid-week.
Will there beany changes to the traffic detour or access to businessesnext week?
No changes in traffic access will occur next week. Norell Avenue from Highway 36will be open
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as well as the roundabout and 59Street.
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There will be short term lane closures on59Street and Norwich Avenue as the concrete
medians and sidewalks are installed.
Where can I get more project information?
For general project inquiries,questions andcomments:
Project Hotline:612-895-5029 – Leave a message with your name and phone number
Or email to - norellconstructionproject@stantec.com
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