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97-1001� �mev�c�e� - ��I��`irl RESOLUTION . ., # ,�;����!��;, i� � � ... . � � ,°-�, _ Presented By _ Refexred to Council File # { � 00 � Green Sheet # 3 ! �� Committee: Date 1 VJI�REAS, Mississippi River Boulevard is part of the City's 37 mile city-wide system of 2 pazkways and trails, and 3 WI3EREAS, Mississippi River Boulevard and its adjacent lrails aze utilized for a variety 4 of transportation and recreational purposes, including; vehicular tr�c, walking, bicycling, 5 jogging/rmming, in-line skating, and exercising auimals, and 6 WHEREAS, the current configuration of Mississippi River Boulevard allows for 7 on-street vehicular traffic in both directions and an off-street combined trail for non-vehicular 8 uses,and 9 WHEREAS, the concentrafion of non-vehiculaz uses on a single combined traii has 10 resulted in situations that some trail users have characterized as congested and hazazdous, many 11 of which are related to conflicts between bicycle use and other trail uses, and 12 WIIEREAS, over the past six months, neighborhood residents, abutting District Councils, 13 City staff, the Friends of the Parks and Trails of Saint Paul and Ramsey County, the 14 Neighborhood Energy Consortium, and the Saint Paul Bicycle Advisory Boazd have participated 15 in discussions related to these issues and formulated ideas for addressing said issues, and 16 WHEREAS, as a result of this process and after local community discussions, District 17 Councils 13, 14 and 15 have recommended that the City eliminate parking along the bluff side of 18 Mississippi River Boulevazd and a stripe a four-five foot one-way south bound lane for bicycie 19 use. 2 0 WHEREAS, this recommendation is consistent with Policy 13 of the Pazks and 21 Recreation chapter of the City's comprehensive plan which reads "Continue to enhance the City's 2 2 parkway system through ... d. Provision of separate paths for pedestrians and bicyclists, e. 2 3 Provision of on-street bike lanes" and ; CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 35 ' 2 4 WFIEREAS, if a bicycle lane is striped along Mississippi River Boulevard and it is 2 5 designated as a bicycle route, the City Council may subsequently lower the speed limit to 25 2 6 m.p.h., per section 160.263 of the MNDOT manual; a�-400� 27 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council requests the department 2 8 of Public Works to designate and sign no pazking along the bluff side of Mississippi River 2 9 Boulevazd and to sign and stripe a one-way south bound on-street bicycle lane, and 3 0 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon the said striping and signing of Mississippi 31 River Boulevazd it will be then designated as a"bicycle route", and Sce �rser��i�me.�meY.�s 32 BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that upon the classification and striping of Mississippi 33 River Soulevazd as a bicycle route, the City Council hereby designates a safe speed of 25 m.p.h. 34 atong said boulevard and requests the Department of Public Works to erect appropriate signs 35 designating the 25 m.p.h. safe speed. Blakey Bostrom Collins Harris Megard Morton Thune Yeas �� Nays Absent Requested by: 0 0 Adopted by Council: Date ,�3 � 'l Adoption Certified by Council Secretary BY T I \ �-� a- � I�e nl� — _ Approved by Mayo : Date: �i\2u�`�� BY � �i ■ _ � ll�� � � _ �/ . ���� Form Approved by City Attox'ney BY � v '� .� � ��.-� n ir Approved by Mayor for Submission to Counc' $Y: �o�-���� J �t11- ►flcs t DEPARTMENT/OFFICE/COUNCIL DATEINITIATE� GREEN SHEET NO. 37139 Parks and Recreation 7 GONTACT PEASON AND %iONE INITIAUDA7E INiTIAUDATE Robert P. Piram 66404 nssicru � OEPARTMENTDIRECTOR 4 arrcouaca NOMBER Wfl POUTING Z CITY ATTOpNEY CIT' CLERK MUST BE ON COUNCIL AGENDA BY (OATE� aRDER B ET DIRECTOR q- FIN. & MGT. SERVICES DIR. MAYOR (OR RSSISTANp C] � _ TOTAL 3 DF SIGNA7UP£ PAGES _ tCIJP AL� LOCATIONS FOR SIGNA7UPE) ACTION REQUESTED: Approve Council Resolution designating Mississippi River Boufevard as a"bicycie route", designating a safe speed of 25 m.p.h, along the boulevard and requesting the Department of Public Works to sign and stripe a one-way south bound bicycle lane along the bluff side of Mississippi River Boutevard and erect signs designating the 25 m.p.h. safe speed. flELOMMENDATI0N5: Approve (A) or Relect �R� PEHSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: _PLANNING COMMISSION __.CIVIlSERVICE COMMISSION �_ Has this persoNfirm ever worked under a convactfor ttus department? __CIB COMMITTEE _ YES NO A� 2. Hes this perwn(fum ever bee� a city employee? YES NO __DISTRICT COUNCIL 3. Does this perSONiirm possess a skiil not normaily possessetl W arry cmrent crty employee? SUPPOflTS WH1GH WUNCfL 09JECTIVE? YES NO Explain all yea answers on separMe shee[ antl attach to green sheet. INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPOPiUNITY IWho, Whaq When, Where, Why): The current configuration of Mississippi River Boulevard and it adjacent trails, which are utilized for a variety of recreational and transportation uses, results in situations characterized by users as congested and hazardous. Many of these situations are related to conflicts between bicyc�es and other users of the off-road combined trail. Complaints related to this situation have been raised by trail users. ADVANTAGES IF APPROVED: A signed and striped bicycle lane will be provided along the south side of Mississippi River Boulevard, encouraging bicyclists to use the street. The will ease congestion on the paths. � � `�s �� �a ` k3 N � $�� DISADVANTAGESIFAPPftOVED: �}j� �,7 Parking will be eliminated on the bluff side of Mississippi River Boulevard. �'� ���� (Note: Parking will remain on the residential side) �� �� ��%` ` �4SADVANTA6E5 fF PoOT APPftOVED: � The potential for accidents along the paths will continue. Related complaints from trail users ��nfin'�7�'e��'�� ��4 a ��� 1 ���1 l TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACi1QN S � Z AOO WST(REYENUE BUDGETFD (CIRCLE ONE� YES �" NO '"'---- --- _ FUNDMG SOURCE ACTIVITY NUMBEq FINANGIAIINFORMATION: (EXPLAINI q'� — �oo( INSERT TI� FOLLOWIlVG AMENDMENTS BET'WEEN LINES 31 AND 32: BE TP FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Departments of Public Works and Pazks and Recreation place ao�ropriate siena�e on the cunent combined path that details the following rules with respect to the combined pedestrian/bicycle path" That experienced bicvclists aze encouraged to use the roadway and the striped on-street path; That the Departments of Public Works and Parks impose an eight f8) mile-per-hour speed limit on the combined pedestrian/bicycle nath; RESOLVED. that the Saint Paul Police Deroartment wili enforce rules of safe conduct on both the combined pedestrian/bicycle �ath and the on-street bicvcle �ath and that such enforcement will be tareeted at times when utilization is hiQhest: and be it further RESOLVED that the Departments of Public Works and Park�lace ap�rovriate sienaPe on Mississi�pi River Boulevard that desienates both sides of the Boulevazd as a bike route warnine cazs of the bicycle traffic; and be it further RESOLVED, that the DeAartments of Public Works and Parks place appro�riate sienaee on Ford Parkwav and Mississi�pi River Boulevard that directs trucks to the Fard Plant and not into the neighborhoods: and be it finally RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul Citv Council is on recard that there is neither the intent nar an� short or lon�-term plans to chanpes in the Misisippi River Boulevard thaY would: 1) ban pazkine on the residenfial side of the river: or 2) exgand the roadway; and be it finally recommends that a task force representative of those interested in the bikepath and Mississippi River Boulevazd, includine residents of the Boulevard. provide recommendations to the Parks Commission for the �reparation of the r�ort.. q� , joo� Councilmember Mike Harris � J'�r August 13,1997 Amendments to Council File 97-1001 �l �, ��� BE IT FURTI�R RESOLVED, that the Aepartments of Public Works and Parks and Recreafion place appropriate signage on the current combined path that details the following rules with respect to the combined pedesirianlbicycle path: That experienced bicyclists aze encouraged to use the roadway and the striped, on-street path; That the Departments of Public Works and Parks nnpose an eight (8) mile-per-hour speed lunit on the combined pedestrianlbicycle path; ,tb � RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul Police Department — will enforce rules of safe conduct on both the combined pedestrianlbicycle path and the on-street bicycle path and that such enforcement will be targeted at rimes when utilization is highest; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Departments of Public Works and Parks place appropriate signage on Mississippi River Boulevard that designates both sides of the Boulevard as a bike route, warniug cars of the bicycle traffic; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Departments of Public Works and Pazks place appropriate signage on Ford Parkway and Mississippi River Boulevard that d'uects trucks to the Ford Plant and not into the neighborhoods; and be it finally RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Councii is on record that there is neither the intent nor any short- or long-term plans to changes in the Mississippi River Boulevard that would: 1) ban parking on the residential side of the river; or 2) expand the roadway. Council file 97-1001 Councilmember Megard Proposed amendment 9�-��1 � � �qn g1�� ' Resolved, that the City Council requests the St. Paul Pazks Commission report to the City Council one yeaz after implementation and monitoring of the bike path. The Council further recommends that a task force representative of those interested in the bike path and Mississippi River Boulevard�rovide recommendations to the Parks Commission for the preparation of the report. j 1�C��1l� }�LS,�7��� � �J 4 ��c�1. � �mev�c�e� - ��I��`irl RESOLUTION . ., # ,�;����!��;, i� � � ... . � � ,°-�, _ Presented By _ Refexred to Council File # { � 00 � Green Sheet # 3 ! �� Committee: Date 1 VJI�REAS, Mississippi River Boulevard is part of the City's 37 mile city-wide system of 2 pazkways and trails, and 3 WI3EREAS, Mississippi River Boulevard and its adjacent lrails aze utilized for a variety 4 of transportation and recreational purposes, including; vehicular tr�c, walking, bicycling, 5 jogging/rmming, in-line skating, and exercising auimals, and 6 WHEREAS, the current configuration of Mississippi River Boulevard allows for 7 on-street vehicular traffic in both directions and an off-street combined trail for non-vehicular 8 uses,and 9 WHEREAS, the concentrafion of non-vehiculaz uses on a single combined traii has 10 resulted in situations that some trail users have characterized as congested and hazazdous, many 11 of which are related to conflicts between bicycle use and other trail uses, and 12 WIIEREAS, over the past six months, neighborhood residents, abutting District Councils, 13 City staff, the Friends of the Parks and Trails of Saint Paul and Ramsey County, the 14 Neighborhood Energy Consortium, and the Saint Paul Bicycle Advisory Boazd have participated 15 in discussions related to these issues and formulated ideas for addressing said issues, and 16 WHEREAS, as a result of this process and after local community discussions, District 17 Councils 13, 14 and 15 have recommended that the City eliminate parking along the bluff side of 18 Mississippi River Boulevazd and a stripe a four-five foot one-way south bound lane for bicycie 19 use. 2 0 WHEREAS, this recommendation is consistent with Policy 13 of the Pazks and 21 Recreation chapter of the City's comprehensive plan which reads "Continue to enhance the City's 2 2 parkway system through ... d. Provision of separate paths for pedestrians and bicyclists, e. 2 3 Provision of on-street bike lanes" and ; CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 35 ' 2 4 WFIEREAS, if a bicycle lane is striped along Mississippi River Boulevard and it is 2 5 designated as a bicycle route, the City Council may subsequently lower the speed limit to 25 2 6 m.p.h., per section 160.263 of the MNDOT manual; a�-400� 27 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council requests the department 2 8 of Public Works to designate and sign no pazking along the bluff side of Mississippi River 2 9 Boulevazd and to sign and stripe a one-way south bound on-street bicycle lane, and 3 0 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon the said striping and signing of Mississippi 31 River Boulevazd it will be then designated as a"bicycle route", and Sce �rser��i�me.�meY.�s 32 BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that upon the classification and striping of Mississippi 33 River Soulevazd as a bicycle route, the City Council hereby designates a safe speed of 25 m.p.h. 34 atong said boulevard and requests the Department of Public Works to erect appropriate signs 35 designating the 25 m.p.h. safe speed. Blakey Bostrom Collins Harris Megard Morton Thune Yeas �� Nays Absent Requested by: 0 0 Adopted by Council: Date ,�3 � 'l Adoption Certified by Council Secretary BY T I \ �-� a- � I�e nl� — _ Approved by Mayo : Date: �i\2u�`�� BY � �i ■ _ � ll�� � � _ �/ . ���� Form Approved by City Attox'ney BY � v '� .� � ��.-� n ir Approved by Mayor for Submission to Counc' $Y: �o�-���� J �t11- ►flcs t DEPARTMENT/OFFICE/COUNCIL DATEINITIATE� GREEN SHEET NO. 37139 Parks and Recreation 7 GONTACT PEASON AND %iONE INITIAUDA7E INiTIAUDATE Robert P. Piram 66404 nssicru � OEPARTMENTDIRECTOR 4 arrcouaca NOMBER Wfl POUTING Z CITY ATTOpNEY CIT' CLERK MUST BE ON COUNCIL AGENDA BY (OATE� aRDER B ET DIRECTOR q- FIN. & MGT. SERVICES DIR. MAYOR (OR RSSISTANp C] � _ TOTAL 3 DF SIGNA7UP£ PAGES _ tCIJP AL� LOCATIONS FOR SIGNA7UPE) ACTION REQUESTED: Approve Council Resolution designating Mississippi River Boufevard as a"bicycie route", designating a safe speed of 25 m.p.h, along the boulevard and requesting the Department of Public Works to sign and stripe a one-way south bound bicycle lane along the bluff side of Mississippi River Boutevard and erect signs designating the 25 m.p.h. safe speed. flELOMMENDATI0N5: Approve (A) or Relect �R� PEHSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: _PLANNING COMMISSION __.CIVIlSERVICE COMMISSION �_ Has this persoNfirm ever worked under a convactfor ttus department? __CIB COMMITTEE _ YES NO A� 2. Hes this perwn(fum ever bee� a city employee? YES NO __DISTRICT COUNCIL 3. Does this perSONiirm possess a skiil not normaily possessetl W arry cmrent crty employee? SUPPOflTS WH1GH WUNCfL 09JECTIVE? YES NO Explain all yea answers on separMe shee[ antl attach to green sheet. INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPOPiUNITY IWho, Whaq When, Where, Why): The current configuration of Mississippi River Boulevard and it adjacent trails, which are utilized for a variety of recreational and transportation uses, results in situations characterized by users as congested and hazardous. Many of these situations are related to conflicts between bicyc�es and other users of the off-road combined trail. Complaints related to this situation have been raised by trail users. ADVANTAGES IF APPROVED: A signed and striped bicycle lane will be provided along the south side of Mississippi River Boulevard, encouraging bicyclists to use the street. The will ease congestion on the paths. � � `�s �� �a ` k3 N � $�� DISADVANTAGESIFAPPftOVED: �}j� �,7 Parking will be eliminated on the bluff side of Mississippi River Boulevard. �'� ���� (Note: Parking will remain on the residential side) �� �� ��%` ` �4SADVANTA6E5 fF PoOT APPftOVED: � The potential for accidents along the paths will continue. Related complaints from trail users ��nfin'�7�'e��'�� ��4 a ��� 1 ���1 l TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACi1QN S � Z AOO WST(REYENUE BUDGETFD (CIRCLE ONE� YES �" NO '"'---- --- _ FUNDMG SOURCE ACTIVITY NUMBEq FINANGIAIINFORMATION: (EXPLAINI q'� — �oo( INSERT TI� FOLLOWIlVG AMENDMENTS BET'WEEN LINES 31 AND 32: BE TP FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Departments of Public Works and Pazks and Recreation place ao�ropriate siena�e on the cunent combined path that details the following rules with respect to the combined pedestrian/bicycle path" That experienced bicvclists aze encouraged to use the roadway and the striped on-street path; That the Departments of Public Works and Parks impose an eight f8) mile-per-hour speed limit on the combined pedestrian/bicycle nath; RESOLVED. that the Saint Paul Police Deroartment wili enforce rules of safe conduct on both the combined pedestrian/bicycle �ath and the on-street bicvcle �ath and that such enforcement will be tareeted at times when utilization is hiQhest: and be it further RESOLVED that the Departments of Public Works and Park�lace ap�rovriate sienaPe on Mississi�pi River Boulevard that desienates both sides of the Boulevazd as a bike route warnine cazs of the bicycle traffic; and be it further RESOLVED, that the DeAartments of Public Works and Parks place appro�riate sienaee on Ford Parkwav and Mississi�pi River Boulevard that directs trucks to the Fard Plant and not into the neighborhoods: and be it finally RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul Citv Council is on recard that there is neither the intent nar an� short or lon�-term plans to chanpes in the Misisippi River Boulevard thaY would: 1) ban pazkine on the residenfial side of the river: or 2) exgand the roadway; and be it finally recommends that a task force representative of those interested in the bikepath and Mississippi River Boulevazd, includine residents of the Boulevard. provide recommendations to the Parks Commission for the �reparation of the r�ort.. q� , joo� Councilmember Mike Harris � J'�r August 13,1997 Amendments to Council File 97-1001 �l �, ��� BE IT FURTI�R RESOLVED, that the Aepartments of Public Works and Parks and Recreafion place appropriate signage on the current combined path that details the following rules with respect to the combined pedesirianlbicycle path: That experienced bicyclists aze encouraged to use the roadway and the striped, on-street path; That the Departments of Public Works and Parks nnpose an eight (8) mile-per-hour speed lunit on the combined pedestrianlbicycle path; ,tb � RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul Police Department — will enforce rules of safe conduct on both the combined pedestrianlbicycle path and the on-street bicycle path and that such enforcement will be targeted at rimes when utilization is highest; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Departments of Public Works and Parks place appropriate signage on Mississippi River Boulevard that designates both sides of the Boulevard as a bike route, warniug cars of the bicycle traffic; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Departments of Public Works and Pazks place appropriate signage on Ford Parkway and Mississippi River Boulevard that d'uects trucks to the Ford Plant and not into the neighborhoods; and be it finally RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Councii is on record that there is neither the intent nor any short- or long-term plans to changes in the Mississippi River Boulevard that would: 1) ban parking on the residential side of the river; or 2) expand the roadway. Council file 97-1001 Councilmember Megard Proposed amendment 9�-��1 � � �qn g1�� ' Resolved, that the City Council requests the St. Paul Pazks Commission report to the City Council one yeaz after implementation and monitoring of the bike path. The Council further recommends that a task force representative of those interested in the bike path and Mississippi River Boulevard�rovide recommendations to the Parks Commission for the preparation of the report. j 1�C��1l� }�LS,�7��� � �J 4 ��c�1. � �mev�c�e� - ��I��`irl RESOLUTION . ., # ,�;����!��;, i� � � ... . � � ,°-�, _ Presented By _ Refexred to Council File # { � 00 � Green Sheet # 3 ! �� Committee: Date 1 VJI�REAS, Mississippi River Boulevard is part of the City's 37 mile city-wide system of 2 pazkways and trails, and 3 WI3EREAS, Mississippi River Boulevard and its adjacent lrails aze utilized for a variety 4 of transportation and recreational purposes, including; vehicular tr�c, walking, bicycling, 5 jogging/rmming, in-line skating, and exercising auimals, and 6 WHEREAS, the current configuration of Mississippi River Boulevard allows for 7 on-street vehicular traffic in both directions and an off-street combined trail for non-vehicular 8 uses,and 9 WHEREAS, the concentrafion of non-vehiculaz uses on a single combined traii has 10 resulted in situations that some trail users have characterized as congested and hazazdous, many 11 of which are related to conflicts between bicycle use and other trail uses, and 12 WIIEREAS, over the past six months, neighborhood residents, abutting District Councils, 13 City staff, the Friends of the Parks and Trails of Saint Paul and Ramsey County, the 14 Neighborhood Energy Consortium, and the Saint Paul Bicycle Advisory Boazd have participated 15 in discussions related to these issues and formulated ideas for addressing said issues, and 16 WHEREAS, as a result of this process and after local community discussions, District 17 Councils 13, 14 and 15 have recommended that the City eliminate parking along the bluff side of 18 Mississippi River Boulevazd and a stripe a four-five foot one-way south bound lane for bicycie 19 use. 2 0 WHEREAS, this recommendation is consistent with Policy 13 of the Pazks and 21 Recreation chapter of the City's comprehensive plan which reads "Continue to enhance the City's 2 2 parkway system through ... d. Provision of separate paths for pedestrians and bicyclists, e. 2 3 Provision of on-street bike lanes" and ; CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 35 ' 2 4 WFIEREAS, if a bicycle lane is striped along Mississippi River Boulevard and it is 2 5 designated as a bicycle route, the City Council may subsequently lower the speed limit to 25 2 6 m.p.h., per section 160.263 of the MNDOT manual; a�-400� 27 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council requests the department 2 8 of Public Works to designate and sign no pazking along the bluff side of Mississippi River 2 9 Boulevazd and to sign and stripe a one-way south bound on-street bicycle lane, and 3 0 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon the said striping and signing of Mississippi 31 River Boulevazd it will be then designated as a"bicycle route", and Sce �rser��i�me.�meY.�s 32 BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that upon the classification and striping of Mississippi 33 River Soulevazd as a bicycle route, the City Council hereby designates a safe speed of 25 m.p.h. 34 atong said boulevard and requests the Department of Public Works to erect appropriate signs 35 designating the 25 m.p.h. safe speed. Blakey Bostrom Collins Harris Megard Morton Thune Yeas �� Nays Absent Requested by: 0 0 Adopted by Council: Date ,�3 � 'l Adoption Certified by Council Secretary BY T I \ �-� a- � I�e nl� — _ Approved by Mayo : Date: �i\2u�`�� BY � �i ■ _ � ll�� � � _ �/ . ���� Form Approved by City Attox'ney BY � v '� .� � ��.-� n ir Approved by Mayor for Submission to Counc' $Y: �o�-���� J �t11- ►flcs t DEPARTMENT/OFFICE/COUNCIL DATEINITIATE� GREEN SHEET NO. 37139 Parks and Recreation 7 GONTACT PEASON AND %iONE INITIAUDA7E INiTIAUDATE Robert P. Piram 66404 nssicru � OEPARTMENTDIRECTOR 4 arrcouaca NOMBER Wfl POUTING Z CITY ATTOpNEY CIT' CLERK MUST BE ON COUNCIL AGENDA BY (OATE� aRDER B ET DIRECTOR q- FIN. & MGT. SERVICES DIR. MAYOR (OR RSSISTANp C] � _ TOTAL 3 DF SIGNA7UP£ PAGES _ tCIJP AL� LOCATIONS FOR SIGNA7UPE) ACTION REQUESTED: Approve Council Resolution designating Mississippi River Boufevard as a"bicycie route", designating a safe speed of 25 m.p.h, along the boulevard and requesting the Department of Public Works to sign and stripe a one-way south bound bicycle lane along the bluff side of Mississippi River Boutevard and erect signs designating the 25 m.p.h. safe speed. flELOMMENDATI0N5: Approve (A) or Relect �R� PEHSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: _PLANNING COMMISSION __.CIVIlSERVICE COMMISSION �_ Has this persoNfirm ever worked under a convactfor ttus department? __CIB COMMITTEE _ YES NO A� 2. Hes this perwn(fum ever bee� a city employee? YES NO __DISTRICT COUNCIL 3. Does this perSONiirm possess a skiil not normaily possessetl W arry cmrent crty employee? SUPPOflTS WH1GH WUNCfL 09JECTIVE? YES NO Explain all yea answers on separMe shee[ antl attach to green sheet. INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPOPiUNITY IWho, Whaq When, Where, Why): The current configuration of Mississippi River Boulevard and it adjacent trails, which are utilized for a variety of recreational and transportation uses, results in situations characterized by users as congested and hazardous. Many of these situations are related to conflicts between bicyc�es and other users of the off-road combined trail. Complaints related to this situation have been raised by trail users. ADVANTAGES IF APPROVED: A signed and striped bicycle lane will be provided along the south side of Mississippi River Boulevard, encouraging bicyclists to use the street. The will ease congestion on the paths. � � `�s �� �a ` k3 N � $�� DISADVANTAGESIFAPPftOVED: �}j� �,7 Parking will be eliminated on the bluff side of Mississippi River Boulevard. �'� ���� (Note: Parking will remain on the residential side) �� �� ��%` ` �4SADVANTA6E5 fF PoOT APPftOVED: � The potential for accidents along the paths will continue. Related complaints from trail users ��nfin'�7�'e��'�� ��4 a ��� 1 ���1 l TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACi1QN S � Z AOO WST(REYENUE BUDGETFD (CIRCLE ONE� YES �" NO '"'---- --- _ FUNDMG SOURCE ACTIVITY NUMBEq FINANGIAIINFORMATION: (EXPLAINI q'� — �oo( INSERT TI� FOLLOWIlVG AMENDMENTS BET'WEEN LINES 31 AND 32: BE TP FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Departments of Public Works and Pazks and Recreation place ao�ropriate siena�e on the cunent combined path that details the following rules with respect to the combined pedestrian/bicycle path" That experienced bicvclists aze encouraged to use the roadway and the striped on-street path; That the Departments of Public Works and Parks impose an eight f8) mile-per-hour speed limit on the combined pedestrian/bicycle nath; RESOLVED. that the Saint Paul Police Deroartment wili enforce rules of safe conduct on both the combined pedestrian/bicycle �ath and the on-street bicvcle �ath and that such enforcement will be tareeted at times when utilization is hiQhest: and be it further RESOLVED that the Departments of Public Works and Park�lace ap�rovriate sienaPe on Mississi�pi River Boulevard that desienates both sides of the Boulevazd as a bike route warnine cazs of the bicycle traffic; and be it further RESOLVED, that the DeAartments of Public Works and Parks place appro�riate sienaee on Ford Parkwav and Mississi�pi River Boulevard that directs trucks to the Fard Plant and not into the neighborhoods: and be it finally RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul Citv Council is on recard that there is neither the intent nar an� short or lon�-term plans to chanpes in the Misisippi River Boulevard thaY would: 1) ban pazkine on the residenfial side of the river: or 2) exgand the roadway; and be it finally recommends that a task force representative of those interested in the bikepath and Mississippi River Boulevazd, includine residents of the Boulevard. provide recommendations to the Parks Commission for the �reparation of the r�ort.. q� , joo� Councilmember Mike Harris � J'�r August 13,1997 Amendments to Council File 97-1001 �l �, ��� BE IT FURTI�R RESOLVED, that the Aepartments of Public Works and Parks and Recreafion place appropriate signage on the current combined path that details the following rules with respect to the combined pedesirianlbicycle path: That experienced bicyclists aze encouraged to use the roadway and the striped, on-street path; That the Departments of Public Works and Parks nnpose an eight (8) mile-per-hour speed lunit on the combined pedestrianlbicycle path; ,tb � RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul Police Department — will enforce rules of safe conduct on both the combined pedestrianlbicycle path and the on-street bicycle path and that such enforcement will be targeted at rimes when utilization is highest; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Departments of Public Works and Parks place appropriate signage on Mississippi River Boulevard that designates both sides of the Boulevard as a bike route, warniug cars of the bicycle traffic; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Departments of Public Works and Pazks place appropriate signage on Ford Parkway and Mississippi River Boulevard that d'uects trucks to the Ford Plant and not into the neighborhoods; and be it finally RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Councii is on record that there is neither the intent nor any short- or long-term plans to changes in the Mississippi River Boulevard that would: 1) ban parking on the residential side of the river; or 2) expand the roadway. Council file 97-1001 Councilmember Megard Proposed amendment 9�-��1 � � �qn g1�� ' Resolved, that the City Council requests the St. Paul Pazks Commission report to the City Council one yeaz after implementation and monitoring of the bike path. The Council further recommends that a task force representative of those interested in the bike path and Mississippi River Boulevard�rovide recommendations to the Parks Commission for the preparation of the report. j 1�C��1l� }�LS,�7��� � �J 4 ��c�1.