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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.a. Minutes of the December 6, 2011 Regular Meeting Proceedings s ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR,MEETING PROCEEDINGS DECEMBER 6, 2011 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was held on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2875 145 Street West, Rosemount. Mayor Droste called the meeting to order with Council Members DeBettignies, Shoe - Corrigan, F Kearney and Weisensel attending. Staff present included City Administrator Johnson, City Clerk Domeier, Community Development Director`Lindquist, Director of Public Works /City Engineer Brotzler, Director of Parks and Recreation Schultz, Chief of Police Kalstabakken, Communications Coordinator Cox, Assistant City Administrator Foster and City Attorney LeFevere. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA City Administrator Johnson stated the addition of New Business item 9.b. State Auditor's Performance Measurement Program. Motion by Droste. Second by DeBettignies. Motion to Adopt the Agenda with the addition of item 9.b. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0. Motion carried. `PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMNTS 3.a. Mississippi River Trail (MRRT) — Rosem ount Segment Project Update; ENG 0152 Bruce Blair, Facility Development and Natural Resources Manager with Dakota County and Morgan Dawley, P.E. wiih WSB & Associates were present to provide an update on the project design and status. Council Member DeBettignies 'questioned the completion date. Mr. Dawley stated that the Rosemount segment is anticipated to be open in 2013. Council Member Weisensel questioned the service life of the trail before major reconstruction. Mr. Blair stated the useful life is at least 20 years. Trails tend to weather out or not wear out because there are not heavy loads on the trails. Council Member Shoe - Corrigan questioned if stopping points or signage will be installed at the historical sites on the trail. Mr. Dawley replied that there have been discussions to include signage or kiosks for scenic natural resources and the historical sites. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by DeBettignies. Second by Shoe - Corrigan. Motion to Adopt the Consent Agenda a. Minutes of the October 12, 2011 Work Session Proceedings b. Minutes of the November 7 2011 Work Session Proceedings c. Minutes of the November 15, 2011 Regular Meeting Proceedings d. Bills Listing e. GIS Analyst Position f. Ratification of fire department appointment g. Resolution Approving the Advance of Funds to MVTA to Begin Construction of The Rosemount Depot Park and Ride (Resolution 2011 -99) A F ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS °t DECEMBER 6, 2011 h. Approval of AUAR Reimbursement Agreement MNDOT Agency Delegated Contracting Process Agreement (Resolution' 2011 -100) j . Payment #5 & Final 2011 Street Improvements Project, City Project 432 k. 2012 Schedule of Rates and Fees.(Resolution 2011 -101) 1. Authorize Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions — Connemara Crossing, City . Project #391 .Ayes': DeBettignies, Shoe - Corrigan, Droste, Weisensel, Kearney Nays: None. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7.a. Public Hearing and Adoption of Final 2012 Budget and Tax Levies City Administrator Johnson explained the budget process and background, into planning the budget. Finance'Director May stated that two resolutions will need to be adopted for the approval of budget and the National. Guard Armory Building. Mr. May provided a presentation on the Final 2012 Budget and Tax Levies.. He further explained the changes to the" Market Yalue,Homestead Credit. Mayor Droste opened the Public Hearing. There were no public comments. Motion by Droste. Second by Weisensel. Motion Motion to close the Public Hearing. Ayes: 5 - Nays: 0. Motion carried. Council Member Shoe - Corrigan thanked staff for their hard work 'and patience during the,budgeting process. Council Member Weisensel thanked Mr. May for another good year of budgeting. Motion by DeBettignies. Second by Shoe - Corrigan. Motion to adopt A Resolution setting the final 2012 General Fund Operating Budget, the 2012 Capital Improvement (CIP) Budgets, the 2012 Insurance Budget, the 2012 Port =Authority Operating Levy and the 2012 Levy Required by the City of Rosemount Ayes: Shoe- Corrigan, Droste, Weisensel, Kearney, DeBettignies Nays: None. Motion carried. (Resolution 2011 - 102) Motion by DeBettignies. Second by Shoe- Corrigan. Motion to adopt A Resolution Levying a Tax fdr Construction of a State Armory Building Ayes: Droste, Weisensel, Kearney, DeBettignies, Shoe - Corrigan Nays: None. Motion carried. (Resolution 2011 -103) a . f . ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS DECEMBER 6, 2011 7.b. 2012 Street Improvements•Project Hearing, City Project 437 Director of Public Works /City Engineer Brotzler summarized the information provided in the staff report. Council Member Weisensel questioned why parking would only be allowed the north instead of the south. Mr. Brotzler replied that there was really no reason to preclude choosing one side over the other but did explain the road layout continuing east to Highway 3 past Cameo Avenue. Because the curbline widens out on the south side the bike lines could be continued without affecting the current lane configuration. Mayor Droste opened the Public Hearing. Maureen Geraghty Bouchard, 3130145t Street West, Rosemount, stated she opposed adding any more striping then what currently is on the road. She stated that at certain times of the day the street is very busy. She didn't want to see striping for bicyclists because not all users pay taxes to this City or the County. She also didn't want to lose parking on either side of the street. She also opposed the bump outs on 145t Street due to the snowplowing issues they may create. Tom Piekarski, 14800 Dodd Boulevard, Rosemount, stated he sympathized with the snowplow driters. He added that when Dodd Boulevard was done 10 years ago in front of his house the City shifted his driveway. He added that his assessment paid for that project was much higher than the original amount he was told. Mr. Piekarski also talked about the grant money for the bike paths and bike racks. Mayor Droste requested that Mr. Piekarski stay on topic. Mr. Pieksarski was concerned that he received two notice letters on the same day :for the `same projects He asked - if the fire station was being assessed for theproposed project. Mr. Piekarski questioned why Shannon Parkway was formerly a 7 ton road and now is a 9 ton road. He talked about damage factors to the local roads based upon the weight of vehicles utilizing the roads. He questioned his assessment costs, talked about the water main located in front of his house, and articles of bicyclists being killed on streets. He also provided pictures showing measurements from the center lines to the fog lines., He stated that the MnDOT road design manual on pavement design states that all roads need to b02 feet wide. He ended by stating that both Mayor Droste and Port Authority Conlin issioner Riley are realtors and serving the City in their capacity is a conflict of interest. Mr. Brotzler explained that in the feasibility report all yellow highlighted properties are proposed to be assessed along 145t and Shannon Parkway. He explained the process for calculating assessments. He added that the fire station as a city owned property is not included in the assessment sheet, rather the frontage for the fire station is included in the amount to be funded with city fund's. Mr. Brotzler stated he was not familiar with the change from 7 -9 ton weight limit on Dodd Blvd. He explained atthat coringswere done along the streets to verify the existing sections as noted in the feasibility further en hi report. He ex lained that additional pavement thickness if necessary p explained p n' will be as cost to the City. g ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS DECEMBER 6, 2011 Mr. Brotzler also addressed the watermain concerns stating that from a maintenance standpoint problem areas are considered that may change a decision considering if it's a more extensive project. Mr. Brotzler provided information on lane width and striping. He further explained that because state aid dollars are used for projects the plans need to be approved by state aid. He added that state aid standards identify various conditions based upon our traffic volumes and'speed which do allow us to install 11 foot lanes. In order to receive final payment and request of funds that a state aid representatives will come check the project. Council Member Weisensel requested that the bike path going to nowhere comments be addressed. Mr. Brotzler explained the creation of the bike plan and grant funds used to phase the project. Elaine Snyder refused to provide her address on public record. She expressed concerns about the treatment of Mr. Piekarski during his public comment. Don Sinnwell, 3335 145` Street West, Rosemount, stated he did not see a need for a dedicated bike lane. He raised concerns about safety issues, accident data, and other issues related to dedicated bike lanes located in Minnesota. Mr. Sinnwell preferred not to lose half the parking along 145 Street. He submitted a petition against the project to City Clerk Domeier. He requested that the City Council vote against a dedicated bike lane. Motion by Droste. Second by DeBettignies. Motion to -close the Public Hearing. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0. Motion carried. Council Member Shoe - Corrigan requested that staff explain the goals and objectives for having the trail and bike plans. Mr. Brotzler explained more about the grant funds that promote, educate and encourage active living in the community. He added that the City Council has supported the initiative as part of the City's Comprehensive'Plan. He noted that the plan also promotes Safe Routes to School. Council Member Shoe - Corrigan requested that Mr. Brotzler address the snow plowing concerns. Mr. Brotzler stated from a maintenance stand point employees recognize the importance of traffic calming and enhancing crosswalks and therefore would continue to operate in the same manner as previous years of plowing. Council Member Shoe - Corrigan questioned if any other area in Rosemount has a shared bike lane as depicted in Option C. Mr. Brotzler replied not today but that the future bike plan indentifies a future bike lane with sharrows along Dodd Boulevard. Further discussion was held about sharrows. Mayor Droste stated that he supported Option A. Council Member'Weisensel stated that because of the amount of traffic on the street and the varying speeds that he supports traffic calming measures. He also preferred Option A. Council Member DeBettignies supported Option A. ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS DECEMBER 6, 2011 Council'Member Shoe-Corrigan supported parking to be allowed on both sides of the street. She added that the traffic calming'measure were needed and would be consistent with the comments received fr'om the local principals about conditions for students walking to school. Discussion was held regarding the process for easement acquisition for the trail project that was proposed on 145t Street west of Shannon Parkway. Mr. Brotzler stated that not all property owners were willing to provide an easement. The City Council directed that staff contact those property owners again and provide an update at a later date. Motion by DeBettignies. Second by Shoe - Corrigan. Motion to Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Preparation of Plans and Specifications and include Bike Lane Striping Option A on 145t Street between Chippendale Avenue and Trunk.Highway 3 for the 2012 Street Improvements Project, City Project 437. Ayes: Droste, Weisensel, Kearney, DeBettignies, Shoe - Corrigan Nays: None. Motion carried. (Resolution 2011 -104) yF Motion by DeBettignies. Second by Shoe - Corrigan. Motion fo Adopt a Resolution Ordering the 2012 Street.Improvements Project, City Project 437. Ayes: Kearney, DeBettignies, Shoe - Corrigan, Droste Nays: None. Motion carried. (Resolution 2011 -105) Mr. Brotzler explained the process moving forward including the assessment hearing next spring. NEW BUSINESS 9.a. Single — Axle Plow Truck Purchase Director of Public Works /City Engineer summarized the information provided in the staff report. Council Member Weisensel supported having a system in place evaluate extending the life of vehicles or determining a way to extend the life beyond 12 years. Mr. Brotzler provided information on the scoring system that Dakota County implemented. Further discussion was held on having a more data driven process because there were so many variables in comparing Rosemount to other agencies. Motion by DeBettignies. Second by Weisensel. Motion to Authorize the Purchase of a Plow Truck. Ayes: Kearney, DeBettignies, Shoe - Corrigan, Droste, Weisensel Nays: None. Motion carried. 9.b. State Auditor's Performance Measurement Program City Administrator Johnson provided a summary of the proposed performance measurement survey. The City, Council supported moving forward with the survey. ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS DECEMBER 6, 2011 ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Droste reviewed the calendar of events. The next City Council meeting will be held on w December 20, 2011. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by Droste, second by DeBettignies, the meeting,was adjourned at 10:25 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Amy Domeier, City Clerk 4 4 . "9 b, 3 A. a: 3 r