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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.c. Minutes of the November 5, 2013 Special Work Session Proceedings ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS NOVEMBER 5, 2013 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a special work session of the Rosemount City Council was held on Tuesday,November 5, 2013 at 8:40 p.m. in the Conference Room at City Hall,2875 145th Street West, Rosemount. Mayor Droste called the meeting to order with Council Members DeBettignies, Shoe-Corrigan, Weisensel and Demuth attending. Staff present included City Administrator Johnson, City Clerk Domeier,Police Chief Werner,Director of Public Works/City Engineer Brotzler,Assistant City Engineer Olson, Director of Parks and Recreation Schultz, Fire Chief Schroeder and Community Development Director Lindquist. DISCUSSION 2.A. Roadway Design Options — Bacardi Avenue Street and Utility Improvements, City Project 452 Assistant City Engineer Olson summarized the information provided in the staff report. The summary options included the roadway designs,bike lanes/lighting,and construction phasing. Discussion was held about the proposed 3-lane, 40 foot-wide road design. Council Member Shoe- Corrigan questioned best practices for this section of road. Director of Public Works/City Engineer Brotzler suggested using the 3-lane with a turn lane. Staff also shared the design for a 2-lane, 28- foot wide road. Further discussion was held about the proposed trails and bike lanes. Council Member Shoe-Corrigan supported adding bike lanes. After discussion, the City Council preferred the 3-lane, 40 foot-wide road design with no bike lanes or additional lighting. They also preferred that a trail only be located on the east side of the road. Mr. Brotzler explained the benefits appraisals and the funding aspects of the project. The phasing options were also discussed. Mr. Olson stated that the item would be before the City Council for consideration on November 19. 2.B. Splash Pad Director of Parks and Recreation Schultz summarized the information provided in the staff report. Mr. Schultz stated that staff and the Parks Commission recommend using Vortex with a second choice of Weber. The City Council also preferred Vortex. Staff will prepare an item proposing to choose Vortex for the November 19 meeting. Council Member Weisensel questioned the construction management. Mr. Schultz stated that Vortex would have a superintendent and that WSB's role would be determined. Council Member Weisensel questioned why staff wouldn't use two prime contracts. Council Member Weisensel suggested including imbedded lights into the features. Council Member Shoe-Corrigan also wanted to add the water journeys feature. Staff shared drawings for the potential themes of Limerick Way,Tree Roots and Irish Labyrinth. Council liked features from each theme and directed staff to use unique designs, an angular block stone feature, a center stone feature,green stone, an etched phrase in the concrete, tree columns, a rainbow effect and to integrate a water journey piece. They preferred a design that was simple in nature. Mr. Schultz stated that the project would go out for bid in February. ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS NOVEMBER 5, 2013 UPDATES 3.A. Additional Officer Vehicle Fire Chief Schroeder provided a summary of the staff report. Council supported Mr. Schroeder's recommendations. 3.B. Middle School Ice Director of Parks and Recreation Schultz stated the Middle School would like continue to make use of the rink but that the lights were not a priority for the school. The Council will not support the pleasure rink maintenance next year and requested that staff look into removing the light poles. 3.C. STAR Communities Community Development Director Lindquist provided a summary of the staff report. Discussion was held about the potential outcomes including marketability and economic development. Mayor Droste questioned what the most important elements were for economic development. Discussion was held about sustainability being a goal of the City Council. Mayor Droste suggested stopping the sequential inspections. City Administrator Johnson stated code enforcement issues could be discussed at the goal setting session. Council Member DeBettignies wanted to be able to access the status of the project on a shared drive. 3.D Trunk Sanitary Sewer and Water Assessment Policy Community Development Director Lindquist provided a summary of the staff report. Discussion was held on the proposed changes. The City Council will consider the item at the November 19 meeting. 3.E. Planning for Goal Setting Meetings Goal setting was set for the evening of December 13 (4-10 p.m.) and December 14 (beginning at 7 a.m.) pending verification from Council Members Demuth and Shoe-Corrigan. Staff was invited to the Friday night session and was directed to bring a one-page list of their top goals or initiatives. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by Droste, second by Shoe-Corrigan, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 10:45 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Amy Domeier, City Clerk