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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
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held on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at 8:40 p.m. in the Conference Room at City Hall, 2875 145
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