Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.a. Minutes of the January 14, 2014 Work Session Proceedings ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2014 CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular work session of the Rosemount City Council was held on Tuesday,January 14, 2014 at 6:30 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 members present included City Administrator Johnson, City Clerk Domeier,Assistant City Administrator Foster, Director of Parks and Recreation Schultz, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Brotzler,Assistant City Engineer Olson, Chief of Police Werner and Fire Chief Schroeder. DISCUSSION 2.A. Final Design Update— Bacardi Avenue Street and Utility Improvements, City Project 452 Assistant City Engineer Olson and Bob Barth of WSB provided a presentation on the project and design details to date. Director of Public Works/City Engineer Brotzler stated the completed roadway will look different than Connemara Trail. He pointed out the constraints with the roadway due to the wetlands,gas main and single family properties. Mr. Olson further explained the wetland impacts in relation to the road alignment. Further discussion was held about the trail alignment on the north part of the development. Mr. Olson explained the potential options noting the change in cost and the need to obtain additional easements. Mr. Brotzler talked about the potential issues with a regional trail going through a residential area with driveways. He stated staff weighed out the pros and cons for the alignment of the trail. Council Member Weisensel asked staff to provide information on the cross sections. Mr. Olson explained the locations of the curb and catch basins. Council Member Weisensel questioned why staff did not propose to have the run-off roll off the road. Mr. Brotzler stated because the cross section would need to be wider to meet the required clear zones. Mr. Barth explained the issues with adding more curb cuts. Discussion was held about the material used to make the bridge. Mr. Olson stated the steel bridge is more expensive but less maintenance down the road. Council Member Weisensel suggested that a wood bridge would look more natural for the area. Mr. Olson stated that material options for the bridge construction could be brought forward at a future work session. Council Member Weisensel questioned the long term maintenance issues for the ditches and if the costs are factored into the project cost. Mr. Barth stated that the area would need to be mowed twice a year and every 3 to 5 years tilled. Council Member Weisensel stated that the planting used in the ditch should be of hearty character to enhance the area. Mr. Olson stated that staff is meeting with the property owners on January 15. He provided information about the proposed assessment calculations. Discussion was held on the proposed assessments. Mr. Olson provided more information about the items to discuss at January 15 meeting. Mr. Brotzler explained the assessment and appeal process should property owners object the project. Mr. Olson provided information on the project schedule. Council Member DeBettignies preferred that the item be four separate reports and motions when brought to the Council for consideration. ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2014 2.B. SCBA Breathing Air Compressor Fire Chief Schroeder provided a summary of the staff report. Discussion was held on the maintenance,return of investments and safety issues of the proposed purchase. Council Member Weisensel questioned the life span of the equipment. Mr. Schroeder estimated 20 years. The City Council supported City Administrator Johnson signing the purchase order before Friday,January 17. 2.C. Splash Pad Director of Park and Recreation Schultz provided a summary of the staff report. Mr. Schultz provided information on the water journey. Discussion was held about the multiple use of the splash pad. Mr. Schultz talked about using angular block stone used to create island in middle and border to splash pad. He also provided information about the proposed landscaping and sun shelter. Mr. Schultz provided information about spray caps. Mayor Droste suggested buying one overhead feature for the spray cap. Mr. Schultz confirmed with the Council the support for the water journey and water features as presented. He also questioned the type of lighting that should be added. The Council preferred something more natural by the splash pad noting there was plenty of overhead lighting in the area. Jason Amberg of WSB recommended in ground LED lights. The Council also did not prefer to add any lights to the trail and talked about potential lighting around the proposed skating area. Mr. Schultz talked about the contract issues. He stated that Vortex is the Council approved splash pad vendor and questioned if everyone was comfortable using their purchasing program. Mr. Schultz explained by using the consortium to purchase the equipment the City would save on paying sales tax and wouldn't have a general contracting marking up the prices. He suggested having one contract to purchase the equipment and another contract for the installation. After discussion about the benefits of using separate contracts, the Council supported moving forward with two separate contracts. Council Member Shoe-Corrigan requested that a temporary gas fire pit be located on the sun shelter pad. 2.D. Planning for Goal Setting Session City Administrator Johnson provided a summary of the staff report. The Council preferred to start at 4 p.m. and end by 10 p.m. on Friday,January 24. They will reconvene on Saturday at 7:30 a.m. and adjourn at noon. The City Council decided that staff did not need to attend the meeting however all departments should provide a wish list with their goals. Discussion was held about policies that will be discussed to assist in implementing the goals. 2.E. City Council Compensation Assistant City Administrator Foster and City Administrator Johnson provided a summary of the staff report. If the City Council makes any changes to Council compensation,it would need to do so before this year's elections. Any changes would then go into effect on January 1, 2015. Discussion was held on compensation for Council Members in Rosemount as well in Dakota County and other comparison cities (population 15,000—30,000). One matter for the council to consider is whether, ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION PROCEEDINGS TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2014 as a policy issue, the City of Rosemount Council Members should receive health insurance as part of their compensation. The City Council asked that this topic be discussed at the February work session. No additional information was requested of staff at this time,however if the City Council wants additional information before the next work session they should contact Ms. Foster in the next few days. 2.F. Commissioner Recruitment Process City Clerk Domeier provided a summary of the staff report. The City Council decided to recruit for all openings and hold interviews beginning at 5 p.m. on February 25. Ms. Domeier stated that the recruitment notice will go out this week. She will provide more information at the February work session on the number of applicants so that it can be determined if another night should be set aside for interviews. 2.G. Draft Legislative Agenda City Administrator Johnson provided a summary of the staff report. The City Council liked the layout of the agenda. Council Member Weisensel suggested that items related to economic development and UMore be moved to the top of the list. Mr.Johnson anticipated the City Council would review the agenda again at the February 3 meeting. If approved, the agenda will be forwarded to the City's legislative designations and other entities as requested. UPDATES 3.A. Updates from City Council and Staff City Administrator Johnson stated that the LELS Sergeant Union Contract would be presented for consideration at the January 21 meeting. Mayor Droste requested an update on the status of the Senior Housing/Activity Center project. Mr. Johnson stated that a draft development agreement with the developer will be discussed at a special work session on January 21. Mayor Droste also requested an update on the hotel and gas station proposed along Highway 3 and County Road 42. Mr.Johnson stated there was no new information on the project and questioned if the investor was still interested in the site. Mayor Droste stated that the hotel issue should be discussed at the goal setting sessions. 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 9:54 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Amy Domeier, City Clerk