HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.b. Minutes of the June 14, 2006 City Council Work Session ProceedingsROSEMOUNT CITY PROCEEDINGS
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
JUNE 14, 2006
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a City Council Work Session was held on
Wednesday, June 14, 2006, at 6:33 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2875 145t
Street West.
Mayor Droste called the meeting to order with Council Members Sterner, Baxter and Shoe
Corrigan and DeBettigrues attending. Staff members present were City Admuustrator
Verbrugge, City Engineer Brotzler, Community Development Director Lindquist, Assistant
City Administrator Weitzel, Communications Coordinator Cox, Parks and Recreation
Director Schultz, Administration Intern Hudvma and City Clerk Domeier.
City Administrator Verbrugge pulled Item 2 d from the agenda and moved the discussion to
the July 12, 2006 work session to allow the pubhc an additional chance to provide input on
the renammg of County Road 38.
DISCUSSION
2.a. 42152 Interchange Project Update
City Engineer Brotzler provided a recap and status report on the 42/52 interchange project.
Mr Brotzler focused on the current activities The City, Dakota County and MnDOT have
identified what the anticipated tight -of -way needs are for the project. State statute allows the
City to map where future right -of -way areas will be located to ensure the City has
opportunities to acquire the right -of -way without additional costs. Should the City Council
adopt an official map; it would be recorded with Dakota County then against the property
owners so the City and the project would have protection if improvements were made
without City approval. Property owners would not receive compensation if permits were
not pulled for projects If a property owner apphes for a building permit or a developer has
a concept, the official map would define where the future property lines would be located.
Most property owners know about the map and the amount of land to be acquircd for the
project There is a Right -of -Way Acquisition Loan Fund Program ("RALF") admuustered
through the Met Council Once the official map has been adopted, the City can tap into the
RALF funds to acquire the right -of -way and MnDOT would repay the loan. Mr Brotzler
added that staff will continue to work on the map with Dakota County and MnDOT.
Council Member DeBetttgnies questioned the additional right -of -ways near the railroad
spurs and if any conversation have taken place with the railroad regarding abandoning the
area Mr. Brotzler responded that the conversation will take place in the future. Further
clarification on the map regardmg survey notations and calling out the dimensions will be
needed to put the official map together. When the map is ready for final review, the City
would facilitate a pubhc review and the County and MnDOT staff would conduct the
meeting The next step is to bring the map to Council for adoption and forward it to the
County for recording
Council Member Sterner had map questions relating to the monuments. Mr. Brotzler stated
the monuments are for the survey. Council Member Sterner was concerned with how many
structures would be moved due to the remaking of the intersection. Mr. Brotzler estimated
six buildings. Community Development Director Lindquist stated a hardship must be found
by the program administrator in order to use RALF funds.
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Mr. Brotzler outhned the final design. Dakota County is currently developing an RFP to
begin the final design work on the interchange project with federal funds that have been
received by Dakota County in the amount of $250,000. A local match of 20% would take
place and given the City's unique storm water plan and design, WSB and the City would do
the work the storm water work, estimated to be $40,000 and the County will cover the full
amount of the 20 local match for the federal funding. Council Member Sterner
quesuoned what the interchange does for the City. Mr. Brotzler responded that the
interchange is just one component of the project and explained the cloverleaf design. An
Ordinance must be adopted to allow the City to have an official map. The next step would
be to hold a pubhc hearing where all property owners would be given notice to provide
public comment
2.b. 2007 -2011 Dakota County C.I.P. Letter
City Engineer Brotzler outlined the City of Rosemount's comments and requests for projects
as part of Dakota County's 2007 -2011 Capital Improvement Program.
Mr. Brotzler stated that Dakota County contacted staff about the CSAH 42 and Chippendale
system. Based upon the traffic counts Dakota County wants to mstall left turn arrows with
half of the cost would coming back to the City. Through further conversation with the
county it was noted the City would like to see changes at Shannon Parkway and Diamond
Path. The problem at Shannon Parkway is the age of the signal system which would require
installation of new mast arms. In addition, there are geometric issues at Shannon Parkway
that would need to be fixed to eliminate the off -set in the street centerhnes. Council
Member DeBettigtues noted the ruts are rippmg the road apart. Council Member Shoe
Corngan requested a traffic engineer's opinion for the traffic signals at Shannon Parkway.
The Council requested the addition of the Shannon Parkway /CSAH 42 Intersection to the
C.I P. letter.
2.c. Railroad Crossing Horn Update
City Engineer Brotzler stated the manufacturer of the wayside train horns has been
contacted and WSB sent a memo to the City outhmng the train horns in a greater detail. Mt.
Brotzler stated the pros and cons m usmg the wayside train horns. There would still be the
component of having to work with the rail hne to ensure they do not use their horns The
cost to install horns would be approximately $75,000 per crossing
Mr. Verbrugge stated the crossing at CSAH 42 already meets the standards for the genet
zone. The next step would be going through the formal apphcation process. Mr. Verbrugge
added if the City is going to try mtroducmg more residential as part of the downtown
redevelopment at 145 Street, consideration should be taken to do a quiet zone m relation to
future development and downtown redevelopment. Mr. Brotzler added any crossing with a
1 mile section would have to be a quiet zone as well which would include Bacardi Avenue.
Council Member Baxter questioned how railroad management would feel about the quiet
zone. Mr. Verbrugge stated the City would need to work with the railroads to make sure the
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rail users are compliant. Council Member Baxter questioned how many complaints the City
has received regarding the crossings at Biscayne or 145 Street. Mr. Brotzler stated
comments have been taken from about a dozen individuals in a four year time period
UPDATES
3.a. Health Management Program Update
Assistant City Administrator Weitzel stated the Insurance and Benefits Committee
appreciates the Council support of the program The Biggest Loser Weight Loss
Competition incorporates the four core values adopted by the City. Ms. Weitzel noted 50
out of 80 employees formed twelve teams parucipatmg m the program. The top individual
loser had a 9.86% weight loss accomplished by biking and working closely with a
nutntiomst, the top team lost 5 05 and the total employee weight loss m May was 354.5
pounds. Ms. Weitzel outhned the critena for participating m the random drawing m June.
Council and staff discussion ensued regarding the use of three confiscated IPods as random
prizes for the end of competition. Mayor Droste stated his concern with the having an item
such as an IPod for a prize and the public perception The tracking of the fund transfer was
important to the Council. Mr. Verbrugge stated he will check to see if money received from
auctioned items goes into the general fund.
Mr. Verbrugge added that Ms. Weitzel and the Committee have done a great job in
coordinating the competition and employees participating enjoy the program. Ms. Weitzel
stated at the Council meeting on June 20t a resoluuon will go forth including the language to
use objects donated, confiscated or abandoned personal property as prizes for the
competition.
Council Member Baxter stated it was a creative and wonderful use of the IPods.
3.b. Tax Forfeited Property
Community Development Director Lindquist informed Council that the City was notified
that the State of Minnesota acquired a parcel of land at the intersection of Cardinal St W.
and Cicerone Path through tax forfeiture Ms Lindquist outlined the practice m making it
available to the City and the process of auctioning the property off. Since there is no public
use for the property, staff will make a request to auction the property off to the adjacent
property owner.
3.c. Annexation
Community Development Director Lindquist showed the Council a map of property located
primarily in Eagan where 120 is on the south end. A developer wants to do a development
off of the unconnected Dodd Road. Staff informed the developer that the City would
require upgrading of 120 Street to an urban section up to Hwy 3 if the subdivision was
approved with urban lots Staff had also questioned whether the Count would record a
subdivision plat that contained lots in two different local jurisdictions.
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Ms. Lindquist questioned if the Council would consider potentially allowing Eagan to annex
that land and 120` or half of 120th. If the road would be upgraded, Rosemount property
owners to the south would benefit.
Ms. Lindquist confirmed that Eagan would have to upgrade the road and questioned if there
was any interest by the Council to allow for the annexation as part of a larger agreement.
Council Member Sterner stated he would be opposed to the annexation because it is open
space area. He preferred the area stay green area and undeveloped. Mayor Droste stated
having a paved road would be a good thing.
Discussion ensued regarding the City limit markers. Mr. Verbrugge stated parcels 17 -23, as
depicted on the proposed layout, are parnally within the Rosemount corporate boundary.
Mr. Verbrugge questioned if the Council would like staff to respond that the City will
consider annexation if tied to other issues Mayor Droste stated it depended on where the
City boundary line is located Ms. Lindquist stated there could be a clean line for
urbanization and moving forward if annexation was considered. Council Member Shoe
Corrigan would like something really good from Eagan if they annex lots 17 -23 Council
Member Baxter preferred not to build with part of it in Rosemount. If Eagan and
Rosemount could come to terms on a variety of issues that are mutually beneficial, he would
support Eagan annexing the property. Council Member DeBettigmes would like to see what
kmd of agreement could be reached. Ms Lindquist reminded Council that this proposal was
brought forward by a developer and not the City of Eagan.
Ms Lindquist summarized all comments by stating that the Council would potentially allow
the annexation with an upgraded road and an agreement with Eagan that addresses
additional issues such as drainage, sewer service, and road access that are of interest to both
communities.
3.d. Bloomfield Park Shelter
Parks and Recreation Director Schultz gave an update on the Bloomfield Park Shelter
project. The Parks Commission finished working on the building design It had been
suggested to build without the sun canopy for cost reasons. Based upon cost estimates, the
current building cost would be close to $350,000. Currently, the fund balance in the park
improvement fund is close to $1.7 million dollars. The Canopy option will be included as an
alternate for the bid package. The Parks Commission is looking for council direction on
moving forward with another warming house /shelter building
Mayor Droste was concerned with the utilization of the shelter and the investments
involved. He would rather spend the money on the athletic complex. Mayor Droste was
curious about Jaycee Park rentals. Mr. Schultz responded that evening rentals are fairly slow
and weekend rentals happen more often; however, the shelter is used most days with the
Parks and Recreation seasonal programs. Council Member Shoe Corrigan stated she would
like to see it built with the fireplace and the canopy.
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Discussion ensued regarding the cost of the facility. Mayor Droste did not want a canopy or
to incur that additional cost. Council Member Sterner questioned if there was completive
bidding Mr Schultz responded that it would be pubhcly bid. A nonce would be placed in
the construction bulletin.
Council Member DeBettignics was concerned with the overall design of the shelter. He
questioned the building having vaulted ceilings instead of a standard roof Mr. Schultz stated
the gable roof could be an alternate choice and would talk about it further during the final
design process.
Council Member Shoe Corrigan questioned the policy of building the shelters when the
usage rates are minimal Mr. Schultz stated the usage depends upon the group and the type
of gathering Council Member Shoe-Cotngan asked why the City doesn't consider using the
building as a teen center or a semor citizen Mr. Schultz responded the shelters are not
designed or built for those types of uses. Council Member Shoe Corngan stated she would
rather use the money towatds an athletic complex She suggested reducing rental fees to see
if would up the usage Mayor Droste stated there are demands for other amenities and
would the amount of money spent on the park shelter be the best mvestment.
Council Member Shoe-Corrigan suggested forming a partnership with RAHA to do the
second sheet of ice and provide some money towards a shelter The Council directed Mr.
Schultz to have conversations with RAHA to see if they are interested in going forward
together.
Council Member Baxter summarized by stating he does not find a problem m the proposed
structure costs. Mr Schultz added there will be ways to lower the costs.
A June 26 joint meeting was scheduled with the Parks Commission to discuss the park
shelter Council Member Shoe-Corrigan directed Mr. Schultz to take the comments to the
Parks Commission for discussion at the June 26` meeting
CALENDARS
Mr Verbrugge questioned if Council preferred to meet on July 5 or 11` due to the 4 of
July holiday. The Council agreed to meet July 11 The August 1" meeting was switched to
August 2" due to National Night out festivities.
Council Member DeBettigmes stated Officer Rosa did a stupendous job with the D.A.R.E.
Program and congratulated Officer Rosa on his first successful year Council Member
Baxter followed up by stating he was very Impressed with the relationslup Officer Rosa had
with the students.
Council Member Shoe- Comgan stated the landscaping at Rudy's Redeye Grill and the
fountain at Rosemount Crossing looked great.
Mayor Droste noted Torch Run will be held on June 21" at 9:00 a.m.
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Mr. Verbrugge congratulated Ms. Lindquist, Mr. Cox and Ms. Weitzel who won the EDAM
marketing award.
Communication Coordinator Cox stated he hoped to have the state winning softball team at
the first meeting in July Council Member Shoe Corrigan suggested bringing m the state
track star as well.
Mayor Droste adjourned the meeting at 9:01 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk